Bracelet suggestion

Common problem is a fact!

There are those who like to walk with the tight bracelet, others with it very loose. This is when I would love to have the Rolex system on my aquaterra bracelet… 😒

Is there anyone else out there with the same problem?

Which bracelets do you recommend, which have a good adjustment system, to use in AquaTerra? Any suggestions?

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I've ended up putting mine on leather straps at this point to solve that problem.  The added bonus is that every time you change the strap, it feels like a new watch!

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Mr.Dee.Bater

I've ended up putting mine on leather straps at this point to solve that problem.  The added bonus is that every time you change the strap, it feels like a new watch!

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I usually change the bracelets a lot, including the leather one, however the stainless steel turns out to be super robust and versatile, since in addition to being resistant it is great for water, and I go swimming with my daughter every week, and as usual take my aquaterra

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If you really like a bracelet try replacing the clasp with micro adjustments?  I'm a bracelet guy oyster style for the most part and I've had these issues with several OEM bracelets that don't have half links or micro adjustments at the clasp.  Therefore, I simply replace the clasp or the bracelet all together.  Good luck🤙🏽

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nunoaugusto

I usually change the bracelets a lot, including the leather one, however the stainless steel turns out to be super robust and versatile, since in addition to being resistant it is great for water, and I go swimming with my daughter every week, and as usual take my aquaterra

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In fact, I have a similar twisted lug case that of an Omega watch and have installed an oyster bracelet with male solid endlinks and it fit perfectly.  If you have an oyster bracelet with the same lug width try to install it and see if you like the look and fit.  

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Check out https://forstnerbands.com/ .  I have their Contemporary Flat Link on my 3861 Speedie and prefer it over the otherwise excellent OEM bracelet because it’s a bit lighter, has more micro adjustments, and I prefer the flat link look as a callback to the original Speedie bracelets from the 60s.

If you like the look of any of them (also check out their Instagram for more pics), reach out to the company and ask if the end links would work on your AT.  I read on another forum that their end links for the pre-2018 Seamaster will work on the 41mm AT.

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Jamair23

In fact, I have a similar twisted lug case that of an Omega watch and have installed an oyster bracelet with male solid endlinks and it fit perfectly.  If you have an oyster bracelet with the same lug width try to install it and see if you like the look and fit.  

Thanks for the tips 🤛🏼

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s0ckpupp3t

Check out https://forstnerbands.com/ .  I have their Contemporary Flat Link on my 3861 Speedie and prefer it over the otherwise excellent OEM bracelet because it’s a bit lighter, has more micro adjustments, and I prefer the flat link look as a callback to the original Speedie bracelets from the 60s.

If you like the look of any of them (also check out their Instagram for more pics), reach out to the company and ask if the end links would work on your AT.  I read on another forum that their end links for the pre-2018 Seamaster will work on the 41mm AT.

Thanks a lot!! I got in touch with them and they were super quick to respond. I opted for the Flat Link bracelet.

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nunoaugusto

Thanks a lot!! I got in touch with them and they were super quick to respond. I opted for the Flat Link bracelet.

Good choice!  I have the Flat Link as well. It’s super comfy and I really like the stretchy links.  In my opinion it’s the closest you’ll ever get to the feeling of a quality leather strap in a bracelet.

That said, the clasp on the Flat Link is a stamped (not milled) which some people like for being more period authentic, and others (like me) don’t because a stamped clasp looks/feels a bit cheap for these modern times. 

I got the Contemporary Flat Link primarily because I was curious about the milled clasp, thinking I could try both out and put the milled clasp on the one I like most. 

I think eventually I’ll swap out the clasp and go back to the Flat Link but for now the Contemporary is “good enough“ for lazy me to not yet bother going through that effort. 

Fostner sells the milled clasp separately if you want to eventually do a clasp swap. 

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s0ckpupp3t

Check out https://forstnerbands.com/ .  I have their Contemporary Flat Link on my 3861 Speedie and prefer it over the otherwise excellent OEM bracelet because it’s a bit lighter, has more micro adjustments, and I prefer the flat link look as a callback to the original Speedie bracelets from the 60s.

If you like the look of any of them (also check out their Instagram for more pics), reach out to the company and ask if the end links would work on your AT.  I read on another forum that their end links for the pre-2018 Seamaster will work on the 41mm AT.

Have to check them out to see if they have something that would work on my wife’s Aqua Terra. The struggle is real. 

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Bobofet

Have to check them out to see if they have something that would work on my wife’s Aqua Terra. The struggle is real. 

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Finally the Fostner bracelet has arrived and I must say that, despite not having the build quality of the omega bracelet, it is incredibly comfortable. I don't think I'll ever wear the omega bracelet again 😂

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s0ckpupp3t

Good choice!  I have the Flat Link as well. It’s super comfy and I really like the stretchy links.  In my opinion it’s the closest you’ll ever get to the feeling of a quality leather strap in a bracelet.

That said, the clasp on the Flat Link is a stamped (not milled) which some people like for being more period authentic, and others (like me) don’t because a stamped clasp looks/feels a bit cheap for these modern times. 

I got the Contemporary Flat Link primarily because I was curious about the milled clasp, thinking I could try both out and put the milled clasp on the one I like most. 

I think eventually I’ll swap out the clasp and go back to the Flat Link but for now the Contemporary is “good enough“ for lazy me to not yet bother going through that effort. 

Fostner sells the milled clasp separately if you want to eventually do a clasp swap. 

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You are right! Super comfortable, I almost don't feel my Aqua Terra on my wrist. Thanks for the tip 👊🏼

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nunoaugusto
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You are right! Super comfortable, I almost don't feel my Aqua Terra on my wrist. Thanks for the tip 👊🏼

Looking good!