1171/633. Will It Fit on Modern 42mm Moonwatch?

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·Nov 25, 2020

I've ordered a 1171/633 bracelet for my Ultraman ST2 watch for giving it a proper vintage look. Last evening I read on a thread that it needs to be filed from sides before fitting it on the watch. Is this the only way to fit 1171/633 on a Moonwatch or there is some other way too? Your help will be highly appreciated. Regards

 

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·Nov 25, 2020·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

You could file the arch lugs, but I think filing the end links would be the better option...

 

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chnzwh

·Nov 25, 2020

Yes the sides must be filed in order to fit on the watch. One thing to keep in mind is that the contours of the endlinks do not completely match those of the case so there will be very slight gaps.

BTW, if you have a small wrist, the 1171/633 bracelet has limited adjustability that can only accommodate wrist size as small as 6.5", according to my own experience.

 

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·Nov 26, 2020

Thanks for your insight. I'll get the end links filed to suit the lug width.
I was having impression that it'll be tailored fit to the modern Moonwatch. I hope you agree with me that it's the best available new vintage looking bracelet for the Moonwatch.
Regards

 

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jw0n

·Nov 27, 2020

Yes, you need to file the sides, 1mm off each side. And once you do... they will fit on any modern speedy pro.

 

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·Nov 27, 2020

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............... I hope you agree with me that it's the best available new vintage looking bracelet for the Moonwatch.
Regards

There are others available.

 

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·Nov 27, 2020

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There are others available.

I’d love to know, something that’s available new. I would be obliged. Regards