FS: Have a 17mm lugs Speedking or Bubbleback? Try this BoR look.

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FS: Have a 17mm lugs Speedking or Bubbleback? Try this BoR look.

This 1940s Rolex Oyster Speedking has 17mm lugs, making it challenging when it comes to finding nice steel straps. The width and weight of this Beads of Rice band is just perfect for this midsize 30mm watch, elegant yet not overpowering.

Another nice feature about this Beads of Rice band is that you can use it on a fixed-lugs watch because the end tubes have a C-shape with a slight opening accessible from the back, to pry open a bit and slip over solid lug bars. Nice option for a military watch model. I have these with 17mm, 17.3mm for many 1960s 11/16-inch lug watches, 17.6mm or 18mm ends. Perfect gradual taper of the links to 17mm wide before the end pieces. Difficult to find straight-end BoR bands in special sizes like this.

Great quality New Old Stock 1960s/70s Beads of Rice band, signed on the back of the clasp “100% Stainless Steel.” Available in Short, Regular or Long Length versions. The Regular Length band is 5 7/8 inches (14.7cm) and it sizes down to 5 1/8 inches (13cm) with the gradual adjustments in the clasp. You can shorten it even more by removing links, which is easy to do on these BoR bands. Clasp is 17.6mm wide. Links are 3.3mm thick. Bands weigh about 35-39 grams.

Price $250.

SHORT VERSION $225: Length is 5 1/4 inches (13.5cm) fully extended and sizes down to 4 1/2 inches (11.5cm) with the adjustments in the clasp.

LONG VERSION $295: Length is 6 3/4 inches (17.3cm) fully extended and sizes down in increments with the adjustments in the clasp to 6 inches (15.3cm).

U.S. shipping/tracking is $6.99. International buyers please add $35 for Registered First Class delivery (delivery in 12-15 days) or $65 for EMS Express (arrives in 5-7 days).

Email questions or Paypal to billmahoney@aol.com

Regards - Bill Mahoney (Squinky)

Squinky.com

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