Forstner Bracelets for the Omega Seamaster Professional SMP300 | Bullet & Oyster

[@dennisvwilson]

Found your video and it inspired me to give these a try. Bought both and absolutely love how they are on the watch. Completely changed my wearing experience for the better. Right now I’m rolling with the Oyster and haven’t taken the watch off since the install. Appreciate you brother and thanks.

[@degenerateWA]

Thats awesome. Really good to hear and appreciate the positive feedback. It does change the SMP300 experience completely for the better👍

[@wmpm]

Felt that enthusiasm at 5:21! 😂 this video sold me on the model o, ordering mine soon!

[@degenerateWA]

Very cool, heres to it arriving quickly🍻

[@DA28270]

Just ordered an O model for my SMP. Thanks for this video.

[@daveschaller9259]

Thanks much. I've had issues with the links on my OEM bracelet for years. My watch guy said that was an Achilles heel of those Omegas. I just learned of this brand and will likely buy the O version. It looked great on your watch!

[@degenerateWA]

You're welcome!🍻

[@frankdux6930]

You're a legend, thanks for the review. Just got the same watch and looking at different strap options.

[@degenerateWA]

Glad I could help🍻

[@Mac2437]

Wow bro just came across your channel . Refreshing too hear a non influencer talking about watches . I have this exact watch had to change bracelet to OEM mesh , perfect combo for me . Gonna try Hamilton khaki field next silver or titanium blue dial

[@degenerateWA]

Appreciate that. Good to experience watches with people that aren't trying to make a quick buck off of you🍻

[@JayP7676]

I like the Bullet Bracelet on the SMP 300 & the President it’s got that classic, vintage look with the modern time piece. The only thing I don’t like about the OEM SMP300 Bracelet is that it does not taper!! I love the Omega Clasp with its quick adjustability, I use it at least 2-3 times a day. I wear a watch when I sleep & I like how I can adjust it accordingly so that it doesn’t strangle my wrist when I’m sleeping..

[@watchsixto]

Yes that is true a different style of strap/bracelet can give it a different look and make it look new again

[@degenerateWA]

Absolutely. For me the cheapest way to fall in love with an old watch again is throw a NATO on it

[@tarasmathers7423]

Well done my man, and thank you for sharing this. A strap, or bracelet change, (especially to a bracelet guy) really can make all the difference. To me, it can almost be the same as buying an entirely new piece, particularly if the prior version was preventing me from really enjoying the watch to its fullest. I gotta say, I think that they both pair well with the SMP300, but personally, I love the "Speedy" on it. Probably because I am just a big fan of that style of bracelet. Speaking of "bullet bracelets"......are you a fan of the Breitling, "Chronomat" bullet-bracelet??? Me personally.......I love them. A "Chronomat 42" is definitely on my list, for sure. Looking forward to more in 2023 my friend. Hang in there. Cheers.....

[@degenerateWA]

Im very happy with these bracelets. Between all three I think I have every possible base covered for what the SMP300 is capable of on the wrist. Not too familiar with Breitlings. Thats a brand I need to look into more. Always appreciate your insight bro

[@tarasmathers7423]

@@degenerateWA Hey out of curiosity....I know that the SMP 300 "OEM bracelet," doesn't taper, so I can imagine thats probably a factor at play, but do you find the bracelet to be sharp, or not articulate enough??? Just wondering, as it's a common complaint, but other than the lack of taper, no one really ever seems to specify

[@degenerateWA]

@@tarasmathers7423 lack of taper is something i really like actually. I do not have slender wrists in the slightest so it is fitting for me. I like everything about it but it is an ounce or so too heavy. It is completely wearable, but if we're gonna be nitpicky then I'm going to be nitpicky

[@tarasmathers7423]

@@degenerateWA At that price, I feel one "should" be nitpicky. I agree with you about bracelets that do not taper. I don't mind it if they do or if they don't, but they do feel more fitting for a larger wrist usually. All the best.....

[@centerman066]

I just bought and installed the oyster style Forstner bracelet. Now my Omega SMP is a much more comfortable wear! Thanks for this video as it helped me make the purchase decision.

[@degenerateWA]

Glad I could help🍻

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

Looks great. I’ll be buying that Bullet bracelet for my speedy very soon

[@degenerateWA]

excellent choice👍

[@childrolland]

Both bracelets look fantastic indeed. You are quite right, putting an old watch on a new bracelet is a way to "cheat" the temptation/addiction of buying a new watch - at least for a while 😅

[@degenerateWA]

In some ways it's better because you're making the watch more uniquely yours with your own twist on how it should look.

