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yetione · 8 February 2024, 12:19 AM

Hi guys, here's a wild one for you .... has anyone ever put a steel (not two tone) oyster bracelet on a Bluesy? I'm debating the merits of the Bluesy with a good friend and hes arguing that watch would be better on a brushed steel bracelet. I think he's out of his mind, but figured if it had ever been done, you boys would have seen it. Thanks to anyone who can share.

Mystro · 8 February 2024, 12:29 AM

It’s been done before and doesn’t look good. Looks like a parts watch.

Dave O · 8 February 2024, 05:14 AM

I did it, for about a minute and didn't like it. Looked weird. I do, however, have it on a blue rubber B. Looks great on this strap. Not so much on a SS bracelet.

piratfisk · 8 February 2024, 05:21 AM

I've never seen one, but just visualizing it in my head looks strange. If you're uncertain if you'd like a TT oyster bracelet, maybe consider a strap of sorts... Dark brown leather? We all know Submariners don't ever actually see water for fear of losing value or the impending doom of gasket servicing, so leather on a dive watch is a non-issue. It should be fine against spilled coffee on a desk, though. Just make sure the crown is wound to 100 Nm & the bezel is aligned with the sun because Mercury is in the microwave.

WatchGuy1966 · 8 February 2024, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by piratfisk

Just make sure the crown is wound to 100 Nm & the bezel is aligned with the sun because Mercury is in the microwave.

makes perfect sense, thank you

roadie1 · 8 February 2024, 05:41 AM

Don’t do it! Dumbs it down. It’s perfect as is.

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travisb · 8 February 2024, 05:43 AM

I don't think it looks good at all. Stick with the TT bracelet. Goes perfectly.

WatchGuy1966 · 8 February 2024, 05:56 AM

I do have a two-tone Tudor Chrono that I purchased on a Bund, but I put on the SS Tudor Bracelet and I think it *looks fine.

Also, here are some pics of Bluesy on SS Oyster. I don't think it's as awful as some others "Visualized" without actually seeing it.

*Save the comments to always buy on a bracelet. I didn't like the two-tone bracelet on this model.

Easy E · 8 February 2024, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

I do have a two-tone Tudor Chrono that I purchased on a Bund, but I put on the SS Tudor Bracelet and I think it *looks fine.

Also, here are some pics of Bluesy on SS Oyster. I don't think it's as awful as some others "Visualized" without actually seeing it.

*Save the comments to always buy on a bracelet. I didn't like the two-tone bracelet on this model.

To me, the Tudor in this case works - the Bluesy, not so much.

Dave O · 8 February 2024, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

To me, the Tudor in this case works - the Bluesy, not so much.

I agree.

JMP57 · 8 February 2024, 12:25 PM

Blusey is a classic. In my opinion, you can’t improve on what is a beautiful watch.

Rolex1982 · 8 February 2024, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

I do have a two-tone Tudor Chrono that I purchased on a Bund, but I put on the SS Tudor Bracelet and I think it *looks fine.

Also, here are some pics of Bluesy on SS Oyster. I don't think it's as awful as some others "Visualized" without actually seeing it.

*Save the comments to always buy on a bracelet. I didn't like the two-tone bracelet on this model.

I like it more than I thought I would. Thnx for the pics.

subtona · 8 February 2024, 12:34 PM

Yes. I did when I wore out the original bracelet to the point I was concerned of failure.

It looks great.

At the time a replacement bracelet was close to 3k for a watch that cost 5k 20 years before.

joli160 · 8 February 2024, 05:21 PM

In my eyes it’s a total mismatch

Calatrava r · 9 February 2024, 12:26 AM

I do not think it looks good. Like it as it is.

KatGirl · 9 February 2024, 01:51 AM

The Bluesy needs the TT bracelet, for sure. It’s a stunning piece, as designed.

Kat

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FauxldMoney · 9 February 2024, 02:03 AM

Strangely, I like going SS with my GMT 16713… the black and gold are a bit strong. Not wrong, but I like taking it back into the tool watch realm a little.

For the Bluesy however, the blue and gold work so perfectly together that I think the SS oyster looks like a mismatch.

