Alternative bracelets for midsize Seamaster 300

theroyalconcept · Mar 21, 2022

Good day, recently picked up an old piece on a local platform, but as there's no way to perform micro-adjustments on this model's stock bracelet, I can't seem to find the sweet spot for the perfect fit... one link out and it's too tight, in and it's too loose.

I would very much prefer a bracelet with curved lug ends that fit nicely as opposed to Milanese/leather/NATO straps - any ideas? TIA.

theroyalconcept · Mar 21, 2022

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redzer007 · Mar 21, 2022

You can get half links for that bracelet, may do the trick.

I'm not aware of any 18mm that fit it. But some with hollow end links can probably be tweaked to fit

aphexafx · Mar 21, 2022

redzer007
You can get half links for that bracelet, may do the trick.

Probably the best place to start, if it hasn't been tried already. Omega 18 mm steel bracelets 1501/823 and 1502/824 both use half-link ref. 115ST1501. These can be ordered directly from Omega/SG via phone, or from a local AD/OB in person.

theroyalconcept · Mar 21, 2022

redzer007
You can get half links for that bracelet, may do the trick.

I'm not aware of any 18mm that fit it. But some with hollow end links can probably be tweaked to fit

Ah, I did not think of that at all. Many thanks! I found some on eBay / online watch stores that sell half-links for the bracelet on my Seamaster.

aphexafx
Probably the best place to start, if it hasn't been tried already. Omega 18 mm steel bracelets 1501/823 and 1502/824 both use half-link ref. 115ST1501. These can be ordered directly from Omega/SG via phone, or from a local AD/OB in person.

Thanks for the ref. numbers. My bracelet is the 18mm 1502/824 one, and I will look it up. Thanks for the help.

vitriol · Mar 21, 2022

theroyalconcept

no way to perform micro-adjustments on this model's stock bracelet,

If you invest in clasp-connecting links from the newer 36mm SMPc (e.g.: 212.30.36.20.03.001) bracelet you should be able to install any Omega micro adjustable clasp (20mm), but try with half-links to your 1502/824 first (two half-links = one full link+1mm).

padders · Mar 22, 2022

vitriol
If you invest in clasp-connecting links from the newer 36mm SMPc (e.g.: 212.30.36.20.03.001) bracelet you should be able to install any Omega micro adjustable clasp (20mm), but try with half-links to your 1502/824 first (two half-links = one full link+1mm).

Thick and chunky 20mm adjustable claps will look weird on a non tapering and thin 18mm bracelet IMO. I think as you also suggest half links are a better plan. Uncle Seiko sell some nice 18mm options with the old style fully adjustable clasp for not much money. Also an option.

dennisthemenace · Mar 22, 2022

I have a half link that is no use to me. Drop me a PM with your address.

Alternative bracelets for midsize Seamaster 300

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