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President Bracelet 20/16mm

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The President. Prestige since 1956. Made to wear.

Introduced in 1956 alongside Rolex's Day-Date, the President bracelet has long stood as a symbol of prestige — its semi-circular three-piece link design striking a rare balance between robustness and refinement.

Crafted from solid 316L stainless steel, each link is precisely machined and connected by screw-type link pins for secure strength and easy adjustment. Refined enough for formal occasions, durable enough for daily wear.

A smooth taper from 20mm to 16mm keeps proportions elegant on both dress and sport cases, while a butterfly deployment clasp completes the design with seamless symmetry and understated luxury.

Made for our cases. Built to last.
Day-Date presence on a solid-steel, screw-link build — dressed up or worn hard.

Prestige, made wearable.
The Day-Date's three-piece link rendered in solid steel — formal pedigree without the precious-metal price.

Dress or daily.
Refined enough for a suit, robust enough for the weekend — the rare bracelet that doesn't ask you to choose.

Built for our cases.
The end-links are shaped to seat against Lucius Atelier case profiles — not a loose generic fit. It fits across our range only.

Solid steel, screw-link.
Solid 316L stainless steel, with links connected by screw-type pins — not friction collars. Resize cleanly with a screwdriver; the links won't creep or rattle.

Fits Lucius Atelier cases only

The end-links are shaped to our case profiles — this bracelet does not fit generic 20mm lugs or OEM Seiko cases.

Tighten the screws before wear

Link screws ship slightly loose so you can resize easily. Before wearing, tighten every link screw fully — a small drop of threadlocker keeps them from backing out over time.

  • Materials & Finish

    1. Quality Swiss Production Quality, ISO 9001 Certified
    2. Material 316L Stainless Steel
    3. Finishing 3 segments: 1 polished, 2 brushed

    Dimensions

    1. Lug Width 20mm
    2. Taper 20mm to 16mm

    Clasp & Links

    1. Clasp Type Butterfly deployment
    2. Clasp Length 18mm
    3. Links 8 removable
    4. Spring Bars Included (2x)

    Compatibility

    Fits Lucius Atelier cases only — see the compatible-cases grid above.

  • Set your size

    The bracelet uses screw-type link pins; 8 links are removable. Use a small screwdriver to remove links evenly from both sides until it sits close to your wrist size. The butterfly deployment clasp opens from the centre for easy on and off.

    Heads up: link screws ship slightly loose for easy resizing. Tighten them fully — ideally with a drop of threadlocker — before wear.

    1. 1x President Bracelet 20/16mm
    2. 2x Spring Bars

    All photos of watches with modification parts are for illustration purposes only and are not included with the bracelet purchase.

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

Which cases does this bracelet fit?

It fits the Lucius Atelier case range — every Ultra Thin Edition case except the Bauhaus 33 (18mm lugs) and the Seiko-Dweller 36mm (9mm lugs, and it ships with its own integrated bracelet), plus our classic-range cases (Datejust, Explorer, GS, GS Diver, and our SKX013 family). The end-links are shaped to seat against our case profiles. See the linked compatibility grid on the product page for the full list.

Will it fit a standard Seiko or a generic 20mm case?

No. Unlike a strap or NATO — which fit any 20mm lug — our bracelets use solid end-links shaped to our case profiles. That precise fit is what makes them look built-in rather than bolted-on, but it means they won't fit OEM Seiko cases or generic 20mm lugs. They're made for Lucius Atelier cases only.

How do I resize the bracelet?

The links are joined by screw-type pins. Use a small precision screwdriver (not included) to back out the screws and remove links evenly from both sides of the clasp until it fits, then refit the screws. On clasps with micro-adjustment, set your base size by links first, then fine-tune at the clasp. Take care not to lose the tiny screws.

My bracelet feels loose or a screw backed out — is that normal?

On a new bracelet, yes — the link screws ship slightly loose so you can resize easily. Before wearing, tighten every link screw fully with a small screwdriver. A tiny drop of threadlocker on each is optional but recommended — it stops them working loose over time. Once tightened, the bracelet is solid.

Are spring bars included?

Yes — two spring bars come with every bracelet, ready to fit it to your case. No tools are included, so you'll need a spring-bar tool (or a small flat driver) to fit them.

