I had both... the Forstner fit my watch (WatchCo Seamaster 300) better, but used a difference clasp type than Omega, so I had to change the whole clasp. The Uncle Seiko end links didn't fit as well, but the clasp is the same style as Omega so just a clasp cover is all you need.
The Uncle Seiko end links seem to fit a Speedmaster pretty well and are flatter. Forstner chose to go for what he considered looks better but is perhaps less historically acccurate.
Have @Archer service it, You will get a service equal to or better than Omega at a much more reasonable price and he wont fυck up your watch with something you dont want as Omega does from time to time.
3590.50 with original warranty card? I don’t think you overpaid at all. I realize it doesn’t have the original bracelet but that’s easier to replace than the warranty card
I had both... the Forstner fit my watch (WatchCo Seamaster 300) better, but used a difference clasp type than Omega, so I had to change the whole clasp. The Uncle Seiko end links didn't fit as well, but the clasp is the same style as Omega so just a clasp cover is all you need.
The Uncle Seiko end links seem to fit a Speedmaster pretty well and are flatter. Forstner chose to go for what he considered looks better but is perhaps less historically acccurate.
I never thought of changing the clasp!.
I assume you put an omega clasp/cover on the bracelets?. This got me thinking 'cos I have an old Omega clasp in the spares box, could finally be time to get that flat link bracelet.
Yes, I first had an Uncle Seiko and replaced the clasp cover, but the end links didn't fit very well, so I tried the Forstner, and the end links were a great fit but the entire clasp had to be replaced to get an Omega clasp cover to fit.
3590.50 with original warranty card? I don’t think you overpaid at all. I realize it doesn’t have the original bracelet but that’s easier to replace than the warranty card
That is really helpful thanks. I lean towards getting the Forstner even if it means a complete clasp replacement.
Cheers.
Thats good advice thanks. I am actually weighing this up as I definitely overpaid for this piece. So if I can claw some of that cost back that would be awesome.
I paid $3000 USD :/
I really don't think you overpaid, I bought a 1991 serial 145.022 for a little more than $US3K a few months back, with original 1479/812 bracelet, no papers or service history. A lot of the watches I looked at were considerably more and, as always, it came down to condition and price, both of which I am happy with. The watch winds really, really smoothly, always a good sign to me, and runs perfectly so I will hold on a service for now. I am in Australia and it will eventually go for service to Adam Lewis (@@photo500) not Omega. Independent watchmakers are simply the best IMHO.
Enjoy your new watch.
I have absolutely no wish to take work away from Archer but given the state of international post I would consider contacting Adam at Lewiswatchoco in Perth. He has serviced two Omegas for me and will get the new 145.022 at some point. I have, for many years, also used Rory Macdonald in Melbourne, where I live, he did a fantastic job on my 1976 145.022 a few years back. The difference being Rory is Rolex trained and local, Adam is Omega certified, so these days I give Omegas to Adam and anything else to Rory. Both are great watchmakers and fantastic to deal with, there really is nothing better than dealing directly with the person who works on your watch.
Regarding the 1479 bracelet, I took it off my watch as I prefer the look of a 1171 which I had. I was going to keep the 1479 as it is original to the watch but I also really hate things sitting unused so I may be willing to let it go to someone who would wear it.
FYI it is also only suitable for 7 inch fish wrists unless you can find another link. Anyway not trying to create a sales post just, err, saying.
Cheers.
