No--NEVER--not on that watch--it deserves much much better!! (I would go some sort of brown croc myself.)

 

This is a higher quality German Milanese strap but I get your point. Seems like they aren't a popular choice - especially for higher end watches.

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I am a big fan of them and I do think they fit a lot of watches. Even here.

 

I think they are a great option and have used one on my Sinn 856. Staib is the way to go.

 

I have also used one and ended up taking it off the watch and selling it. Not a huge fan but who am I to judge.

 

Looks absolutely fine to me, but then I would always choose a bracelet (almost any bracelet) over a leather strap.

 

I'm a fan!

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You can get away with that combo but personally I’d prefer to see it on a good leather.

 

Rarely look good IMO

 

No they don't. All those shown here are of the straight tube end variety; too much "aftermarket" affect. The only such bracelets which look half way decent are those with the chain link lug ends. Those are pretty rare.

 

I'm a fan of mesh n milanese and have several on sportier watches
whilst it looks ok on GO, I think a beautiful rich chocolate with natural colour stitching would be preferable

 

I don't like any steel bracelet with straight end links.

If it doesn't have curved end links to match up with the case, it's a hard pass for me.

And I think that orange sunburst dial would look amazing on a warm, brown leather strap.

 

They look good on some, but for your beautiful watch, I would echo the comments above and put it on a very nice leather band.

 

I prefer the milanese to the shark in most cases.

 

The watches where I think milanese works the best are 60's straight lug styled round watches.
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Looks okay. To my eyes a Milanese tends to work best with sports watches or silver/white dials. I think an orange watch would work better with a colored strap that would pair better.

 

I think they look good on minimalist, often German watches. Your GO sort of fits that bill, though perhaps the dial is a bit flashy. I think it looks fine.

 

On a diver looks like an emergency tire on a car. Bad and disproportionate.
On a dress piece, it looks okay, but “cheapens” the look.

 

Once the new Bond movie comes out, I think we will see more of the Milanese mesh strap...

 

Not a fan of mesh straps.

 

I like them, but they only work with dive watches from the late sixties that have hidden lugs. Straight end link bars look terrible regardless of the application.

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100% brilliant choice. I love that watch and isolating the color away from having to share its presence with a leather strap is genius. And to your point, high quality German Mesh is just that ... why so many here don't seem to understand this is beyond me.

 

Because they still look like crap?

 

I think Milanese mesh straps work well when there isn't a huge gap between the end link and the case. In the case of your GO, it looks phenomenal!

 

So I know the shark mesh are fairly popular on dive watches, but what are peoples thoughts on a Milanese mesh strap for casual or dressy watches?

Am I crazy, or does this actually look pretty good?

Normally, I would say now. But I have to admit it looks great with that watch dial.

 

I'll jump in with a couple.

First is a mid-60s Mido Ocean Star Powerwind. The case is lugless stainless steel. The stainless steel mesh strap complements the understated dial and case. The factory-mated watch and strap combo work well together.

Next is a rather plain-Jane mid-60s Gruen manual wind. I picked up the aftermarket bracelet and it mated well. The bracelet was manufactured by Mira-Flex and fits the contour of the case perfectly. This combination works well together because both are of the same era and of complimenting styles.

Both are daily wears and the Milanese mesh straps are very comfortable on the wrist.

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I'll jump in with a couple.

First is a mid-60s Mido Ocean Star Powerwind. The case is lugless stainless steel. The stainless steel mesh strap complements the understated dial and case. The factory-mated watch and strap combo work well together.

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Next is a rather plain-Jane mid-60s Gruen manual wind. I picked up the aftermarket bracelet and it mated well. The bracelet was manufactured by Mira-Flex and fits the contour of the case perfectly. This combination works well together because both are of the same era and of complimenting styles.

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Both are daily wears and the Milanese mesh straps are very comfortable on the wrist.

Dennis Lockwood

That Mido is perfect and exactly what I am talking about. It's the only thing that mesh looks really really good on. The Powerwind is from the 60's and has the short lived "lugless" or "hidden lugs" case construction. Makes fitting the mesh end links a little tough, but man does it look sublime. Beautiful watch man, thanks for posting!

I have a similar Zodiac SSW 68 with the same case construction. Came with a Zodiac mesh bracelet that was stunning and close to 550.00 dollars. It was too long for my skinny wrists, so I sold it to a member here. Next came a Staib which was very well made Milanese but again, a bit too long. Is now wearing a mid-range Strapcode shark mesh, that while gives a good retro look and appears to have pretty good quality is not on the same level as European Milanese. Lugless designs always help us skinny wristed guys too! Wish more dive watch brands would rediscover their hidden lug heritage! Great thread!

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So I know the shark mesh are fairly popular on dive watches, but what are peoples thoughts on a Milanese mesh strap for casual or dressy watches?

Am I crazy, or does this actually look pretty good?

Looks great to me. I'd rock that.

Leather is for old guys.