Revere Posted November 13, 2016 Report Posted November 13, 2016 I'm looking to get a 7206 bracelet for my 6538 build. It seems like his 7206 is as good as you can get before shelling out a few thousand for the gen. I know it doesn't take 2 mm springbars but I remember reading here (I believe it was our own Nanuq?) saying that you can just force those endlinks open to take the 2 mm spring bar.
dieselpower Posted November 14, 2016 Report Posted November 14, 2016 You may be waiting ages for him to re-stock. I had a Yuki bracelet but it was not as good as his photos would make you believe.
Max72 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Posted November 15, 2016 I bought one last year and I was really disappointed with the quality, I mean, the gen ones weren't great quality either but the clasp stampings and the coronet on Yuki's were really crappy and the fact that the end links don't take the 2 mm spring bars is another drawback on the whole thingLuckily they are in high demand and I was able to resell it
automatico Posted November 15, 2016 Report Posted November 15, 2016 I have owned a few genuine 7206 type bracelets over the years both USA made and swiss made as well as a couple aftmkt models and never was impressed with them except for their hair pulling ability. That being said, I would go for a folded oyster from Mary etc if it suits the watch model. On another note...I sent 6 vintage bracelets to Michael 'CK' Young in HK a few years ago for refurbishing and they came back in much better condition than when sent so if you run across a worn out genuine 7206 it would probably be worth the $$ to have it reworked. http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/
dieselpower Posted November 15, 2016 Report Posted November 15, 2016 Sound advice from automatico. For the record I've got a few folded link oysters from Mary and they are great, especially after you have worn them for a few years and they contour to your wrist.
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