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Which band is your favorite?

Yankindeez

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Just curious to see which band type you guys like best. I personally love the metal bracelets and they will always be my #1 choice by far. Leather straps would be second.
 

pallo

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Steel is my #1 choice


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ScousePete

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Depends on the watch. Depends on the occasion. Depends on my mood.
 

sn95

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metal for daily wear, love the oyster bracelet. Leather is 2nd for formal events and special occasions. For a daily wear I think leather can get dirty absorbing your sweat and etc, steel wipes right off.
 

Yankindeez

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metal for daily wear, love the oyster bracelet. Leather is 2nd for formal events and special occasions. For a daily wear I think leather can get dirty absorbing your sweat and etc, steel wipes right off.

metal with suits looks great though.
 

thumbsarehandy

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Definitely old school leather strap and buckle.

Metal band never fits just right and always slides around and forward into the hand.

Will try a rubber strap for the hot and wet days ahead.
 

charmandad

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Because the steel gets cold? Unless you're outside for a prolonged period of time I can't see it being a problem

It is just ......ahhhhhh when you put on the watch with the metal bracelet in winter, but will get better as you wear it for a while.
 

danno7778

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Depends on which watch you are wearing. As an example, I think the Tudor Black Bay looks best on a distressed leather strap, it just seems to suit the watch and balance it a bit better. Same applies to all of the Panerai models, and quite a few of the IWC sports range. Rolex models I think always look better on the bracelet.
 

Yankindeez

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Depends on which watch you are wearing. As an example, I think the Tudor Black Bay looks best on a distressed leather strap, it just seems to suit the watch and balance it a bit better. Same applies to all of the Panerai models, and quite a few of the IWC sports range. Rolex models I think always look better on the bracelet.

I see how it would compliment a rustic/vintage look, but the Tudor BB bracelets are one of my favorites..Hard to switch that out
 

adhika.nugroho

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Steel is my # 1 choice. But I have some watches that are not good when using steel bands.

Any suggestion ?
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sinsir

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No favorite. Its all about the watch and occasion. I do lean towards leather but often I prefer a bracelet. Followed by nato for activity and then rarely rubber.
 

josmcg

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I’m a steel jubilee guy. I like the steel oyster as well, but the jubilee shines better and doesn’t show scratches as profoundly.


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