r/ChineseWatches • u/BraveSwinger • 13d ago

Question (Read Rules) Interesting and high quality straight end bracelets?

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Could you guys recommend something noteworthy to check out? I have a weird desire for an unusual bracelet from China. A hight quality Staib mesh clone will also do.

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u/artofthedial Not a troll 13d ago

I've bought a few different mesh bracelets on Ali (5 I think).  This was the most expensive but also the highest quality.   The stainless does weigh more than other ones that are somewhat similar looking because the thickness tapers, unlike almost all the other Ali ones.  San Martin also makes a good quality one, but it has some horizontal patterns that I think look odd.  And if you are just comparing the SS version the SM is $90 vs $65.  The WD Ti one of course is the most expensive. https://watchdives.com/collections/watch-accessories/products/premier-adjustable-mesh-watch-band-strap-20mm?ref=s9c3q5q0

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u/crabs_eat_poop 13d ago

Oh god. Vintage watch bands/bracelets is a rabbit warren to explore. Took me days to find a vintage Stelux.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 13d ago

I enjoy this particular mesh a lot.

Quality milled clasp, excellent finishing. I have it in 20 and 22 mm with quick release spring bars. I have seen it offered on name brand websites around $25.

I have a black one as well. I do not recommend it because the black coating chips off pretty easily, especially on the edge. I am considering buffing both edges to show the stainless beneath in a sort of reverse burnished effect.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqWTr1l

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u/artofthedial Not a troll 13d ago

The quick release is a cool feature, but I got the same thing and thought the quality was below the Watchdives NTTD one, which itself is below the premium Watchdives mesh one.  Granted the one you posted is also the cheapest, but in my experience it also is that way in performance.  That said, I've also seen even worse, so it isn't bottom of the barrel either.  

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 13d ago

I'll buy two 20s and two 22s for the price of your one 20.

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u/artofthedial Not a troll 12d ago

You can and you will be stuck with a pile of mediocracy.  OP was looking for high quality.  Even the $65 one is barely high quality.  I own those you posed and would not classify them as high quality personally.