What goes with 168.005? The 570s that came with my watch seem too shallow. I'm not finding this caliber in the Omega bracelet reference. Please your advice.



Is 15 the correct one? This example looks better than most of the ones I'm turning up on the Google.

 

The endlinks on the last pixs are intergrated endlinks that fixed on the bracelet using a tube, no mark on endlinks. I have 2 of them and yes they fitted better than separate endlinks.

 

Are they genuine end links as the 70 & 570 are correct for this reference.

 

Please keep in mind that 70 and 570 Endlinks came in two different sizes
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-30-bor-strap-help.95200/#post-1235920

 

I didn't really understand this when you answered this question on another thread, but now I think I see what you mean. A "15" is visible on the watch I found online, and I do think I can see a tube in there. Would like to know more about how this works.

 

Most of the examples I've found online with 570s look like mine at the top, with the lugs extending past the edge of the endlink. I can't be sure my endlinks are genuine, but they look like other examples with 570s and the bracelet doesn't feel as smooth as the BOR bracelets I have on other watches. If they're the right ones for the reference, fine; maybe I'll just sell the bracelet and endlinks, as the watch really seems to look a lot better on a strap.

 

that headlink-bracelet combo has a tube attached to the bracelet linking the head link to it regardless of whether there's a spring bar installed. it is the same set up as some early rolex oyster and jubilee bracelets where the head links are not separate from the bracelet.

 

jeez-louise that is one gorgeous watch!

 

Much obliged, this is all new to me. I look forward to further investigation.

Thanks very much. I'm a fan of BOR bracelets and bought this one largely because it seemed like a good deal to get both a nice 12-facet Connie and a(n apparently correct) BOR bracelet. The watch is more beautiful than I had anticipated and I was surprised that it looks and feels better on a decent leather strap.

 

With you all the way, BOR has its place but a strap would be my choice for this particular reference.

 

you know...it's funny as when we are bored we sometimes watch the "talking watches" vids where one would naturally assume the watches would be the stars. but that's not usually the case. I think I can count on one hand how many episodes showed truly remarkably preserved INTERESTING vintage watches.

I don't recall spotting a pristine pie-pan amongst john mayer's spray of horological excess. but then again I don't think most of us fit the target audience hodinkee panders too.

 

Don’t know whats correct, but I think the 70s fits good on the 168.005. A little bit thinner than the lugs and sits pretty low but makes a hell of a combo!