“Made in China” 1171 bracelet

Ingmar

Hello Omega scholars - I recently purchased a birth year Speedmaster. I’ve wanted one for a more than a decade but never found “the one.”

Anyhow, it came on a 1171/633 bracelet and was surprised to see “Made in China” on the clasp.

While it’s commonly known that a whole bunch of Swiss companies have bracelets (and other parts) made in China, I’ve never seen it so openly stated. And I can only find it mentioned in passing on an old OF thread. And not mentioned in the Moonwatch Only book in the bracelet section.

Anyone know more about these, their likely years of production and, of course, if that means it’s not legit Omega.

Thanks in advance. And I’m happy to send up a photo reply, if it’d be useful.

Ingmar

I’m thinking now that, presuming the bracelet is legit, that they replaced the folding “blade” parts. But would still love the OF brain trust to weigh in.

Thanks again.

padders

Probably, note it doesn’t say Omega or 1171 on the underside. Has it got screwed in links or push pins? What year is the watch head from?

Ingmar

Agreed. The folding part can wear out and needs to be re-bent the pin breaks but it isn’t something you can just push back in.

I just hasn’t thought it through.

To the other commenter, they’re split pins. I’ve had two with screws. I didn’t remember when that switch occurred but looks like 80s.

Thanks again.