Question - what brand makes the best 3-link Oyster bracelets under $1000?
Hi everyone! I was hoping to get some new ideas for a future purchase.. I would like to find a watch under $1000 with a classic, oyster-style bracelet. My ideal bracelet is the one on the Rolex OP (bottom left picture), but I am not looking at that price range just yet.
A few additional requirements:
1. Must be fully brushed. I think bracelets are completely ruined by shiny middle links (looking at you Glycene, Tissot, etc.)
2. No rivets (as in the BBs), I prefer clean, crisp edges.
3. Three-link oyster only. No flat links, no h-links, "Five is right out".
Ideally a diver or sports watch, but other options would aso be welcome.
Any help would be much appreciated!! So far in my research, I found only Christopher Ward (bottom middle) providing the exact type of bracelet I am looking for at this price. Monta (bottom right) also seem to hit the spot, but they are a bit pricier than what I had in mind... So I would appreciate any other suggestions you may have!
Easy, Traska. Brushed, articulating, comfortable and new versions include tool less micro adjust! $600-700 new
Forstner.
Certina DS Action Diver 38mm.
Forstner.
Thank you, this is really interesting, they sell bracelets only right, not actual watches? I wonder if they make one compatible with my Lorier Astra or my Dan Henry 1975... 🤔
Easy, Traska. Brushed, articulating, comfortable and new versions include tool less micro adjust! $600-700 new
Ohh boy mine shows up in a month.... Can't wait 😀
Nodus, Zelos, or Traska.
Clemence Munro’s bracelet
Christopher Ward by far
Easy, Traska. Brushed, articulating, comfortable and new versions include tool less micro adjust! $600-700 new
Agreed!
Christopher Ward by far
While I agree that the quality is excellent and they offer a fairly easy microadjust in their oyster style bracelets, personally I just find the clasp to be too big. This is no doubt exaggerated by the fact that my CW is a 36mm model, it may feel more proportionate on bigger versions/models. I swapped the oyster style Bader with the more dressy Consort bracelet, which I absolutely love.
CW, Nodus, Traska all play in that space. You can also think about a few Seiko models and put aftermarket bracelets from Uncle.
Thank you, this is really interesting, they sell bracelets only right, not actual watches? I wonder if they make one compatible with my Lorier Astra or my Dan Henry 1975... 🤔
They're an aftermarket bracelet manufacturer, high quality and been going for a very long time, their bracelets have been to space on the Apollo program (you can see the Komfit being worn in Apollo 13) & in many conflicts over many decades.
They make many different styles.
I doubt they'd make anything specific for yours, but it's likely something would fit,you'd have to ask them. .Depends if you want fitted or not.
Good luck mate 👍🏼
The oyster bracelet Henry Archer sell for their Nordso range is excellent in every respect.
Christopher Ward by far
Clemence Munro’s bracelet
Amazing thank you! I had never heard of them before, but the bracelets look stunning, exactly the look I've been searching for..
The oyster bracelet Henry Archer sell for their Nordso range is excellent in every respect.
Wow, thank you I had never heard of Henry Archer, but all models look amazing! This Aquila model in particularly is really speaking to me
Thoroughly recommend them. My Nordso is only 10.5 mm thick, the build quality is excellent, the lume is awesome and the personal service from Henrik the owner is faultless. They are a real hidden gem of micro brands but I suspect they won't be hidden for much longer!
Islander,Raven,Steinhart have been the best ones for me. Not sure where they come from but I'm thinking the same neighborhood. Have a Relio Solstice on the way with an oyster, screw and solid endlinks, probably the same make.
A lot of really great suggestions here,
many of which I had never even heard of! Thanks everybody for your input!! 🙏
Monta may be pushing the budget, but their bracelet is very nice.
Lorier or Traska I think. Can be hard finding the colorway or style you want if you don’t go second hand
Nodus and Traska catch my eye when watching reviews and frequently pop up when reading comments ab bracelet quality.
Clemence Munro’s bracelet
I’ve heard great things about the Munro but they’re hard to track down in person. What’s been your impression overall?
I have heard you can't say oyster. That is why i call it, "The Pearl Producing Crustation Bracelet,". Duane Black Diamond,WA. 98010