frankt Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Got this nice 5517 from Joshua, but I don't like NATO straps, so I cobbled an old el-cheapo folded link rep strap from my junk box onto it's solid links, and really prefer the great retro look this produces... I really would prefer to find a riveted link bracelet that would be more "timely" for the head, but I need one that'll reach around my 8" wrist!!....Any suggestions?? http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a211/fra...ti/P1040839.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Try silix prime...they have a strap section with a rivetted one that you seek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 If you know how many links that would be, there are lots of riveted bracelets on Ebay. Soooooooooooooo where'd you find the folded links Oyster? I'm looking for a good folded link / hollow 20mm for my vintage Sub. Had it hanging around for years....not good quality....more like junk actually!!...But it does look OK on the watch...When I find a decent replacement, I'll send it your way....gratis.....Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Try silix prime...they have a strap section with a rivetted one that you seek. Thanks for the tip, they do have one, but their postage costs DOUBLE the price....I guess I'll try the "bay" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Try and ask Jay if he will send it in the mail....that might be a more cost-effective solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 ahh doesnt the 5517 have FIXED LUG SPRINGS? how can you get the bracelet to fit? if you have a way, please share it with me, as i can't figure it out :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I was wondering the same, Ruo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrington Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Best rivetted braclet I have seen is this one Ebay bracelet Although the correct strap is a Nato and there are some really nice black and olive green ones out there which are more realistic than a S/S bracelet. I also wonder how you managed to fit a end link to fixed strap bars!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Best rivetted braclet I have seen is this one Ebay bracelet I've got one of those en route. Purchased just to see the quality, etc. I'm not much of a rivetted bracelet fan (especially the genuine expanding bands), but I figure for the low price, it's worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDef Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Got this nice 5517 from Joshua, but I don't like NATO straps, so I cobbled an old el-cheapo folded link rep strap from my junk box onto it's solid links, and really prefer the great retro look this produces... I really would prefer to find a riveted link bracelet that would be more "timely" for the head, but I need one that'll reach around my 8" wrist!!....Any suggestions?? http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a211/fra...ti/P1040839.jpg I have a 5517 from Josh that I would like to replace with a riveted SS band. I thought the bar is sodered in, not a springbar that you can remove. Can it be rmoved and rplace with a springbar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Randy & Sherrington, I would love to see your views of this bracelet specially if you could compare to the MBW standard issue. My MBW 5514 which I received from a forum member, arrived with an excellent quality riveted (at least compared to the MBW standard) and I've been searching for similar quality since. I hope this bracelet is the one that mysteriously arrived with the 5514. Cheers, Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) Best rivetted braclet I have seen is this one Ebay bracelet Although the correct strap is a Nato and there are some really nice black and olive green ones out there which are more realistic than a S/S bracelet. I also wonder how you managed to fit a end link to fixed strap bars!!!! As I said....It was a cobbling job!! Fortunately with a hollow end link bracelet the end links and the last hollow link on each end can be GENTLY pried open far enough to slip over the fixed bars, and then GENTLY rebent in place....Not exaxtly a "quick change" solution, but it DOES work.... BTW...I'm not going for "realistic" here...I just happen to like the 5517 dial and bezel combo better than any other "Sub" variation, and I also like the vintage effect of the "old fashioned" clasp and riveted link bracelet...Since I choose my watches exclusively to please the most important human on earth..(myself of course!!...;-)), I really like the look!!.... If I wanted "real" I'd just cash in a few CD's and give Jim Dowling a call!!...LOL... Edited April 26, 2006 by frankt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted April 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 ahh doesnt the 5517 have FIXED LUG SPRINGS? how can you get the bracelet to fit? if you have a way, please share it with me, as i can't figure it out :S See my answer to Sherrington below.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrington Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I've got one of those en route. Purchased just to see the quality, etc. I'm not much of a rivetted bracelet fan (especially the genuine expanding bands), but I figure for the low price, it's worth checking out. Mines being delivered tommorrow. I bought one as they are supposed to have hollow mid links. I will let you know what iy looks like when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrington Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Ooooooooooooooooooooo!! Nice bracelet! Now find me one just like that with folded links. Let me just finish turning this water into wine for the wedding I am going to on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps01 Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) best rivet bracelet I've seen is the one I bought from WM. Everything about it shouts 'quality' - solid, smooth, 58g... anyone had any news about WM, by the way? Edited April 27, 2006 by rps01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 I've got one of those en route. Purchased just to see the quality, etc. I'm not much of a rivetted bracelet fan (especially the genuine expanding bands), but I figure for the low price, it's worth checking out. Ey Randy, any idea when you will be getting yours? I was about to order one myself but I'm very interested what your take is on the overall quality.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Should be soon, fitchy! Hopefully Monday of next week. In the meantime, Dave oughta have his by now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrington Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Ooooooooooooooooooooo!! Nice bracelet! Now find me one just like that with folded links. Oh dear. You mean just like this one Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrington Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 AAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (stagger stagger) Yes! Yes! Yes! Gimmee gimmee gimmee... I need TWO! Three. Did I say three? Send me a dozen!!! Here you go. Try this Rivet Bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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