Correct heads for BoR 1036/511

nanjingcigaretes

Hi OF,
I am now have a BoR 1036/511 and considering to buy a head to go with it.
Could someone let me know which references is correct for the bracelet (Not just fit but correct ref.)
Mine is the same as this one: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-bor-1036-bracelet-with-511-end-links.77495/
Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
H

nanjingcigaretes

tbh I just know it will fit 18mm lugs, i digged but can not find the answer. I saw people put it in Connie 14393, It looks good but not sure if it is correct.

Lucasssssss

To list all the references here would be a futile exercise. The 511 were the successors to the 11 endlinks. Bracelets were an option at the boutique, so often it is difficult to determine exact references which fit on exact endlink references, particularly before the 6 digit references.

In my opinion the change between the 511s and 11s was around the mid-late 60s. If your watch is after that, and has an appropriate curvature and has 18mm lugs, then it is possible that the 511s could have been offered on that watch from the boutique.

Do note that the 11 endlinks were on the 7 row instead of 9 row beads of rice; the more "angular" watches (think Dog Legged Connies) look better on the 9 row, where the curvier watches look better on the 7 row.

But if you do want specific references, have these two: 165.010, 166.009, or any fat lugged seamaster.

It is probably best asking here when you find a watch which you think will fit, the endlinks, to make sure that it is period and style appropriate.

X350 XJR

More commonly referred to as 5-row and 7-row, the outer links are not counted.

Lucasssssss

I know that it is sometimes referred to like that, but I have found many people to be confused by this.

The specific problem is that a 7 row, could be 7, if you don't count the outerlinks, and 9 if you do. So when I explain that some people need a 7 row, I invariable get asked what I mean.

Changing it to 9 and 7 removes the confusion (or at least some of it).