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  1. Onion0909 Aug 13, 2019

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    Awesome that really helps- I'll check that out.
    Thank you very much!
    Onion
     
  2. squarelug Aug 21, 2019

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    I'm looking for a buckle for a omega ploprof 600 original isofrane strap - any suggestions? I've never gone buckle hunting before
     
  3. VetPsychWars Wants to be in the club! Aug 21, 2019

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    You'll need to measure the slot width of the strap but the buckle near the top of this page might be the one.

    http://www.ofrei.com/page750.html

    The come in 7mm tongue and 10mm tongue, I think.... and you can find them a lot less than Otto Frei's selling price!

    Tom
     
  4. aije Sep 6, 2019

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    Hey guys! Anyone willing to sell a buckle or two? I'm done searching for buckles on eBay....they're so overpriced it's ridiculous...

    Best, Andreas
     
  5. Verdi Sep 18, 2019

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    Hi gang,

    Just wanna ask for an opinion on this buckle.
    Am I right to say it is late ‘70s-‘80s.....for a quartz model?!

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  6. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Sep 18, 2019

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    Can’t say you’re wrong about it being on a 70s-80s quartz model but I have an identical style on a 59 Seamaster.

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  7. Verdi Sep 23, 2019

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    Does yours have the same markings? Never seen these ones before!

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  8. impalla62ss Sep 23, 2019

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    You can find info on the 'B' marking at the beginning original post of this thread. I am guessing that it is more appropriate age wise for the '59 than '70s or '80s. According to the OP these 'B' buckles are not as common as some of the others. Is it a 16mm?
     
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  9. Verdi Sep 23, 2019

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    Thanks! I went through it now....very informative. Yes, it is a 16mm.
     
  10. ezinternet Sep 29, 2019

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    My contribution is same as @Spruce’s ... gold colored “B” “Swiss” but no plating marks. Seems older than 1988 too. E699723C-AD42-4DE0-8577-034EEC56B7ED.jpeg A31438D9-B186-4CE3-AECE-DF5C2576C1DA.jpeg 772DF73B-7DC7-438B-9B68-4E702FC6DB2C.jpeg
     
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  11. AdrianT Oct 4, 2019

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    Extraordinary effort, great work!
     
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  12. Verdi Oct 7, 2019

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    Can anyone help me with a piece of info, pls?

    What would be the period correct buckle for my late ‘60s Connie. It is a 18k gold case.
    Thanks a lot! D68E19D9-470E-431F-A13D-5C83E2157E20.jpeg
     
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  13. impalla62ss Oct 7, 2019

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    Interesting, I have never seen a case like that before. Do you have any more info on the watch? A photo of the inside case back, year, or any history on the watch. It is similar to a C-Case, but they never had a pie pan dial. At the least early or late sixties, as it makes a difference in the buckle.
     
  14. Verdi Oct 7, 2019

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    It is 168.025, uni shell case. Quite rare, especially in solid gold.
    They were available for a few years only in the late 60s
     
  15. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 7, 2019

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    Please read this:

    http://download1644.mediafire.com/xs816uzbh0vg/zjzxx3wwtdh/omega constellation168.025.pdf

    Note that this was written over 10 years ago, so prices are a little low.

    gatorcpa
     
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  16. impalla62ss Oct 7, 2019

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    I have read that this buckle style is appropriate for late ‘60s early ‘70s. I bought this stainless example for my ‘69 Seamaster. Hopefully another member can chime in. Very cool watch. That was a good read @gatorcpa. I’ll be keeping my eye out for one.
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  17. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 7, 2019

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    The Seamasters of that era were far sportier and thicker watches that could have supported a buckle like that.

    I think these would have been more delicate. Maybe a plain logo buckle with "Omega" on the back.
    gatorcpa
     
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  18. Verdi Oct 8, 2019

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    I think it ll be difficult to find one like that....I ll have to settle for another one meanwhile.

    What do you gents think about this one?: 10195005-731F-4498-AEE6-1C643795D117.jpeg ABD58A6B-ED3F-4D63-86CB-FAC9048C6258.jpeg
     
  19. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 8, 2019

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    Looks bad. You can see where it was soldered together.

    Run away.
    gatorcpa
     
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  20. Verdi Oct 8, 2019

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    What if I take it to a jeweler to replate it?
    The buckle itself is original, right?