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Classic JB-style beads of rice with modern solid stainless steel construction.
The beads of rice (a.k.a. grains of rice) bracelet is one of those quintessential watch accessories that belongs in every collection. Once made by Jacoby-Bender in the mid-twentieth century, the beads of rice bracelet was provided with some of the most storied watches of all time (i.e., Patek Philippe chronographs). Its subtle elegance completely transforms the look and feel of your watch over a typical leather strap. It's great with virtually any vintage watch, and works equally well with contemporary dress or crossover dress/sport watches. Forstner's 9-Row Beads of Rice bracelet recreates the look of the vintage JB beads of rice, with some key updates.
Solid 316L stainless steel with alternating brushed and polished finishing throughout. The many small links allow the bracelet to drape naturally and move more fluidly than stiffer three-link bracelets.
Length:
(fits wrists 5.0–8.25in)
The center beads section remains 18mm wide across all lug widths, giving the bracelet a vintage-style tapering effect. Links are approximately 3mm thick. Fixed end pieces maintain the original JB-style shape at the lugs. Screw-removable links allow for sizing adjustments, and a screwdriver is included.
20mm strap width fits:
22mm strap width fits:
Swim ready, suitable for swimming and regular water exposure.
Clean with warm water and mild soap using a soft cloth or brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasives and polishing compounds.
Forstner produces stainless steel watch bracelets based on mid-century designs originally developed for tool watches and documented in early aerospace use. These archived patterns form the foundation of the modern lineup, which the brand reproduces using updated machining while preserving the proportions and details that defined the originals.
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