Vintage Omega bracelet links

[Roger645]

Just got a chronostop but I need a few links for the bracelet, anyone know the best place?

[Roger645]

GC8 said:

First you have to identify the bracelet. Im no expert, but I have a Similar (although slightly rarer Cal920 date) Chronostop, so Im interested. Thats not an original bracelet to the best of my knowledge... From the picture it appears to be a generic 18mm lumpy/Jubilee type bracelet with an Omega clasp on it. Chronostops came principally with a deployment strap or a very rare and desirable mesh bracelet.

If it is an Omega part then youll need to find the model number and try Googling it. Frei's can be good, but they offer little for older Omegas now.

Edited by GC8 on Monday 10th May 20:05

Thanks for the reply, I think you are correct regarding the bracelet (which is a bit annoying as the shop intimated the strap was an Omega one). I have bought a leather "rally" style strap for the time being and will see if I can get my hands on one of the rare original mesh ones.

[Roger645]

GC8 said:

Pleasure. Youll struggle for a mesh, but this might interest you:

http://www.old-omegas.com/chronostop.html

Thanks, I did see that when I was trawling for more info, I spoke to the shop and said about the non Omega strap so I am taking it back on Friday for them to have a look and decide what they are going to do.

Yes, I have read in various places about the rarity of the mesh bracelets, depending on what happens on Friday if I keep the watch then I'm prepared to be patient and try and get one. I know mesh is not everyone's cup of tea, but I think it suits the watch