A few years back I bought a Seamaster 200 'Banana' dial with an original Omega bracelet and end links.

As is usual with watches of this period the end links did not fit too well and I tried a number of alternative straps including a couple of leather options before fitting an Omega mesh. The mesh was comfortable but a little too 'blingy' for this watch so I wanted to tone it down a little.

I decided to have the two mesh lengths bead blasted but left the clasp as is and took these parts to an Essex based company who completed the job in about 10 minutes for the modest price of £20.

Fast forward a few years to yesterday and I thought it was time to share this modification and take a few pics......................

 

You've just inspired me to have one of my meshes blasted. Thanks!

 

Did they do both sides of the mesh?

I have mesh in 20, 22, and 24. They are the best. I would love the matted look on one side and shiny on the other. I'm wondering if that would be possible.

 

I remember somebody on WUS did the dull/shiny mesh thing. I think he used Scotchbrite to dull the mesh.

When he wanted a change he just flipped the mesh on the watch/clasp.

I've been thinking of doing it to one of mine.

 

Interestingly, that's how the Ploprof 1200m mesh is (shiny on the inside).

 

Yes they did both sides of the mesh but you could ask to have just one side only blasted.

As an aside have you noticed that each side of the mesh has a slightly different look.

 

Exactly... the "rounded" side (which is sold facing the wrist side when you unwrap the strap from the omega bag, at least it was like this for mine) looks blingier than the "flattened" side, brings more reflexions. The scotchbrite pad trick would only work on the flattened side anyway, I think

In any case, I don't care, I like the bling looks on mine

 

Well described.

I have nothing against the bling look which suits my 1970s Ploprof just fine. I just happen to prefer the look of the bead blasted on my Seamaster 200.

 

And I love your SM200 Banana with that strap, btw and I agree the mattified metal with the grey dial and sunburst case looks killer