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wirelessness · 13 December 2012, 01:40 AM

Sorry if this is an obvious question. It seems to me that the latest generation of mesh bracelets for the Planet Ocean models is a lot different than the previous version. I am asking because I have not been able to locate a current generation mesh model in my area to compare. The previous version with the spring adjustable diver extension was very cool but rather bulky. It seems they have gone away from that style for something less bulky. Is this the case or am I totally missing something?

How do they compare? Which do you guys prefer?

RolexPete · 13 December 2012, 01:44 AM

The newer has a thicker clasp (too thick IMHO). It also has enclosed ends where it meets the case. Also $300-$370 vs over $1000 for the new one.

I prefer the older style with the airplane buckle. Here is mine on my PO. I was lucky to find mine Like New with extension piece for $300.

wirelessness · 13 December 2012, 04:30 AM

I was thinking the buckle was too big as well. I did like the spring loaded adjustment though.

RolexPete · 13 December 2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wirelessness

I was thinking the buckle was too big as well. I did like the spring loaded adjustment though.

Buckle not big at all on the older style. Huge (IMHO) on the newer one.

towernick · 14 December 2012, 10:37 AM

I took a look at the new one at my local AD the other day, it's pretty nice and has a button you press to make the bracelet bigger should your wrist swell during the day.

13 December 2012, 01:40 AM	#1
wirelessness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SF Bay Posts: 34	New Seamaster Mesh Bracelet vs. Older Style Mesh Sorry if this is an obvious question. It seems to me that the latest generation of mesh bracelets for the Planet Ocean models is a lot different than the previous version. I am asking because I have not been able to locate a current generation mesh model in my area to compare. The previous version with the spring adjustable diver extension was very cool but rather bulky. It seems they have gone away from that style for something less bulky. Is this the case or am I totally missing something? How do they compare? Which do you guys prefer?

13 December 2012, 01:44 AM	#2
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	The newer has a thicker clasp (too thick IMHO). It also has enclosed ends where it meets the case. Also $300-$370 vs over $1000 for the new one. I prefer the older style with the airplane buckle. Here is mine on my PO. I was lucky to find mine Like New with extension piece for $300. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

13 December 2012, 04:30 AM	#3
wirelessness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SF Bay Posts: 34	I was thinking the buckle was too big as well. I did like the spring loaded adjustment though.

14 December 2012, 10:37 AM	#5
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	I took a look at the new one at my local AD the other day, it's pretty nice and has a button you press to make the bracelet bigger should your wrist swell during the day.

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