Hamilton 3-link bracelet on Seamaster Diver 300

McBeardy

Must say that looks great & vastly improves the mesh and OEM bracelet IMHO.

Is the fit flush all round? Does the clasp still have micro adjustments? Any modifications to existing hardware to fit?

Re Re

I don’t like it.
SMP300 has an original bracelet (Bond), which is an integral part of the SMP’s design—that’s the one should use.
There’s also a Milanese mesh option.

Also, Omega’s parts is built to a much higher standard and quality than Hamilton’s parts.
It’s like putting Lada seats into an Audi.

I do not recommend this "modification."

Re Re

I don’t like it.
SMP300 has an original bracelet (Bond), which is an integral part of the SMP’s design—that’s the one should use.
There’s also a Milanese mesh option.

Also, Omega’s parts is built to a much higher standard and quality than Hamilton’s parts.
It’s like putting Lada seats into an Audi.

I do not recommend this "modification."

McBeardy

Aren’t bracelets all made in China now? Doubt the tolerances are that much different between Swatch brands.

Re Re

I don’t like it.
SMP300 has an original bracelet (Bond), which is an integral part of the SMP’s design—that’s the one should use.
There’s also a Milanese mesh option.

Also, Omega’s parts is built to a much higher standard and quality than Hamilton’s parts.
It’s like putting Lada seats into an Audi.

I do not recommend this "modification."

catcifer

I do have and enjoy wearing the OEM options 👍

502 to right

Which bracelet is next to the mesh?

catcifer

First post! This forum has been a great source of information and super useful for me, so I’d like to make a small contribution.

I recently put together a 3-link style bracelet for my SMP300 using a mix of Hamilton & Omega parts.

The bracelet is from a Hamilton Khaki Expedition 41mm and tapers slightly from 20 to 18mm. The end links fit snugly ton the SMP300 case by using 1.5 thick springbars.

MUCH more solid & heavy than Forstner bracelets, but it uses a pin & collar system - no big deal imo since you only adjust once.

Clasp is OEM 3-position, non diver extension.

To join clasp to bracelet I used 18mm wide connector links meant for 1861 speedy.

Posting part info for anyone interested to build their own. Pricewise I guess the best option is to call your local Swatch service center.

Bracelet - Hamilton Khaki Expedition 41mm H695000007

Bracelet/clasp links - 118ST1589 x2

Clasp: 117STZ004666

I also own (and enjoy) the OEM 5-link bracelet, mesh and rubber deployant, as well as the Forstner presidential.

Annapolis

Gotta love the way Seamaster divers look on oyster-style bracelets. I wear my 3rd-gen (Rio 2016) on an Aqua Terra bracelet and it’s just perfection.

This looks awesome, though is it putting a lot of strain on the springbars? Maybe that’s just my imagination, but I’d be worried if so—don’t want that to be a sudden problem when you’re standing over a hard surface. Maybe curved springbars would help?