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Forstner Rivet or Bulang BoR?

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The plan is to put this watch on a nice bracelet. As pictured, it’s riding on a rather cheap one that I had in my collection. I’d like to upgrade it. Thoughts on the Forstner Rivet or the Bulang and Sons Beads of Rice for this 1960s watch? Any experience or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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The plan is to put this watch on a nice bracelet. As pictured, it’s riding on a rather cheap one that I had in my collection. I’d like to upgrade it. Thoughts on the Forstner Rivet or the Bulang and Sons Beads of Rice for this 1960s watch? Any experience or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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FWIW, I have multiple forstner bands and the rivet bracelet is my least favorite. I found it kinda clunky and the proportions never quite worked for me.

My gut also tells me that a beads of rice or something similarly dressy would make sense with that fluted bezel.
 
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FWIW, I have multiple forstner bands and the rivet bracelet is my least favorite. I found it kinda clunky and the proportions never quite worked for me.

My gut also tells me that a beads of rice or something similarly dressy would make sense with that fluted bezel.
Thanks. Brother. I’ve been investigating further and really like the looks of the 9 row BoR from Forstner rather that the Bulang and Sons.

Appreciate the advice and the insight on your experience with the rivet.
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I have three Forstner bracelets including a BOR and one found them to be well made and handsome bracelets.
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