Wow really? No one owns one of these bracelets?

 

I recently got one for my 1966 Astronaut. It's a good bracelet, like my other Forstners. I'm not a clasp snob, but as you can see in photos, the Bullet does have a push button clasp, which some may consider an upgrade over plain snap clasps. Not a big win for me, as the push button style is more secure but at the cost of increasing the size & weight of the clasp.

 

I've got the fitted end-link version right here. Give me a day.

Here's a preview of tomorrow's program:

 

I've got the fitted end-link version right here. Give me a day.

Here's a preview of tomorrow's program:

This looks really nice, Cleger. I’ve owned a few Forstner bracelets, and have enjoyed each one. I’m excited to hear your feedback tomorrow.

 

Well that clasp looks better already.
look forward to hearing about your experience with it.

 

I don't have the Bullet bracelets, but do have a couple of other Forstner's.

Their clasps are ok, but IMHO, not as good as the bracelet itself. Seems almost like they were an afterthought?

Not bad in terms of construction, butthey are thicker and don't always seat well on my wrist, so I too would be interested in hearing what Cleger has to say about this one.

 

Well I didn’t think I was a clasp snob, but maybe I am. The one on my Forstner beads of rice bracelet is like cheesy sheet metal and half the time it takes several try’s to get it to snap closed.

I’m also looking at this Strapcode bracelet, any one have experience with these?

18mm, 19mm, 20mm Super-JUB II QR Watch Band Straight End Quick Release, 316L Stainless Steel Brushed V-Clasp

Simply upgrade your watch by changing watch band. Straight End stainless steel Watch Bands by MiLTAT. 316L stainless steel Super-JUB II with a straight solid end piece, ideal for typical lug watches with various lug-width: 18mm, 19mm, 20mm.

www.strapcode.com

 

I ended up buying a bracelet from Strapcode.

 

Great choice Bill. Looks good and fits your watch very well.

Strapcode clasps are a bit more consistent in their overall quality, so I hope you enjoy your new bracelet. Love that watch!

 

Thanks, I’m pretty happy with the bracelet.
This a quickly become one of my favorite watches.
Im looking at having the tritium tubes replaced as these are fairly dim (The watch was made in 2012).
I found a place In Los Angles that can to the work and they say they do not have to to send it to Switzerland, which saves lots of time.

 

I had it and sold it recently. I had the 22mm version for the Tudor Black Bay. Very good quality, much better than a strap code and uncle seiko. The issue I had with it was that it is too 'blingy' for the Black Bay steel, the other being that is tapered to 16mm, which seems pretty excessive.

 

I put a Bullet on a Longines Railroad that I never wore - I liked the dial but just never wore the watch. Now I wear it more regularly w/ it on the bracelet. It's definitely not the quality of an OEM bracelet, but I wouldn't say it feels cheap (the clasp or the bracelet itself), all just ok/decent. But for the money, seems fair. I'd pay an extra hundred or two for better quality. Still, all told, I'm happy.

 

If you’re tied of that Longines RR I’d be very interested in it.