All I can say is, if you want to try a 2208 with 19 mm lugs, it might be difficult...fully compressed it is well over 20 mm.

 

Al, what would be the typical difference in length for a bar destined for a strap vs a bracelet, assuming the inner width of the lugs is a constant?

 

Sure, I understand that spring bars that are bigger than the bracelet can't be installed. My question is this - Omega list the 2208 as the only correct spring bar for the Ed White case reference. I was wondering if you knew why this is so? is it perhaps referring to the correct spring bar for a modern, replacement case for that model which has 20mm lugs?

 

No idea...I would have said if I knew...

 

1 mm

 

Great, thanks.

 

I must be missing something: if 2208 can go on a 20mm strap, how does it fit in between 20mm lugs if the compressed length is greater than 20mm?

 

If you think about it, you will get it...

 

Your picture does not show the bar completely compressed.

 

???

 

It does but it's because he's measuring including the ends of the tips.

 

No, that’s not it. It’s because during installation, one side goes into a hole, thereby decreasing the effective length.

 

Ah ok.

 

Yep.

 

Normally I would have called this post farming, it still could be as the top poster spot on OF is within grasp.

 

I never look at my post count, unless someone mentions it...reminds me that I spend too much time here!

 

Now you know, I'm down in the 50k region.

 

And I would have called this farm posting...