5980 with custom band. Thoughts?

[Andybethel]

I thought I’d share this with you guys. Just got a custom band made for my Tiffany dial 5980R. Let me know your thoughts.





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[AK797]

What are the details of the bracelet? Looks a bit on the thin side.

[perpetualman88]

very cool.

just out of curiosity was it not possible to buy an authentic one and have the end links modified to fit the case?

[IBDOC]

Originally Posted by AK797

What are the details of the bracelet? Looks a bit on the thin side.

Looks like it’s thinner and slightly narrower than it should be which makes me think it’s modelled on a 5711 bracelet.

[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by AK797

What are the details of the bracelet? Looks a bit on the thin side.

It’s approximately 0.1mm thinner. Almost exact.


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[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

very cool.

just out of curiosity was it not possible to buy an authentic one and have the end links modified to fit the case?

Unfortunately not. I tried a few times and got denied. I also tried to buy the actual bracelet and then have a modified end link made for; didn’t have much luck here either.


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[offrdmania]

Details on the bracelet and the maker please?
Is the bracelet 100% custom or is it a modified factory bracelet from another model?
Any pics of the clasp?

[youthagainsttt]

I'm kinda curious on the maker too & the cost vs a full gold bracelet vs. PP

[judson]

Looks factory to me. Stunning.

[WatchtraderNY]

that watch can make any band look good :)

[Andybethel]

Complete custom in solid gold models off of the original. Clasp is identical to original with all
Correct markings/indentations; I’ll add a clasp picture later.

Patek will not sell bracelets, so the only option is to h e one made.

[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by WatchtraderNY

that watch can make any band look good :)

The chocolate dial makes is pop… it looks gorgeous in person.


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[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by judson

Looks factory to me. Stunning.

I compared it to an original 5980R on bracelet today. The only thing that I could see was the step down on the end link where it connect to the case. Unless you’re looking for it, it cannot be noticed. The jeweller did an amazing job.


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[sski]

very original, creative solution.....i absolutely love it! looks OEM to me.

[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Details on the bracelet and the maker please?
Is the bracelet 100% custom or is it a modified factory bracelet from another model?
Any pics of the clasp?

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[IBDOC]

Ok I’m just gonna go out and say it. The clasp has both a logo and the trademark on it. How is this different from any fake/franken watch except for the dollar value being an outlier? Not saying the OP has committed any crimes here (if anything the jeweller) here but I find it highly inappropriate that a jeweller agreed to make this.

To the OP: congrats and if this is for your own use and not intended to deceive then it’s all fine, but you might wanna rethink posting this bracelet online.

[Tinka2020]

Looks very good. I think most love a strap change and if Patek don’t want to offer a bracelet for the model it’s no different to having a custom leather strap made. Enjoy!


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by IBDOC

Ok I’m just gonna go out and say it. The clasp has both a logo and the trademark on it. How is this different from any fake/franken watch except for the dollar value being an outlier? Not saying the OP has committed any crimes here (if anything the jeweller) here but I find it highly inappropriate that a jeweller agreed to make this.

To the OP: congrats and if this is for your own use and not intended to deceive then it’s all fine, but you might wanna rethink posting this bracelet online.

I tend to agree, this should be unbranded. Also the fakes I've seen have slimmer bracelets so that would be the one thing to avoid for me.

[ts3]

If anyone could get and fit the original bracelet, sure. But a narrower bracelet wouldn't work for me.

[hundreds]

Originally Posted by Tinka2020

Looks very good. I think most love a strap change and if Patek don’t want to offer a bracelet for the model it’s no different to having a custom leather strap made. Enjoy!


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I agree with this. It looks really good.

[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by IBDOC

Ok I’m just gonna go out and say it. The clasp has both a logo and the trademark on it. How is this different from any fake/franken watch except for the dollar value being an outlier? Not saying the OP has committed any crimes here (if anything the jeweller) here but I find it highly inappropriate that a jeweller agreed to make this.

To the OP: congrats and if this is for your own use and not intended to deceive then it’s all fine, but you might wanna rethink posting this bracelet online.

I’m not looking to deceive, hence my openness. A bracelet, it’s simply a strap and nothing more than that. In my option it’s doesn’t take away from the glory of the watch; which is 100% straight and genuine (papers etc.). The old straight can be put back on at any point.


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[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by Tinka2020

Looks very good. I think most love a strap change and if Patek don’t want to offer a bracelet for the model it’s no different to having a custom leather strap made. Enjoy!


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Thanks man, appreciated. I share the same view. A few haters have creeped out the woodwork so always great to hear some positivity :-)


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[epicurus]

Looks great and Im glad to see you wearing it. The loudest critisizers of the bracelet probably wouldnt even let this beauty of a watch see the light of day from their pillow lined safe deposit boxes. Enjoy it!

[Andybethel]

Originally Posted by epicurus

Looks great and Im glad to see you wearing it. The loudest critisizers of the bracelet probably wouldnt even let this beauty of a watch see the light of day from their pillow lined safe deposit boxes. Enjoy it!

Haha very true. If you have the cars, drive them, if you have the watches west them. I heard a crude expression I’ll share (at the risk of being taken down) - what’s the point of dating a hot model and not sleeping with her, you’d just be keeping her tight for the next guy. Same principle.


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[pam66]

i love it. this is what PP should have done in the first place

[epicurus]

Originally Posted by Andybethel

Haha very true. If you have the cars, drive them, if you have the watches west them. I heard a crude expression I’ll share (at the risk of being taken down) - what’s the point of dating a hot model and not sleeping with her, you’d just be keeping her tight for the next guy. Same principle.


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YUP! LOL. Wear it in good health brother. She's a beauty.

[gqmagic]

Originally Posted by pam66

i love it. this is what PP should have done in the first place

No its not, this particular model looks the best on the chocolate leather strap.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by gqmagic

No its not, this particular model looks the best on the chocolate leather strap.

I loved it on the strap as the dial does pop more, but really Patek should be having both options, esp when other firms are now moving to quick change systems.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by gqmagic

No its not, this particular model looks the best on the chocolate leather strap.

me thinks not:::)))) nautilus on leather strap are second tier - for me. the nautilus bracelet is what makes the watch.

[gqmagic]

Originally Posted by pam66

me thinks not:::)))) nautilus on leather strap are second tier - for me. the nautilus bracelet is what makes the watch.

Anyone who knows will know something looks off as this particular reference up until now is on a leather strap.

Franken working a bracelet to fit may look OK to some, the same as a PaChinatek looks OK to some.