Affordable Bracelet Options for Vintage Omega Seamaster

Hi all,

I've been a member of the forum for a few years now and have enjoyed everyone's posts as I've looked for a particular Seamaster: a 168.022 with a non-luminous dial. After a couple years, I managed to find one in solid condition with a fairly sharp case.

While looking for potential bracelets/straps, I noticed the FOIS and 168.022 shared some bracelet options. When I saw ConElPueblo had posted a photo of his FOIS on a cheap oyster bracelet from eBay, I decided to give it a try. I attached a photo (I hope it attached correctly lol), and I think it fits the watch great. So if anyone is looking for bracelet options for a 168.022/166.028 that are cheaper than Omega bracelets, I think this is solid (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1685608088...XANB9M&hash=item273f01d3a8:g:AoUAAeSwaTJqY4Ux).



I am trying to find a reliable watchmaker to service this and would really appreciate any recommendations in the Chicago or Atlanta area. I've searched these forums already, and I've seen MJ in Glenview recommended for the Chicago area, but I'm in the south side without a car, so I'd prefer something accessible by public transit (tight restrictions, I know). As far as Atlanta recommendations, anybody within a few hours of the city by car would be perfect. I've seen a couple positive comments here for Womble watch in Marietta, but the comments are slightly older, so I thought I'd screen for any other recs. Thanks so much in advance!

Bumping this just once to try and field any suggestions on watchmakers in Chicago/Atlanta

Can’t help on the watchmaker, but lovely watch - and thanks for the tip on the bracelet. Looks good.

Perfect thanks for that, I'll go by and check it out