Any recommandation for a SS bracelet for MKII LRRP Milsub HRV?

[deropus]

I wonder if MKii will sell one?

[Dragoon]

Sort of doubt it. Bill specifically stated when some of the newer models (LRRP and forward) were released that MKII would not be producing a bracelet for many of the models equipped with HRVs.

He did produce some newer product with hrvs and bracelets but it was a very limited number of pieces, I think. I cannot remember exactly what model(s) but I am sure some of the more knowledgeable members can fill in the details.

I think there may have been an issue with the HRV and bracelet and case design not allowing for this option if I remember correctly.

As there are nt going to be a large quantity of this model produced by MKII; you may want to look outside MKII for a bracelet alternative for this watch.

While a lot of us like bracelets on their watches, myself included; it does sound like it can be a pain in the behind to get the perfect fit and execution when it comes to sourcing a specialized bracelet for a particular watch. And probably expensive if you have to have custom work done to make it look and work properly.

This usually is not an obstacle for Bill as a lot of his watches are offered with bracelets but the HRV apparently was the issue.

[Cleans Up]

The non hrv bracelet will not fit without some modification. I had both at one point and was able to confirm this. I also know of another member who found a standard bracelet and had a watchmaker modify it to fit. I believe that he had to file the endlinks some and possibly enlarge the openings of the springbar/screwbar holes. He claimed it wasn't too hard (the watchmaker completed the task in mere minutes while he was watching waiting) but certainly above the comfort level of most tinkerers...

I searched for a bracelet that would fit but found none with solid curved endlinks- straight enlinks are no problem just pick one:) Likewise pressed/folded endlinks are much easier to manipulate slightly and fairly easy to fit. The closest I came for a SEL curved fit was a seiko 007 aftermarket, and given the minor variations in these I think it quite likely that some would fit properly. In fact when I was looking and asking the same question I heard report that some members had success with this. My specific example was very close but didn't quite line up.

Good luck, but if you do go this route be prepared to flip a number of bracelets unless you've got access to a bunch off wis buddies to help you out. I'd start with wjean 007's. After several attempts I chose to enjoy mine on natos and a Sinn rubber which felt fantastic and quickly became my favorite.
cheers

[deropus]

Thank you both for sharing. I guess it is probably best to just stick with the NATO strap for now. I was going to try to go with Hadley Roma's 22mm Oyster style but it sounds risky....

[Doxa Mike]

HI

I have an old HR 22mm Oyster bracelet w/ straight end pieces and it fits my 22mm LRRP UTC pretty closely.

FWIW.

mt