Help finding the RIGHT bracelet

Nepomuceño · Jul 27, 2020

Been trying to find the right bracelet for this Lanco for a while. Does anyone have any suggestions as several bracelets have not fit correctly.

The measurements:
37mm case width / 41mm length / 11,3mm thickness / 19mm lug width

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to be able to wear this eventually. Thanks!

Dan S · Jul 27, 2020

It's going to be just dumb luck if you happen to find an off the shelf bracelet with end links that fit perfectly. More likely, you will have to modify some end links.

Nepomuceño · Jul 27, 2020

Dan S
It's going to be just dumb luck if you happen to find an off the shelf bracelet with end links that fit perfectly. More likely, you will have to modify some end links.

Any suggestions as to where my search should begin?

Dan S · Jul 27, 2020

Nope, I don't mess around with projects like that anymore. At one point I had dozens of bracelets in a drawer that didn't fit anything. If you really want to try, buy some old Seiko bracelets (many of them have 19mm end-links) that look like they are made for cushion case watches with end-links that only have a subtle curve. Hope for the best, but prepare for disappointment.

Or you could buy a generic 19mm bracelet with straight ends, and hope it looks ok. A shark link chain mail mesh bracelet might look ok, that might actually be your best bet if you're ok with the look.

janice&fred · Jul 27, 2020

Dan S
A shark link chain mail mesh bracelet might look ok, that might actually be your best bet if you're ok with the look.

Yep that popped into my mind too. I think it would look fairly sharp on one. They are a bear to size tho as it requires chopping the individual mesh links.

Dan S · Jul 27, 2020

janice&fred
Yep that popped into my mind too. I think it would look fairly sharp on one. They are a bear to size tho as it requires chopping the individual mesh links.

A decent pair of wire snips will do the job.

Nepomuceño · Jul 27, 2020

Dan S
Nope, I don't mess around with projects like that anymore. At one point I had dozens of bracelets in a drawer that didn't fit anything. If you really want to try, buy some old Seiko bracelets (many of them have 19mm end-links) that look like they are made for cushion case watches with end-links that only have a subtle curve. Hope for the best, but prepare for disappointment.

Or you could buy a generic 19mm bracelet with straight ends, and hope it looks ok. A shark link chain mail mesh bracelet might look ok, that might actually be your best bet if you're ok with the look.

Noted. I'd be fine with shark link.

JwRosenthal · Jul 27, 2020

Shark or Milanese mesh. Several companies make them and with those tucked lugs, strait endlinks would blend well IMO.
Something like this would be an inexpensive way to see if you like it.

https://www.watchgecko.com/milanese-mesh-watch-strap

Nepomuceño · Jul 28, 2020

Problem solved. Whacked a NATO strap on it and I'm actually really pleased. Thanks for the suggestions nonetheless.

connieseamaster · Jul 28, 2020

Seconding Milanese mesh. The lugs will hide the bracelet ends and the mesh will match well with the case I think.

I think the color NATO you have is a good one, though I'd probably go for a two piece ostrich or denim strap.

ghce · Aug 4, 2020

Aliexpress, plenty of 19 mm band width offerings both in metal or leather probably NATO too but thats really not my thing.

Help finding the RIGHT bracelet

Nepomuceño

Dan S

Nepomuceño

Dan S

janice&fred

Dan S

Nepomuceño

JwRosenthal

Nepomuceño

connieseamaster

ghce

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