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Calatrava on bracelet!! But which do you prefer?!?

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For the first time since I've owned this watch I've put it back on the bracelet it originally came with!

 

Yes believe it or not my 5107 Calatrava didn't come on a strap, as some of you will know it nearly didn't come at all (got seized by customs), but it was eventually delivered to my good friend Pseudonym on this beautiful polished link bracelet!

 

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The gen 5107 was available with a bracelet but it's very rare to see one. As you can see it was a little different to my rep with a kinda wave design ...

 

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My rep bracelet appears to be more like the bracelet which came on the later 5127, again very rare, seen here...

 

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But it really transforms the watch, very different look and really comfortable feel...

 

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The polished links don't pull hairs or pinch skin, they're super comfy, and the bracelet is finished with a nice double deployant clasp with Calatrava logo...

 

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So what do you guys think, which is better?!

 

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DC

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nyckid

As always, a very helpful and thorough review. Thanks, DC ;)

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Robeng

Bracelet totally changes the watch.

Looks great but my vote goes with the leather..

Really classy the perfect comb imo.

When are you selling..? (As if) ha ha.

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KeNnY

I like it, looks like Longiness

 

EDIT: keep that on leather and get this Longiness

 

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N.Rico

looks very good on bracellet but IMOP looks better in leather ,thats a very classic piece .

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Stewart

It goes from sports watch to classic evening watch. I love the bracelet and the leather and it is cool that you have the option to modify the look so dramatically. Thanks for sharing.

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Foxindebox

The bracelet is lovely. But for me, it has to be on leather :)

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_DC_

Seems like generally people prefer to see a Calatrava on leather!!

 

Well I'm gonna enjoy it on bracelet for a while, it's a nice change and really can't emphasise enough just how comfy it is!!

 

DC

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alanArgon

DC - I always enjoy your posts! I prefer the leather - more posh and classic

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James.

Bracelet ftw, rarer rep and gen wise, more sporty but still calatrava understated

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Skogstad

Why so conservative, this is a Calatrava on Nato.. :giggle: No need for the bracelt or the leather strap.

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Gazzla

Leather.

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dudermania

I'm a sucker for leather _DC_. Somehow leather and Patek go better together in my mind.

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Barth

Bracelet makes the watch look cheap I find.

 

If you want a bracelet, just buy a Ali Tissot !! ;)

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Kleen™

Leather by miles, mate!

 

I don't think the bracelet does anything good for the look of the watch - makes it look a bit like an Explorer 1 in overall appearance.

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Godfathar

Leather by miles, mate!

 

I don't think the bracelet does anything good for the look of the watch -

 

 

+1.. although I see the straight links are better looking from the wavy ones from the gen..

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_DC_

Overall I'm the only person really loving this on a bracelet, haha, well it's a good thing I'm not desperate for the approval of others (goes into a quiet room to cry coz everyone hates his watch)!!

 

DC

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RussP

Nah, Dave.

 

Bracelet for me too.

 

I am however, a leather fan, through n through.

 

Somehow the bracelet gives the Calatrava an 'added' sense of understated class.

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Vreds

Leather.

 

It looks like a Seiko with the bracelet.

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_DC_
Why so conservative, this is a Calatrava on Nato.. :giggle: No need for the bracelt or the leather strap.

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Picture found on www

 

I actually really like this.... it's wrong, but I like it!

 

DC

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speirsro

I'm with you, DC. I like both, but I think the bracelet suits the face.

Good for a change though.

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Kleen™
Why so conservative, this is a Calatrava on Nato.. :giggle: No need for the bracelt or the leather strap.

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Picture found on www

 

I actually really like this.... it's wrong, but I like it!

 

DC

 

Unconventional and cool...but I'm a sucker for Natos, so....

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Skogstad

Me too.. I think I have tried Nato strap on every watch I own.

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Spackjarrow
Why so conservative, this is a Calatrava on Nato.. :giggle: No need for the bracelt or the leather strap.

maxresdefault.jpg

 

Picture found on www

 

I actually really like this.... it's wrong, but I like it!

 

DC

 

Unconventional and cool...but I'm a sucker for Natos, so....

Leather strap is another level altogether.

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Wasserman

I really like the look with the bracelet. I think it looks dressy enough yet can still look sporty.

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