Help on bracelet options for 50s Seamasters

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I would suggest the Uncle Seiko flat link - these can be purchased with 18mm end links, so will fit your Seamaster, possibly it will need a minor bit of fiddling, but I don't think it will be much. The riveted bracelet I originally purchased as refered to by @padders was only available in 19mm or 20mm from the vendor, but I think it could probably be found in an 18mm variant.
 
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Thank you for the latest replies.

I might try the suggestion of @ConElPueblo. Just for verification:
Do you mean the "US1035 Flat Link Bracelet" with the so-called "18mm REDUCED Flat Link" as the pictures below?
 
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BOR all the way on a fat lug Seamaster:



that said, I too like the catch stitch leather option:


Would you mind sharing the bracelet and endlink numbers for that BOR? I am on the hunt. Thanks in advance.
 
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Would you mind sharing the bracelet and endlink numbers for that BOR? I am on the hunt. Thanks in advance.
3010/511, $450 direct from Omega.
 
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Not sure why you waited a whole NINE minutes to respond…? Seriously, thanks so much. You guys are a gold mine.
 
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Not sure why you waited a whole NINE minutes to respond…? Seriously, thanks so much. You guys are a gold mine.
One of our members recently bought one, so search for that thread that will have the part number and assuming you're in the US, the number to call for ordering.
 
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Would you mind sharing the bracelet and endlink numbers for that BOR? I am on the hunt. Thanks in advance.

Mine is a 1960s original, not the recent version. The bracelet no is 1036 and it takes either no 12 or no 14 end links, both fit, not sure which is correct. Bearing in mind the current end link is the 511, that suggests that the original 11s maybe fit too.
 
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Mine is a 1960s original, not the recent version. The bracelet no is 1036 and it takes either no 12 or no 14 end links, both fit, not sure which is correct. Bearing in mind the current end link is the 511, that suggests that the original 11s maybe fit too.
Or, as you point out, if there is a 512 or 514, that might be a better choice.
 
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there are thousands of options if you're not set on an omega band.
i like to match a bracelet from ~ the same year as the watch, seems the styling matches best that way.
there are exceptions of course, some watches work well with bands/bracelets much newer.

unfortunately for me i don't have a 1950s seamaster to model attachments on 🙁
but, here's a watch of similar shape and size with a variety of bracelets and straps that i wear on my vintage watches, maybe it'll help with some ideas?

it'd be best to measure the lug spacing on your watch if you're buying over the net: many of the vintage bands were 11/16" which may be fine, unless the watch takes a full 18mm or slightly over like this mulco.
good thing is that many vintage bands were 3/4" so they can be filed for a precise fit.

Forstner Komfit basketweave mesh with curved ends, they came with straight ends too, straight ends would be my pref, as on the fidea


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hong kong rivet link...a bit too much spring bar showing imo


a well-used forstner komfit that's been filed from 3/4". a fresher one would be a good choice imo


1950s gemex highlander expansion, there were nearly countless designs of expansion bands, going with a better quality maker and getting the fit just right is important.


a vintage shell cordovan in burgundy. gotta have that taper.


gray saddle is a classic, but, remember the taper


a tapered pigskin would look sooopa


the ever-popular don juan service model by flatau, i don't always wear a stainless cuff...but when i do...it's a don juan


the famous jb champion basketweave, looks great on almost everything, reproductions are available for much less $ than the originals.
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There are various different vintage Omega bracelets are still exist. Here is a picture of few of mine…
Hello there! I like your photo with your three bands. It's nice to see actual vintage bands that go to the watches. Lot of remakes out there which actually have their place in this grand scheme. Sometimes a reproduction is totally appropriate. I once had an antique gas pump with a globe on top that was plastic. Couldn't find any real ones. But what I'm wondering is is the one all the way in the right possibly for sale or could you tell me where can I get a vintage or or shop for those? Tell me a little bit about your watch collection also I'm interested!