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1966 Omega SM300 on an Omega Oyster style bracelet.‏

  1. JACK G Sep 14, 2015

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    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..........

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    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.
     
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  2. rollingrevolver Sep 14, 2015

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    This is gorgeous! I've always loved the Rolex oyster bracelets compared to the relatively flimsy 1171 and so what I did was to use my oyster bracelet with the 633 endlinks and wore it with my SM300..;)

    It did always feel somewhat sacrilegious to see the rolex clasp with the SM300 though. Yours looks amazing :thumbsup:
     
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  3. JACK G Sep 14, 2015

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    Thanks for your response.
     
  4. JohnSteed Sep 14, 2015

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    The BIG triangle! How bout a wrist pic, unless already sold :whistling:
     
  5. toddle321 Sep 14, 2015

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    Great post! :thumbsup: I also struggle with the wearability of some of the older bracelets. How many links did you have to remove from each side, and how large of a wrist do you think the bracelet would fit with what's left?
     
  6. JACK G Sep 15, 2015

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    I have a 7 1/2" wrist and removed 2 links from each side to get the lug width down to 20mm. This involved very carefully opening the centre piece of the link and very carefully folding it back after removing the link so that the end piece and spring bar can be attached. The current 633 end piece has a clip inside which holds the pin bar to the bracelet end makes for a nice tight fit.

    The bracelet originally had 16 links so now down to 12. The adjustable bracelet end is fitted to the third hole in on the clasp so can probably be made about 1/4" longer to 7 3/4". Although the bracelet was NOS I cannot be 100% certain that it was full length to start with so a little research would be required before a purchase.

    I have seen additional links for sale on ebay. The links are a little awkward to fit as they have spring loaded pins like a miniature pin bar and access is via a hole in the end of the link.
     
  7. JACK G Sep 15, 2015

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    Wrist pic as requested.............................

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  8. rollingrevolver Jun 21, 2016

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    Rather than create a new thread, I thought I'd add my story to this one since it helped to inspire mine. I recently had the opportunity to acquire an omega oyster-style bracelet stamped 366.822 in the clasp which seems to have been used with Omega Geneve dress watches. I had never seen it in the metal prior to acquiring it, but decided to gamble on getting it to see if it would fit my 677 endlinks so that I could wear it with my SM300. When it arrived, it fit as I had hoped but it had a polished sheen to it which did not match the endlinks and my watch. So off to my watchmaker it went who managed to give it the brushed finish that I was hoping for. And here are the results! I think it works rather well.

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  9. smitty190373 Jun 21, 2016

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    Super job...what a nice example ;).
     
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  10. rollingrevolver Jun 21, 2016

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    Thanks buddy! :)
     
  11. watchknut New watch + Instagram + wife = dumbass Jun 21, 2016

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    Well looky here...something to search for!
     
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  12. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jun 21, 2016

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    Better move the cuff button over a bit!
     
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  13. OMGRLX a RolexBear in disguise Jun 21, 2016

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    THIS watch should be in your avatar picture. :thumbsup:
     
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  14. nsumner Jun 21, 2016

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    looks amazing
     
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  15. rollingrevolver Jun 21, 2016

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    Thanks Nathaniel! :D