Thank you bro! The Franco is the perfect chain, in my opinion. It checks every box, accept for affordable 😂

Thanks! Nicee I like the 4mm WG rope and I’m sure the rose gold franco is stellar. His rose gold Franco’s are very nice, and rose and white look sick together. He’s the man, the pioneer of this online stuff!

Glad you enjoyed it, it’s important to find the perfect chain and wear it everyday. The bond grows stronger as the years pass 🙌🏼

I thought it was for buying what you actually like lol

​@@ayoa3892facts! His post was lame af.

@@ayoa3892who said that?

That’s a good point, it depends on the location and access to different chain styles

Thank you for subscribing!! Glad you like it. You’ll be happy with the Franco, it checks every box. The 3.5mm is a nice size. I’m curious about the 4mm but this chain is so nice. Same here, I love what he’s done for the community!

@@cksdigest I’m very curious about the 4MM and even the 5MM, but those are way more expensive for me right now. I’m just itching to get a thicker chain than a 3MM. I’m crossing my fingers that I’ll like it. You think a standard-size pendant would fit the 3.5?

@@spacecat7715 yeah they are both expensive especially that 5mm. I wouldn’t go lower than 3.5mm for the solitaire look, but a 4mm rope and 3mm Franco look nice. I just measured my end cap at 5.6mm so as long as the standard pendants allows clearance you should be good

@@cksdigest I am definitely interested in the one chain solitaire look. At least for now. Thank you for measuring your end caps.

@@spacecat7715 have you bought anything?

How so? That rope weighed 28.5 grams, which is fairly close to what he sells now for the 4mm 14k 22”

@@cksdigest Braden said the 4mm rope comes in at around 3.7 so not sure why yours would be over 4? Maybe the calipers are a bit off. That would make sense bc the 3.5mm Franco is actually closer to 3.8 (not over 4mm)- in both cases ur chains are about .4mm thicker than they should be so I think the measuring instrument is slightly off.

@@cksdigest I appreciate the review otherwise btw, just ur measurements of the thickness threw me off a bit

@@chillwill120 thank you for the feedback. After some review…it’s possible they were off but I’m still not sure. The Franco was no slouch and I recall measuring the rope multiple times with a similar result, but that rope was also purchased in 2018. I’ll follow up if I can measure them again.

@@cksdigest It's totally possible that the manufacturer Brayden uses changed things up in the past 5 years (or maybe Brayden uses a new manufacturer). I purchased a 3mm rope from Brayden and found it way too small. I wanted to exchange it for a larger size and was trying to figure out if I should go with the 4mm or the 5mm. The one you have seems like a great size but just wanted to be sure it wasn't actually the 5mm (that comes in at slightly over 4 after diamond cuts). This is why I'm quibbling over a few 10ths of a mm, lol.

Thank you! You will love it, it’s such a versatile chain, I never felt the need to upgrade to a 5mm (granted I’m a smaller build).

I’m sure that looks amazing 🙌🏼 especially white and rose gold. A combo I aspire to eventually obtain

@@cksdigest yes they do look great together. I love the look of the wg Franco, but any Franco is beautiful.

@@itsjustiz man your videos of the WG Franco make me want one now! The 3mm looks perfect for that color

@@cksdigest it’s my favorite chain. I kinda want to upgrade to the 3.5mm but the 3mm is pretty much perfect.

@@itsjustiz The 3.5 is an amazing size. It would probably look great with your pendants, then again sometimes a lean chain with a pendant is 👌🏽

Thank you bro!! I appreciate that.

has to do with how wide your neck is

Yeah a 20” ended up being a choker on me. Would be nice to have a bigger guy making these videos, Jacoje seems to be the closest we’ve got but he’s so a different build.

I recall that being an issue with the 2.9/3.2, but maybe it’s not as apparent with the 4?

This is actually a 5mm rope…….

What are the 3 chains?

Nice! That’s a sweet chain. So it’s hard for me to say because I haven’t handled 14 & 18K WG at the same time to compare. I’ve heard that 18K WG can be slightly “grey” in comparison to 14K, which seems logical given the increased percentage of rich yellow color. If such was true, I would want 14K (I like 18K YG bc of the color). However, if you’ve had the two and feel that such isn’t true and that the additional weight or prestige of owning 18K is better, I would def say go for it. You want to wear something you’re proud of. I’ve seen examples of yellow peering through on 18K WG rings but rings are more exposed than chains, so I’m not how it will wear over time. For length…I struggle with that too. The 20” looks short and circular while the 22” is slightly long. 21” is probably perfect but not really an option. With your height, either of the two lengths will look great. The 3.5mm Franco is also versatile, it should lay well at either length.

You are correct, 18KT WG is slightly grey compared to 14KT, which I prefer. I’ve had both and prefer the duller grey look of 18KT WG, in addition to the additional weight (~+9g) and prestige. I only do WG jewelry anyways, so I can’t comment on YG 😊 I can afford to pay the difference for the 18KT chain, so might as well go for it. I’d most likely regret not doing the exchange. It would cost me more in the long run if I was to keep, then sell the 14KT chain and buy the 18KT chain later. Same with me for the 20” length: it looks kind of short and circular/rounded on my neck and build, especially with thicker chains. The extra 2” length with the ~1” drop should do the trick.

@@cksdigest I ended up exchanging 14KT for 18KT and stuck with the 22” length (almost a month ago). Absolutely no regrets. I like the added heft/weight of 18KT. I’ve had many chains and I love this one more than any other. The honeymoon has not worn off. 18KT WG hits different. And I prefer plain over diamond cut Franco.

