I'm considering putting my Planet Ocean chrono on a mesh, but I don't know the difference between the bracelet end links. It looks like there are two options. One has a tube at the end and the other just has the mesh links. Does anyone have any experience with both? Is one better than the other? I have posted two pics I got from the Internet two illustrate the bracelet choices.

Thanks.



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The two Omega meshes are quite different at both ends.
The older version comes with open end links which can fit in either 19-20 or 21-22 wide lug widths, and the clasp is the simple "seatbelt style" that requires extension links in case your wrist is larger than 7.25-7.4" and no smaller than about 6.5"
The newer version comes with tubes at the ends, which requires exact sizing depending on the lug width. Also, the clasp is an oversized folding deploy with ratchet adjustment, so it can fit a much larger range of wrist sizes but is quite bulky. The removable extension links are the integrated style, which are very nice but much harder to remove/replace.
"Better" is a subjective term which depends on your needs.

 

The open ends are easier to use for bracelet changes. Here is the new Omega mesh with closed ends and new clasp.

 

I like the look of the mesh ends more than the tube, but I imagine the clasp is nicer on the new mesh than the seat belt buckle on the old style. What's the price on the new mesh?

 

Would advise against it unless you have Andre the Giant wrists. That, or be ready to cut more than a few rows of links.
The new ratcheting clasp is roughly 1.5-1.75" longer than the old seatbelt clasp. Therefore, the smallest wrist size you can have without cutting off rows of links using the old open-ended mesh pieces is about 8-8.25"

 

You can buy aftermarket mesh in different lengths. I have also used flat rubber straps with the new clasp.