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  1. steffe Jun 11, 2020

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    Flat link looks amazing. Just wanted to share this conversation, top service from @Forstnerbands
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  2. killer67 Jun 11, 2020

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    Always prime service and quick shipping from Forstner
     
  3. Forstnerbands Jun 11, 2020

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    Thanks! Correct that the removable links do not stretch, and that the stretch links aren’t removable. On the prototype, I put two stretch links on either side of the clasp. On the production model I am leaning toward only putting stretch links behind the clasp. This will still give room for the bracelet to expand as the wrist expands but will wear more solidly than having the stretch links on both sides. It’ll also size to smaller wrists.
     
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  4. imageWIS Jun 11, 2020

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    Can you give us a hint re: price? It looks awesome and I can't wait to see it in real life.
     
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  5. JwRosenthal Jun 11, 2020

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    This is an exciting development and I don’t know of anyone that is making bracelets like these with the stretch links. Most bracelets I have set so they can almost spin on my wrist in the morning because by midday they will fit properly. The stretch is a nice touch...perhaps I need to take Tumeric.

     
  6. Forstnerbands Jun 11, 2020

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    I’m the same way, and I find it super annoying to have such different fits throughout the day. On some bracelets without many micro-adjustments in the clasp, it’s almost unbearably tight by the end of the day, and too much of a pain in the butt to add links back in. The stretch links should help with that :)
     
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  7. Forstnerbands Jun 11, 2020

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    Thanks! Unfortunately there’s not much I could tell you at this point since the price is still TBD. I just don’t want to speculate and end up giving people incorrect information.
     
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  8. JwRosenthal Jun 11, 2020

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    Next question- can the bracelet be ordered in one size and a set of endlinks ordered in another so one bracelet could fit both 19&20mm lugs?
     
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  9. amcclell Jun 11, 2020

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    I'm very interested in this new bracelet
     
  10. leetse2 Jun 11, 2020

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    Really excited for this new bracelet! Curious if you think it will fit the Trilogy watches? I'm really curious about the fit on the Seamaster 60th.
     
  11. w@tcher Jun 11, 2020

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    Indeed... If anyone has an estimation cost...
     
  12. Forstnerbands Jun 11, 2020

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    Yes that's the plan!
     
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  13. Forstnerbands Jun 11, 2020

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    I'm not exactly sure since I don't have those to test it on. When possible I'd be happy to provide a free sample to someone willing to test on those watches.
     
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  14. OmegaFan503 Jun 11, 2020

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    I can help if needed :)
     
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  15. Dms5150 Jun 11, 2020

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    They look incredible! Will it be possible to specify brushed links rather than polished?
     
  16. Forstnerbands Jun 11, 2020

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    I'm not sure yet if we will offer a fully brushed version. The focus has been on the polished outer/brushed inner finish because it works so well with the varying finishes on the Speedmaster.
     
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  17. imageWIS Jun 11, 2020

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    Fair enough, I'll await further news with anticipation. I'm also willing to be a guinea pig for any tests you want to conduct. ;)
     
  18. JwRosenthal Jun 11, 2020

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    Same- would love to see how it looks on my SM120 with 19mm lugs- I currently have a real vintage JBC on it, happy to do a comparison. :)
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  19. n-theory Jun 11, 2020

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    I need one of these. I can't wait.
     
  20. M'Bob Jun 11, 2020

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    Be careful. I said the same thing once, and now I have chronic hemorrhoids...