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·Hello all,
I have a rather unusual question (but if I had found an answer I wouldn’t be asking).
Background:
I have a nickel allergy, which is usually no issue, as I commission a custom strap with a “stealth” bund that is nearly invisible for every steel watch I buy.
It generally does mean, however, that stainless bracelets are out of the question.
I have a Zenith A277 incoming (arriving tomorrow). From the pictures, I believe it is is spectacular condition, with the original ladder bracelet. I usually have no hesitation removing a bracelet, wrapping it up in case I later sell the watch, and putting it away in a storage box - never to be seen again. In this case, the Zenith ladder bracelet is such an icon on its own, and paired with an A277, I would love to be able to wear it.
1. Has anyone ever faced this question? I presume not, but worth asking
2. Given the ladder bracelets’ open design, the leather would be visible. I would probably go with an un-dyed leather to minimize contrast, but how ridiculous do you think would this look? Would it be better to lean into it and have this made from my usual bourbon/cognac cordovan?
3. Is it worth a shot? Or should I just suck it up and use my tried and true solution. I’m commissioning a bund for this watch either way - it will be my only 22mm lugs.
I have a rather unusual question (but if I had found an answer I wouldn’t be asking).
Background:
I have a nickel allergy, which is usually no issue, as I commission a custom strap with a “stealth” bund that is nearly invisible for every steel watch I buy.
It generally does mean, however, that stainless bracelets are out of the question.
I have a Zenith A277 incoming (arriving tomorrow). From the pictures, I believe it is is spectacular condition, with the original ladder bracelet. I usually have no hesitation removing a bracelet, wrapping it up in case I later sell the watch, and putting it away in a storage box - never to be seen again. In this case, the Zenith ladder bracelet is such an icon on its own, and paired with an A277, I would love to be able to wear it.
1. Has anyone ever faced this question? I presume not, but worth asking
2. Given the ladder bracelets’ open design, the leather would be visible. I would probably go with an un-dyed leather to minimize contrast, but how ridiculous do you think would this look? Would it be better to lean into it and have this made from my usual bourbon/cognac cordovan?
3. Is it worth a shot? Or should I just suck it up and use my tried and true solution. I’m commissioning a bund for this watch either way - it will be my only 22mm lugs.