Hello: Gentlemen, I inherited this watch that I purcahsed in 2002 for a family member. He had Parkinsons, removed the original bracelet and install a cheap twist. I want to restore with a vintage bracelet which I believe to be the ref 1171. I see several for sale in price range of 800-1,000k. My question is do I need to also purchase the end lengths which some include or charge extra for ? Thanks Dutch
You can get aftermarket ones, but that would kind of negate the point of buying the vintage strap. Try and buy with end links included...
You can buy a new 1171/1 with 633 endlinks at a Boutique. The correct end links for a 1171 on a speedmaster Pro is 633. No reason to get the vintage one for a 2002 watch. The 1171/1 with 633 was available in 2002. Here is my 145.022-76 on the 1171/1 with 633 endlinks.
Yes. The 1171 bracelets were used for different watches and with different end pieces. Make sure you get a 1171 or 1171/1 or 1171/633 along with 633 end pieces.
Maybe it’s unclear. Without a dial shot and a serial number. I don’t think that 03 number is a serial, as the paperwork denotes a 1861/1863
If the watch is indeed a 145.002-74 then you can either use a 1175/640, 1171/633 or a Holzer bracelet but the latter would make more sense if the watch was delivered in Mexico. 1171 with 633 end links would be your cheapest option.
If you need more info on bracelets - check out this reference. It explains the variations of the 1171 pretty well. https://omegaforums.net/threads/fro...ge-seamaster-and-speedmaster-bracelets.45883/
If you can get this it is, among others, the exact correct one with it's trapezoid logo. And it will fit fine, as you can see in my presentation of my own 74ST here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-new-old-speedmaster-professional-145-022-74.88776/