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red1108nyc · 1 October 2016, 11:34 PM

Yes, this is the perfect fit and look for me.

RW16610 · 2 October 2016, 12:12 AM

Looks pretty good to me as well, Fred!

El-Duderino · 2 October 2016, 12:18 AM

Looks good! Really changes the appearance of the watch.

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ap1 · 2 October 2016, 01:04 AM

Love it. I plan on copy kat n

xjeeunitx · 2 October 2016, 03:25 AM

Beautiful.

Cabaiguan · 2 October 2016, 08:38 AM

Nice Fred! Looks fantastic!

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jmsrolls · 2 October 2016, 08:52 AM

NICE!

Great vintage look.

greanie · 2 October 2016, 01:16 PM

Love that watch . . . wish i was willing to fork the dough for it. Too many variations . . .

sea-dweller · 4 October 2016, 02:20 AM

Looks great!

wisguy · 4 October 2016, 02:55 AM

Nice!

More pics please

red1108nyc · 4 October 2016, 05:21 AM

Thanks gents! The 617 end links definitely had a slight crevice or protrusion against the lugs. The 560 is a perfect snug fit.

El-Duderino · 8 October 2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Thanks gents! The 617 end links definitely had a slight crevice or protrusion against the lugs. The 560 is a perfect snug fit.

Did you have to go through a boutique or how did you find the bracelet and links? I really like that look and I am having a hard time tracking them down via the forums or ofrei.

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CharlesGenta · 8 October 2016, 02:34 PM

That is way too cool. Totally love the steel bracelet combo.

jmsrolls · 10 October 2016, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Duderino

Did you have to go through a boutique or how did you find the bracelet and links? I really like that look and I am having a hard time tracking them down via the forums or ofrei.

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Give Jim a call at Continental Jewelers in DC.

El-Duderino · 10 October 2016, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Give Jim a call at Continental Jewelers in DC.

Thanks! Oddly enough, Topper Fine Jewelers where I got the CK just had a customer trade in that exact bracelet for a racing bracelet. Pretty much LNIB for a decent discount. They are shipping it to me on Monday or Tuesday.

I'd rather be lucky than good!

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jmsrolls · 10 October 2016, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Duderino

Thanks! Oddly enough, Topper Fine Jewelers where I got the CK just had a customer trade in that exact bracelet for a racing bracelet. Pretty much LNIB for a decent discount. They are shipping it to me on Monday or Tuesday.

I'd rather be lucky than good!

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Excellent!

I wearing mine today:

red1108nyc · 10 October 2016, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Excellent!

I wearing mine today:

Gorgeous and thank you for this shot Sir which inspired me to put the 1125/560 on my CK-2998.

anselm · 10 October 2016, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Give Jim a call at Continental Jewelers in DC.

Fr. John can Jim still get Omega parts. Thought he had retired finally?

jmsrolls · 11 October 2016, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anselm

Fr. John can Jim still get Omega parts. Thought he had retired finally?

He's semi retired. He still has access to watches and accessories.

travisb · 11 October 2016, 06:38 AM

Looks terrific!! Omega finally has my attention again!

El-Duderino · 14 October 2016, 01:03 AM

Woohoo, the bracelet arrived this morning! Now I just need to get over my fear of having my hand slip and scratching the lugs!

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red1108nyc · 14 October 2016, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Duderino

Woohoo, the bracelet arrived this morning! Now I just need to get over my fear of having my hand slip and scratching the lugs!

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Nice!! I did the same thing and realized the 617 end links will leave a tiny crevice. 560 will be better fit but needs shorter set of screws to accomplish a perfect fit.

El-Duderino · 14 October 2016, 02:55 AM

Couldn't get the darn thing to fit. Going back to the strap before I regret it.

Edit: I have never had so much trouble with a bracelet. Are these pins 1mm too long? I swear they must be as there is no way to get this sucker on with the provided pins.

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El-Duderino · 14 October 2016, 03:32 AM

I promise, honey, I'll never try to change you again. I love you just the way you are :)

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red1108nyc · 14 October 2016, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Duderino

Couldn't get the darn thing to fit. Going back to the strap before I regret it.

Edit: I have never had so much trouble with a bracelet. Are these pins 1mm too long? I swear they must be as there is no way to get this sucker on with the provided pins.

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If you need more insight, Amanda the technician from the Riverside Mall Omega boutique here in NJ helped me with the install. Give her a call and she will walk you through it to make sure you are ok!

