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I received a watch that has a band that is too small. I like the style of it and would like to get another one but I can't seem to get the right search terms as I am not seeing any other bands like this.

It has typical metal links at the ends of the band but then the rest is an expansion band without a clasp. What is the name of this style of band?

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9 hours ago, GuyMontag said:

 the style of it and would like to get another one but I can't seem to get the right search terms as I am not seeing any other bands like this.

The reason why you are not seeing expansion bracelets for sale anymore is because the went out of fashion decades ago, in favor of traditional adjustable bracelets which give a safer holding. Maybe some old local shop still has new old stock. 

If the best comfort is desired a quality strap is alway an option. 

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Put the term hybrid expandable into ebay, under the Watches, Parts & Accessories category, and you'll note some there.

Why did these go out of fashion! What a great idea! 😉

Might be you need to make your own by combining two bracelet types together!

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9 hours ago, jdm said:

The reason why you are not seeing expansion bracelets for sale anymore is because the went out of fashion decades ago, in favor of traditional adjustable bracelets which give a safer holding. Maybe some old local shop still has new old stock. 

If the best comfort is desired a quality strap is alway an option. 

There are still expansion bands readily available, it's the combined link and expansion band that I'm looking for.

I personally don't like having to deal with the clasp on a leather strap and while I can deal with an added deployment, this combination link and expansion band seems to better hit my sweet spot.

40 minutes ago, WatchMaker said:

Put the term hybrid expandable into ebay, under the Watches, Parts & Accessories category, and you'll note some there.

Why did these go out of fashion! What a great idea! 😉

Might be you need to make your own by combining two bracelet types together!

Thanks, I came across one by Bulova who called it a "combination (mesh) expansion band"

 

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But searching for "combination expansion band" didn't yield anything. I also found one called a "Semi expansion band" which shows a few hits. I'll add "Hybrid expandable" to my growing list. It looks like they are also called "Center expansion bands", which has more results than anything so far (this ebay seller has quite a few). I guess there wasn't a standard name for these.

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