[@motaman8074]

Beauteous bracelets. Btw, Happy New Year!

[@degenerateWA]

Happy new year bro👍👍👍

[@NotAWatchSnob]

must have missed this!! Solid

[@degenerateWA]

These hoes ain't loyal!

[@NotAWatchSnob]

@@degenerateWA I'm a woooaaahh

[@yusufclgn8060]

I wish they had on the fly adjustment

[@degenerateWA]

Every bracelet could use that👌

[@miabeatz80]

Great vid. I have the Seamaster 50th anniversary GMT. Looking at the bullet bracelet. Really gives the SMP a modern look. Wish you had more close-ups 😂

[@degenerateWA]

I was surprised at how natural it looked on the SMP

[@miabeatz80]

@@degenerateWA it really resembles the 1610/930 bracelet. I'm torn over getting the OEM or this one. The clasp on my five link went kaput 😑

[@alexandrelongaray3987]

Nice! It seems to be OEM quality. My Omega SMP 2254.5000 from 2002 came with the Speddy bracelet, wich is a nice touch.

[@degenerateWA]

I wouldn't say OEM level, but definitely at a level that doesn't look out of place when installed. I know everyone's got their own standards of quality but personally I am a happy customer. I don't feel like I "cheaped out" on an aftermarket thing

[@ericmorris2831]

I have a couple forstner bracelets, and while I'm glad they exist, they are not OEM quality. This is to be expected for the price point. The machining and finishing on they edges is kind of rough, and the bullet uses fewer parts. On the OEM, the thin polished sections are actually separate links. Not saying Forstner isn't worth getting, but don't expect it to feel like a luxury product.

[@ChopperUfo]

good choice. is there any gap between the case and the end link?

[@degenerateWA]

Not at all. What you see in the video is an accurate portrayal of what it's like in person

[@huskytales9839]

Do they have any bracelets that fit the seamaster chronograph? The ones I saw all listed as incompatible. 😢

[@degenerateWA]

Not sure, don't own that watch. Forstner is very responsive so I'd reach out to them and ask directly.

[@humbleOne16]

@degenerateWA - on one other video I saw Forstner bullet braclet had some huge play on the endlinks. Can you confirm/deny this? Thanks in advance!

[@tomlevasseur8550]

I have a couple of Forstner bracelets for my Speedmaster and I love them. I got a Seamaster 300 Diver and ordered the Model J ( Jubilee style). The first shipment was lost. I waited three weeks, was provided a tracking number for a new order, that didn’t work. I had to wait for the next shipment of bracelets and was told two weeks. Then two more weeks, then next month, then by the end of that month. Finally, after 121 days since my initial order, my Model J arrived, with the wrong end links. Doesn’t that just suck for me. My experience with Forstner has not been good.

[@degenerateWA]

Wow, you are patient. I would have been bitching about it for all 121 days

[@TimelapseComplexity]

Hello my friend! Could you please tell me the size of the middle link of the bullet bracelet? Cheers! 🙌

[@degenerateWA]

I wish I could now, currently on travel for the next couple of weeks. Off the top of my head I want to say it was around 9mm.

[@mark4605]

Can’t decide between O and Bullet. I feel like the Bullet is what would have been the tapered OEM that omega never produced. It feels like if they ever taper it it would look like this. Just not sure if its too “shaky” for a watch that size. O seems more solid but not sure. Man this video didn’t help with choosing :D love the OEM just the tapering sucks, like you said sometimes OEM feels so nice but after few weeks it isn’t special because of its flaws it has..

[@degenerateWA]

Personally i would go for the bullet bracelet. It's super nice and is a style that is unique to omega👌

[@mark4605]

@@degenerateWA yea I feel like oyster doesn’t belong to omega or it’s DNA. But your video got me thinking. Both look great

[@wristshotter7832]

Great review dude - Liking the outside shots! The bullet looks great - Been looking to improve some of my own collection rather than buy new pieces and swapping bracelets / small mods are the way to go! Any idea how the Forstner bracelets compare to Uncle Seiko? The US1479 is the same as the bullet but not sure who to go with for my white dialled SM300. There's not much in price difference with US when spec'ing his better clasp. I've only ever purchased strapcode previously which are great quality (Hexad and Oyster) for MM300 and Kamasu and one US for my BB Pro which is decent for the price. Stuck when it comes to pulling the trigger hmmm....

