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·First, let me say I own the 3861 sandwich.....love my Speedy & bought the bracelet variant, but wasn't 100% sold on the polished links ...and at times they are some hot spots when I slip it on the wrist....
I'm a fan of presidential style bracelets....knowing there is no way I will ever own a Day-Date....I've always had my eye on acquiring either the US or Forstner 1450 bracelet.....each have there positives and negatives......
US...the SEL is not as refined as Forstner's........and was not a fan of the stretchy links on Forstner....kinda felt it was gimmicky and gave me flashbacks of wrist hair catching from old late 70s and 80s watch models my father would wear.....
When Forstner offered their 1450 bracelet without the stretchy link....I immediately bought one and slapped it on when it arrived on my doorstep.....the following are some quick first impressions as I wear it around the home.....
Awesome!!!! ....love the look over the OEM 3861 bracelet.....feels more comfortable and silky to slip it on & wear....
Very impressed with the overall fit, quality and finish of the bracelet...exceeded my expectations....milled SEL, links and clasp....links are secured by screws and Forstner even supplied a screwdriver.....SEL is spot on & perfect match/fit to the Speedy's lugs....I love the no stretchy link variant....bracelet feels very robust as it mimics the feel & experience of any other ordinary one that is offered by any brand...
Overall, the oem 3861 bracelet is a tad too fancy…more formal…Forstner's makes the Speedy more tool-ish (is that a word) for beating the Speedy…u get a lot for $185 and a presidential style look to boot...
If I have to nitpick....I would've preferred the clasp to have a sterile look....perhaps the "JB" branding could be relocated to the inside, but understand why Forstner does it.....lastly, if Forstner can incorporate micro adjustment to the clasp (minimum of two links length) we would be in Nirvana.....
I highly recommend the bracelet and feel free to ask any questions....I'll be posting lots of pics for all to enjoy....
I'm a fan of presidential style bracelets....knowing there is no way I will ever own a Day-Date....I've always had my eye on acquiring either the US or Forstner 1450 bracelet.....each have there positives and negatives......
US...the SEL is not as refined as Forstner's........and was not a fan of the stretchy links on Forstner....kinda felt it was gimmicky and gave me flashbacks of wrist hair catching from old late 70s and 80s watch models my father would wear.....
When Forstner offered their 1450 bracelet without the stretchy link....I immediately bought one and slapped it on when it arrived on my doorstep.....the following are some quick first impressions as I wear it around the home.....
Awesome!!!! ....love the look over the OEM 3861 bracelet.....feels more comfortable and silky to slip it on & wear....
Very impressed with the overall fit, quality and finish of the bracelet...exceeded my expectations....milled SEL, links and clasp....links are secured by screws and Forstner even supplied a screwdriver.....SEL is spot on & perfect match/fit to the Speedy's lugs....I love the no stretchy link variant....bracelet feels very robust as it mimics the feel & experience of any other ordinary one that is offered by any brand...
Overall, the oem 3861 bracelet is a tad too fancy…more formal…Forstner's makes the Speedy more tool-ish (is that a word) for beating the Speedy…u get a lot for $185 and a presidential style look to boot...
If I have to nitpick....I would've preferred the clasp to have a sterile look....perhaps the "JB" branding could be relocated to the inside, but understand why Forstner does it.....lastly, if Forstner can incorporate micro adjustment to the clasp (minimum of two links length) we would be in Nirvana.....
I highly recommend the bracelet and feel free to ask any questions....I'll be posting lots of pics for all to enjoy....
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