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thlax · 9 August 2012, 10:25 AM

Do youll feel there are some brands that just look better with one over the other?

You are def. influenced by how they are normally shown (rolex on a bracelet) but there are some brands that have a more even split between the two.

I only care for my rolex sports models on its bracelet, and I only care for a Panerai if it is on a leather band.

For some reason Panerai and AP's to me just look perfect with the contrast between materials from being on a strap/band. I was contemplating getting the bracelet for my Diver, but am actually not in love with it. I realllllly like the bracelet, just as though I really liked the bracelet for a Panerai, but I think in general......AP's look better on a strap of sorts.

Therefore...I am thinking of picking up a black hornback > bracelet.

Thoughts? Anyone else have some generalized opinions on the subject?

vpr80 · 9 August 2012, 11:36 AM

I don't think the ROO models look good on a bracelet. The smaller ROC's look great (I have the 26300), but just doesn't work the same for the bigger ones. The hornback is a great strap, should look fantastic.

kilyung · 9 August 2012, 01:57 PM

Rolex... Bracelet
Panerai... Strap
Patek... Strap
ALS... Strap
JLC... Strap
VC... Strap

Uh... I'm noticing a pattern. AP - strap.

Panigale · 9 August 2012, 02:08 PM

My only bracelets are the two Rolex. I'm definitely a soft dark leather fan.

TSW · 9 August 2012, 04:03 PM

I prefer the ROO's on strap, But owning a bracelet lets me change them up occasionally.
The Diver does look the best on bracelet though.

Dickson Lim · 9 August 2012, 04:12 PM

I prefer RO with bracelet and ROO with strap/leather. The only problem of the hornback strap is that my wrist is too small for them.

Dino944 · 9 August 2012, 11:29 PM

For me it depends on the watch.

Some watches like a Rolex, although I prefer on a bracelet, they look fine on a strap too.

Watches such as the AP RO and Patek Nautilus, since they started out as having an integrated bracelet, I would only buy them on a bracelet. They just always look incomplete to me on a strap.

As for the ROO, I like it better on a bracelet, but I imagine on some of the really large ones a strap is probably more comfortable.

eric23 · 9 August 2012, 11:51 PM

I like ROO's on rubber and RO's +ROC's on bracelet.

mdoc52 · 9 August 2012, 11:59 PM

Like the RO on a bracelet but bought a conversion kit that I'm now nervous about using. My PAM and cartier are on straps which I prefer and all my rolexes are bracelets.

vpr80 · 10 August 2012, 12:00 AM

Leave the RO on the bracelet, don't mess with a good thing :)

drchuck72 · 10 August 2012, 12:38 AM

I tried on a ROC on a bracelet and I loved it. But I will always keep my ROO on a strap. That's just me. Everyone has their own taste as to what looks good. My Hornback is a little big for my wrist but it's not really noticeable.

DrC

B. Doggy · 10 August 2012, 12:56 AM

Mix and match for me. Overall, prefer a bracelet.

highdiver · 10 August 2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Mix and match for me. Overall, prefer a bracelet.

+1.

Barcelet is much easier to clean and take care for me cos i tend to sweat a lot.

Submarino · 10 August 2012, 02:56 AM

Bracelets unless it's my Diver!

rohardi · 10 August 2012, 01:28 PM

I plan on picking up a Diver and a Panda. I will go for the Panda on a bracelet, and the diver on the rubber strap. But I may pick up a bracelet for the diver to mix things up.

HDHNTER · 10 August 2012, 01:34 PM

Much prefer straps.

TSW · 10 August 2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohardi

I plan on picking up a Diver and a Panda. I will go for the Panda on a bracelet, and the diver on the rubber strap. But I may pick up a bracelet for the diver to mix things up.

Great choices on these two!
However I would recommend you to get the Panda on strap and add the bracelet later, The bracelet is cheaper that way and the strap kit (plots, screws, strap and Clasp are pretty pricey to add)

Manofsteelpt · 10 August 2012, 08:38 PM

I'll take an AP on Hornback any day of the week! Rolex on bracelet though...

