Fellow Seiko Crunchers, lend me your ears!
I'm busy with a Seiko Black Knight (SKXA49) and this one came without a bracelet. The internals, dial and hands are perfect, so it is definitely worth saving as these aren't that common. Obviously the case will need a complete cosmetic restoration, which may end up with either a brushed look (my preference) or a semi-polished look (apparently the original finish).
Problem with this one is that it originally had an integrated bracelet and those are impossible to find (yes, I even checked with the Seiko Importer for any international stock). And because it had an integrated bracelet, the lug width is 15mm. This pretty much rules out anything I can buy off the shelf.
So, I have an assortment of possible bracelets I can use, with various levels of fabrication that'll be required to make it work. Currently I've cut up a spare set of rubber straps I had here to make it fit but I'm luke warm on them to be honest. It's a bit of a cop out and I think it'll look much better eventually with a metal bracelet.
I've attached pics of the rubber strap, and then 4 more that are numbered. It would be great if you guys can let me know which one would work the best? Thank so much for your time!!!
I love restoring, rebuilding and all around tinkering on watches.
BTW, this is what it's supposed to look like when new. Hopefully I could get close
my choice would be presidential bracelet number 1
my choice would be presidential bracelet number 1
Haha, and that's going to be the hardest one to make work. But thanks, let's see some more votes
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That’s a neat idea. Just not to sure how to make it work with 15mm lug width, unless the whole strap is that thin - which will be too thin for my taste. But lemme think on that a bit.