Vintage Style 19mm Oyster Bracelet - Any Recommendations,

[ENES]

I'm looking to purchase an Oyster bracelet to replace the Rolex 7835 bracelet on my late 60's Tudor Prince Oysterdate.

The current bracelet looks great on the watch, but has a bit of stretch & will need a couple of the folded links removing - so I'm planning on removing & saving it in its current condition.
The 7835 has a really nice taper from 18.5mm down to 12.5mm with a very narrow clasp - is there anyone out there making a good quality, similar style (19mm lugs) bracelet for reasonable money?

Also open to other bracelet / strap suggestions for the watch, that would compliment the fabulous sunburst grey dial - show me your pics!

[verv]

Forstner are excellent quality.
They do a rivet oyster style in 19mm, either with stretch or solid.
https://www.forstnerbands.co.uk

[ENES]

Forstner are excellent quality.
They do a rivet oyster style in 19mm, either with stretch or solid.
https://www.forstnerbands.co.uk

Thanks - they look good, but ideally after some nice taper on the bracelet + also some endlinks to suit the 34mm case.

[Robbo12]

Recently purchased one from watchgeko for a 60s Seiko

It was on a sale and feels decent quality but I have not fitted it yet so can't comment on comfort. I don't think there is much of a taper
and the endlinks are only available in 18 mm ,if I remember correctly .
I looked for a good quality generic bracelet and after reading some reviews these were well received.
I also looked on Ebay at vintage rivet bracelets, although available the asking prices were high and I couldn't justify having a bracelet worth more than the watch !
They may well be more suited for your needs

[zodiac]

I have pointed out to Forstners several times to make a near as possible copy (homage) to the 1960’s Rolex C&I USA rivet oyster bracelet. If they make that I reckon they would sell out instantly.

[ENES]

I have pointed out to Forstners several times to make a near as possible copy (homage) to the 1960’s Rolex C&I USA rivet oyster bracelet. If they make that I reckon they would sell out instantly.

Yes, there seems to be a definate gap in the market for this kind of bracelet - there must be plenty of good condition Tudor / Rolex watches from the 60's & 70's that have bracelets at the end of their useful life.

Recently purchased one from watchgeko for a 60s Seiko

It was on a sale and feels decent quality but I have not fitted it yet so can't comment on comfort. I don't think there is much of a taper
and the endlinks are only available in 18 mm ,if I remember correctly .
I looked for a good quality generic bracelet and after reading some reviews these were well received.
I also looked on Ebay at vintage rivet bracelets, although available the asking prices were high and I couldn't justify having a bracelet worth more than the watch !
They may well be more suited for your needs

Thanks - I will check out the website.

[Robbo12]

I rember seeing a YouTube vid from a jewlers in London who rebuilds/ refurb them , maybe worth a enquiry?

[ENES]

I rember seeing a YouTube vid from a jewlers in London who rebuilds/ refurb them , maybe worth a enquiry?

Yes, that may be my best option (depending on cost) - might contact Seth at thewatchdealer for a quote, as he seems to be highly regarded when it comes to bracelet refurbs.