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fairfax · 21 July 2021, 07:04 PM

With COVID and sanitizers, I have been finding myself wearing less and less leather straps. I find that my bracelet watches tend to be worn more often and that their casual nature fits well with my personal trend towards less formal wear at work and socializing. Here are my favorite 3 in 2021. What are yours?

1) Bulgari Octi Finissimo Minute Repeater: great for business casual and general situations
2) Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm: versatile travel watch while being understated
3) Credor GCLP989: works well for evenings and social gatherings. The hand-done raden and maki-e dial glows under point source lighting

GB-man · 21 July 2021, 10:03 PM

Wow super cool. Love the Bvlgari.

To answer your question
5513

ARS2

VCO

fairfax · 21 July 2021, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Wow super cool. Love the Bvlgari.

To answer your question
5513

ARS2

VCO

That’s amazing! You really have all your bases covered with those 3

. Which bracelet do you think is the best engineered?

Dan Pierce · 21 July 2021, 11:24 PM

Love the rivet.
dP

Bbp · 21 July 2021, 11:37 PM

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PhilLynott · 21 July 2021, 11:53 PM

I prefer every watch in my collection on bracelet. I've bought many straps for them but they never stay on for more than a day or two before going back to bracelet. I thought this PML would be the one that stays on leather but it's become my favorite watch on bracelet so the opposite happened.

fairfax · 22 July 2021, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilLynott

I prefer every watch in my collection on bracelet. I've bought many straps for them but they never stay on for more than a day or two before going back to bracelet. I thought this PML would be the one that stays on leather but it's become my favorite watch on bracelet so the opposite happened.

That’s a wonderful PML you have!

Like you, if a watch model has a bracelet option, I’ll go for it 9 times out of 10. I actually have a Panoretrograph in PT and am considering pairing it with the GO steel bracelet, but afraid of scratching the case.

subtona · 22 July 2021, 12:49 AM

well done on the bvlgari OP!!

vman · 22 July 2021, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fairfax

That’s a wonderful PML you have!

Like you, if a watch model has a bracelet option, I’ll go for it 9 times out of 10. I actually have a Panoretrograph in PT and am considering pairing it with the GO steel bracelet, but afraid of scratching the case.

GO bracelets are the best of the best. Built like tanks, look good, and come with microadjustments.

GB-man · 22 July 2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fairfax

That’s amazing! You really have all your bases covered with those 3

. Which bracelet do you think is the best engineered?

Thanks!

It’s not even remotely close. The VCO has one of the best bracelets in the game. If you factor in finishing and utility I would argue it’s the best bracelet out. First watch I’ve had that the bracelet was comparable to Rolex in terms of thoughtfulness of design.

The FPJ bracelet is fine but nothing exciting and the Rolex is an old tin can vent to look like a bracelet but I love it.

I previously had a octo chrono gmt and the bvlgari bracelet is also one of the best I’ve had. They really have a winning line.

bmclaurin · 28 July 2021, 07:09 AM

I’d have to agree w/ the VCO. Best bracelet in my collection and it’s not even close.

7sins · 28 July 2021, 08:07 AM

AP definitely my favorite bracelet with my VCO a second for me (I actually prefer the rubber - never said that before)

mongrelnomoad · 28 July 2021, 08:48 PM

This one. After nearly two years of being away due to global lockdowns, finally back 'home' in Tel-Aviv with the Czapek in tow. I've worn it nearly every day for eight months now - swimming, cycling, dealing with the kids - and it hasn't missed a beat. We're here for a few months now and I didn't even bother bringing another watch.

ts3 · 28 July 2021, 09:04 PM

Not much choice and unfortunately no pics...

