Seamaster Chronostop 145.008 - Bracelet/End Link advice

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I have been trying to find a suitable bracelet/end links for my 145.008. I will clarify that "suitable" indicates correct or as close to correct as I can get. I knew going into this that sourcing this bracelet would be a bit of a waiting game. My concern is that I am not 100% sure what bracelet (I guess end links more specifically) will work as I've seen multiple different recommendations.

From the absolute top notch Seamaster Chronostop Family write up ( https://stories.omegaforums.net/chronostop-part-3-145-007-145-008/ ) "The most commonly fitted, and most suited bracelet is the reference 1117 with 549 end-links. There are some other choices including the reference 1170 with 604 end-links, the reference 1162 with 172 end-links and even Omega vintage mesh bracelet are also a good option."

From another master: https://omegaforums.net/threads/fro...ge-seamaster-and-speedmaster-bracelets.45883/ "The 1117 is even wider to fit 22mm endlinks: 549 endlinks on Seamaster Soccer chronograph (145.019 and 145.020) and on the big Seamaster Chronostop (145.007 and 145.008) or 627 endlinks on Seamaster 120 "deep blue" 166.073 or 619 endlinks on Seamaster 200 Banana/Poppy/Shom 166.068." AND " EDIT: Ofrei did list 1170 with some other references: endlinks 604 for 166.064, 166.065, 168.034, 168.035, endlinks 618 for 168.072, endlinks 625 for 145.007, 145.008, 145.019, 145.020, 165.066"

From another great source: https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/ * from picture: 145.008 = 1170 625

From today's (7/9/25) vintage recommendations: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1466984983...d=&campid=5338788128&toolid=10001&mpt=5020948 **1184 Bracelet

Then there are FS or WTB with similar variations which I have not provided a link to.

Summary:
Bracelets

• 1117
• 1170
• 1162
• 1184

End Links

• 549
• 604
• 172
• 625

While this is not a huge list, the variations of Bracelet/end link combinations is prevalent.

So, what exactly am I asking..... Well, I know that it will take some time sourcing and could potentially be an investment. If I am going to wait, I would rather wait for the closest I can get to "correct". Out of these bracelet/end link combinations, what should I be waiting for? Or, should I grab the first set/combo that I find?

I'd ask that you give me some rope with this one. I've religiously spent the past 6 years on this great site and have barely scratched the surface in my overall watch comprehension. Bracelets/end links is a whole new ball game.

Appreciate the time anyone took reading this. I truly hope your time was not in vain.

Terrible picture of said 145.008 attached

- Best to you and your loved ones -

-- Sean

Awesome. I appreciate the insight. I have a 1184 already so Ill do some research on whether the 549 would work.

Thanks for the feedback and insight. I was not aware that none of the options would be original to the watch. That does open it up then to aesthetics and comfort. Thanks!

Thank you for the clarification