Ocean Diver Chrono on bead blasted mesh (pics!)

[midshipman01]

The OD chrono is one of my favorite watch designs period, but I just never was all that crazy about rubber straps. Immediately slapped on the Benarus 4mm thick, bead blasted mesh and I think it took the watch to a whole new place. Just perfect.

PS: Carlos, you should look into this if at all possible. I would've paid $100 premium for it from the factory no question.

[GuySie]

Oooooooooooooooh. That looks good. I'm no great fan of the OD (sorry guys) but that looks sweet as hell.

[chrishiew]

really cool pics!! .. .. could you do a review on this?!? .. :thanks

thanks and have a great weekend ..

[midshipman01]

really cool pics!! .. .. could you do a review on this?!? .. :thanks

thanks and have a great weekend ..

You know, I think I will later tonight. I wished there was one before I pulled the trigger. (preview: It's going to be a good review!)

[TheZmilz]

Looks fantastic. Ive been looking for a good watch to put on mesh. This may have just swayed my opinion.

You know, I think I will later tonight. I wished there was one before I pulled the trigger. (preview: It's going to be a good review!)

[crkline2]

I like the look. Where can I get the Benarus 4mm bead blasted mesh band? I looked at their website and only saw watches, no bands. Thanks!

[ak415]

I like the look. Where can I get the Benarus 4mm bead blasted mesh band? I looked at their website and only saw watches, no bands. Thanks!

Go to the Custom Shop link. The blasted one is the one that matches the ODs.

[Victor-TNVC]

Is this watch still available somewhere. I REALLY like! Nice pics btw!

Vic

[midshipman01]

Is this watch still available somewhere. I REALLY like! Nice pics btw!

Vic

It sure is. You can find it at prometheuswatch.com.

[mingsta]

Hell yeah!

That REALLY works!

[gaopa]

You are right! That mesh bracelet makes the watch. Like you, I don't like rubber straps and only like leather ones in cold weather. Your bracelet should be a factory option for sure. Cheers, Bill P.

[crkline2]

Thanks for the info on where to go on the Benarus site for the bead blasted mesh band. I finally pulled the trigger. Now I just need to figure our how to take off the old strap. I have always taken my watch to a local watch guy, but he charges so little money for changing straps (free), I feel guilty doing it. So I would rather learn how to do it myself.

[crkline2]

Midshipman, thanks for the pictures. I liked how it looked on yours, so I installed the bead-blasted mesh on my Prometheus Chrono. I think it looks nice. Gives it an even more retro look.

[bltkmt]

I am really liking the look of the mesh strap as well and might get one for my OD. How do you re-size mesh straps? I have a fairly small wrist. Thanks.

[fastward]

The mesh bracelet has solid end links on both sides of the clasp that can be removed to size the bracelet.

[Beau8]

Looks good on the mesh~Where did you find it?

[midshipman01]

It's on Benarus' website under the "custom shop" heading.

[bfgreen]

That is a NICE combo! Lovin it

[willf]

Hello, I was lucky enough to buy a day & date model yesterday off the for sale forum. I was looking at another thread showing lots of pics of straps people use on there ocean divers. Truth be told I think the O.D. looks great on a lot of different ones. But the mesh is by far my favorite. Since from what i have read it's tricky to make a change without damaging the watch I want to find something I will put on and forget. This is it! Thanks Midshipman, great photos of a great watch.

[barryjonze]

Have had my OD day/date on beadblast Benarus mesh since the day I got it and I believe the two were made for each other. Adds a nice weight to it. As someone previously mentioned, gives it a retro, Jaques Cousteau vibe.