This is 100% false.
The vintage and older style Omega Shark Mesh bracelets with the "seat belt" clasp do indeed have open ends as opposed to "tubes." They are commonly known as reference 1247/237 and 1380/237 in 22/20 and 20/20 sizing, but they also come in 24/20 sizing. These bracelets are sized at the clasp holes but also can be extended via extension mesh pieces.
However in 2010 Omega introduced the newer style mesh which is constructed completely different to work with the ratcheting clasp. This is sized via removable mesh piece links that are held in via pin, and have tubes at the end pieces.
Even a cursory search would bring up this long thread showing the different types and model numbers of Omega mesh....
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-shark-mesh-bracelet-picture-thread.23337/
To the OP:
I don't know if those model numbers are still relevant as around that time they redid their strap/bracelet nomenclature. The last of the "tubes" style mesh pieces I had in had model 021ST1964 for 22mm/20mm and 021ST1962 for 20/20.
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