What's the lug width and taper?

All our bracelets are 20mm at the lugs. From there they taper to either 16mm or 18mm at the clasp, depending on the model — the 20/16 taper is slimmer and dressier, the 20/18 stays a touch more substantial. The taper is listed on every product page and in the collection comparison table.

What are the bracelets made of?

Most are solid 316L stainless steel. The Settimo Yellow Gold adds a hard PVD gold coating; the DLC Oyster a Diamond-Like Carbon coating; and the Seikonaut Titanium is machined from Grade 4 titanium (with a 316L steel clasp and screws for thread durability). Each model's material is listed on its product page.

What clasp types are there, and what's the difference?

Three, and they differ in how you fine-tune the fit.

| Clasp | Adjustment | Found on |
|---|---|---|
| **Butterfly deployant** | none — opens from the centre, sits flush | dress and sculpted bracelets |
| **Rolex-style** | five hidden micro-adjustments, no links removed | the 20/18 Oysters |
| **On-the-fly** | toolless, adjust on the wrist in seconds | Oyster 20/16 Brushed |

How do the bracelet styles differ?

| Style | What it is |
|---|---|
| **Oyster** | rugged three-link sports |
| **Jubilee** | supple five-link (since 1945) |
| **President** | refined three-piece (since 1956) |
| **Grand Seiko-style** | clean, refined links |
| **Settimo** | seven-link, maximum articulation and light |
| **Seikonaut** | sculpted, original design |

Pick by the look you want — the fit is the same across the range.

Should I pick the 20/16 or 20/18 taper?

Mostly preference. A 20/16 taper narrows more toward the clasp for a slimmer, dressier line — it's our main lineup. A 20/18 keeps more width through to the clasp for a sportier, more substantial feel — currently on select Oysters. Both share the same 20mm lug fit; pick by the look you want on your build.

Can I wear it in water?

The bracelet itself is fine — solid stainless steel or titanium, both corrosion-resistant. Rinse with fresh water after swimming in salt water or chlorine, and dry it occasionally. Just note: a bracelet doesn't affect your watch's water resistance — that's determined by the case, crystal, and gaskets, not the bracelet.

Do the bracelets have half links?

No half links on any Lucius Atelier bracelet — the micro-adjustment in the clasp does that job, and it does it more finely. Set your base size by removing whole links (screw-type pins, small precision screwdriver, no pin-pushing), then fine-tune at the clasp. The Oyster 20/16mm [Brushed] has an on-the-fly clasp: nine hidden positions about 1.5mm apart, shifted by hand in seconds with no tools — useful when your wrist swells through the day. The Oyster 20/18mm [Mid-Polished] uses a Rolex Submariner-style clasp with five hidden micro-adjustment positions, moved by relocating the spring bar.

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Florian B.
Using this mod part for: A Serica 5303-Style case
Great quality!

Thank you Adriel for this wonderful bracelet. Even thought havent unwrapped the safety wrapper for the first test fit on my 5303-style case, it looks great! I know your bracelets are designed for the cases of Lucius Atelier but the First fit was Good and I just need a Little adjustment on the endlink to make it perfect. Great quality and if I’m honest, i have no idea why there aren’t more President-Style bracelets with Butterfly-clasp and ****-in links out there. But you have done Great Job to have this monopoly 🙂 thank you very much and greetings from germany, Florian

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Is this can be used on 20mm presage?

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hi there,

Thank you for expressing interest in our mod parts!

This bracelet is designed specifically to fit our own watch cases, and unfortunately, it’s not compatible with the 20mm Seiko Presage models.

For reference, compatibility details can always be found on the product page under the description section.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Best regards,
Adriel
Lucius Atelier | SEIKO Mod Parts

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John e.

I have a Seiko 96238089 and older Seiko fraternity watch with the band z1033 do you make or have a presidential band that will fit this model thanks John essa

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hi John,

Thanks for expressing interest in our mod parts!

Unfortunately, our President bracelet will not fit the Seiko 96238089 or the Z1033 bracelet models. All of our bracelets are designed specifically to fit our own Lucius Atelier cases only.

If you ever decide to build a mod using our cases, I’ll be happy to help with recommendations!

Best regards,
Adriel
Lucius Atelier | SEIKO Mod Parts