Cabaiguan · 14 October 2016, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

If you need more insight, Amanda the technician from the Riverside Mall Omega boutique here in NJ helped me with the install. Give her a call and she will walk you through it to make sure you are ok!

This. Amanda gave me the springbars that I needed as well.

El-Duderino · 14 October 2016, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to take a step back and enjoy it on its strap for awhile.

I have the pliers to make that swap out a breeze, but fully compressed the spring bar was still wider than the lug width. The spring bar had to start in the hole in order to fit and I could not angle that in with the metal end link.

I'm sure nerves had something to do with it. Or I'm right and the spring bars that came with the watch are too wide for that bracelet.

Luckily I put painter's tape on my lugs when I swap bracelets, so no harm done except to my blood pressure and a few more dollars in the swear jar.

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El-Duderino · 14 October 2016, 09:34 AM

To prove to myself I knew what I was doing, I swapped my Speedy Pro back to a bracelet before coming to the conclusion that the spring bar might be too wide on the CK. Took all of 30 seconds.

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RXAPPP · 14 October 2016, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Duderino

To prove to myself I knew what I was doing, I swapped my Speedy Pro back to a bracelet before coming to the conclusion that the spring bar might be too wide on the CK. Took all of 30 seconds.

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Im trying to order that bracelet locally but the service centre are looking for a watch serial number. Im assuming they wont sell it for a CK2998. Did you buy yours from Omega direct?

El-Duderino · 14 October 2016, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Im trying to order that bracelet locally but the service centre are looking for a watch serial number. Im assuming they wont sell it for a CK2998. Did you buy yours from Omega direct?

I got mine from Topper Fine Jewelers in Burlingame, CA. I don't think they need a watch serial to do so. Try giving them a call.

Or, as others mentioned above, Jim at Continental Jewelers in Washington, DC, is a really good guy and should be able to order you one.

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1 October 2016, 11:34 PM	#1
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,496	CK-2998 with 1125 bracelet and 560 end links Yes, this is the perfect fit and look for me.

2 October 2016, 08:38 AM	#6
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Nice Fred! Looks fantastic! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

4 October 2016, 02:20 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

4 October 2016, 02:55 AM	#10
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Nice! More pics please __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

14 October 2016, 02:55 AM	#23
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	CK-2998 with 1125 bracelet and 560 end links Couldn't get the darn thing to fit. Going back to the strap before I regret it. Edit: I have never had so much trouble with a bracelet. Are these pins 1mm too long? I swear they must be as there is no way to get this sucker on with the provided pins. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2016, 12:12 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,961	Looks pretty good to me as well, Fred!

2 October 2016, 12:18 AM	#3
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	Looks good! Really changes the appearance of the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2016, 01:04 AM	#4
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,030	Love it. I plan on copy kat n

2 October 2016, 03:25 AM	#5
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Beautiful.

2 October 2016, 08:52 AM	#7
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	NICE! Great vintage look.

2 October 2016, 01:16 PM	#8
greanie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Love that watch . . . wish i was willing to fork the dough for it. Too many variations . . .

4 October 2016, 05:21 AM	#11
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,496	Thanks gents! The 617 end links definitely had a slight crevice or protrusion against the lugs. The 560 is a perfect snug fit.

8 October 2016, 02:34 PM	#13
CharlesGenta "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Seattle Watch: Red Sub 1680 Posts: 345	That is way too cool. Totally love the steel bracelet combo.

11 October 2016, 06:38 AM	#20
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,185	Looks terrific!! Omega finally has my attention again!

14 October 2016, 01:03 AM	#21
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	Woohoo, the bracelet arrived this morning! Now I just need to get over my fear of having my hand slip and scratching the lugs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2016, 03:32 AM	#24
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	I promise, honey, I'll never try to change you again. I love you just the way you are :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2016, 09:25 AM	#27
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	Thanks for the tip. I'm going to take a step back and enjoy it on its strap for awhile. I have the pliers to make that swap out a breeze, but fully compressed the spring bar was still wider than the lug width. The spring bar had to start in the hole in order to fit and I could not angle that in with the metal end link. I'm sure nerves had something to do with it. Or I'm right and the spring bars that came with the watch are too wide for that bracelet. Luckily I put painter's tape on my lugs when I swap bracelets, so no harm done except to my blood pressure and a few more dollars in the swear jar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 October 2016, 09:34 AM	#28
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	To prove to myself I knew what I was doing, I swapped my Speedy Pro back to a bracelet before coming to the conclusion that the spring bar might be too wide on the CK. Took all of 30 seconds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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