Called Bund strap or in some places American plate, this bracelet with vintage accents that is bit forgotten, however, is a nice alternative when you want to re-new a watch, carry a vintage model or simply opt for guaranteed comfort. But some do not see it that way … The concept: a simple form in which leather watch strap is inserted with the same type. The result is an impressive set that gives a whole new style to your watch.
This bracelet works best for
Particularly suitable for military watches, bracelet with German roots deserves a place in the range of bracelets and accessories available to owners of Military watches. This bracelet enjoyed a huge success in the 1970s, once again thanks to Paul Newman who had mounted his famous Rolex Daytona 6239 tropical dial on a bracelet bund black croco. If the bracelet Bund has been so successful is because it offers several advantages. It gives such a unique and originality to your dive watch, your aviation chronograph and it will also work for some sport watches depending on the materials and shapes used.
In addition to wearing a watch so exclusive you can also wear it comfortably and even in summer (if not to take an oversized bracelet). Furthermore, the bottom of the case will not bother you anymore, which can cause friction and damage skin! It has a way to preserve shock and perspiration. Bracelet Bund often helps to give a second life to a watch that you would been long forgotten about or you are just tired of seeing it too much, or that you no longer would wear because its small size is not in fashion and you are more accustomed. With this new bracelet, you’ll be able to even outright change the identity of the watch (which does not necessarily please all of course …) and give a second life to the timepiece that you could not wear, with a small side vintage very nice and trendy.
Some cons
Its critics will tell you that this bracelet is old and only distort the watch. Others do not bear to associate watches such as Rolex Daytona thinking that it is a sacrilege, yet it is this combo that has made known bracelet bund good for military use. We must also say that the Bund strap may not work for everyone, all wrists and styles. The testimonials on this bracelet vary quite a lot. There is one solution to make up your mind: you can try it in different forms, colors, materials with different watches. Photo bund strap works best for oval shape watches do not hesitate to get in store for your watch and to experiment. Beyond their design, size can be different to allow men and women to wear, but also fit the size of the watch. However, you will find smallest to largest size.
- Bund Strap-1: 50 mm x 105 mm oval
- Wrist Bund 2: 50 mm x 105 mm sarcophagus
- Wrist Bund 3: 40 mm x 100 mm oval
- Bund Strap-4: 38 mm x 90 mm sarcophagus
- Bund Strap-5: 45 mm x 90 Shelter
And in leathers, you can choose between calf, lizard, python, crocodile matte or glossy, antique crocodile, ostrich … So everything is possible tailor-made! It all depends on the style you want to give your new watch and how you want to highlight! As you can see, we are quite confident on this subject and at the end of these tests we can say that it is 100% perfect!
