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JACK G
·I bought my SM300 at the end of 2011 after doing the research which resulted in my post..................
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...mega-Seamaster-300-including-Military-watches
Although I have the original 1039/516 bracelet I have never used it as I am not a fan of the older Omega bracelets - too flimsy and the end pieces never seem to fit tightly.
I have always worn my SM300 on a black leather Omega strap but recently fancied a change.
I do have an Omega bracelet which I like - a NOS Omega 1181/215 bracelet which has been sitting in my parts box for around 10 years. Problem was that I didn't know if 633 end pieces would fit and also the last link width is 23mm whilst the SM300 is 20mm.
Google images of 1181/215 bracelets...........
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=o...X&ved=0CCAQsARqFQoTCOmPurab9McCFYnbGgod6QsKvA
I decided to buy a new 1171 with 633 end links and if the end links did not fit the 1181/215 would give the 1171 a go. The thinking was that a new end link would give a better fit than a used and bent one.
When the 1171 arrived I soon established that the 633 end link would be a perfect fit. I removed of the wider links from the 1181/215 until the end links matched the width of the 633 end piece.
This is the end result..........
I think the bracelet suits the SM300 and it is comfortable too.
If you are tempted to have a go consider the following........................
One of the problems with removing the wider links is that the bracelet becomes much shorter. This was fine in my case as I have smallish wrists but could be a problem for a larger wrist.
Another potential problem is that due to the Oyster style links being quite long it may be difficult to get the clasp centred on your wrist - luckily it worked out OK for me.
The 1171 bracelet remained unused and still in its sealed pack ( please email if interested) and could end up in my spares box for another project.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...mega-Seamaster-300-including-Military-watches
Although I have the original 1039/516 bracelet I have never used it as I am not a fan of the older Omega bracelets - too flimsy and the end pieces never seem to fit tightly.
I have always worn my SM300 on a black leather Omega strap but recently fancied a change.
I do have an Omega bracelet which I like - a NOS Omega 1181/215 bracelet which has been sitting in my parts box for around 10 years. Problem was that I didn't know if 633 end pieces would fit and also the last link width is 23mm whilst the SM300 is 20mm.
Google images of 1181/215 bracelets...........
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=o...X&ved=0CCAQsARqFQoTCOmPurab9McCFYnbGgod6QsKvA
I decided to buy a new 1171 with 633 end links and if the end links did not fit the 1181/215 would give the 1171 a go. The thinking was that a new end link would give a better fit than a used and bent one.
When the 1171 arrived I soon established that the 633 end link would be a perfect fit. I removed of the wider links from the 1181/215 until the end links matched the width of the 633 end piece.
This is the end result..........
I think the bracelet suits the SM300 and it is comfortable too.
If you are tempted to have a go consider the following........................
One of the problems with removing the wider links is that the bracelet becomes much shorter. This was fine in my case as I have smallish wrists but could be a problem for a larger wrist.
Another potential problem is that due to the Oyster style links being quite long it may be difficult to get the clasp centred on your wrist - luckily it worked out OK for me.
The 1171 bracelet remained unused and still in its sealed pack ( please email if interested) and could end up in my spares box for another project.
