Correct Bracelet for 1962 Pie Pan

https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/
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Depends on the model reference, really. A dogleg case (14900, 14902, 167.005, 168.005) would need a 7-row BoR with either 70 or 570 endlinks. If it's a lyre lug example (14381, 14393) the older 5-row BoRs would be correct, there's been debates if the common 11 or 511 endlinks are the way to go or if the 12 or 512s fit a little better. Personally, I've never had issues with 11s/511s on those cases.

Just to add a bit more to this conversation, bracelets were sold as accessories, the watches themselves were supplied on a strap. The buyer could choose or not, to purchase a bracelet of their liking from the selling dealer either at the time of sale or anytime thereafter for that matter.

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have a ref 14381 that the original owner chose to be fitted with a 7912 flat-link bracelet (number 4 end-links) normally seen on the Speedmaster.

The flatlinks with #4s or #7s at times do fit a lot of the 50s and 60s 18mm lug widths refs better than any BoR-endlink would, in my opinion, so thanks for the addition!

A buyer should be aware though that we're speaking of a completely different ballpark in terms of price @Lightingball2 - 200$ or so buys you a BoR, for a nice 7077 flatlink + #4s you'll be in the 4-figures.

BOR= Beads of Rice

nickname for this style

Post a picture of your watch for a start. 😀 Help us help you.

Afterwards, we can tell you which way to go. The options are:

A 5-row Beads of Rice (BoR), references are 1502, 1036, 8220 or 3010. The endlinks are number 11, 511 or 12. 11 and 511 are identical, the 12s are slightly less curved at the end that sits between the lugs of your watch. Note that there are unnumbered endlinks and bracelets that are still correct. Some have a circled 12 in the clasp which has nothing to do with the reference number. All look like this:


or

a 7-row Beads of Rice (BoR), references are 1503, 1037, 1068, 8270. The end links are numbered 70 or 570. Note that there are unnumbered bracelets that are still correct. Some have a circled 12 in the clasp which has nothing to do with the reference number. All look like this:


And not sure if that does anything for you, but here’s a picture I took a while ago for another thread. It’s of all three bracelets (with a flatlink), albeit attached to watches. Still, might help emphasizing the differences:

(left to right: flatlink, 7-row, 5-row)

168.005 on BOR 1503 with 570 endlinks
Very comfy looks great and affordable. Good place to start IMO