Uncle Seiko for an IWC Portofino Chronograph, Advice?

[High Hope]

My wife gifted me what I consider to be an absolute knockout IWC. It came on an alligator dark brown strap, which I’ve replaced already due to deterioration (perspiration.) Having moved to southern CA I find that the leather doesn’t feel comfortable with this beautiful weather. I’m looking for a bracelet and need advice on quality bracelets without the IWC price tag.

Is the Uncle Seiko (now just called “Uncle,” if I’m not mistaken) a quality piece? I don’t want a cheap feel and don’t want the watch falling off my wrist.

Alternatives? All advice welcomed, and thanks!

 

[High Hope]

Here’s the IWC on the original strap:

 

[High Hope]

Nothing?

 

[Evitzee]

Which Uncle bracelet are you looking at?

 

[High Hope]

 

[Foo2rama]

High Hope

that’s styles not going to look good on your IWC.

you need a mesh or something else that doesn’t need endlinks.

 

[High Hope]

Foo2rama

that’s styles not going to look good on your IWC.

you need a mesh or something else that doesn’t need endlinks.

Thanks, I think you may be correct. The IWC bracelet is mesh, I’m not sure I like the look.

 

[Foo2rama]

High Hope

Thanks, I think you may be correct. The IWC bracelet is mesh, I’m not sure I like the look.

how about this?

 

[High Hope]

Excellent choice @Foo2rama , I like it and it looks more delicate, matching the finesse of the watch. Thanks.

 

[jjen]

I've had tons of uncle seiko bracelets and I like them but for that watch I would go with a forstner beads of rice

 

[Foo2rama]

J jjen

I've had tons of uncle seiko bracelets and I like them but for that watch I would go with a forstner beads of rice

I was talking about this with @Bill Sohne earlier today, and he made the exact same point, which I also completely agree with. The thickness of the US is not a plus in this case.

 

[Aurelius]

Foo2rama

how about this?

As an aside, I wasn't aware of this company def going to check out Uncle Straps. Thanks.