JB Champion bracelet Nasa type confirmation please

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Hi guys,
Just wanted a bit of re-assurance that I bought a relevant bracelet. I have a 64 Speedmaster that should hopefully be on my wrist later this year after it gets some love. Watchmaker is currently finishing up my daughter's Omega so I will get the Speedy in the queue. It's never had the correct 7912 bracelet and I am drawn to the JB Champion bracelets. I've read a few threads and I think I got the right one but just need some expert eyes on it. Seller sent me a generously discounted offer that I couldn't refuse. Its the 16-19mm size. Correct?

Seems the prices on these are more reasonable again now.

 
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The Komfit bracelet is extremely comfortable and easily adjustable. It's essentially a metal Nato strap and really fits the vintage vibe. There's a little learning curve on getting used to putting on the bracelet, but it's pretty easy.

Little bit of trivia, the clasp was designed to break free if it gets snagged on something, but the watch is still secure and will not drop off the wrist.

For a pre-Moon Speedie with straight lugs, the lug width should be 19 mm. Can always ask the watchmaker for a quick measurement to confirm, but think you should be good.

Here's my Straight Writing - 69 on a Komfit bracelet for reference on how they look.

 
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Just be aware that the rivets holding the end pieces together can be fragile on some of the old bracelets. I had rivets fail on an old JB Champion, luckily not while mounted on a watch 😀 Forstner Bands to the rescue
 
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Full disclosure, mine is a newer Foerstner bracelet. Did release the the vintage ones had these issues, but makes sense.
 
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Thanks guys, you have confirmed what I keep hearing about how comfortable they are to wear. Hopefully it’s strong. I wasn’t aware of the rivet problem.
 
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Thanks guys, you have confirmed what I keep hearing about how comfortable they are to wear. Hopefully it’s strong. I wasn’t aware of the rivet problem.
Not saying there is a general problem but just a heads up; might just wanna check if the rivets are firm and all still there in both ends.