1) IWC Mark XV on pyramid bracelet (which is the most comfortable I know)
2) Patek 5711 blue

enjoythemusic · 29 July 2021, 12:49 AM

Another 'vote' for the Bvlgari Octo

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Northlove · 29 July 2021, 01:18 AM

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tna23 · 29 July 2021, 06:57 PM

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This one. After nearly two years of being away due to global lockdowns, finally back 'home' in Tel-Aviv with the Czapek in tow. I've worn it nearly every day for eight months now - swimming, cycling, dealing with the kids - and it hasn't missed a beat. We're here for a few months now and I didn't even bother bringing another watch.

Great watch and great city! How I wish I could be in Tel Aviv right now.

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mongrelnomoad · 29 July 2021, 10:50 PM

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Great watch and great city! How I wish I could be in Tel Aviv right now.

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Thanks! Yeah, it’s a great city. So relieved to see it again after so long. I wouldn’t mind being in NZ though!

ap1 · 29 July 2021, 10:56 PM

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AP definitely my favorite bracelet with my VCO a second for me (I actually prefer the rubber - never said that before)

enjoythemusic · 30 July 2021, 04:57 AM

Ok, gotta be 'fair' to the Bvlgari Octo as the bracelet on the OMEGA Speedy Buzz Butt is also silky-smooth and comfy.

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21 July 2021, 07:04 PM	#1
fairfax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 28	What are your favorite bracelet watches to wear in 2021? With COVID and sanitizers, I have been finding myself wearing less and less leather straps. I find that my bracelet watches tend to be worn more often and that their casual nature fits well with my personal trend towards less formal wear at work and socializing. Here are my favorite 3 in 2021. What are yours? 1) Bulgari Octi Finissimo Minute Repeater: great for business casual and general situations 2) Blancpain Leman GMT Alarm: versatile travel watch while being understated 3) Credor GCLP989: works well for evenings and social gatherings. The hand-done raden and maki-e dial glows under point source lighting

21 July 2021, 10:03 PM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	What are your favorite bracelet watches to wear in 2021? Wow super cool. Love the Bvlgari. To answer your question 5513 ARS2 VCO __________________

21 July 2021, 11:24 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Love the rivet. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 July 2021, 11:37 PM	#5
Bbp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: NSEW Posts: 95	This by a wide margin over my rolex and ap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2021, 12:49 AM	#8
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,597	well done on the bvlgari OP!! __________________

21 July 2021, 11:53 PM	#6
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	I prefer every watch in my collection on bracelet. I've bought many straps for them but they never stay on for more than a day or two before going back to bracelet. I thought this PML would be the one that stays on leather but it's become my favorite watch on bracelet so the opposite happened.

28 July 2021, 07:09 AM	#11
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 435	I’d have to agree w/ the VCO. Best bracelet in my collection and it’s not even close. __________________ Rolex: SD 116600 \| Submariner 114060 \| GMT 126710BLNR \| GMT 116710LN \| Explorer II 216570 \| Explorer 214270 Other: Vacheron Constantin \| Panerai \| Omega \| Grand Seiko \| Breitling

28 July 2021, 08:07 AM	#12
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,622	AP definitely my favorite bracelet with my VCO a second for me (I actually prefer the rubber - never said that before) __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

28 July 2021, 08:48 PM	#13
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,902	This one. After nearly two years of being away due to global lockdowns, finally back 'home' in Tel-Aviv with the Czapek in tow. I've worn it nearly every day for eight months now - swimming, cycling, dealing with the kids - and it hasn't missed a beat. We're here for a few months now and I didn't even bother bringing another watch.

28 July 2021, 09:04 PM	#14
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,516	Not much choice and unfortunately no pics... 1) IWC Mark XV on pyramid bracelet (which is the most comfortable I know) 2) Patek 5711 blue

29 July 2021, 12:49 AM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Another 'vote' for the Bvlgari Octo __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 July 2021, 01:18 AM	#16
Northlove "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northern Europe Watch: Too many Posts: 162	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2021, 04:57 AM	#20
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Ok, gotta be 'fair' to the Bvlgari Octo as the bracelet on the OMEGA Speedy Buzz Butt is also silky-smooth and comfy. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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