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Post by vinylgreek on Oct 19, 2014 8:17:38 GMT -8
I find for me that mesh is hefty but comfortable, attractive but not overpowering, and definitely adds a vintage sensibility to more than just divers. Post 'em up.  PA190227 by vinylgreek, on Flickr |
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Post by sdoocms on Oct 19, 2014 9:38:30 GMT -8
That's a good looking 6 pack of watches!  I like the looks of mesh so maybe one of these days I'll look into one. |
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Post by mar52 on Oct 19, 2014 10:17:00 GMT -8
Great looking. I have that orange 6119 waiting for a 19mm bracelet. Is that a wjeans bracelet?
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Post by vinylgreek on Oct 19, 2014 10:36:12 GMT -8
Great looking. I have that orange 6119 waiting for a 19mm bracelet. Is that a wjeans bracelet? Thanks. None of them are from our friend in the North Country; they are all ebay HK specials. |
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Post by vinylgreek on Oct 19, 2014 10:40:09 GMT -8
That's a good looking 6 pack of watches! I like the looks of mesh so maybe one of these days I'll look into one. Thank you sir. I think once you try out a mesh bracelet you'll really be hooked. I would put more watches on them if I could find some milanese in the proper width and with deployants that didn't cost an arm and a leg. |
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Post by jim1963 on Oct 19, 2014 10:49:35 GMT -8
Mesh is my favourite bracelet,love this one from Tungchoy   |
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Oct 19, 2014 10:52:49 GMT -8
I love mine on my Tuna-wanna-be:  |
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Post by SpinDoctor on Oct 19, 2014 11:21:11 GMT -8
Great looking. I have that orange 6119 waiting for a 19mm bracelet. Is that a wjeans bracelet? Thanks. None of them are from our friend in the North Country; they are all ebay HK specials. how are you sizing these particular bracelets? I've been wanting to try a mesh, but looking at all the options for sizing its hard to guess which make the most sense for fit and comfort and looks and ultimately cost without experimenting. but then again, maybe it doesn't matter that much. |
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Post by vinylgreek on Oct 19, 2014 12:13:42 GMT -8
Thanks. None of them are from our friend in the North Country; they are all ebay HK specials. how are you sizing these particular bracelets? I've been wanting to try a mesh, but looking at all the options for sizing its hard to guess which make the most sense for fit and comfort and looks and ultimately cost without experimenting. but then again, maybe it doesn't matter that much. The Helson came with a short piece (about 5 chain links in length) and the buckle has a few micro-adjustments. The others required a pair of dykes to cut away two rows of links. Easy peasy. Some of the more expensive ones come with removable links of various types. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Oct 19, 2014 12:26:44 GMT -8
I've always been on the fence, but would like to try one someday.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Oct 19, 2014 12:38:06 GMT -8
I've always been on the fence, but would like to try one someday. Like Grandma used to say "try it . . . . you'll like it!" |
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Post by timewatcher on Oct 19, 2014 16:25:27 GMT -8
I'd like to try one too but with my bad luck in sizing bracelets I'd probably fusk it up!
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Post by mark50 on Oct 20, 2014 0:53:14 GMT -8
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Post by earthphase on Oct 20, 2014 8:53:22 GMT -8
Mesh is very comfortable, some bracelets have removeable screwed links close to the clasp, others you have to snip off rows of links with side cutters to adjust to your wrist size. Either way is easy....a fe examples: Let's chat about this for a minute... I have been wanting to try one as well, but I get confused while shopping and then just blow it off. What is "shark" mesh? Is it better or just different? Do I want an end link, or does the spring bar just slide through the mesh? I have a 6.5" wrist, so how do I shorten the bracelet? When I see the supplier offer sizes, how is the size calculated - installed on a watch or just the raw length of the uninstalled bracelet? Thanks guys. |
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Post by jim1963 on Oct 20, 2014 12:32:38 GMT -8
Mesh is very comfortable, some bracelets have removeable screwed links close to the clasp, others you have to snip off rows of links with side cutters to adjust to your wrist size. Either way is easy....a fe examples: Let's chat about this for a minute... I have been wanting to try one as well, but I get confused while shopping and then just blow it off. What is "shark" mesh? Is it better or just different? Do I want an end link, or does the spring bar just slide through the mesh? I have a 6.5" wrist, so how do I shorten the bracelet? When I see the supplier offer sizes, how is the size calculated - installed on a watch or just the raw length of the uninstalled bracelet? Thanks guys. Spring bar just slides through the mesh links and check Tungchoy out he sells lots of different types and lengths |
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Post by mark50 on Oct 21, 2014 1:49:36 GMT -8
I think that shark mesh refers to the fact that the material is the same as used in shark mesh protective suits for divers, so the bracelets don't really differ despite the name, which is a bit of marketing hype IMO.
There are also the bracelets described as Omega or Ploprof mesh which have the links smoothed or flattened as seen in Jimmy's pic above of his TST. A genuine Omega bracelet is very expensive but there are a host of Ebay sellers selling the same products that originate in HK or China for vastly different prices, so be careful where you shop. I have paid as little as £15 for one and up to £50 for another and there is almost no difference between them.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Oct 21, 2014 5:29:56 GMT -8
I think that shark mesh refers to the fact that the material is the same as used in shark mesh protective suits for divers, so the bracelets don't really differ despite the name, which is a bit of marketing hype IMO. There are also the bracelets described as Omega or Ploprof mesh which have the links smoothed or flattened as seen in Jimmy's pic above of his TST. A genuine Omega bracelet is very expensive but there are a host of Ebay sellers selling the same products that originate in HK or China for vastly different prices, so be careful where you shop. I have paid as little as £15 for one and up to £50 for another and there is almost no difference between them. I think I paid $33 shipped for mine and I like it just fine! |
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Post by martog on Oct 21, 2014 5:35:37 GMT -8
Love Mesh I have a few mesh bracelets love them and they range from 30 dollars all the way up to 250 dollars then there aare the Omega mesh all the way up to 400 bucks
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Post by C4L18R3 on Oct 21, 2014 5:59:39 GMT -8
Nice watches on mesh!
I wanted to try one and pulled the trigger on a shark mesh, the one with just open chain like ends. No linked segments, just one whole length. My wrist is 6.5 inch and I need to shorten it. I tried the usual metal cutter but the thing is too d*mn tough to cut!
How do I size this without demolishing the links and without investing in a Dremel? Help pls. |
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Post by earthphase on Oct 21, 2014 11:14:43 GMT -8
Nice watches on mesh!
I wanted to try one and pulled the trigger on a shark mesh, the one with just open chain like ends. No linked segments, just one whole length. My wrist is 6.5 inch and I need to shorten it. I tried the usual metal cutter but the thing is too d*mn tough to cut!
How do I size this without demolishing the links and without investing in a Dremel? Help pls. I was gonna do the same thing! Sounds like I won't be now... |
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