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  1. davidswiss Aug 19, 2014

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    I thought of changing the MKII from strap to bracelet and checked ebay for any 1162/173's going cheap. There isn't much but I did see a very nice original Omega (it says) one for sale at £249 plus packaging. I have to say I'm a bit surprised at the cost. Is this the going rate ?

    Maybe it doesn't look so bad on a strap after all.
     
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  2. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 19, 2014

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    Prices for these discontinued 70s bracelets are typically £200+ so that asking price doesn't sound unusual. Make an offer ?
     
  3. alam Aug 19, 2014

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  4. initialjh Aug 19, 2014

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    does it have to be vintage Omega or Omega at all???

    Found this mesh bracelet, bead-blasted, fit the MKII quite well! :) but yes, older style 1162/173 expensive to get, and quite flimsy, IMO.

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  5. davidswiss Aug 20, 2014

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    The price plus shipping comes to £249, same as the UK ebay bloke. Coincidence I think not.
    initialjh, that looks good from that angle but the main problem with it and the strap is the sudden change in depth from the case. The pictures I've seen show the thicker bracelet merges more naturally with the case. Strap is comfortable though,