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·Hello all,
I have recently purchased a 1995 Omega Speedmaster 3592.50 from a reputable source. When receiving the watch I immediately fell in love with the dial and was impressed with the overall condition of the case and the 1479 bracelet.
The watch also came with its original box and papers, as well as the hang tag - the serial number on the certificate matches the number engraved on the lug. Based on the certificate, this watch was originally sold in 1995. I also looked up the serial number using an online tool and it validated that the watch was produced in 1995.
After wearing it for a week or two I noticed that one of the end links was slightly loose due to the spring bar not being fully fastened in the lug hole. I brought it in to an Omega AD to have the spring bar replaced. After trying to replace it for quite some time the AD explained that the spring bar did not properly line up with the lug hole. He assumed that this was perhaps not the appropriate bracelet reference for my watch.
Based on my own research, the 1479 bracelet was used for this speedmaster reference until 1996, when they switched to the 1499 bracelet.
I decided to get a second opinion and brought the watch to an Omega certified horologist. He is specialized in servicing vintage Speedmasters and sees these types of references quite often. He also experienced a similar issue with the spring bar. He explained that the height of the end link is not allowing the spring bar to properly line up with the lug hole. Furthermore, the end link does not sit flat and appears to be slightly raised, which might be contributing to the problem.
He managed to fasten a thinner spring bar temporarily. However, he warned me that this should only be a temporary solution, as a thinner spring bar would have a greater risk of releasing.
Could anyone shed some light as to whether this is the correct bracelet for the year and reference?
If this is in fact the correct bracelet, is it possible that this bracelet is an aftermarket part? I have includled pictures of the bracelet, end links and engravings on the clasp.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have recently purchased a 1995 Omega Speedmaster 3592.50 from a reputable source. When receiving the watch I immediately fell in love with the dial and was impressed with the overall condition of the case and the 1479 bracelet.
The watch also came with its original box and papers, as well as the hang tag - the serial number on the certificate matches the number engraved on the lug. Based on the certificate, this watch was originally sold in 1995. I also looked up the serial number using an online tool and it validated that the watch was produced in 1995.
After wearing it for a week or two I noticed that one of the end links was slightly loose due to the spring bar not being fully fastened in the lug hole. I brought it in to an Omega AD to have the spring bar replaced. After trying to replace it for quite some time the AD explained that the spring bar did not properly line up with the lug hole. He assumed that this was perhaps not the appropriate bracelet reference for my watch.
Based on my own research, the 1479 bracelet was used for this speedmaster reference until 1996, when they switched to the 1499 bracelet.
I decided to get a second opinion and brought the watch to an Omega certified horologist. He is specialized in servicing vintage Speedmasters and sees these types of references quite often. He also experienced a similar issue with the spring bar. He explained that the height of the end link is not allowing the spring bar to properly line up with the lug hole. Furthermore, the end link does not sit flat and appears to be slightly raised, which might be contributing to the problem.
He managed to fasten a thinner spring bar temporarily. However, he warned me that this should only be a temporary solution, as a thinner spring bar would have a greater risk of releasing.
Could anyone shed some light as to whether this is the correct bracelet for the year and reference?
If this is in fact the correct bracelet, is it possible that this bracelet is an aftermarket part? I have includled pictures of the bracelet, end links and engravings on the clasp.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