[@degenerateWA]

sorry man I completely missed this comment (i miss one day of responding to comments and it gets impossible to catch up lol). here is my video directly comparing a Forstner and Uncle Seiko Jubilee bracelet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHXFnnqDpZupoMU It's hard to say definitively who makes a "better quality" bracelet. Honestly they both do the job and they both have different styles to cater to different people. I think Forstner makes a better clasp (their clasps are so nice), but I've also only ever experienced one Uncle Seiko. I do think Forstner also finishes their links just a tad better.

[@jonathanedwards2983]

The O looks like it belongs. I don’t think I am a huge fan of their clasps, though.

[@degenerateWA]

I am a huge fan of them. I always felt that they were the industry leader in aftermarket clasp quality. That being said it isn't an Omega clasp and probably does mess up the flow of omega style if that's what you're looking for.

[@mishaljamal8]

Where did you get your watch box

[@degenerateWA]

Amazon

[@evh4611]

Is that Seamaster blue or black dial ?

[@degenerateWA]

Black

[@N3VURMYND]

I worry that the steel won't match the case. Can't really tell for sure, but from the vid it seems that way.

[@degenerateWA]

Gotta go with your gut feeling. Personally i did not notice any contrast in steel finishing between the bracelet and case.

[@JohnConnor636]

I have the model O, it completely changed the watch

[@kieron8051]

@@JohnConnor636 in a good way or bad way?

[@JohnConnor636]

@@kieron8051 good. Highly recommend

[@AcmeRocket]

Of the 2 the oyster style is far far better. But the stock bracelet still looks and is way better.

[@degenerateWA]

OEM will always be the best, but I know the biggest complaint for a lot of SMP owners was how heavy it is so these are great alternatives. I might put the OEM bracelet back on today actually.

[@AcmeRocket]

@@degenerateWA for me the others seem too skinny. maybe that would just take getting used to having seen the non tapering stock bracelet for so long

[@degenerateWA]

@@AcmeRocket yeah I can see that. i prefer non-tapering bracelets as well. Each one does give the SMP a drastically different style/look so it's kind of cool being able to customize it for different occasions

[@ph69jbl]

Nice MRG! :)

[@degenerateWA]

Believe it or not, thats actually just a modified 5610. I replaced the bezel with a steel one and installed lug adapters for the bracelet. Total cost including the watch is around $250

[@ph69jbl]

@@degenerateWA cool man! :) came for the Fostner bracelet and fascinated by a square G :) from the two bracelets which one would you keep after having wore both for a while? From comfort+looks perspective which one wins? ;) thanks!

[@degenerateWA]

@@ph69jbl I think both versions are very well made and very comfortable. If I had to only pick one for comfort, I'd give it to the bullet bracelet. However If I had to only pick one for style I'm gonna have to go with the Model O, just because it's so simple and perfect for day-to-day wear.

[@yusufclgn8060]

The seamaster on the thumbnail is a pre 2018 model but you have the current version. Why is that the way it is? 😢

[@degenerateWA]

Forstner has bracelets for both. Have you looked at their catalogue?

[@yusufclgn8060]

@@degenerateWA yes I know. just asked. Calm down bro

[@degenerateWA]

@@yusufclgn8060 it's going to be okay👍

[@cheesychester9647]

Get a life sad boy.

[@MrCrazywai]

Hi mate, I'm looking currently for some bracelets at Forstner too. It would be great if you could share info as below for my references. 1) Which model of SMP 300 you are currently wearing (reference number & year) Mine is SMP 300 210.32.42.20.06.001, Year 2022 2) When you place order in Forstner, you ordered the Pre-2018 or Post 2018? Because i'm looking at the Jubilee bracelet and there's a bit confusion on the compatibility. Customer service representative from Forstner send me this "I've checked our history and I don't find any reports of our bracelets fitting this watch. Perhaps, they've not been tested with this watch yet. The lug width looks fine, just not sure about lug hole placement. The case looks the same as other Chronometers. I think our pre-2018 Seamaster would be compatible and you can try that." So I would like to do more research before place an order. thanks

[@makitright2488]

You don’t center the clasp on your under wrist- for the 2 watches in this video anyway - that would drive me crazy. Yes a bit OCD.

[@degenerateWA]

If you're a watch addict then yes, you are an OCD psychopath. I speak from experience.

[@hazlitt1]

If Omega were smart, they would offer either strap…. and with the omega finish and logo.

[@hoosiercoinreview6428]

Too bad the bullet doesn't have any stretch. That thing looks incredible.

[@degenerateWA]

For what it's worth, I find it so comfortable that it doesn't need any on-the-fly adjustments.

[@u.u.u9969]

Meh to both. The 300M Head is too thick and heavy for these bracelets.

[@degenerateWA]

Have you tried them? I find that is not the case.