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Old 30 May 2018, 06:13 AM   #1
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Men wearing bracelets

Haven't been around for a while -- but thought this was a TRF sort of topic.

Had never owned jewelry besides a watch, although I'd seen a lot of guys wearing bracelets, necklaces, etc. Last week, I received a david yurman black rubber bracelet with silver clasp as a gift. I started wearing it and found it to be a fun accessory.

Today I picked up a woven leather bracelet from bottega veneta, which is great as well.

Don't think I would wear a gold or diamond bracelet, but dark leather or rubber I'm okay with.

Any bracelet wearers here? Or anyone with an opinion on this?
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:17 AM   #2
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I wear a james avery gold fisherman's bracelet on the right with a dark brown woven leather bracelet and a rolex on the left everyday! I like wearing bracelets on the same wrist next to my watch as well but am very picky with the material as to not scratch my watch more than i already do lol


My avatar has me wearing my AK with a wood bead bracelet on the same wrist
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:17 AM   #3
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I've had a few over the years, I wear them for a time, tire of them and move on. I think the longest I've worn a bracelet has been a few months. They can be distracting while working out, and taking them off an on can be a pain.
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:19 AM   #4
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If you enjoy wearing bracelets go for it. Personally, I wear my watch and wedding band only.
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:27 AM   #5
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I wore a YG chain bracelet for years (right arm), but stopped about 12 years ago. Not sure why, maybe because I wear more SS watches the last decade or so.

They look good on some people and can be a nice accessory.
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:34 AM   #6
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Yup.

I wear a couple.
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:39 AM   #7
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:53 AM   #8
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Generally not but sometimes I’ll wear a Col Littleton like this or a POW/MIA bracelet but always on the opposite wrist.
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:53 AM   #9
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I wear a bracelet every now and then but on the opposite wrist that I wear my watch.
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Old 30 May 2018, 06:55 AM   #10
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Old 30 May 2018, 07:00 AM   #11
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I wear an oyster bracelet with a watch head attached to it every day, but have never been into the purely ornamental variety.
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Old 30 May 2018, 07:22 AM   #12
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I have worn a gold bracelet, opposite arm of the watch, of one style or another for over 35 years. I'm a fan of gold jewelry and have a few rings as well. My current bracelet is a curb link design in 18K gold.
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Old 30 May 2018, 07:23 AM   #13
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Ive tried it.

It never lasts more than a few hours.

My dad wears a yellow gold bracelet alongside his yellow gold DD2.
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Old 30 May 2018, 07:26 AM   #14
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I have a leather bracelet. Wear it every now and again.
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Old 30 May 2018, 07:50 AM   #15
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brought up to only wear a watch and cufflinks as jewelry (with a wedding ring). I added to that my cross on a necklace as I grew in my faith. I do have a few s.t. dupont pens and lighters.
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Old 30 May 2018, 08:18 AM   #17
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I’ve tried a bracelet on the opposite wrist but I didn’t like it
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Old 30 May 2018, 08:36 AM   #19
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Generally not but sometimes I’ll wear a Col Littleton like this or a POW/MIA bracelet but always on the opposite wrist.


May I ask where this is from?
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Old 30 May 2018, 08:44 AM   #20
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May I ask where this is from?
https://www.colonellittleton.com/

In the personal section Hiram.
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Old 30 May 2018, 09:26 AM   #21
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In the personal section Hiram.


Thanks Tim! As is the case with all of these, at 9 inches long I’m afraid it wouldn’t fit right on my 6.5 in wrist. Thanks!
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Old 30 May 2018, 09:38 AM   #22
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I have several and alternate as the mood strikes. I never wear one on the same wrist as my watch however. I read an article recently that said if a man is going to wear a bracelet it should be only one, don't stack them and end up looking like Johnny Depp. Seems to be a good rule to follow.
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Old 30 May 2018, 09:53 AM   #23
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Old 30 May 2018, 10:07 AM   #24
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I occasionally wear a Speedometer on the opposite wrist. It works well with the DeepSea D-Blue. I've received lots of compliments about it and not the watch!
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Old 30 May 2018, 10:16 AM   #25
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Old 30 May 2018, 10:18 AM   #26
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Thanks Tim! As is the case with all of these, at 9 inches long I’m afraid it wouldn’t fit right on my 6.5 in wrist. Thanks!
No problem, my wrist is just under 7 inches and it fits me fine FYI.
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Old 30 May 2018, 10:25 AM   #27
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yes, mostly DY, I blame the hours spent waiting in the store while my wife picks something out. Luckily the local Cartier staff are terrible, I’ve dodged that bullet so far!
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Old 30 May 2018, 11:20 AM   #28
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No problem, my wrist is just under 7 inches and it fits me fine FYI.


Can I bug you for a PM with a photo?
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Old 30 May 2018, 11:33 AM   #29
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No problem, you can adjust it with the slide piece. It’s fairly snug in this pic.
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My wife gave me a medical ID bracelet once but grew tired of it quickly......its now in the bottom of my dresser .....somewhere
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