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Ricbo2010
·Really helpful write up, thanks Eugene.
Omega 1035(1039) vs Uncle Seiko 1035 vs Forstnerbands Flatlink : A pictorial review
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Eve
·Put today my 20mm Uncle Seiko on my 2254 Seamaster. I like the result! 👍
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SkunkPrince
·I would have not expected that to fit so well....
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Eve
·I would have not expected that to fit so well....
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Pazzo
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After a few days wearing this band, I must say that it is extremely well made and would recommend it. A nice alternative to the Komfit JB Mesh which I enjoy wearing in warmer weather.
This US1035 Flat Link has that lovely vintage feel to it and that is something I was looking for.
That faint jingle that occasionally happens is a plus, a kind of reminder of what you have on your wrist.
Nice job done Uncle Seiko!
ps - looking forward for the 1450.
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Uncle Seiko
·Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive comparison
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vlaspri
·This is very a useful manual for taking the final decision between these bracelets! Thank you for sharing your experience!
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IHBrian
·Very good write up. I have a JB and an original for my 65, I prefer the original but, for what it's worth I will use the JB even if it is not as comfortable.
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nicolamilton
·Thanks to this thread, I've decided to buy Forstner end links for my Uncle Seikos.
Great work.
Great work.
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nicolamilton
·Thanks to this thread, I've decided to buy Forstner end links for my Uncle Seikos.
Great work.
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sleepyastronaut
·1966 King Seiko KSK 44-9990
Forstner Flat Link
Uncle Seiko 19mm end links
~1.8mm spring bars
Forstner Flat Link
Uncle Seiko 19mm end links
~1.8mm spring bars
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Socks
·Uncle Seiko 20mm flat link on my ‘Watchco’ SM300. I thought it fitted pretty well.
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leafy
·What do you guys recommend for a FOIS? All brushed or brushed/polished? Anyone have pics?
I’m going with the Forstner. The solid end-link and the stretch links are a big plus to me.
Thanks!
I’m going with the Forstner. The solid end-link and the stretch links are a big plus to me.
Thanks!
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Uncle Seiko
·What do you guys recommend for a FOIS? All brushed or brushed/polished? Anyone have pics?
I’m going with the Forstner. The solid end-link and the stretch links are a big plus to me.
Thanks!
Because of the polished lugs on the FOIS you will want the Brushed/Polished version.
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Eve
·I have been enjoying my US flatlink on my FOIS for some time now. I like the look very much. However i have the same problem, like with any other bracelets, that my wrists swell a lot during the day, and the bracelet can get uncomfortable.
Las week i had a chance to try the original CK2998-5 on original omega bracelet and realised that it had quite a few spring loaded links, which i can imagine would improve my problem a lot. If they didnt cost an arm and leg i would probably try to get one..
So it seem like i should also get the Forstner bracelet as well.. The FB-Flatlink however has only 2 spring loaded links.
Can anyone please tell how are those 2 links on Forstner Bands add to the wearing comfort? how do they compare in comfort to the original omega strap?
thanks!
Las week i had a chance to try the original CK2998-5 on original omega bracelet and realised that it had quite a few spring loaded links, which i can imagine would improve my problem a lot. If they didnt cost an arm and leg i would probably try to get one..
So it seem like i should also get the Forstner bracelet as well.. The FB-Flatlink however has only 2 spring loaded links.
Can anyone please tell how are those 2 links on Forstner Bands add to the wearing comfort? how do they compare in comfort to the original omega strap?
thanks!
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eugeneandresson
·However i have the same problem, like with any other bracelets, that my wrists swell a lot during the day, and the bracelet can get uncomfortable.
I think the solution is to rather wear it like a 'digger' as opposed to a 'choker' 😉
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cvalue13
·I think the solution is to rather wear it like a 'digger' as opposed to a 'choker' 😉
Trump thinks otherwise:
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SkunkPrince
·Can anyone please tell how are those 2 links on Forstner Bands add to the wearing comfort? how do they compare in comfort to the original omega strap?
thanks!
I find that they are quite comfortable. If you want extra flex links, I don't see why you couldn't buy them, though they would be special order. I wouldn't mind having a couple more.
I have never touched an Omega bracelet (not at those prices!) and likely never will, so I can't comment on that.
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eugeneandresson
·I have never touched an Omega bracelet (not at those prices!) and likely never will, so I can't comment on that.
I've tinkered with several, without scratches and damage etc. Super easy (especially once one grasps the toothpick trick).
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Eve
·I think the solution is to rather wear it like a 'digger' as opposed to a 'choker' 😉
Thats my wrist in an unswallen state, it is lose enough but obviously not digger-lose.
I would prefer not to set it even wider, i can imagine that the spring loaded links could do the job.
Thanks anyways! 👍
