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  1. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    Is this band eating my lugs or is there enough room .I've heard stories of aftermarket ones ruining lugs 20190119_011921.jpg 20190119_011908.jpg
     
  2. connieseamaster Jan 19, 2019

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    Not enough pictures to tell. Need to see the underside of the lugs and the areas around the lug holes.

    That being said, the types of bracelets are usually culprits are the ones that have adjustable width end pieces (16-22mm). So if you put one on a watch with a 20mm lug width, the spring in the end piece will force it into the lugs
     
  3. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    Here's some underneath 20190119_080046.jpg 20190119_080029.jpg 20190119_080017.jpg
     
  4. redzer007 Jan 19, 2019

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    Is there movement in the bracelet against the lugs? Movement would lead to wear. IMO is its fitting well I'm not sure how it would damage the lugs
     
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  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 19, 2019

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    I would suggest better photos--in focus and well lit would be a good start--if you want feedback.
     
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  7. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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  8. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 19, 2019

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    I'm still trying to figure out what's bothering you. Reread @connieseamaster's post. Also, look at the hundreds of 50 year old Speedies on bracelets that are spotless between the lugs. Unless there's play between your endlinks and lugs, I would find something more worthwhile to worry about.
     
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  9. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    What scared me after I bought it I seen this review and these pics

    "The end links are poorly constructed. This strap will damage your speedmaster." $_12 (1).jpeg $_12.jpeg
     
  10. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jan 19, 2019

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    ANY bracelet will abrade the lugs over time.

    An ill-fitting one will do it more quickly and visibly.
     
  11. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 19, 2019

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    What do you mean by aftermarket. As in, not a Omega OEM bracelet ?
     
  12. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    Yes not a omega
     
  13. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 19, 2019

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    That goes back to probably being an improper fit.
     
  14. Albe100 Jan 19, 2019

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    Why not put a bit of money aside to get an actual omega bracelet and wear it on a strap until then? Speediest wear wonderfully on a wide range of strap styles.
     
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  15. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    I have a omega rubber one that was on it . I tried finding the model for the 2254 but impossible none for sale
     
  16. Dan S Jan 19, 2019

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    The photos are just terrible, dark and out-of-focus. It's impossible to say anything.
     
  17. WYO_Watch Jan 19, 2019

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    You’ll find one. Be patient. Good things come to those who wait. I agree with everyone else here - put it in a strap until you can get the real deal.

    Even with perfect photos it would be hard for anyone to tell if there is play imbeteen the lugs. If you’re feeling it shift that’s probably the best indication you should put it back on your rubber strap for now.
     
  18. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 19, 2019

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    The aftermarket ones are made from a full stainless steel that is a lot harder than what Omega uses.
    IIRC Omega, IWC and PP use 316L and Rolex 904L ( which is similar with a bit more chromium and nickel )
    Funny that the cheapest steel is often harder than more expensive steels that give a little in hardness for rust and corrosion resistance


    Yes it will wear your lugs out quicker than a correct Omega bracelet.

    ( knife collector and know a fair bit about steels, a bit like a cheap Chinese knife, sharp and solid when new but usually too hard to sharpen when blunt.)

    Going to stop now as I know @Archer worked in the steel bearing industry so will know more than me.
     
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  19. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    But most likely this would take years to wear down right and not worth the worry
     
  20. omegafanaa Jan 19, 2019

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    Once again does anyone know all the model numbers of the bracelets that fit the 2264