Bracelet Diversity

[prnceofpersia23]

A collecting quirk of mine is that I refuse to own two watches that have the same exact bracelet. For example, I don't mind if I have multiple watches with Oyster bracelets, but I can't have two that are brushed. One has to be PCL or TT.

I find just as much enjoyment in the bracelet as I do the watch itself. Half the time, with the way our wrists are naturally angled, all you can see is the bracelet anyway!

I realize I am in the minority here, but curious to see what others think. Do you enjoy or need the variety?

Here is a pic of my current bracelets...with a couple watches in there too

[MattyL147]

If I want a watch, I’ll buy it regardless of whether I have another on the same bracelet. Wouldn’t even cross my mind.

[Stan Cooper]

All of my Rolexes are on stainless Oyster bracelets (one has PCL). I paid a princely sum to have the NY RSC exchange the stainless Jubilee on one of my GMTs for an Oyster flip-lock.

[vh2k]

All my Rolex pieces have different bracelets:

Oyster brushed
Oyster with steel PCL
Oyster with YG PCL
Oyster with RG PCL
Jubilee steel
Alligator

[fskywalker]

Don’t mind multiple which are the same


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[rmagoo57]

I enjoy variety but don't need it. Nice duo!

[brucethemanlee]

Personally I buy the watch I want and whatever bracelet it comes on is good for me

That said, my trio has 3 different bracelets




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[afmars]

I have had similar thoughts. I only have one watch so far and it’s a brushed oyster. The next three on my radar have oyster with PCL, gold oyster, and jubilee. And although I want them for the watches that they are, the different bracelets is a huge plus.

[EEpro]

I'm 100% about bracelet diversity. I pick my watch each day based on the strap or bracelet I want to wear.

[J_1964]

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

A collecting quirk of mine is that I refuse to own two watches that have the same exact bracelet. For example, I don't mind if I have multiple watches with Oyster bracelets, but I can't have two that are brushed. One has to be PCL or TT.

I find just as much enjoyment in the bracelet as I do the watch itself. Half the time, with the way our wrists are naturally angled, all you can see is the bracelet anyway!

I realize I am in the minority here, but curious to see what others think. Do you enjoy or need the variety?

Here is a pic of my current bracelets...with a couple watches in there too

What's even more fun is Multiple Bracelets for One Watch. Also, if you have a GMT II or a Sub or other watches with removable bezels, you can swap out bezels and bezel inserts for several different looks using the same watch head.

[ervelo]

I like my Oysters and the diversity of Oysters.... brushed, PCL, two-tone, precious metal, hollow & solid center links...

[taillight]

The diversity doesn't matter to me

[JSolution]

Check out VC overseas thank me later

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Check out VC overseas thank me later

but VC overseas don't actually have bracelet varieties, only between bracelet and strap varieties.

[-Skyfall-]

I don’t mind having the same bracelet. But my next watch will be a BLNR to go with my SD43. Then maybe a Hulk or Kermit sometime down the road after that.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Personally I buy the watch I want and whatever bracelet it comes on is good for me

That said, my trio has 3 different bracelets




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Sweet collection

[IamJacky]

I don't mind having the same bracelets, mine consists of mostly Oysters, but there are different combinations to polished/brushed cases as well:

DJII/Daytona = Oyster PCL + Polished case
Submariner = Oyster Brushed + Brushed case
GMT Master II BLNR = Oyster PCL + Brushed case
GMT Master II BLRO = Jubilee PCL + Brushed case

[joli160]

I have the same feeling. Nice to have different bracelets and change the look of a watch

[1William]

It is nice to have options but in the end it is about the watch. I prefer the OEM that is intended for the watch but will change up at times for fun.

[vesnyder]

I consciously consider the bracelet as I build out my collection. I agree - not sure I would go as far as saying I would never own two watches with the identical bracelet but was excited when the BLNR went to the jubilee as that was key to my next watch.

[samson66]

Agree. I also like mixing it up with different color leather straps, rubber, etc. Different brands as well. Diversity is a good thing in the watch world.

