You can use generic bars if you like, but personally Omega spring bars are far superior in terms of quality to even good Swiss made generic bars:
There's a reason the cheap bars are cheap. BTW Omega bars are $2 each typically...for the relatively small number a single person is going to use, spending a couple of extra bucks is well worth it in my view. I often remove bracelets and see generic bars inside, and sometimes they completely fall apart when removed from the end link - never had that happen with an Omega spring bar...
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