It’s fun to try things though. Sometimes to create “not just another ____ “ in the case of the Bluesy, it’s already quite unique and hardly plain.

javier · 9 February 2024, 05:47 AM

it looks good IMO

brandrea · 9 February 2024, 05:53 AM

I’m on the fence …

I’d like to see it with brushed gold center links tho

Catatafish · 9 February 2024, 07:52 AM

I like it both ways depending on the occasion and what I'd be wearing at the time. Looks better on the steel than I thought it would, thanks to both for the pictures.

shredace · 9 February 2024, 09:38 AM

The SS bracelet looks better in the pictures than I would have imagined. The two tone bracelet looks better though.

favx · 9 February 2024, 11:04 AM

I think it looks great.

77T · 9 February 2024, 01:03 PM

Not my choice, unless you swap the bezel for a SS one, and the crown.

Then, of course, you have a blue dialed Sub Date.

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jed11 · 9 February 2024, 01:08 PM

Nah…don’t.

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8 February 2024, 12:19 AM	#1
yetione "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 127	Steel Oyster Bracelet on Bluesy? Hi guys, here's a wild one for you .... has anyone ever put a steel (not two tone) oyster bracelet on a Bluesy? I'm debating the merits of the Bluesy with a good friend and hes arguing that watch would be better on a brushed steel bracelet. I think he's out of his mind, but figured if it had ever been done, you boys would have seen it. Thanks to anyone who can share.

8 February 2024, 12:29 AM	#2
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,824	It’s been done before and doesn’t look good. Looks like a parts watch. __________________

8 February 2024, 05:21 AM	#4
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Finest City Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,134	I've never seen one, but just visualizing it in my head looks strange. If you're uncertain if you'd like a TT oyster bracelet, maybe consider a strap of sorts... Dark brown leather? We all know Submariners don't ever actually see water for fear of losing value or the impending doom of gasket servicing, so leather on a dive watch is a non-issue. It should be fine against spilled coffee on a desk, though. Just make sure the crown is wound to 100 Nm & the bezel is aligned with the sun because Mercury is in the microwave. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 5396G; 15550ST; 384.029

8 February 2024, 05:21 PM	#14
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,445	In my eyes it’s a total mismatch __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 February 2024, 09:38 AM	#21
shredace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 220	The SS bracelet looks better in the pictures than I would have imagined. The two tone bracelet looks better though. __________________ Rolex DateJust 41 126333 \| Explorer II 216570 \| Submariner 114060 \| Submariner 116613LB Omega Seamaster Pro 2264.50 \| Seamaster Pro 300M 210.30.42.20.03.003 Panerai Radiomir PAM574

8 February 2024, 05:14 AM	#3
Dave O "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Northern CA - USA Posts: 636	I did it, for about a minute and didn't like it. Looked weird. I do, however, have it on a blue rubber B. Looks great on this strap. Not so much on a SS bracelet.

8 February 2024, 05:41 AM	#6
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,146	Don’t do it! Dumbs it down. It’s perfect as is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 February 2024, 05:43 AM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,406	I don't think it looks good at all. Stick with the TT bracelet. Goes perfectly.

8 February 2024, 12:25 PM	#11
JMP57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Florida USA Posts: 46	Blusey is a classic. In my opinion, you can’t improve on what is a beautiful watch.

9 February 2024, 12:26 AM	#15
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,694	I do not think it looks good. Like it as it is.

9 February 2024, 01:51 AM	#16
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,736	The Bluesy needs the TT bracelet, for sure. It’s a stunning piece, as designed. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 February 2024, 02:03 AM	#17
FauxldMoney "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: California Posts: 12	Strangely, I like going SS with my GMT 16713… the black and gold are a bit strong. Not wrong, but I like taking it back into the tool watch realm a little. For the Bluesy however, the blue and gold work so perfectly together that I think the SS oyster looks like a mismatch. It’s fun to try things though. Sometimes to create “not just another ____ “ in the case of the Bluesy, it’s already quite unique and hardly plain.

9 February 2024, 05:47 AM	#18
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 773	it looks good IMO

9 February 2024, 05:53 AM	#19
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,287	I’m on the fence … I’d like to see it with brushed gold center links tho

9 February 2024, 07:52 AM	#20
Catatafish 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Todd Location: Memphis, TN USA Watch: Sub 126610LV Posts: 195	I like it both ways depending on the occasion and what I'd be wearing at the time. Looks better on the steel than I thought it would, thanks to both for the pictures.

9 February 2024, 11:04 AM	#22
favx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 304	I think it looks great.

9 February 2024, 01:03 PM	#23
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,916	Not my choice, unless you swap the bezel for a SS one, and the crown. Then, of course, you have a blue dialed Sub Date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 February 2024, 01:08 PM	#24
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,612	Nah…don’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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