Alternate bracelets for the 3861

[fskywalker]

ErichPryde

You can use:
The apollo11 50th end links with a 1.6mm spring bar;
The Apollo 11 50th end links with a slight modification to the end link;
Uncle Seiko (hollow) 20mm end links
A Forstner solid end link (not sure which ones for the 1861 case)

I used the uncle seiko links for a while, they fit just fine but the finish was almost imperceptibly different. I decided that the downside to attempting a modification of the stock endlink was minimal since I wasn't using it anyway. The result is better than with either non-OEM link.

Thanks for sharing! Here my 3861 with the 50th anniversary bracelet (020STZ011628):

 

[ErichPryde]

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Thanks for the reply. So would you say the Forstner end links are a better match or should I jar try modifying the original omega endilinks? And how and what would you need to mod on them?

Sorry; I just saw this message. I used a grinding wheel on a dremel at low speed, and plenty of painter's tape to mask the endlink. grind down only the raised lip, go slow, and test fit as you go. You'll want to remove burs with sandpaper as you go so as not to scratch the case during test fits.

fskywalker

Thanks for sharing! Here my 3861 with the 50th anniversary bracelet (020STZ011628):

This looks fantastic, was any modification of the endlink required? I assume the A11 50th case and 3861 case are not that dissimilar.

EDIT: saw from the underneath shot that the endlink has not been modified and looks as if you fit it with a 1.6mm sprinbar?

Edited: Jun 13, 2024

 

[fskywalker]

ErichPryde

Sorry; I just saw this message. I used a grinding wheel on a dremel at low speed, and plenty of painter's tape to mask the endlink. grind down only the raised lip, go slow, and test fit as you go. You'll want to remove burs with sandpaper as you go so as not to scratch the case during test fits.




This looks fantastic, was any modification of the endlink required? I assume the A11 50th case and 3861 case are not that dissimilar.

Bought the bracelet used, fitted with the provided springbars (which likely are 1.6 MM) without doing any modifications. May add later Forstner end links as people say provide the best fit.

 

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fskywalker

Bought the bracelet used, fitted with the provided springbars (which likely are 1.6 MM) without doing any modifications. May add later Forstner end links as people say provide the best fit.

nice! Do forstner sell the end links separately. Are they a good match?

 

[fskywalker]

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nice! Do forstner sell the end links separately. Are they a good match?

Yes; according to a few reports have read they are the best match for the 3861 case. They are $60 fo the pair.

 

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I was at the omega service center today and it appears the part number for the bracelet is this…

 

[fskywalker]

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I was at the omega service center today and it appears the part number for the bracelet is this…

Yes that is correct

 

[fskywalker]

Does anyone knows if the Speedmaster 57 clasp can be retrofitted on the 50th anniversary by itself or if something else needs to be replaced (recall that on the Chronoscope clasp retrofit on the 3861 bracelet it was needed an additional part to fit it.

 

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fskywalker

020STZ011628

fskywalker

Yes that is correct

I placed the order at the same time for the full bracelet set. It should be here in a few weeks…months.

How much have people paid for them from the AD?

 

[ErichPryde]

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I placed the order at the same time for the full bracelet set. It should be here in a few weeks…months.

How much have people paid for them from the AD?

I believe Omega's list is 790USD?

 

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ErichPryde

I believe Omega's list is 790USD?

Ok great! Paid $659

 

[fskywalker]

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Ok great! Paid $659

Think list price for the 50th bracelet is $710, list price for the Speedmaster 57 is $790. You did good !

 

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fskywalker

Think list price for the 50th bracelet is $710, list price for the Speedmaster 57 is $790. You did good !

Cheers! Yeah I got a special discount and I think there’ll be more discount once it arrives

now I think I should order the Forstner end links in preparation lol which option would be correct for my Speedmaster? ref 31133423001001. Caliber 1861

https://forstnerbands.com/products/additional-end-links-for-forstner-flat-link-bracelet

 

[fskywalker]

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Cheers! Yeah I got a special discount and I think there’ll be more discount once it arrives

now I think I should order the Forstner end links in preparation lol which option would be correct for my Speedmaster? ref 31133423001001. Caliber 1861

https://forstnerbands.com/products/additional-end-links-for-forstner-flat-link-bracelet

Am looking to order the Speedmaster 57 bracelet, wonder if can find a place where can get a discount !

 

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fskywalker

Am looking to order the Speedmaster 57 bracelet, wonder if can find a place where can get a discount !

Send me a message. I’m not in the states fyi