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  1. cristos71 Oct 20, 2013

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    I have recently acquired this one, it's a lovely watch, but doesn't suit a brown leather strap. Yesterday I bought a new black lizard, it suits perfectly, but at heart I'm not a black strap kind of guy.
    So as the title says, what is the correct period correct BOR bracelet and endlinks for a 2648 steel Constellation?

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  2. Dablitzer Oct 20, 2013

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    Congrats again Cristos! It is indeed difficult to find straps that work for these. I couldn't say much about the 2648 as it's such an uncommon reference, and I haven't seen many with a correct BOR. It's most likely Mike or Hoi will know.
     
  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 20, 2013

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    The correct answer is none. These were not sold on a bracelet. You could use any Omega bracelet that is period correct and fits.
     
  4. cristos71 Oct 20, 2013

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    OK, but are there specific end links that are the perfect fit for this case reference? I've never had a BOR bracelet, so my experience here is 0. But I have seen a lot of pictures of terrible fitting BORs on various Seamasters and Constellations, therefore my questions as if it isn't a perfect fit then I know I'd be happier with leather.

    I assume there are also lots of different versions/references of this bracelet type to chose from and I want a reference which is from the correct period.
     
  5. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Oct 20, 2013

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    You can choose a bracelet you like then buy the bigger size end links, file them to fit.
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 21, 2013

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    Go NATO strap just to annoy people ;)
     
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  7. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Oct 21, 2013

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    Especially Denim Nato Strap :p. I still remembered quite a shock looking at a member picture of Connie Deluxe with Denim NATO strap. Thanks God it was only photoshop.
     
  8. Hijak Oct 21, 2013

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    What's wrong with a denim NATO strap for a deluxe?;) :rolleyes:
     
  9. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Oct 21, 2013

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    Well, nothing wrong. In fact I might try for one of mine these days.......:D.
    Now where should I get nice denim NATO?
     
  10. ulackfocus Oct 21, 2013

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    You guys don't remember the thread about the 18ct Deluxe on a NATO, do you? Wore the medallion down to nearly nothing.

    Everybody knows that you need a koala hair strap for any Constellation!
     
  11. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Oct 21, 2013

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    Like this one? ..........Sweeet....
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    ...or this one?...... super cute.......
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    as long as not this one........... creepy....
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  12. Hijak Oct 21, 2013

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    The horror...
     
  13. benjclark Oct 21, 2013

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    GAH! It is *way* too early in the day for that.
     
  14. cristos71 Oct 21, 2013

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    Thanks for all the great advice guys, sounds like all I really need then is a decent hamster/rat skin strap, period correct or not, and then just have it shorn down for a nice snug fit against the case and best result. Thanks again :p
     
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  15. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 22, 2013

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    that's brilliant, free range straps
     
  16. Taze00 Oct 22, 2013

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    Wow that is super creepy