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B.currency · 8 October 2016, 08:05 AM

I really like the new orange and black rubber strap for the new 2016 omega Seamaster PO (I will include a picture) and i want to order one for my 45.5mm Seamaster PO i got from 2015.

My question is if I got the strap for the new 45.5mm chronograph Seamaster will it fit the older model case of the same size?

AK797 · 8 October 2016, 08:51 AM

I don't think so, the new strap is very different and the bracelet even has a kind of glidelock I seem to remember and I think I was told these won't fit older models, different lugs too.

B.currency · 8 October 2016, 02:06 PM

That's a bummer if correct.

AK797 · 8 October 2016, 09:50 PM

With the higher price points, the strap/bracelet is a real selling point so they want you to buy the whole thing.

JeremyS · 8 October 2016, 10:38 PM

When I was at the boutique in San Diego about a month ago, I asked that question and was told the new rubber straps will not fit. Of course, who knows for certain. The boutique employee mentioned the thickness of the new models is different, and doesn't match the profile of the previous generation's rubber strap.

RW16610 · 9 October 2016, 12:17 AM

That's a shame but I'm hoping you can find some alternative if you wish to keep your current watch.

B.currency · 9 October 2016, 03:12 AM

I think i'm going to order it and try to fit the new band to the older watch. I should be able to find a way to alter the band to fit my watch.

outtatime · 9 October 2016, 09:40 AM

The lug width on the new 43mm model is 21mm, so at the very least there would be a gap.

B.currency · 9 October 2016, 02:52 PM

I would get the strap for the chronograph because that is also 45mm.

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Originally Posted by outtatime

The lug width on the new 43mm model is 21mm, so at the very least there would be a gap.

9 October 2016, 09:40 AM	#8
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	The lug width on the new 43mm model is 21mm, so at the very least there would be a gap. __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

8 October 2016, 08:51 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I don't think so, the new strap is very different and the bracelet even has a kind of glidelock I seem to remember and I think I was told these won't fit older models, different lugs too.

8 October 2016, 02:06 PM	#3
B.currency "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 15400 Posts: 337	That's a bummer if correct.

8 October 2016, 09:50 PM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	With the higher price points, the strap/bracelet is a real selling point so they want you to buy the whole thing.

8 October 2016, 10:38 PM	#5
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	When I was at the boutique in San Diego about a month ago, I asked that question and was told the new rubber straps will not fit. Of course, who knows for certain. The boutique employee mentioned the thickness of the new models is different, and doesn't match the profile of the previous generation's rubber strap.

9 October 2016, 12:17 AM	#6
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	That's a shame but I'm hoping you can find some alternative if you wish to keep your current watch.

9 October 2016, 03:12 AM	#7
B.currency "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 15400 Posts: 337	I think i'm going to order it and try to fit the new band to the older watch. I should be able to find a way to alter the band to fit my watch.

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