[JRell]

The collection game is maddening. The next watch always is a challenge. Right now I have a good start with bracelet diversity. Rose gold, yellow gold and brushed. The oyster SS with polished center link is a challenge because that would be the grail Daytona. The jubilee I would want but on a sports watch, that would be the Batman. But then I need some green. Maybe the new watches will have what I need, but green. I also think of bezel and dial diversity. I thought of getting the hulk, all green. I have all black and all blue. But I won’t pay the premium for the hulk, that leaves the Kermit. Get the green but don’t get the green dial! The mind games we play.

[Harry-57]

Past the basic functions, I go on looks and wearing comfort. Having said that, it transpires that so far I don't own two Rolex watches with exactly the same bracelet. A coincidence or possibly a subconscious choice? My next Rolex will have a different bracelet again to anything I have in my collection. It is not the bracelet I would choose if I could, but it's the default supplied item. I wish Rolex would offer some choice here.

[Benzsiam]

I bought all my watches based on the dial and the bazel or the model only.

I like both jubilee and oyster bracelets.

[watchwatcher]

I do appreciate bracelet diversity as well. I wouldn't say it makes any impact in purchasing or letting a watch go, but it's nice when it works out.

The last few years I've even gone so far as to incorporate 2 leather straps and 2 OF bracelets into the collection, and it's been a real game changer.

[sp006]

It definitely crosses my mind, especially on leather bands.


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[doramas]

Put a NATO on it

[farscott]

There are bracelets and clasps that disqualify a watch for purchase for me. For example, Jubilee bracelets and I do not get along. I much prefer the Oyster and President bracelets for looks, comfort, and ease of keeping clean. Same thing for tang clasps and deployant clasps that require presses orthogonal to the bracelet; both are "no go" for me. I like the clasps that cannot snag on anything.

One for the reasons I like the Cellini Prince is the "butterfly" clasp on the strap.

[Spectral_Method]

I am more of a stickler for dial diversity. I want to own a couple of different dial colors before I buy "repeats"

[prnceofpersia23]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

I enjoy variety but don't need it. Nice duo!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by afmars

I have had similar thoughts. I only have one watch so far and it’s a brushed oyster. The next three on my radar have oyster with PCL, gold oyster, and jubilee. And although I want them for the watches that they are, the different bracelets is a huge plus.

Fellow Scottsdale WIS!

Originally Posted by IamJacky

I don't mind having the same bracelets, mine consists of mostly Oysters, but there are different combinations to polished/brushed cases as well:

DJII/Daytona = Oyster PCL + Polished case
Submariner = Oyster Brushed + Brushed case
GMT Master II BLNR = Oyster PCL + Brushed case
GMT Master II BLRO = Jubilee PCL + Brushed case

Love this!

Originally Posted by 1William

It is nice to have options but in the end it is about the watch. I prefer the OEM that is intended for the watch but will change up at times for fun.

I prefer OEM and stick to whatever bracelet the watch comes with.

Originally Posted by JRell

The collection game is maddening. The next watch always is a challenge. Right now I have a good start with bracelet diversity. Rose gold, yellow gold and brushed. The oyster SS with polished center link is a challenge because that would be the grail Daytona. The jubilee I would want but on a sports watch, that would be the Batman. But then I need some green. Maybe the new watches will have what I need, but green. I also think of bezel and dial diversity. I thought of getting the hulk, all green. I have all black and all blue. But I won’t pay the premium for the hulk, that leaves the Kermit. Get the green but don’t get the green dial! The mind games we play.

I will try to diversify dials as well, but the bracelet is more of a priority. Good luck on the Daytona and GMT!

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Past the basic functions, I go on looks and wearing comfort. Having said that, it transpires that so far I don't own two Rolex watches with exactly the same bracelet. A coincidence or possibly a subconscious choice? My next Rolex will have a different bracelet again to anything I have in my collection. It is not the bracelet I would choose if I could, but it's the default supplied item. I wish Rolex would offer some choice here.

Love that they offered a choice of Oyster or Jubilee on the old GMT's.