FOIS Bracelet recommendations?

[bonovox]

Does anyone recommend a bracelet for the FOIS? I like the flat links that Uncle Seiko and Forstner offer, but am not tied to just those two options. Thanks in advance!

[Cabaiguan]

Those two are my suggestions. I have a US Holzer on my Speedy and love it.

[ddaly12]

Forstner 1450… pretty good!


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[AEC]

If you haven't already read this related thread, then have a look at reply #27 by Heady Topper: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=836469

This thread was my review of the latest Forstner Contemporary Flat Link for my Speedmaster Pro, and Heady Topper replied with his review of the same bracelet for his FOIS. I went with the all-satin finish for my bracelet, and Heady Topper went with polished outer links for his. For the FOIS I think this bracelet configured like Heady Topper's should be on your short list.

This Forstner bracelet and clasp are properly robust, and the polished outer links work nicely with the polished surfaces on the FOIS. I still can understand why any of us might spend more to have an Omega bracelet, but this Forstner product is a real value proposition that let's us test the waters for a paltry sum.

[Stevec14]

I agree the forstner is a good option. I know someone who used the forstner end links and the 321 bracelet. A pricey alternative but does look good.

I used to have a speedy racing bracelet many moons ago. Was a perfect fit bit more in the old speedy style bracelet. It made the watch more sporty looking and if I was doing it today I’d go flat link for the vintage look.

[nickjust]

Question for ddaly12 - howw do you find the Forstner 1450 comfort-wise?

I bought it a few months ago and was very disappointed, the underside of the clasp felt sharp and dug into my wrist even when the fitting wasn’t tight. Nowhere near as comfortable for me as the Forstner original (not contemporary) flat link which I got first and still love!

Seriously considering now also getting the Forstner “contemporary” flat link, or even pushing the boat out and picking up a 321 bracelet - they look outstanding.


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[chipotlefire]

There's a good live thread on WatchUSeek in the Omega subforum. I posted there having owned Uncle Seiko, and 3 Forstner's.

I can't post links as I'm new, but you can Google: best-after-market-speedmaster-bracelet-uncle-seiko-or-forstner.5372897

I think it's a gamble with Uncle Seiko - tolerance probably isn't there. I had a gap I wasn't happy with.

[chipotlefire]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

I agree the forstner is a good option. I know someone who used the forstner end links and the 321 bracelet. A pricey alternative but does look good.

I used to have a speedy racing bracelet many moons ago. Was a perfect fit bit more in the old speedy style bracelet. It made the watch more sporty looking and if I was doing it today I’d go flat link for the vintage look.

I have the Racing 40mm bracelet (on the reverse panda Racing 40mm). It's very nice. Nice heft to it.

Haven't tried to fit it to my FOIS but I've read it works fine. I think it's a little too dressy in style for the FOIS, but obviously just my opinion.

It looks fantastic on the reverse panda Racing 40mm.

[bonovox]

Thanks all for your recommendations. Much appreciated.

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by bonovox

Thanks all for your recommendations. Much appreciated.

There's also this.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/firs...racelet.96000/

[zengineer]

I had mine on the OEM Omega bracelet from a 40mm Speedmaster Racing. 1565/976 if I remember correctly.

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[Lesnerelli23]

I have the above Racing bracelet, unworn/unsized, and I’m looking to part with it.

[enemyscorcher]

I really like the 1587/986 I have on mine. I went a little overboard and modified a Speedmaster clasp from a 1565/976 to fit it. It's totally nonstandard but it is mine and I love it.