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Affordable Japanese watches with Great bracelets?
(lemmy.world)
For watch enthusiasts to discuss everything related to watches and horology.
I’m not too knowledgeable about this, but you can get a <500 Seiko or similar and research 3rd party bracelets and I’d think still be within your budget. There are several companies out there making nicer bracelets to fit specific models for the reason you mention.
Good luck.