I just grabbed a black Seiko Stargate from the Bay.

I wanted a daily wear beater and when I saw this, it was perfect. Pre-beaten. It looked in good condition overall, with obvious signs of wear. Like the patina on a classic car.

Literally the first time I put it on, the bracelet broke. I don’t think the seller was pulling a fast one or hiding anything. The watch has clearly seen some use.

Is it worth bringing the bracelet to a watch shop to try and get it fixed? Or, give up the patina…

Is a vintage bracelet worth repairing?

Any suggestions? FKM preferred, black buckle preferred.

I know it’s hard to match from a picture but… Would love to read your suggestions!

Thanks in advance!

I just picked up a Nomos Tangente, and as summer is about to hit here in AZ, it likely won’t see the leather strap much over the next few months. I figured that a polished mesh/Milanese bracelet would be a good fit.

I know in general strapcode is known for aftermarket bracelets, here is one I am looking at:
https://www.strapcode.com/products/mesh-mb-fyp041?_pos=10&_sid=36bb6359f&_ss=r

Any other brands I should be looking at?

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I just picked up a Nomos Tangente, and as summer is about to hit here in AZ, it likely won’t see the leather strap much over the next few months. I figured that a polished mesh/Milanese bracelet would be a good fit.

I know in general strapcode is known for aftermarket bracelets, here is one I am looking at:
https://www.strapcode.com/products/mesh-mb-fyp041?_pos=10&_sid=36bb6359f&_ss=r

Any other brands I should be looking at?

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Im looking for a bracelet for my lumtec. I have a cheap rubber band for it, but it was just temporary until either lumtec makes one, or I find one.
Are there any universal bracelets? Or do they not work or look right?
It’s wire lugs if that matters.
I avoid leather since im a chef.

If so, know any darker titanium bracelet in the $100-200 range?