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  1. zoohannover Feb 15, 2020

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    The 1171 bracelet is a true classic that has been on the market since the early 70s. Initially with screwed links, later with push pins. And over time with different clasp covers, it stayed the same. Simple, clean - understated and versatile.

    This thread is about the versatility of the 1171 bracelet.
    What references was it for? Which end links was it combined with? And what other combinations work?

    According to this table, the 1171 bracelet was used with no less than 20 references.
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/

    145.0012 / 1171/633 / SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL, 1966
    145.0022 / 1171/633 / SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL, 1968
    145.0024 / 1171/175 / Seamaster (Jedi), 1970
    165.0024 / 1171/633 / Seamaster 300, 1962
    166.0024 / 1171/633 / Seamaster 300, 1966
    166.0071 / 1171/175 or 699 / Seamaster Memomatic, 1969
    166.0087 / 1171/648 / Seamaster, 1970
    166.0088 / 1171/650 / Seamaster 120m, 1969
    166.0089 / 1171/650 / Seamaster, 1971
    166.0090 / 1171/175 / 1171/699 / Seamaster, 1971
    166.0110 / 1171/648 / Seamaster, 1971
    166.0111 / 1171/650 / Seamaster, 1971
    166.0128 / 1171/676 / COSMIC 2000, 1972
    166.0129 / 1171/676 / Seamaster Cosmic 2000, 1972
    166.0130 / 1171/677 / Seamaster Cosmic, 1972
    166.0131 / 1171/677 / Seamaster Cosmic, 1972
    166.0132 / 1171/175 / Seamaster Cosmic, 1972
    166.0133 / 1171/175 / Seamaster Cosmic, 1972
    176.0005 / 1171/175 / Seamaster (Jedi), 1972
    196.0081 / 1171/735 / Seamaster Quartz, 1977


    Here are my first examples.
    Please feel free to contribute more examples for the versatility of the 1171 bracelet.

    Classic:
    Omega Speedmaster Professional (Moon Watch) 3590.50.00, Case ST 145.0022 with 1171/633 bracelet
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    Speedmaster Replica (aka Broad Arrow) 3594.50.00, Case ST 145.0222 with 1171/633 bracelet
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    Not intended for it, but it fits perfectly:
    Omega Seamster Planet Ocean 2201.50.00, Case 168.1651 with bracelet 1171/1/ 633
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    Edited Apr 27, 2020
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  2. kov Trüffelschwein. Feb 15, 2020

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    Great thread.

    I love wearing my Speedmasters on a 1171. It is a robust bracelet with a great design.

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    Older occurrences (11) of that bracelet have a better look & feel than the later modern ones (32) imo.
     
  3. Meme-Dweller Feb 15, 2020

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    It's a nice looking bracelet for sure, but I wish you were able to take more links out of the 6 o'clock side. When I wore mine, the clasp was too far away from the center
     
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  4. VetPsychWars Wants to be in the club! Feb 15, 2020

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    I fit one to a 2254.50.00 just to see if I could. Was successful.

    Tom
     
  5. Eve Feb 15, 2020

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    And picture i did on my 2254 ;)
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  6. padders Oooo subtitles! Feb 15, 2020

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    Lets not big it up too much. It was actually a service bracelet for many (most?) of the combinations shown in the original post, it wasn't around when the 1960s models were current after all. I have owned several 1171s inc a brand new one. It is of its time, and that time was the Omega dark ages of the 1970s so don't expect modern quality standards or build. It feels light on the wrist and the fit and finish can be patchy. Not trying to rain on any parade, it is great that you can go into a boutique and buy a brand new vintage bracelet for your SM300 or Speedy Pro but the reality is build quality has come on leaps and bounds and the circa £400/$450 being asked for these now seems toppy bearing in mind Seiko (or Uncle Seiko) can do it better for $100.
     
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  7. Lazy_Lightning Feb 15, 2020

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    I like the feel of the 1171 on my wrist, but I prefer the look of the 1039/516 combo.
     
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  8. verithingeoff Feb 15, 2020

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    I find my SM300/1171 a great combination, light and comfortable.
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  9. brokenblinker Feb 16, 2020

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    I've been really intrigued by various Speedmaster bracelet options lately. I'm not particularly enamored with vintage, but I LOVE the simpler look. I wish the 1171 or 1450 were more affordable.
     
  10. zoohannover Feb 22, 2020

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    One more photo of my Omega Seamster Planet Ocean 2201.50.00 with 1171 bracelet.

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  11. zoohannover Apr 27, 2020

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    Some more pics: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2201.50.00 on 1171/633 bracelet.
    Great for small wrists!
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    Edited Jun 9, 2020
  12. split-time Apr 27, 2020

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    I have only had my speedmaster for a month but have a feeling that I will be on the lookout for a 1171 bracelet. Thanks for the pictures!
     
  13. Ian_km Apr 30, 2020

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    Didn't realise it would fit my Planet Ocean, use it on my Speedy, will have to try that.
     
  14. rootbeer7 Apr 30, 2020

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    I'm exactly the same!!
     
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  15. rootbeer7 May 1, 2020

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    to those more knowledgeable, will a 676 endlinks fit a Speedmaster (in my case late 90s trit). Many thanks
     
  16. zoohannover May 1, 2020

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  17. Lonestar insert Schwartz joke HERE May 1, 2020

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    Looks good on an ST1 (or the other way around actually!)... which actually looks good on pretty much everything actually, but still! :D

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  18. rootbeer7 May 1, 2020

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  19. paletta122 May 2, 2020

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    Here the 1171 633 on Replica and Sea 2531
     
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  20. speedytoronto May 31, 2020

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    This makes me want to get a 2201.50 even more!