Anybody know the history of Omega branded/produced bracelets?

ahsposo · Dec 3, 2021

I've been trying to find the date and reference of vintage Omega bracelets. I've found a fair amount on Speedmaster bracelets starting with the 7077/6 in 1957.

But what about Omega produced/branded BOR or bracelets for Seamasters or Constellations? Did they not exist?

Not that I'm a "period correct" wearer but I guess I am, somewhat. I would like to know if wearing a 1953 Seamaster (or a '57 Connie) on an Omega BOR is a historical fantasy. Was it all leather and buckles before that?

cristos71 · Dec 3, 2021

7077 flat link bracelets in both steel and gold were around before the Speedmaster's introduction in 1957 and were an option on various Seamasters and Constellations of the day.

Here in a little more detail:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/what-looks-like-a-7077-band-18k-needs-springs.64304/#post-806165

seekingseaquest · Dec 3, 2021

I’ve seen BORs in ads for 2846 reference Seamasters, which were introduced in 1955. I would imagine mid-1950s or after would be considered period correct.

For reference, the first Omega BORs looked like the one on the left below, then late 50s the middle, then at some point around that same time they introduced the style on the right.

seekingseaquest · Dec 3, 2021

I’ll also add - the case style of the bumper Seamasters are close enough to the 2846 ref Seamasters that I see no problem whatsoever with that pairing even if they aren’t period correct.

For example - 1949 Seamaster:

SkunkPrince · Dec 3, 2021

seekingseaquest
I’ll also add - the case style of the bumper Seamasters are close enough to the 2846 ref Seamasters that I see no problem whatsoever with that pairing even if they aren’t period correct.

They sort of are, early 50s Seamasters were sometimes shown in ads with bracelets.

seekingseaquest · Dec 3, 2021

SkunkPrince
They sort of are, early 50s Seamasters were sometimes shown in ads with bracelets.

Interesting, BORs? I don’t recall seeing those, can you share?

SkunkPrince · Dec 3, 2021

There are some here. I share the link so you and everyone else who has not yet seen these have a chance to see them.

https://millenarywatches.com/omega-vintage-advertisements/

SkunkPrince · Dec 3, 2021

Well, how embarrassing. The one I thought was there isn't.

ahsposo · Dec 3, 2021

SkunkPrince
There are some here. I share the link so you and everyone else who has not yet seen these have a chance to see them.

https://millenarywatches.com/omega-vintage-advertisements/

Oh THANK YOU!!!

In my previous research I found this site and they have a list of early flat link bracelets that was somewhat helpful (my 1957 benchmark came from there) but I didn't see these old adverts. This picture is a great find as I have one of these bracelets but never was certain it was a Omega or just cobbled together by a creative jeweler.

Now I need a Deville...