Hmmm. I wonder if this bracelet would work for my 1958 Ranchero 2990 with 18mm lugs. The vintage 7077 bracelet is difficult to find in good condition and crazy expensive.
Also good to know that you can add Uncle Seiko endlinks to a Forstner bracelet, if you have one laying around or prefer the stretch that it gives. Added it to my SeaMaster 300. Looks ok, but haven't been able to 'bend' the endlinks into a perfect fit
Also, you’ll then have a shiny new bracelet on a case that has seen 6 decades or so of wear. That might look a little off. But I guess there’s only one way to find out…
The Forstner end links fit my WatchCo Seamaster 300 much better than the Uncle Seiko.
That doesn’t concern me too much. I’ve had new bracelets on a couple of vintage watches and it isn’t too glaring unless they’re heavily worn.
A few days in the cutlery drawer can do wonders to scuff up a new bracelet if needed.
Yup. If you want the well worn look, just throw the bracelet into a Tupperware with pea gravel (like a media tumbler) and shake until desired effect is achieved. Then spread pea gravel about your garden.
I really fancy adding a flatlink to some of my 18mm lug Seamasters but don’t really want to pay 1035/7912 prices.
I’ve checked Forstner and Uncle Seiko but these guys only do 19mm/20mm sizes.
Is anyone aware of a good modern flatlink in 18mm?
