maxman Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I was cleaning/oiling and tighting the screws of a few of my bracelets last night...while I was doing this I thought about how well made some of them are. My PO bracelet Is definitely a standout..I have a had the gen on my wrist several times. I really cant tell the difference. I feel It's probably one of the best of the best. I also have a older version and a new version of the Pam bracelets..I like the newer one better because It tapers and the sel are a little more flush againt the case. But overall a very well made bracelet...although I havent had the gen on my wrist to compare. I sold a DSSD a few months back...that was also a very well made bracelet Imo...especially the adjustable clasp....very nice. Again..no personal experence with the gen. The best rep bracelet I have had? without a doubt.. was on the Raymond Weil Nabucco. It has these carbon fiber mid links that are exceptionally well done. I was so Impressed that I had to go check out the gen for myself. As hard as i tried...I could tell no difference between the gen and rep. The clasp opened and closed a little smoother on the gen...but that was something you really had look and feel for...not obvious at all. Anyone who has any experence with this rep will know exactly what Im talking about Unfortunately my Breitling SA bracelets are nothing to brag about. I hear the new Pro II is much better/thicker. I hope to get one soon. So what bracelet(s) standout In your collection? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 #1 Inge #2 UPO #3 noob factory exp II #4 SFSO #5 gen 1675 Funny thing is, while the bracelet on all of these is great the clasp is the week point on all of them. The gen 1675 bracelet is just aweful, tinny stretched beat and worn to hell. But it's gen so it has to be on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 As far as rep bracelets go, my favorite so far is a Yuki 7206, with a caveat... I've spent a YEAR getting it just right. Now it feels all old and stretched and glorious, just like a $1,000 piece. Looks great, fits great (because I inserted two stretch links), love it. For gen bracelets nothing beats the Doxa "beads of rice". Next is a stretched 9315 or 7836, as long as you've gone over the clasp and done some major smoothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Noob factory Explorer II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browngo1 Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I love the feel of the bracelet on my Ebel 1911 Discovery. It was a little stiff at first, but after some "treatment" it's now silky smooth. Like the watch itself, the quality of the bracelet is also very high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I love the feel of the bracelet on my Ebel 1911 Discovery. It was a little stiff at first, but after some "treatment" it's now silky smooth. Like the watch itself, the quality of the bracelet is also very high. How about your SW bracelet G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drury Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really liked the 3717 one ... although the clasp wasn't great, it felt really nice on the wrist. I've hear the gen is supposed to be miles ahead though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 3717 bracelet Ingie Bracelet Omega Seamaster Pro PO Bracelet Ebel 1911 bracelet All of these I found to be very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browngo1 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 How about your SW bracelet G. The SeaWolf bracelet is also very well made, but may be just slightly sharp on the edges, whereas the Skyland bracelet doesn't seem to be like this. Possibly the polished finish, as opposed to brushed on the SW, has taken care of this. The edges could be smoothed off quite easily, but I've currently got it on rubber so it's not annoying me enough to get the Dremel out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 The SeaWolf bracelet is also very well made, but may be just slightly sharp on the edges, whereas the Skyland bracelet doesn't seem to be like this. Possibly the polished finish, as opposed to brushed on the SW, has taken care of this. The edges could be smoothed off quite easily, but I've currently got it on rubber so it's not annoying me enough to get the Dremel out!! Thanks...I hope one day to have one. Just love the yellow SW. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I love the feel of the bracelet on my Ebel 1911 Discovery. It was a little stiff at first, but after some "treatment" it's now silky smooth. Like the watch itself, the quality of the bracelet is also very high. Have to agree. Some rock n Roll oil and you are good to go. Great quality on that bracelet. Sooo smooth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 This one: A "Suppaparts" mesh.....Cost $50....Feels like a million!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piskopow Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 upo, but that watch is the only socalled "superrep" i have right now rocking a tudor quartz on nato. gotta say that that watch doesn't even weigh 100g, unnoticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chum_2000_uk Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Not owned too many different reps, but I've had a couple of gens as well in the past - Omegas and Tags. I find my Omega SMP 300 chrono rep very comfortable - just as comfortable as the gen which I owned a few years ago... and not too far short of the mark quality wise. Think the endlinks are better finished on the gen, links obviously aren't stiff like they can be on the rep bracelets and there are no sharp edges on the gen. Aside from that I'm very impressed with the rep SMP chrono bracelet. The Tag Calibre 16 day/ date rep has a lovely looking bracelet - better finished than the SMP chrono bracelet, but nowhere near as comfortable to wear. Found the edges sharp, and even after I did a bit of work on the bracelet to get rid of all the sharp edges I still found it digging into my wrist after a few hours wear. Not horribly uncomfortable, just not up to the same comfort level as the SMP. GMT-IIc rep bracelet seems somewhere in between the two; a lot better than the Tag, but not quite as comfortable as the SMP. So overall, a big thumbs up for Omega SMP 300 chrono bracelets. The POs look like they'd be just as comfortable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chum_2000_uk Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Oh and I couldn't agree more with the oiling comments... rep bracelets can definitely be stiff and rattley when you get them, and feel a bit rubbish. Some rock n roll or other dry chain lube on them sorts them right out. Much more gen like feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 The bracelet on my UN Maxie Diver was very stiff and had some pretty sharp edges..not very nice at first. But with some sanding and oiling...the bracelet is actually quite nice now. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 A tie between Rolex Explorer (pretty sure I an II are the same) and the hidden clasp jubilee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 #1 Yuki 7206, despite the price and the caveats. #2 IWC GST Titanium. Swap out links using two toothpicks, just like the gen! #3 Cartel 7836. Looks good enough, feels OK, but most importantly, it's cheap. I briefly owned a cheapo Planet Ocean rep, and was very impressed by the feel of that bracelet. Removing links, on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 #1 Yuki 7206, despite the price and the caveats. #2 IWC GST Titanium. Swap out links using two toothpicks, just like the gen! #3 Cartel 7836. Looks good enough, feels OK, but most importantly, it's cheap. I briefly owned a cheapo Planet Ocean rep, and was very impressed by the feel of that bracelet. Removing links, on the other hand... Please dont remind me about removing the links on the PO. the biggest pain In the ass ever. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 From a comfort perspective I'd have to say the Aquatimer bracelet. I had the steel rep and own the Ti gen still. Great unique design. I think the rep Rolex jubilee bracelets are really silky too. Very close to the original. Not may fav look personally but beyond comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Ebel 1911 bracelet Yes... the BTR rep had absolutely FANTASTIC bracelet. But best rep bracelet ever, imho, is the TAG Heuer Link one. Very gen-like, very high quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Once you oil the 3717 bracelet it is like butter. The most comfortable of all my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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