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Finding a bracelet for a vintage Seamaster 600?

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I want to put a steel bracelet on a recent vintage acquirement but I am not sure exactly where to start. Its a Cal. 613 Omega 135.011. I have looked around here and there but am not sure about how the end links will fit the case...it can be a bit hard to tell.

I do not necessarily need anything original; a replacement of decent quality would suit my purposed. I am just not entirely sure where to look. Anyone have any experience with this? Any advice?

Thanks!
 
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I think I may have one?

What's the lug size on your 600? Mine was 18mm I believe, but I will double check and get some photos for you.
 
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They're 18mm.

Usual bracelet combos would be 7912/1035 with 4 endlinks but that'll cost more than your watch! A Beads of Rice bracelet was also an option and looks nice. Just make sure you get the correct curved and links.
 
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If it doesn't have to be original Omega items, you have endless possibilities! There are thousands of period aftermarket bracelets 😀
 
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If it doesn't have to be original Omega items, you have endless possibilities! There are thousands of period aftermarket bracelets 😀

I forgot to add - on a 600, a milanese (light mesh) bracelet looks superb. It will have straight ends, but it does look the part, IMO.

A bit like this:

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From here.
 
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Krabong Krabong
1501 Omega mesh?

Or no brand BoR straight lugs?

With regards, Roel

I like the BoR with the straight lugs! Any recommendations on high quality aftermarkets?? I have combed the internet to try and discern which end links and bracelets go with this case but I just can't really find anything conclusive!
 
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I forgot to add - on a 600, a milanese (light mesh) bracelet looks superb. It will have straight ends, but it does look the part, IMO.

I have looked at the milanese as an option. I am not sure the aesthetic quite suits me but I have been considering it.
 
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I think I may have one?

What's the lug size on your 600? Mine was 18mm I believe, but I will double check and get some photos for you.

Its 18mm. I have been looking for a signed with straight end links...but mostly because I cannot find any reference to direct me to what end links will fit the case. By my imperfect eye, it looks like the case is not quite circular. Basically there is no way I can spot a good fit based on the lug width alone, at least as far as the end links are concerned.
 
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This is definitely not the bracelet @Davidt is referring too. It has 70 endlinks but is curved.
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And it fits the 600? A question: how does one determine which bracelet/endlink combo goes with which serial?
 
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Davidt Davidt
They're 18mm.

Usual bracelet combos would be 7912/1035 with 4 endlinks but that'll cost more than your watch! A Beads of Rice bracelet was also an option and looks nice. Just make sure you get the correct curved and links.


I have to ask: how does one discover which end links and bracelet go with which watch?
 
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Davidt Davidt
They're 18mm.

Usual bracelet combos would be 7912/1035 with 4 endlinks but that'll cost more than your watch! A Beads of Rice bracelet was also an option and looks nice. Just make sure you get the correct curved and links.

What would be the number of the correct end links?? Is there a master spreadsheet with all this info somewhere? My usually proficient googling has yielded no results! : )
 
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And it fits the 600? A question: how does one determine which bracelet/endlink combo goes with which serial?
It for the one I have in the photo. Can't guarantee it will fit yours. Maybe you should throw in a picture
 
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I like and recommend JB Champion's flat bracelets which are not as dear as their wider models.

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