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apollo 11 50th moonwatch bracelet available?

  1. b-16707 Jun 4, 2019

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    ive always liked the speedy 57 type bracelet over the standard moonwatch bracelet (not a huge fan of the chrome inserts) and when the apollo 11 50th anniversary was announced i was excited to see that it had that type of bracelet that would fit (unless im mistaken) the standard moonwatch. Any word if these are available or if theres a part number?
     
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  2. BenBagbag Jun 4, 2019

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    @Robert-Jan announced that Omega does not intend to make the new 50th bracelets available as standalone parts. If that's what you're asking.
     
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  3. b-16707 Jun 4, 2019

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    yup thats what i was asking. Sadness ensues
     
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  4. rainking Jun 4, 2019

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    This was discussed in another thread somewhere on here. People in there claimed OBs had told them it will be available eventually, and I think @Archer or someone with access even found it in the Omega system. I could be mis-remembering that part, though. Seems there is conflicting info floating around, then.
     
  5. nismo Jun 4, 2019

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    Make a friend with someone who has the watch and get them to buy it for you...
     
  6. taz101 Jun 4, 2019

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    Won't help. It's been said it has a different fitting to only go onto the LE
     
  7. jpjsavage Jun 5, 2019

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    I can understand why Omega want to reserve this for the limited edition watch only but it is a shame. It looks beautiful.
     
  8. 321Only Jun 5, 2019

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    Would be great if they make it available.
    So curious to see how it compares to the vintage 1039/516 combination in person.
    Seems like they made some improvements on their way from the 60th anniversary bracelet. I like the fact that it is slimmer and tapers.
     
  9. jpjsavage Jun 5, 2019

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    I reckon it is going to be super comfortable. Anyone tried it on yet at these numerous events that are popped up all over the place?
     
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  10. GMTspeedmaster Jun 5, 2019

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    i like that bracelet too, I hope soon it will be available
     
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  11. Longbow Jun 5, 2019

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    There are a whole load of bracelet images here:-
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/bre...ary-apollo-11-in-steel-revealed.95246/page-18
    Including some clearly showing the part number.
    Although I have worn it, I can’t attest to it comfort as a) it wasn’t sized for me, b) there does not appear to be any micro-adjust capability in the clasp and c) the whole bracelet was actually installed the wrong way round on the “0/6969” demo model.
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  12. OmegaFan503 Jun 5, 2019

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  13. b-16707 Jun 6, 2019

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    That could be an option too! Although currently, I have a generic stainless bracelet with those '57 type links (although all brushed and not polished) that Im trying to modify to fit on a stock speedmaster clasp. I'll use this el cheapo option for now

    what makes it different? i know you said "its been said" so i dont expect you to know but just curious if you or others actually know. Maybe the watch is too new for answers right now.
     
  14. taz101 Jun 6, 2019

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    Someone mentioned a ledge of some kind on the bracelet that isnt on the standard speedy i.e it wont fit
     
  15. OmegaFan503 Jun 6, 2019

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    That's too bad. I think it is a nicer looking bracelet since it is a bit thinner.

    If these bracelets have the same width in center links, then we can again these end links again.

    So it might be possible still :)
     
  16. Evitzee Jun 6, 2019

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    No one (other than Omega) knows for sure if it will fit. But Omega has indicated various times that this bracelet will not be available for individual sale. So if it does fit there will be a pretty small contingent of people who will be able to put it on another Speedmaster. Until some of these watches are delivered and a swap tried it is all conjecture at this point. Patience is a virtue.
     
  17. OmegaFan503 Jun 6, 2019

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    Yup. We just have to wait and see.
     
  18. Meme-Dweller Jun 6, 2019

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    But you gotta use some aftermarket endlinks :/
     
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  20. padders Oooo subtitles! Jul 24, 2019

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    I just visited an OB on another matter and while there asked about this. The manager said that while they could not order the bracelet separately at present, she did think once the actual watches had been fulfilled in volume that it was likely they would be able to. She also thought that it would fit the older watches. Not conclusive but another datapoint. I think with a little patience these will be forthcoming at some point, though you may have to be a recognised customer or produce an Ap50 BB to get one. Rocking up and asking for 5, one for you and 4 for eBay may not get the desired result.
     
    Edited Jul 24, 2019