bracelet for an old omega?
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got given a gold seamaster for my 21st back in the 60s and am thinking of digging it out of the drawer and wearing it. but to my mind there is no point in having a waterproof watch (particularly when your hobby is sailing as mine is), but with a leather strap.
so can anyone suggest where I might be able to find a period gold bracelet to go with the watch?
so can anyone suggest where I might be able to find a period gold bracelet to go with the watch?
Bob Frei cant offer a beads of rice bracelet, because theyve been unavailable for years. The gold plated bracelet is far less commonly required, so new old stock parts tend to sell for less than stailness equivalents now. Id expect to pay about £80 for a NOS plated bracelet on eBay, but a good deal more for a SS part. Watch the length as many of the bracelets offered now are quitr short.
el stovey said:
ofrei.com for all things to do with Omega like bracelets links clasps pins etc.
You need to know the case model number first though, do you need help in finding that?
After looking at the price of an 18kt bracelet, I've just gone off the idea! 2 to 3k just to be able to wear a watch thats in a drawer because its unreliable and not very accurate doesnt seem like a good idea. You need to know the case model number first though, do you need help in finding that?
bordseye said:
got given a gold seamaster for my 21st back in the 60s and am thinking of digging it out of the drawer and wearing it. but to my mind there is no point in having a waterproof watch (particularly when your hobby is sailing as mine is), but with a leather strap.
so can anyone suggest where I might be able to find a period gold bracelet to go with the watch?
There are such things as waterproof leather straps, perhaps that would be your best option?so can anyone suggest where I might be able to find a period gold bracelet to go with the watch?
bordseye said:
el stovey said:
ofrei.com for all things to do with Omega like bracelets links clasps pins etc.
You need to know the case model number first though, do you need help in finding that?
After looking at the price of an 18kt bracelet, I've just gone off the idea! 2 to 3k just to be able to wear a watch thats in a drawer because its unreliable and not very accurate doesnt seem like a good idea. You need to know the case model number first though, do you need help in finding that?
You just looked at the current model 18kt gold bracelets didn't you?
Edited by el stovey on Saturday 21st August 12:09
el stovey said:
You just looked at the current model 18kt gold bracelets didn't you?
Yes. The watch is 18ct not plated ( its engraved on the back which is one reason why I cant sell it) and in my experience plating is thin and wears off quickly.Edited by el stovey on Saturday 21st August 12:09
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