Where to get stretchy mesh watch band.

[doctorj]

I finally got my dad's Seiko 6139 back from the menders, but he won't wear it on the bracelet, and I think he'll only wear it on something like the old stretchy mesh metal watch band he used to wear it on.

I've searched and searched, but I can't find anything like it. Just a single, elasticated (I assume it was made of fairly springy wire), fairly thick, mesh band that stretches to fit.

Anyone any ideas?

J

p.s. the strap forum seemed empty so I didn't post there.

[verv]

I finally got my dad's Seiko 6139 back from the menders, but he won't wear it on the bracelet, and I think he'll only wear it on something like the old stretchy mesh metal watch band he used to wear it on.

I've searched and searched, but I can't find anything like it. Just a single, elasticated (I assume it was made of fairly springy wire), fairly thick, mesh band that stretches to fit.

Anyone any ideas?

J

p.s. the strap forum seemed empty so I didn't post there.

Hey, the modern ones are called fix-o-flex and made by Rowi
You can get them on eBay/amazon

[tixntox]

I may have a new one that you can have free if you know the lug size? It may even be a one size fits all. The ones that I have are chrome coloured. EDIT :- First and third one gone for a donation to the fundraiser. Mike

[doctorj]

Close, but not quite, the one I'm after is just mesh, doesn't have links as such like these do.

[verv]

Forstner do a stretchy mesh called the komfit, but you do have to fasten it so that might not be it either.

[tixntox]

Close, but not quite, the one I'm after is just mesh, doesn't have links as such like these do.

Okidoke. Now that I've photographed them I shall have to pop them on Sales corner I suppose as I shall not be using them. My eyes and shaky hands are getting too bad for watch tinkering these days! First and third one gone for a fundraiser donation!

[doctorj]

I _think_ this is what I'm looking for. Expensive for not being sure it's what I'm after, but this looks closer to my memory than anything else I;ve seen.

Tessuflex.

https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Vintage...item400a8cc851

[Carlton-Browne]

I can't help thinking that an unadjustable, elasticated mesh like that is likely to be fairly uncomfortable. If it's any consolation there are a few sold listings for Tessuflex bracelets that went for a lot less so it might pay to be a little patient.

[thenikjones]

Close, but not quite, the one I'm after is just mesh, doesn't have links as such like these do.

I’d take up the kind offer of a free bracelet, my dad used to wear his watch in the 80s on a fix-o-flex, and I did for a few years, and they are pretty good (albeit it the inner lugs get scratched). Your dad may like it.

[doctorj]

I can't help thinking that an unadjustable, elasticated mesh like that is likely to be fairly uncomfortable. If it's any consolation there are a few sold listings for Tessuflex bracelets that went for a lot less so it might pay to be a little patient.

They rip hair out of your arm like nothing else, but it's what he wants.

[doctorj]

Perfect. Let's see if the old man wears it now.

[Slevin Kelevra]

Perfect. Let's see if the old man wears it now.

cool watch!