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Stingray bracelet to wear with your AP

Doc0005

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pm me too once everything is reade

also, making a clasp with a magnet is a good idea too. already saw that on some stingray bracelet and it looks good

Exactly this is magnetic claps. I had on my hand original PythonHD. First of all the bracelet size need to bigger with pythonHD design to be put on. The second things the leather need to be turned for more 90 degree which prevent you put on alone. The shop assistant help me put on/off. I was talking with guy outside of foreign and he had similar issue with other existing bracelet. I would not like to have my wife assistance every morning put on end evening take off bracelet, than I decided redesign claps for easiest wear.

Mostly the stingray leather cords magnetic claps design to pull leather cord. I not want to that, therefor design differently. All jeweler magnetic claps have a pull power specification to keep claps securely in place.
At beginning of January already sourced magnet for this design, later on started redesign the claps.
All things looks sample but if you think about details you should find many detailed information to pay attention. It's also took me weeks to discuss all design details. Spent around 2.6 month to work out every details of design.

I started make first sample and realized the visual design and manufacturer design should be little different and need to make manufacturer design too.
I will make first AP inspired bracelet from white gold and second one will be bead blasted titanium - without diamonds - with palladium or ceramic AP monogram.
The bracelet will be ready 3-4 weeks from now.



PS: This is AP forum, but I have ready Patek Philippe and Vocheron Constantin design ready too and many more - for woman's watch lover - playing around with different design. I don't think will make these design in real live.
 

GrapeJam

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I find these bracelets a bit too much. I prefer the Miansai hook bracelets. But always on the opposite wrist
 

Jkppers

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Count me in for stingray and python


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Doc0005

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I find these bracelets a bit too much. I prefer the Miansai hook bracelets. But always on the opposite wrist

I do accept everybody have different taste. First time show here complete design of this AP bracelet. I was talking with many jewelers to discuss manufacturing process, time, price...etc. Everyone find this design very manly.
I can imagine this with with yellow python cord, black DLC-ed hardware - without diamonds - and yellow ceramic AP letter for my bumble bee.

The second bracelet which is started make is this one. Jewelers find this very contemporary and elegant.
For me important outstanding quality.

 

Doc0005

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Just wondering: have u thought about using Zirconia instead of crystals

Cubic zirconia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I use VVS quality D-F color natural mined diamonds (not man made).
The AP bracelet have 36 diamonds the second one 60 diamonds and of course both made from real pure gold. (Not plated silver..and so on)
Production 3D models also created and ordered to make one Python and one stingray bracelets.
In this case production 3D model is different from picture because contain guidelines for jewelers.
ETA is beginning of march.

In Future i can consider to make cheaper version with silver/plated silver and zirconia. Also i plan to make for myself titanium version.
 

Boier

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I use VVS quality D-F color natural mined diamonds (not man made).
The AP bracelet have 36 diamonds the second one 60 diamonds and of course both made from real pure gold. (Not plated silver..and so on)
Production 3D models also created and ordered to make one Python and one stingray bracelets.
In this case production 3D model is different from picture because contain guidelines for jewelers.
ETA is beginning of march.

In Future i can consider to make cheaper version with silver/plated silver and zirconia. Also i plan to make for myself titanium version.

Nice project. Just out of curiosity, i was trying to find a jewelry designer for a project of mine. Could you tell me a good place to find them?

Keep up the good work!
 

Doc0005

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Nice project. Just out of curiosity, i was trying to find a jewelry designer for a project of mine. Could you tell me a good place to find them?

Keep up the good work!

I recommend you talk first to local jewelers first. If you need info about my experience please PM me to not crap this thread. Thanks
 

Doc0005

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AP inspired stingray bracelet. This is final design so far. Interesting part here the claps.
I will have my first version from pure white gold soon.
I will play with python / stingray color before I will make final assembly. Below picture with black/gray stingray.
I will make matt top part where is the AP monogram.

 

dj_enu

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i think one watch on one hand is more than enough for decorate)
 

mr.edrick

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I don't mind wearing the bracelet beside my watch. It looks cool together with a stingray strap
 

G.H.Mumm

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Woow the black one is outstanding ! I love the design, well done for someone who's not a "pro jeweler".

Is it going to get a magnetic clasp like the AP one ?


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yonggi

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Heres my rep ap besude my gen stinghd for u guys
 

yonggi

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Now, I also happen to own 1 rep stingHD (bought onw initially to test the difference before I got the gen) The rep stinghd is shown in the below bracelet. Basically the leather feels a lot cheaper and coarse on the rep, and does not shine out as much as the gen. The metallic part for both gen and rep I'd say its the same, although the metal parts on the rep is sized a little smaller than the gen. Overall, the rep is good enough for most I would think.

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yonggi

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As you can see the colouring is not as good and the "bling" of the leather cords is not as prominent. Also, the rep stinghds they have on offer does not have a good shade of black. I wanted that black colour so I ended up going for the gen. I spoke to the seller/maker for the rep bracelets and he told ne they were still trying to find the correct mix to get the most accurate black colour
 

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Now, I also happen to own 1 rep stingHD (bought onw initially to test the difference before I got the gen) The rep stinghd is shown in the below bracelet. Basically the leather feels a lot cheaper and coarse on the rep, and does not shine out as much as the gen. The metallic part for both gen and rep I'd say its the same, although the metal parts on the rep is sized a little smaller than the gen. Overall, the rep is good enough for most I would think.

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Where did you buy it? )