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KeepTicking · 6 December 2011, 11:27 PM

Hi guys.

I bought a new old stock omega mesh bracelet (old style) model 1380/237. I am going to put this on my 42mm PO 2500. My question is what spring bars will sit this bracelet to the case? Would I be able to use the spring bars from my PO bracelet? Thanks guys!!

rob541 · 13 December 2011, 08:27 PM

I am not sure about that exact mesh, but I had an OEM mesh from Otto Frei and it fit perfectly with the spring bars from the bracelet.

Good luck with that Rochester. Your friend, Buffalo.

KeepTicking · 19 December 2011, 02:00 PM

Thanks for the reply. Are you by chance a Bills fan? The last seven weeks have been killer, today's game against Miami was painful to watch (not that the last six were any better). Go Sabres!!! hahahaha

rob541 · 19 December 2011, 10:38 PM

I stopped watching the Bills 25 years ago.

I went to my second ever game this year. It was fun but, I would just rather tailgate at brunch!!

But from what I am hearing...they aren't doing so well. Great start, tough finish. I live right at Elmwood - so when they are doing good, you can hear people cheering all down the street. I like it when they are winning, just choose to not follow to watch them fall.

Cheers!

Rob

rob541 · 19 December 2011, 10:41 PM

Might get another one. Missing it more than I thought I would.

stusrt · 20 December 2011, 03:33 AM

that looks awesome -
I have the 44mm PO - where do you buy an OEM mesh strap?
The AD?
about how much are they?

thanks!

dieseldragon · 20 December 2011, 03:47 AM

Yes mesh fits with original spring bars.

If you are in USA search Otto Frei

KeepTicking · 20 December 2011, 12:38 PM

My mesh is on the way, I will post pics as soon as I get it. Rob, your old one looks incredible, I love it. I have read that you should not use the original spring bars with the mesh bracelet. The spring bars that come with the standard bracelet are 19mm, and the bars used for rubber, leather, and mesh are 20mm. Apparently the mesh and leather/rubber need longer spring bars bc there are no end links and the bars have more room to flex. This is what I have read online and what was confirmed at my AD. Anyone with further info please feel free to chime in.

KeepTicking · 20 December 2011, 12:41 PM

Oh and to Stusrt, you can find the old style (pictured above) for $300-$400 new, and the new style with the ratcheting clasp (brilliant design) for about $1k. I personally prefer the old style because the springbars are exposed, where on the new one the spring bars are encased by metal.

stusrt · 21 December 2011, 02:07 AM

thanks bmendick1 -
can you buy the old style from an Omega AD?
I did a google search and only found 1 seller on ebay (from Australia)

thanks!

dieseldragon · 21 December 2011, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stusrt

thanks bmendick1 -
can you buy the old style from an Omega AD?
I did a google search and only found 1 seller on ebay (from Australia)

thanks!

As I said in a previous post, if you are in USA, search google for Otto Frei. They carry everything Omega.

KeepTicking · 21 December 2011, 02:48 AM

I just bought the old style on eBay for $325 shipped. I'm not sure if any ADs would have the old style, it cant hurt to ask!! I'll post pics for you when it's in.

KeepTicking · 21 December 2011, 07:46 AM

Yes, Otto Frei has an incredibly large inventory, though you can find better prices if you look around...

6 December 2011, 11:27 PM	#1
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	Omega mesh bracelet question Hi guys. I bought a new old stock omega mesh bracelet (old style) model 1380/237. I am going to put this on my 42mm PO 2500. My question is what spring bars will sit this bracelet to the case? Would I be able to use the spring bars from my PO bracelet? Thanks guys!!

19 December 2011, 10:38 PM	#4
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	No dice on the Bills I stopped watching the Bills 25 years ago. I went to my second ever game this year. It was fun but, I would just rather tailgate at brunch!! But from what I am hearing...they aren't doing so well. Great start, tough finish. I live right at Elmwood - so when they are doing good, you can hear people cheering all down the street. I like it when they are winning, just choose to not follow to watch them fall. Cheers! Rob

19 December 2011, 10:41 PM	#5
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	I miss the mesh Might get another one. Missing it more than I thought I would.

20 December 2011, 03:47 AM	#7
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Yes mesh fits with original spring bars. If you are in USA search Otto Frei __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

13 December 2011, 08:27 PM	#2
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	I am not sure about that exact mesh, but I had an OEM mesh from Otto Frei and it fit perfectly with the spring bars from the bracelet. Good luck with that Rochester. Your friend, Buffalo.

19 December 2011, 02:00 PM	#3
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	Thanks for the reply. Are you by chance a Bills fan? The last seven weeks have been killer, today's game against Miami was painful to watch (not that the last six were any better). Go Sabres!!! hahahaha

20 December 2011, 03:33 AM	#6
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	that looks awesome - I have the 44mm PO - where do you buy an OEM mesh strap? The AD? about how much are they? thanks!

20 December 2011, 12:38 PM	#8
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	My mesh is on the way, I will post pics as soon as I get it. Rob, your old one looks incredible, I love it. I have read that you should not use the original spring bars with the mesh bracelet. The spring bars that come with the standard bracelet are 19mm, and the bars used for rubber, leather, and mesh are 20mm. Apparently the mesh and leather/rubber need longer spring bars bc there are no end links and the bars have more room to flex. This is what I have read online and what was confirmed at my AD. Anyone with further info please feel free to chime in.

20 December 2011, 12:41 PM	#9
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	Oh and to Stusrt, you can find the old style (pictured above) for $300-$400 new, and the new style with the ratcheting clasp (brilliant design) for about $1k. I personally prefer the old style because the springbars are exposed, where on the new one the spring bars are encased by metal.

21 December 2011, 02:07 AM	#10
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	thanks bmendick1 - can you buy the old style from an Omega AD? I did a google search and only found 1 seller on ebay (from Australia) thanks!

21 December 2011, 02:48 AM	#12
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	I just bought the old style on eBay for $325 shipped. I'm not sure if any ADs would have the old style, it cant hurt to ask!! I'll post pics for you when it's in.

21 December 2011, 07:46 AM	#13
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	Yes, Otto Frei has an incredibly large inventory, though you can find better prices if you look around...

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