Best aftermarket steel bracelet for Tudor watchess
I recently purchased a Black Bay Steel on the leather strap. I would've bought it on the bracelet, but because it's been discontinued, this was the only model I could find.
I'm going to try it out on the leather strap as well as some NATOs and rubber straps that I own. But eventually, I'll be looking to add a bracelet.
Strapcode, Uncle Seiko and Forstner all make bracelet for the Black Bay divers (58 and original Heritage models.)
Has anyone purchased an aftermarket bracelet for their Black Bay? What did you think of it? Pictures would be appreciated!
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From Washington State, U.S.A.
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Nice choice. Have you tried ordering a genuine Tudor bracelet through an AD? I don't know if there are any available but you never know. Obviously it won't be cheap though.
I have bracelets from all three you mentioned. They are excellent quality and the only thing you’d really be paying for on the genuine bracelet through an AD, would be the signed clasp. You’d also be looking to pay north of £500 for the pleasure. Personally I’d go with a third party. 😅
For all of the hate that the pre-T-Fit clasp gets, I actually love the one on mine. Those ceramic ball bearings make the action so satisfyingly smooth. I'd say a stock bracelet is worth it!
I have two other Tudors: a blue BB58 and a black BB58. I bought the Steel because I really need a watch with a date for work. Considered one of the GMT models, but decided that I liked the simplicity of the BB Steel.
I've never minded the riveted bracelet on the Black Bays, so if that had been an option, would've gotten that one. But as synptyx stated, buying an OEM bracelet from a luxury brand is usually pretty expensive. I'm leaning towards the Forstner or Uncle Seiko. I'll post again when I've purchased one.