They were both 22”, that sounds like a good set up. The dc is pretty sparkly while the plain has a shine similar to the Miami Cuban. I love the way the plain showcases 18k, I have a 3mm plain now

Thanks man!! Not long after I made this, I was getting cold feet about the upcoming market (and my ability to resell) so I sold the Cuban (I didn’t wear it much). I have a few b-rolls that I might make a video with. So Daniels is nice if you need a custom size and if you like the tops shaved off (links are flat). The machine ones aren’t shaved off the top, which creates a ridge in the middle (if viewing from end to end). This design doesn’t catch light like the flat ones, but I still think Jacoje’s links are gorgeous and still catch light don’t get me wrong. The Italian “hue” is so nice too, which is why I went with Jacoje but Daniels may be really similar. If I get another Cuban, it will be Daniels 18k 7mm bc I want to try the link style. If you have a bigger wrist and you’re used to the 10mm, I think 8mm would seem too small. The 8mm was perfect for me but my wrist is 6.5”, I like the width of 10mm but because the links are thicker, it looks a little big on my wrist. I would see if anybody on YT has a Jacoje or Daniels 9mm and if it measures bigger, I believe some people have Daniels pieces that measure bigger than advertised.

Just posted a review of the 3.2 heavy link!

For sure when it comes to YG. I love the 18K richness. I also wear steel and some WG, the 18K YG provides a satisfying contrast

Absolutely. Any Rope and Franco combo looks incredible. I previously wore a 4mm rope and 2mm Franco, sounds weird but they worked bc of the similar shine

My apologies man, not long after I made this video I decided to put it up for sale. I knew I was going to sell it but I didn’t think it would sell so fast, which didn’t give me time to create a quality review.

@@cksdigestwhy did you sell it?

I did not bc of the purity difference, but I think they would look great together

Thank you sir! So I’m actually sporting an Islander ISL-39, microbrand watch, creator pays homage to the Datejust with the fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet, but uses a Japanese auto movement in a 38mm case (bigger than the 36 but smaller than the 41 if comparing to Datejust). Affordable, reliable, and nice fit on the wrist

@@cksdigest I actually have an isl 39 as well lol I didn't get a good look at yours but seen the fluted bezel and assumed it was a Rolex Date Just. I love the anthracite dial and myota 9015 I also have the isl-18 and it's a great watch as well. Can't wait for Marc's new releases. ✌

@@jason420jv1 hahah nice! And same here man, Marc is awesome to follow as a watch enthusiast. The ISL-18 is a classic

Will do, nice setup too. 18k at least for Franco was a big difference for me but it’s hard to tell with the diamond cuts refracting so much light. It’s more apparent with the plain. I’ve never had the 18k rope but Braden says it’s not much different

The Franco is 18k while the rope is 14k. 18k is both richer and warmer than 14k, I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily darker

It’s around 58-59 grams

All lobster clasps (even the rope which was purchased in 2018) are fully functioning and without any noticeable deterioration

@@cksdigest perfect! Good to hear. My daily is a 22” 3mm 14k dc franco and a 22” 1.5mm 14k dc franco with a small pendant. Want them to last forever and was kind of nervous about the clasps

@@ConnerYoder nice setup! Yeah I hear you on that but I wouldn’t stress too much, they will last a while and if they do break, it’s one of the easier things to get fixed with a local jeweler

Really hard to say. I would need both in 3.5mm to truly know. For YG, the diamond cut refracts the light, but the plain showcases the 18k color brilliantly. Sometimes, since I wear a watch and earrings, I feel like the plain 3 or 3.5mm would look classic. If all I wore was the chain, I would want diamond cut. I think I would also want diamond cut if it was WG.

Great feedback! I wear a platinum wedding band and watch, so maybe I’ll just stick with the plain Franco. I would have to outlay $ to trade to plain WG for diamond cut, which is no big deal to me.

Buy Plain!! I’m return diamond cut shiny but too sharp .I’m recommended plain same shine and more comfortable

Thanks! Would you say you’re looking for a smaller chain? I feel that the 3mm would be on the smaller side. 3.5mm seems to be where the party starts, I would recommend the 3.5

@@cksdigest Thanks for the reply! Yes, I think you're right and one of Jacoge's videos seems to show quite a difference between 3mm and 3.5mm. Guess I will save a little longer!

Absolutely Save up for the 3.5 man. I was on the same fence, and decided to go 3.5. Soooo glad I did. It’s much smaller than you may be thinking (at least it was for me). The camera makes it look larger than it actually is. I guarantee you’ll have no regrets going 3.5 over the 3; but you may have them if you go 3mm

Fair points! Jacoje got a 10% discount code this weekend "pepper"; their dog's name, lol. Might have to pull the trigger.

@@gphunkera8731 do it dude!!! I purchased mine during jacoje day, or week… whatever it was… hahaha and got 10% as well.

That’s the “pairing” chain I added later in the video

Jacoje 8mm Miami Cuban

@@cksdigest Do you prefer the miami cuban as a bracelet and not a chain? Why?

@@eduardovelazquez6013 I had a 2.5mm Miami cuban chain and I enjoyed it. I like the round chain designs and they are easier to two-chain. Just personal preference, but I don’t like round designs on the wrists (they stand up too far with larger widths).

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I believe it was jumpey2003

Sure thing I’ll hit you up on IG