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Experiences with non-OEM mesh bracelet on Seamaster?

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So like many I was positively surprised by the new iterations of the Seamaster 300m on mesh bracelets. I own a Seamaster GMT 'Great White' (2538.20.00) and have been thinking about getting an aftermarket mesh bracelet to pair it with. I'm a little hesitant though to fork out ~€900 for the OEM bracelet, so I was wondering if anyone of the good folks out here have experience with pairing non-OEM mesh bracelets? Are you happy with your non-Omega mesh bracelet on your Seamaster? If you'd care to share pictures, that would really help me too.

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I have a Staib mesh bracelet and it is great. Definitively cheaper but very high quality. Wears thinner as it is a single piece with a clasp, not a two-piece design as the OEM.
 
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Or milanese
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I like both. Neither are oem, but smaller outlay means more choice and I regularly swap
 
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redzer007 redzer007
Or milanese
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I like both. Neither are oem, but smaller outlay means more choice and I regularly swap
DEFINITELY Milanese. Looks gorgeous. What brand is that @redzer007?
 
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There are unbranded mesh bracelets that are identical to the Omega OEM bracelet. I bought one before I bought the OEM version to make sure I liked it. The quality is so good it is interchangeable with the OEM bracelet other than not being Omega branded and not having the part numbers etched on. These are not the cheap ones. Mine cost over $100, but it's well worth it. In hindsight, I wish I had not spent the money on the OEM version because the non-OEM is so good.

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It was this one. Seller is Sandia Deals on ebay out of New Mexico, USA. Listing title is

20mm Braided Stainless Mesh Band For Omega Seamaster No Time To Die 007​


https://www.ebay.com/itm/294992547931
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I will also say I love the mesh bracelet I bought from Strapcode several years ago. It has a nice taper from 20mm to 16mm and the slider clasp allows you to get a perfect fit.
 
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There are unbranded mesh bracelets that are identical to the Omega OEM bracelet. I bought one before I bought the OEM version to make sure I liked it. The quality is so good it is interchangeable with the OEM bracelet other than not being Omega branded and not having the part numbers etched on. These are not the cheap ones. Mine cost over $100, but it's well worth it. In hindsight, I wish I had not spent the money on the OEM version because the non-OEM is so good.

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It was this one. Seller is Sandia Deals on ebay out of New Mexico, USA. Listing title is

20mm Braided Stainless Mesh Band For Omega Seamaster No Time To Die 007​


https://www.ebay.com/itm/294992547931
No way! I wasn't sure about these, as I feared they'd be cheap knock-offs, but now I may seriously consider it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
 
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@502 to right thank you for recommending this eBay seller. Received the Milanese today, it’s of great quality and very comfortable. Would recommend to anyone who thinks $800 for the OEM is a bit much.
 
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@502 to right thank you for recommending this eBay seller. Received the Milanese today, it’s of great quality and very comfortable. Would recommend to anyone who thinks $800 for the OEM is a bit much.

Awesome!
 
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The NTTD bracelet is one example of where an aftermarket solution is probably better than the original which is a terrible design. The Omega ones are made by Staib. I can't help but think that some smartarse at Omega foisted this design on Staib who have in the past made some lovely and reasonably priced mesh and Milanese stuff.

Here is a non Omega Staib Milanese with a more traditional folding clasp, first modelled on a Speedy but also shown in its native habitat, on a J S Watch Sif Nart. The bracelet is less than £200 last I looked and worth every penny. I also have the Omega 1380 shark mesh as seen in post 3 by Redzer and use it on a 2255. I've added that for fun but I realise it isnt aftermarket so is a bit off topic as its a bit pricey and the seatbelt clasp comes with its own challenges..


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