IWC 3767 stainless steel bracelet

Dear all
I am a owner of a IWC 3767 Chronograph. It came with the stock rubber band. I have posted my impressions and disregards about the proprietary locking system and the super delicate finish.
Some weeks ago I found a brand new stainless steel bracelet on ebay; the seller accepted my proposal (a little discount on the regular price which is -- in my opinion -- exaggerated, but I wanted to complete the set), and a couple days after I received the bracelet. No box, but the plastic protective films were still applied on the bracelet.

picture borrowed from the web

I can confirm that the build quality is high and that the system to take off some links is quick and effective (a toothpick is the perfect tool). The bracelet is solid and comfortable on the wrist, but there are at least 3 cons:

1. there are no micro adjustment options. You can take off some links. If you're lucky, the adjusted sized will fit your wrist; in my case, the adjusted size is too big but if I take off another link (including the small link next to the clasp), it's really too small. No intermediate options.
2. it's not a diving bracelet. No wetsuit extension, no safe lock. Nothing. It's a classy bracelet. But I knew it.
3. It grinds. It screeches. Yes. When you move the wrist, some links make an unpleasant metallic noise. Gnic gnic gnic. Like a gear which needs some oil. Seriously? IWC, let's talk about a bracelet which costs like a Swiss automatic chronograph and makes an inappropriate noise.

At the end of the day, I am quite satisfied about that. It was an expensive purchase but it's also the only way to preserve the rubber band.

Regards

Walter

You can take apart the pieces and after cleaning smear them a bit, thus the strange noice will hopefully disappear. I do this procedure once a year, usually after holiday season. Plus clean the bracelet once a week with lukewarm water and some liquid soap.
I fully agree on the missing fine adjustment, as I've stated here and on other fora several times. IWC will hopefully care sooner or later.
Enjoy your AT Chrono!
Robert

I have the same bracelet except no pcl's. I agree that the micro-adjustment would help. Having said that, it is a blast being able to flip the bracelet with my 2 rubber straps (blue and orange) so easily. I enjoy wearing this watch with the different looks. I have even worn 1/2 orange and 1/2 blue strap to a college football game. Looked great after a few beers...

Hi Robert
Thanks for your reply. I would understand if the bracelet made some noise/grind after some months of usage in salted water, but it made noise the first time i used, when it was brand new.
Nothing serious, of course, but it's not something you expect form a luxury product.

Your beautiful 3767 has been out of production in the last 2 years or so. Your first version bracelet was made between 2009 and cca. 2011. Being brand new it might have been in a box or shopwindow in the last 5-7 years and if so, the smearing might have dried out a bit. Why not give cleaning a try. Just my two cents. Please let us know about the result if you decide to do so! Good luck, mate!

Hello all,

I believe I have the same or similar strap on my GST purchased in 2003. Can someone point me to instructions on the best way to change the strap? I would love to use this lovely watch on some different straps besides the steel bracelet. Thank you!

If your straps and bracelets do have the proprietary Quick Lock system, just push with your thumbnail the small metal lever inside the end links. This releases the end links from the watch case.