Correct bracelet + endlink options for Omega Constellation 2943

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Not sure if I’d say „go-to“ as the extra cost is significant, but it’s definitely my favorite. A beefy lug example, ref 2577:

And they work for the Constellations all through the 50s, I believe.

2648 (steel works all the same):


2652:


2782:


2887:


2852:


14381 (same as 14393):


I don’t have a picture of the flatlink on a dogleg 14900/14902 at hand, but I think I remember that even those completely different, angled lugs work with the flatlinks and #4s.

If you collect 50s Omegas it’s incredibly versatile.

edit: I have a 2943 case at home. Can install a flatlink and take a pic, if you’re interested to see how it fits.
If it isn't too much of a hassle id gladly have a look. A 18k 7077 like you have is abit too hefty (costly) to fit my fatlug 2846, but I could stretch out for a steel one
 
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There is no shortcut, you need to create a base wardrobe with as many Omega 18mm bracelet and 14/16mm buckles as there are available to find a good match!
On the way you will experience the miracle that you always have uneven numbers to get it together and therefore still need to stock up on more watches, buckles or bracelets! 😗

 
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There is no shortcut, you need to create a base wardrobe with as many Omega 18mm bracelet and 14/16mm buckles as there are available to find a good match!
On the way you will experience the miracle that you always have uneven numbers to get it together and therefore still need to stock up on more watches, buckles or bracelets! 😗

+1. And yes, the flat link bracelets are sharp, but $$$$. 🙁
 
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Example pictures of the #4s on a 2943:



However, do note that just like the #11s on BoRs, the #4s can also be adjusted to sit tightly on various cases. Mine are shaped so that they fit a 2782, which significantly more curved lugs. I’ve noticed the 2943 is very similar in shape to the 2887 I’ve posted a pic of a few posts ago, and #4s can fit these perfectly, so I’d assume the same for the 2943. If you’re not comfortable doing that yourself, it might be a job for your watchmaker, albeit a relatively small one.
 
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Example pictures of the #4s on a 2943:



However, do note that just like the #11s on BoRs, the #4s can also be adjusted to sit tightly on various cases. Mine are shaped so that they fit a 2782, which significantly more curved lugs. I’ve noticed the 2943 is very similar in shape to the 2887 I’ve posted a pic of a few posts ago, and #4s can fit these perfectly, so I’d assume the same for the 2943. If you’re not comfortable doing that yourself, it might be a job for your watchmaker, albeit a relatively small one.
Thank you very much for displaying this, Matt! I feel like this is the way to go, with the adjustments suggested to the end link.
 
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Rather than creating a new thread I'll reuse this;

What are these indexes made of? Somewhere I read about rubber inlays but cant seem to find where it was... Onyx - doesnt look like it... Radium? Dont know... As seen in the 9'o'clock index it has been broken in the middle. Ive included a picture with UV light aswell.

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