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Aluminium 6061
Definition
Aluminium 6061 is an alloy of aluminium, magnesium and silicon: light, workable, corrosion-resistant. It comes from aeronautics and cycling. In watchmaking it appears in anodised cases and bezels of sports watches and in the odd buckle. It scratches more than steel and weighs a third as much.
Frequently asked questions
What is ALUMINIUM 6061?
An alloy of aluminium with magnesium and silicon, born for aeronautics. Light, anodisable in colours, corrosion-resistant, softer than steel. In watchmaking you find it in cases and bezels of sports watches.
What strap goes with an aluminium case?
A watch in aluminium weighs little: a heavy strap throws it off balance. I prefer thin leathers or fabric, with a light buckle. Thick alligator and a chunky buckle I'd leave to steel or gold cases.
How do I match a strap to an aluminium 6061 case?
I meet aluminium in the case and the buckle, not at the workbench: I work the leather. Low weight, anodised colours: fine-grain calfskin, nylon or rubber, matching the bezel or in sharp contrast. Modest thickness at the attachment, so the wrist feels the watch and not the strap.
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