[Uncle] Beads of Rice Bracelet (Longines Legend)

PLEASE NOTE: This is for the standard size and not the reduced version (36mm) that was also released.

Uncle's notes

I fell in love with this watch the moment I saw it. I am a sucker for dual crowns, and this one had all the bells and whistles I was looking for. I bought one in 2016 and after wearing it a while, I thought, I wonder if I can put this bad-boy on a bracelet? Enter Google search. Results...NOTHING.

So, I got the wild idea that I would make my own, and about 6 months later I had my first prototype. It was a challenge because of the long lugs and the awkward hole placement, but I pressed ahead anyway. It quickly became one of my top sellers, and apparently it was such a good idea that Longines decided to release the watch on a Beads of Rice as the stock bracelet in 2023 (I tease, but at the very least a strange coincidence).

I decided to upgrade to solid end links, screw links, and a better quality clasp, and also reverse the brushed and polished elements of the bracelet (previously polished on the sides to match the lugs). I'm over the moon with how it came out. I think you will love it!

What's included

One bracelet, one pair of end-links, one pair of 1.78mm spring bars. 

Specs

• Lug width to buckle: 22mm tapers to 18mm 
  
• Length: 190mm 
  
• Min.length after adjusted : 103mm 
  
• Buckle : Solid 316L Stainless Steel 18mm Double Flip-Lock Diver Clasp 
  
• Thickness: 4.5mm
  
• Net Weight: 94 grams
  
• Finish: Brushed and Polished
  
• Spring bar diameter: 1.78
  
• Lug end style : Solid Curved End 
  
• Adjustment type : 10 removable links-- screw-type adjustment
  
• Material : 316L Stainless Steel, all solid links 
  

Installation Instructions

First: If you are not very savvy with swapping out bracelets and straps, I recommend you have a watchmaker do this for you. It is not very easy. The reason is, the end-links are just barely more narrow than the lug width, so they have to go in straight. And once you line it up, you need to then press the spring bar ends in and pray that they find the holes. If they don't, repeat the process. I can do it in about 3 minutes now, but the first time it took about 20, and I was frustrated. I don't want to scratch my watch, even on the unseen parts, so this was a challenge to do.

Second: During this process it might happen that you stretch out the height of the end-link, making it not as flat as it was when you started. If this happens, then the end-link will not be flush with the case, and you might have to undo it, flatten the end-link with light pressure, and try again. The best result should be that it is flush, not pulling away. If you can't get it that way, don't give up. You can do this. Try again.

Third: Plan to have all of your friends and family gawking at the glory that is shining off your wrist! This combo is a real head-turner.

Compatibility

Longines Legend Diver 42mm