DemonSlayer Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Are the edges on the bracelet supposed to be sharp or quite sanded down? I'm thinking the edges on mine are too sharp looking and therefore might need sanding down. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Blunt. Unless you want to be all James Bond like and use it to slice your lemons.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Here are some pics of my gen SMP for reference: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks guys, Gioarmani do you think that I can sand the edges down with wet and dry sandpaper? My dad thinks that it's not enough to remove a good amount of metal to have that blunt curved effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) You can't help with the curved effect. Solution: is to get genuine Omega bracelet. Indeed the edges are blunt. Edited February 17, 2008 by takashi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I find that using the Wet and Dry sandpaper works well. it gives it a nice smooth rounding. Just be patience and check to see the results from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I wouldn't worry about it. I'm satisfied with the rep as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks gio, I really love the SMP! It's been getting a lot of wrist time recently. However, this one has really weak lume on the dial markers, its pretty much non-existent so I'm thinking of purchasing the ETA version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 The ends of the links should taper or curve in cross-section and no amount of sanding will get them to taper correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yeah I see what you mean. The bracelets on the ETA versions appear to be better made and probably closer to the gen in appearance. I thought I could create that look in my watchs' strap but it seems like it wont be possible by sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yep, the edges of the bracelet curve from the middle if you look at it in cross-section, it has to come that way from manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) I gave up on my rep SMP bracelets. I sanded and rounded till I thought it looked pretty good, then compaired mine to a gen and saw first hand how bad mine was. I got lucky and found a gen on eBay cheap ($100). Put it on my GMT but it required drilling new lugholes. Now it looks and feels right. If you really like the SMP (and who wouldn't) it's worth trying to find a used gen bracelet. I think I read here that some of the older reps had better bracelets but I'm sure it would be impossible to find one. Rep after rounding and shaping. Still thin and flat Gen bracelet. The gen has alot more curvature. Especailly thru the cross section Edited February 20, 2008 by predfan2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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