Another post by our esteemed naked member got me thinking - now that's something This watch has almost hit the f.s. on several occasions as I have never quite found the love, several strap changes made no difference so following on from Dablitzer I thought of trying a mesh - luckily plenty lying around. I think it looks better but interested in others opinions.
To me the stainless bracelet clashes with the gold hardware of the watch. Have you tried a grayish brown or med brown croco?
My thoughts, med brown croco certainly worth a shot. Steel and gold bracelet in the drawer may fit and worth a try. As you say it is the gold hardware which is the problem.
Better then the white stitching. Don't get me wrong , I love white stitching, just not on this watch. White stitching works when there is some thing to bounce it off of, like here, white dial.