HL65 · 10 August 2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Rolex... Bracelet
Panerai... Strap
Patek... Strap
ALS... Strap
JLC... Strap
VC... Strap

Uh... I'm noticing a pattern. AP - strap.

Exactly!

9 August 2012, 10:25 AM	#1
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	Strap vs Bracelet Do youll feel there are some brands that just look better with one over the other? You are def. influenced by how they are normally shown (rolex on a bracelet) but there are some brands that have a more even split between the two. I only care for my rolex sports models on its bracelet, and I only care for a Panerai if it is on a leather band. For some reason Panerai and AP's to me just look perfect with the contrast between materials from being on a strap/band. I was contemplating getting the bracelet for my Diver, but am actually not in love with it. I realllllly like the bracelet, just as though I really liked the bracelet for a Panerai, but I think in general......AP's look better on a strap of sorts. Therefore...I am thinking of picking up a black hornback > bracelet. Thoughts? Anyone else have some generalized opinions on the subject? __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

9 August 2012, 04:03 PM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I prefer the ROO's on strap, But owning a bracelet lets me change them up occasionally. The Diver does look the best on bracelet though. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 August 2012, 04:12 PM	#6
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	I prefer RO with bracelet and ROO with strap/leather. The only problem of the hornback strap is that my wrist is too small for them. __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

10 August 2012, 12:38 AM	#11
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	I tried on a ROC on a bracelet and I loved it. But I will always keep my ROO on a strap. That's just me. Everyone has their own taste as to what looks good. My Hornback is a little big for my wrist but it's not really noticeable. DrC __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

10 August 2012, 12:56 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Mix and match for me. Overall, prefer a bracelet. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

9 August 2012, 11:36 AM	#2
vpr80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 252	I don't think the ROO models look good on a bracelet. The smaller ROC's look great (I have the 26300), but just doesn't work the same for the bigger ones. The hornback is a great strap, should look fantastic.

9 August 2012, 01:57 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Rolex... Bracelet Panerai... Strap Patek... Strap ALS... Strap JLC... Strap VC... Strap Uh... I'm noticing a pattern. AP - strap.

9 August 2012, 02:08 PM	#4
Panigale "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Miami, FL Watch: AP Diver Posts: 22	My only bracelets are the two Rolex. I'm definitely a soft dark leather fan.

9 August 2012, 11:29 PM	#7
Dino944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Batman, Kermit Posts: 1,097	For me it depends on the watch. Some watches like a Rolex, although I prefer on a bracelet, they look fine on a strap too. Watches such as the AP RO and Patek Nautilus, since they started out as having an integrated bracelet, I would only buy them on a bracelet. They just always look incomplete to me on a strap. As for the ROO, I like it better on a bracelet, but I imagine on some of the really large ones a strap is probably more comfortable.

9 August 2012, 11:51 PM	#8
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I like ROO's on rubber and RO's +ROC's on bracelet.

9 August 2012, 11:59 PM	#9
mdoc52 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: detroit Watch: AP 26330 Posts: 74	Like the RO on a bracelet but bought a conversion kit that I'm now nervous about using. My PAM and cartier are on straps which I prefer and all my rolexes are bracelets.

10 August 2012, 12:00 AM	#10
vpr80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 252	Leave the RO on the bracelet, don't mess with a good thing :)

10 August 2012, 02:56 AM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Bracelets unless it's my Diver! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

10 August 2012, 01:28 PM	#15
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	I plan on picking up a Diver and a Panda. I will go for the Panda on a bracelet, and the diver on the rubber strap. But I may pick up a bracelet for the diver to mix things up.

10 August 2012, 01:34 PM	#16
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Much prefer straps.

10 August 2012, 08:38 PM	#18
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'll take an AP on Hornback any day of the week! Rolex on bracelet though...

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