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Old 3 January 2021, 08:29 AM   #1
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Speedy on a Forstner Flat Link Bracelet

I'm loving the Forstner flat link bracelet on my Speedy. It is so comfortable and gives the watch a great vintage feel. The three stretchy links are brilliant. The bracelet hugs the wrist nicely.

I purchased the polished/brushed version because the all brushed version was sold out. I found the polished outer links not to my liking so I used a Scotch Brite pad to brush the entire bracelet. It only takes a few strokes with the pad and is easy to do.


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Old 3 January 2021, 08:37 AM   #2
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Looks really nice, I like it over original bracelet.
I am using Uncle Seiko on my FOIS, very similar to Forstner.
In this case, straight polished lugs fits more the style of brushed/polished, in my opinion.
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Old 3 January 2021, 09:48 AM   #3
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Cool stuff. I enjoy wearing mine, too

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Old 3 January 2021, 09:50 AM   #4
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Looks really nice, I like it over original bracelet.
I am using Uncle Seiko on my FOIS, very similar to Forstner.
In this case, straight polished lugs fits more the style of brushed/polished, in my opinion.
That's totally hot
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Old 30 December 2021, 06:10 PM   #5
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Just for you guys to know Forstner has released an more substantial flat link with miled clasp.

I wonder if they will sell the clasp separately and if it fits the classic flat link bracelet just to add on mine

https://forstnerbands.com/collection...ga-speedmaster
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Old 30 December 2021, 10:27 PM   #6
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Thanks for the information. I just bought one for my 1861.
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Old 30 December 2021, 10:38 PM   #7
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Thanks for the information. I just bought one for my 1861.

Great, let us know how it works, please photos
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Old 30 December 2021, 10:41 PM   #8
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Great, let us know how it works, please photos
Will do.
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Old 30 December 2021, 11:33 PM   #9
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Just for you guys to know Forstner has released an more substantial flat link with miled clasp.

I wonder if they will sell the clasp separately and if it fits the classic flat link bracelet just to add on mine

https://forstnerbands.com/collection...ga-speedmaster
Thanks for the heads-up! I also just ordered one for my 3570.50

I have the first-generation Forstner flat-link (the one requiring two screwdrivers to remove/add links!), but this one seems much, much better.

For the past couple of weeks I have been hovering the cursor over the Forstner 1450, but this time I went with just the Contemporary Flat-Link.
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Old 30 December 2021, 11:36 PM   #10
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Thanks for the information. I just bought one for my 1861.
I went with the fully brushed satin finish on mine. How about you?
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Old 31 December 2021, 02:06 AM   #11
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Always a good combo.
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Old 31 December 2021, 04:39 AM   #12
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Thanks for the heads-up! I also just ordered one for my 3570.50

I have the first-generation Forstner flat-link (the one requiring two screwdrivers to remove/add links!), but this one seems much, much better.

For the past couple of weeks I have been hovering the cursor over the Forstner 1450, but this time I went with just the Contemporary Flat-Link.
Great, lets see them gentlemen
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Old 31 December 2021, 08:17 AM   #13
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Great, lets see them gentlemen
I ticked the box on Forstner's web site giving permission to send me promotional email, and this afternoon I received the email confirming the new, milled clasp is available for purchase separately, and it will fit the 1450 bracelet. Something tells me I'm ordering that bracelet next
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Old 1 January 2022, 09:42 PM   #14
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Yes, I noticed also on my email, probably will order the clasp.
I have the older forstner flat link and from uncle seiko the 1450 wonder if fits

Happy new year!
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Old 2 January 2022, 12:43 PM   #15
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Love my Forstner! Have the version with both screws on my FOIS but ordered the new contemporary one. Thought about just the clasp but the longer and thicker links look

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