Cuban Bracelet Silver Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm & 7mm)

Cuban Bracelet Silver Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm & 7mm) That Does Not Turn to the Underside of Your Wrist

Flat, interlocking links that sit tightly against one another: that's what has made the Cuban link the most worn bracelet style for decades. Because the links lie flat, the bracelet stays on top of your wrist instead of rolling to the underside the way a round link does. The base is stainless steel, polished to a silver tone: there's no layer on it, because the steel itself already has that color.

Product details

• Material: stainless steel, polished silver tone

• Widths: 3mm, 5mm and 7mm

• Sizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm

• Clasp: lobster clasp

• Delivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box

Why Silver Is the Safest Choice on a Wrist

A wrist brushes against sleeves, table edges and a watch strap all day, and that's exactly where a colored finish shows wear first. That's not an issue here, because there's no finish: the silver color is the polished steel itself. Nothing can wear off, so you won't get the lighter patch that wear leaves on gold. Of all the bracelets in the range, this is the one that needs the least attention.

Which Width and Which Size

The 3mm is subtle and stays understated even next to a watch. The 5mm is our most popular size and is clearly a Cuban without taking over. The 7mm is a statement and looks best on your free wrist. The bracelet comes in 18, 20 and 22 cm (7.1, 7.9 and 8.7 in): measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm. With the wider versions you'll want a little more room, because flat links aren't as comfortable worn snug around a wrist as a fine chain is.

Water, Sweat and Cleaning

You can keep it on to wash your hands, in the rain and in the shower: there's no layer on it that can wear through. Do take it off before the swimming pool, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. The gold tone Cuban bracelet is different: that one has a layer over the steel, so take it off before the shower and sports. Soap residue does collect between the flat links and dulls the shine, so rinse it with clean water now and then. If more dirt works its way in, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush. You won't need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish.

Next to a Watch

Silver tone steel is the easiest tone to combine, because it matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch. Wear both on the same wrist, on the hand side, with a few centimeters between them so they don't tap against each other. If you want a set, the Cuban chain in the same width is the natural match.