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Aqua Terra 1574/898 bracelet on 41mm Seamaster Diver (success!)

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My 1574/898 arrived today, after a prolonged shipping delay. I was eager to see if this really works---and it does, and I'm quite thrilled with the result, as I love my 41mm ceramic diver, but dislike the non-tapering, chunky-clasp, and IMO way over-ornamented bracelet it came on. I just wanted a standard oyster-style bracelet, and I love the concealed clasps on the ATs.

Fitment is perfect at the lugs---the springbars snap in as they should, and everything looks just right on the back. There's a slight protrusion at the lug-ends (pictured below), but it's only noticeable, really, side-on, and even then it's not enough to bother me. The picture exaggerates the phenomenon, as I'm pulling the bracelet straight out. (Quite frankly, I've owned other brand watches that have such protrusions from the factory.) To me the, the pros far outweigh this one small con.

SO much happier with this combo than the original one! And if I ever change my mind, I'll swap the original back on---it's going in the safe for now.

EDIT: after wearing for an hour, one other observation. This bracelet makes the watch wear significantly lighter, which is a big plus; it does balance a little differently than the original combo, making the watch a little more top-heavy.

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Looks good! That style of endlink protrusion basically makes it a white gold Daytona.
 
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This is my favorite bracelet for my 41mm SMP's. In fact, I'm writing this with this bracelet on my 2531.80. The minor protrusion is something I noticed as well. And within 5 minutes I never thought about it again (until I read threads like this). It is 100% not an issue in real life.

If you want to continue down the rabbit hole of style and comfort, you can add a Heritage 300 adjustable clasp to the bracelet.


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Did you need to use 1.5mm springbars? With my 2541.80 and 2531.80 I can use 1.8mm springbars. But for my 2220.80 I need to use 1.5mm springbars.

Here is my 2220.80 with the AT bracelet.

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I just used whatever spring bars were on the factory bracelet as the 1574 I bought didn’t come with any, so I’m not sure.

Love that clasp, but for now prefer having the concealed one. Not “dive watchy,” but that doesn’t bother me at all.
 
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I just used whatever spring bars were on the factory bracelet as the 1574 I bought didn’t come with any, so I’m not sure.

Love that clasp, but for now prefer having the concealed one. Not “dive watchy,” but that doesn’t bother me at all.
If you don't mind the lack of micro-adjustment it's a nice stealthy clasp.
 
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Micro is always nice but I don’t miss it—the original dive clasp didn’t have it, and if it’s between that and thinness, I choose the latter every time.
 
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Micro is always nice but I don’t miss it—the original dive clasp didn’t have it, and if it’s between that and thinness, I choose the latter every time.
I'm the opposite. I'll take thick + micro-adjustment vs. thin + no micro-adjustment. But the best is thin + micro adjustment, which is pretty much what the Heritage 300 clasp provides.
 
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That sure looks good, I would not mind the protrusion. No protrusion on the original Speedy bracelet either, but I dont know if it fits the ceramic
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That sure looks good, I would not mind the protrusion. No protrusion on the original Speedy bracelet either, but I dont know if it fits the ceramic
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It will fit the no wave ceramics of the mid-2010's. But not the current 42mm version. I also have this bracelet. My complaint is that the mid-links on the end links stick out too far. The AT bracelet end link mid-link has more curve down toward your arm. But if someone has a large wrist they probably wouldn't notice.
 
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@502 to right --- good morning I hope this finds you well. I am in the process of also replacing the bracelet on my seamaster 41mm. However I noticed that @Annapolis used the 1574/898 AT bracelet and when I see the photo of your seamaster the bracelet has a different clasp than the 1574/898. Your clasp is diver style while the 1574/898 is a more dressier clasp. Would you mind sharing the bracelet model and serial number you have on your seamaster? I am struggling to find a 1574/898 in a good condition at a reasonable price so I want to make sure I consider all other possible OEM Omega bracelets that fits the 41mm. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
 
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@502 to right --- good morning I hope this finds you well. I am in the process of also replacing the bracelet on my seamaster 41mm. However I noticed that @Annapolis used the 1574/898 AT bracelet and when I see the photo of your seamaster the bracelet has a different clasp than the 1574/898. Your clasp is diver style while the 1574/898 is a more dressier clasp. Would you mind sharing the bracelet model and serial number you have on your seamaster? I am struggling to find a 1574/898 in a good condition at a reasonable price so I want to make sure I consider all other possible OEM Omega bracelets that fits the 41mm. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
I think he replaced the standard clasp on the 1574/898 with a different clasp. Here's a picture of my 1574/898 on my Seamaster. Bracelet should look like this.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/2254-bracelet-options.104108/ Speedy2254
Thread '2254 bracelet options' ·
My newly serviced 2254 is back in action but I have been wearing a DJ 41 in the meantime & the 20 to 16 mm taper of the Oyster bracelet makes the Speedy type bracelet of the 2254 look a bit...
Speedy2254 ·
 
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I think he replaced the standard clasp on the 1574/898 with a different clasp. Here's a picture of my 1574/898 on my Seamaster. Bracelet should look like this.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/2254-bracelet-options.104108/ Speedy2254
Thread '2254 bracelet options' ·
My newly serviced 2254 is back in action but I have been wearing a DJ 41 in the meantime & the 20 to 16 mm taper of the Oyster bracelet makes the Speedy type bracelet of the 2254 look a bit...
Speedy2254 ·
@texasmade - thanks for sharing, looks really nice, that is exactly what my goal is.
 
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