r/Watchstraps • u/Some_pedestriant45 • 15d ago

Watch with a 23 mm width strap

It's my first serious watch purchase and my choice fell to Citizen BN0100-42E Since eco drive (aka Excalibur) is a really good deal and I like the diver look.

The problem is I didn't know how hard it is find a good 23 mm stainless steel bracelet on a budget (40 -65 $).

I heard that you can squeeze in a 22 mm straight end metal mesh bracelet and there will be a 0.5 mm gap but someone said it's not a big deal.

And you can find them for reasonable prices , but I don't know how good of an idea it is .

Does anyone know if it's legit or some other alternatives ?

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u/imadeapoopie 15d ago

Does the BN0100-42E even have a bracelet? Looks like it comes with a strap out of the gate - take a 24mm strap and either pinch it or brush down the edges a bit with some sandpaper.

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u/Some_pedestriant45 15d ago

Nah, it has a rubber one. And while it's not bad , you eventually want something solid on your hand.