Perfectionist Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 For me, anything that looks "modern" or has a Chrono seems to fit best with a bracelet ..... But an elegant classic design with an uncluttered dial screams for a sweet leather strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimodj Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 the bracelet for sure. love the added weight. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 bracelet for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Strap,.. definitely... comfort is key for me, and there is nothing more comfortable than a quality leather strap, with buckle, no deployant.... Second,.. the ability to change the look your watch anytime you want,.. find the perfect band and set your watch off in a totally new direction, to match your mood, your clothing..your environment.. Chrono or not... Pams are a testament to that.... Not to mention, the most expensive, highest class of watches in the world, only come in leather.. {see the link below} There are two metal bands though that I do enjoy,.. iwc gst's in stainless.. and jubiliee... both flow over the arm like liquid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I like and own both… However, on the bracelets I can’t seem to warm up to anything but a Oyster… My Sea Dweller, Sub & Hercules all have one… I won’t buy a [bracelet] Watch without it… Stupid quirks… TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I go both ways...............umm...........let me rephrase that..........what I mean is dress watch has to be a strap, sports watch I like a bracelet. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 For me, anything that looks "modern" or has a Chrono seems to fit best with a bracelet ..... But an elegant classic design with an uncluttered dial screams for a sweet leather strap All of my watches have bracelets but my new Breitling Bentley GT is getting a tan leather srtap. There's just too much metal on this piece. I first fell in love with this watch when I saw a genuine with a leather strap so that's what I'm going with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 ...However, on the bracelets I can’t seem to warm up to anything but a Oyster… Agree 100%. The Oyster is such a classic, versatile design with great adjustment for size. Most other watches with metal bracelets that I've tried (both rep and gen) are either too loose or too tight, even with half links. With an Oyster, I can dial it in to be just right, thanks to the clasp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Strap,.. definitely... comfort is key for me, and there is nothing more comfortable than a quality leather strap, with buckle, no deployant.... Second,.. the ability to change the look your watch anytime you want,.. find the perfect band and set your watch off in a totally new direction, to match your mood, your clothing..your environment.. Chrono or not... Pams are a testament to that.... Not to mention, the most expensive, highest class of watches in the world, only come in leather.. {see the link below} There are two metal bands though that I do enjoy,.. iwc gst's in stainless.. and jubiliee... both flow over the arm like liquid... I like straps for the same reason, although the Omega SMP pro and the Panerai bracelets are very comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 I go both ways...............umm...........let me rephrase that..........what I mean is dress watch has to be a strap, sports watch I like a bracelet. Ken i agee with you 100% that is exactly how i feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 i like straps a little bit more...just because they are more comfortable to wear.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Leather straps of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 in my mind it depends on the watch. some watches just look better one way or the other. for instance, i think my breitling navitimer looks 2x classier on a strap, while i can't really imagine wearing my sub/po on anything but a bracelet. most pams look good on both, which is another testament to their strange, addicting appeal... dt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Brown dials, gold cases, PVD: straps. Blue dials w/ SS case: bracelet. Black dial w/ SS case: any (currently: bracelet on PAM 027, 050 and 090. Strap on my two 104s -- one of them having gold hands). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 It depends on the occasion, the watch, and the weather. Under most cirucumstances, I prefer a bracelet, especially if its a quality bracelet on a sporty watch such as the VC Overseas, IWC GST, or Yachtmaster. Gold and dressier watches call for a strap. Pams look great with their awesome bracelet, but straps give them even more distinctive personality. Other sport watches, such as a Speedmaster or PO, also take on extra personality with a well chosen strap. Then there is the weather question. In really hot tempeatures it could be argued that neither bracelets nor straps are comfortable. But I give a slight edge to the strap because you can loosen it by a notch to minimize the discomfort as you wrist swells from heat, which you can't do with a bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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