Will Uncle Seiko fit into the ZF Seamaster 300?

[silver_alpha]

Hi everyone, I just received my ZF Omega Seamaster 300. Does anybody know if this bracelet (link below) will fit this watch? Does the placement of lug holes the same between reps and gen?

US1479 Bracelet (Omega Seamaster 300m)

Uncle's notes The 1479 was originally released on some Speedmaster models up until about 1996, and can be found in a similar form on the modern Reduced models. I released it for the Speedmaster and heard from a bunch of my nephews that I should make it for the Seamaster also. Well, why not...

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[Route66]

Well, unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question, but I would anyway love to hear some comments about your ZF and the reason(s) behind your interest for an aftermarket bracelet.

 

[silver_alpha]

Well, unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question, but I would anyway love to hear some comments about your ZF and the reason(s) behind your interest for an aftermarket bracelet.

Hi there, thanks for responding. I just received it from the main a few hours ago actually! The ZF Seamaster 300 looks great. I chose it over VSF mainly because of the bezel insert font being closer to the gen, as well as the red 'Seamaster' marking on the dial. I've got @steve_theonewatches to thank! His comprehensive comparison made me decide to get the ZF.

I'm looking for an aftermarket bracelet because I have quite a small wrist at 6.75 inches. The lack of taper makes this watch bigger than it is on my wrist so I am looking for a thinner bracelet with a taper.

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[silver_alpha]

Well, unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question, but I would anyway love to hear some comments about your ZF and the reason(s) behind your interest for an aftermarket bracelet.

Hi there, thanks for responding. I just received it from the main a few hours ago actually! The ZF Seamaster 300 looks great. I chose it over VSF mainly because of the bezel insert font being closer to the gen, as well as the red 'Seamaster' marking on the dial. I've got @steve_theonewatches to thank! His comprehensive comparison made me decide to get the ZF.

I'm looking for an aftermarket bracelet because I have quite a small wrist at 6.75 inches. The lack of taper makes this watch bigger than it is on my wrist so I am looking for a thinner bracelet with a taper.

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[mclarendude]

I believe it would.

 

[silver_alpha]

I believe it would.

I am thinking if someone had experience fitting a gen bracelet then it would definitely fit. But the ZF Seamaster 300 is fairly new so not sure...

 

[bhehe6813]

Hi there, thanks for responding. I just received it from the main a few hours ago actually! The ZF Seamaster 300 looks great. I chose it over VSF mainly because of the bezel insert font being closer to the gen, as well as the red 'Seamaster' marking on the dial. I've got @steve_theonewatches to thank! His comprehensive comparison made me decide to get the ZF.

I'm looking for an aftermarket bracelet because I have quite a small wrist at 6.75 inches. The lack of taper makes this watch bigger than it is on my wrist so I am looking for a thinner bracelet with a taper.

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Are you sure you couldn't just remove links on the current bracelet?

 

[botsyboy]

I can only speak for my ZF but yes the GEN, ORF, VSF bracelets all fitted on my ZF as I tried them. Currently on an ORF bracelet and wear it pretty much everyday.

 

[silver_alpha]

I can only speak for my ZF but yes the GEN, ORF, VSF bracelets all fitted on my ZF as I tried them. Currently on an ORF bracelet and wear it pretty much everyday.

I am also looking to order the ORF bracelet as it is the one closest to Gen. TD quoted me $100 for it (+$15 shipping).

 

[Route66]

If you are looking for a bracelet which tapers, are you sure that the ORF bracelet is the right way to proceed?
The gen one does NOT taper.

AFAIK only the gen/rep rubber strap tapers.

 

[McQueen5512Hunter]

I actually logged on today to see if anyone could tell me if the Titanium case on the No Time to Die Seamaster would match up with a steel bracelet, as I want to add an Uncle Seiko bracelet to it if I purchase.

I was going to ask in the dedicated watch thread, but I didn't expect to see an Uncle Seiko thread.

 

[silver_alpha]

If you are looking for a bracelet which tapers, are you sure that the ORF bracelet is the right way to proceed?
The gen one does NOT taper.

AFAIK only the gen/rep rubber strap tapers.

I just don't like the ZF bracelet and want to replace it. I have 2 options – buy the ORF bracelet which looks closer to gen, or the US bracelet which also has the nice taper. The Uncle Seiko bracelet is easier to get from where I'm at, and the ORF one will take a few weeks, if not a couple of months.

 

[silver_alpha]

Can finally confirm that the Uncle Straps / Uncle Seiko bracelet for the Seamaster fits the ZF Seamaster!

 

[Alan Bourdillion Traherne]

Isn't the easiest thing to do is get a cheap caliper and measure the lug width? Then buy the appropriate band or strap. Most everybody who is in to watch collecting also is keen on swapping bands, bracelets, and straps. A caliper is a must along with a reasonably outfitted watch tool set.

 

[mclarendude]

Isn't the easiest thing to do is get a cheap caliper and measure the lug width? Then buy the appropriate band or strap. Most everybody who is in to watch collecting also is keen on swapping bands, bracelets, and straps. A caliper is a must along with a reasonably outfitted watch tool set.

Yes, but not all endlinks are the same, specially if they’re solid endlinks and the reps are known to have the wrong lug hole positions that do not match gen-spec bracelets.

 

[Alan Bourdillion Traherne]

Yes, but not all endlinks are the same, specially if they’re solid endlinks and the reps are known to have the wrong lug hole positions that do not match gen-spec bracelets.

Yes, I have run into that myself. I was thinking only about lug width.

 

[Enthusiast101]

Can finally confirm that the Uncle Straps / Uncle Seiko bracelet for the Seamaster fits the ZF Seamaster!

This actually looks good! Makes the watch appear less chunkier

 

[pippo]

Titanium version available too for the NTTD.