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apollo 11 50th moonwatch bracelet available?

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I feel like this issue is solved with the introduction of the @Uncle Seiko flat link but I just came up with the most simple solution (which is usually the most overlooked) Just use the 50th bracelet with a set of Uncle S's endlinks...... problem solved. Hope this helps those of you who prefer a heavy milled clasp like on the 50th. If the old style clasp doesn't bother you then I'd just keep about $630 bucks (USD) in your pocket, and grab the Uncle S. flatlink all together.

True but doesn’t Uncle Seiko only deliver the 20mm bracelet on the 633 replica endlinks? Like the photo below. Or is that only with the brushed version?

I wonder what Forstner will come up with. Might also be a good solution.
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Here’s a photo from Uncle Seikos website:


Top right are the president 633 replicas and bottom left are the ones you see in your photo but are 19mm. So not sure where those 20mm Uncle Seiko endlinks come from, are these special orders? Can’t find that info on the US site.
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BradleyJ. BradleyJ.
I feel like this issue is solved with the introduction of the @Uncle Seiko flat link but I just came up with the most simple solution (which is usually the most overlooked) Just use the 50th bracelet with a set of Uncle S's endlinks...... problem solved. Hope this helps those of you who prefer a heavy milled clasp like on the 50th. If the old style clasp doesn't bother you then I'd just keep about $630 bucks (USD) in your pocket, and grab the Uncle S. flatlink all together.

Can you tell us which ELs they are from the drop down list on the Uncle Seiko website?

https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p107/End_Links_for_Various_Bracelets.html
 
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I recently had an original (20 year old) Omega stainless bracelet fitted to my Speedmaster Day Date MK40, but it was sent to Bienne to do so.

The OB would not sell it to me direct, they had to fit it themselves to the watch (which I had to provide them).

YMMV
 
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but doesn’t Uncle Seiko only deliver the 20mm bracelet on the 633 replica endlinks

20mm does come in polished/brushed. That's what I have pictured. If I'm not understanding your question I'm sorry.
 
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I ended up getting the bracelet for my Speedy Pro today. I had already purchased the Uncle Seiko and had a chance to wear it for 2 days before this bracelet arrived.

The height of how it sits is the only thing that is off versus the Uncle Seiko due to the end link issue. Everything else looks fine. Lug holes line up fine.

I have the Forstner end links arriving this weekend to test out on the bracelet. I was told there was an odd curve to them - I will have to take a look and how flush/unflush they look versus the Uncle Seiko end links.


Here's the watch on OEM end links:














And here it is on Uncle Seiko end links:














Perfect fit. No rattling. Nice and tight, just not solid it is hollow.
 
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I have the Forstner end links arriving this weekend to test
I have the Forstner links on my 50th, mounted to my pro and I must say they are spot on. Be aware you will need to remove some material to make them work with omega spring bars. I have a thread here

https://omegaforums.net/threads/apo...fitment-on-other-speedys.121840/#post-1646593

I definitely lose track of thought and go all over the place at times, hope what I've wrote is understandable haha.
 
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I ended up getting the bracelet for my Speedy Pro today. I had already purchased the Uncle Seiko and had a chance to wear it for 2 days before this bracelet arrived.

Thanks for sharing and excellent photos! The Omega endlinks might sit too low between the lugs (giving it a proper flat endlink look like the original 1039) but the sharp lines and clear edges between brushed and polished are so much better. I still hope Omega will come up with endlinks that fit older Moonwatch cases (1861) better. I don't think they will, but fingers crossed ;-)
 
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Would anyone be able to provide the width of the center link on the narrowest links towards the clasp. I am curious if the clasp would be able to fit the 1498 bracelet. It looks like the way the clasp connects to the bracelet is similar on both bracelets. If the width of the center links are the same the clasp should be able to fit.
 
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Would anyone be able to provide the width of the center link on the narrowest links towards the clasp. I am curious if the clasp would be able to fit the 1498 bracelet. It looks like the way the clasp connects to the bracelet is similar on both bracelets. If the width of the center links are the same the clasp should be able to fit.

0.9mm
 
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Spikedlee Spikedlee
0.9mm
Thank you, but sorry for the confusion. I was referring to the measurement across the top of the bracelet, not the thickness. The distance of the center link between the outer links if that makes sense.
 
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Thank you, but sorry for the confusion. I was referring to the measurement across the top of the bracelet, not the thickness. The distance of the center link between the outer links if that makes sense.

sorry I meant cm. not mm.
 
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Spikedlee Spikedlee
I ended up getting the bracelet for my Speedy Pro today. I had already purchased the Uncle Seiko and had a chance to wear it for 2 days before this bracelet arrived.

The height of how it sits is the only thing that is off versus the Uncle Seiko due to the end link issue. Everything else looks fine. Lug holes line up fine.

I have the Forstner end links arriving this weekend to test out on the bracelet. I was told there was an odd curve to them - I will have to take a look and how flush/unflush they look versus the Uncle Seiko end links.

Very interested in hearing a long term review from you now that you have been wearing this set up for a while now.

Do you think that the Omega bracelet is worth the price over the US? Are you overall satisfied now rocking the Omega with the US endlinks?

Also curious for anyone still using the bracelet with the original endlinks... is there any wear and tear on the case?
 
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Here in the UK I'm patiently waiting for a call in Q1 2021 for my Silver Snoopy 50th being ready for pick up.

In the meantime I've been keeping in contact and have previously queried if the A11 bracelet also fits the Snoopy and it does.

I don't know if it's because I own the A11 but the details to order the bracelet are;
Watch reference: 310.20.42.50.01.001
Bracelet reference: 020STZ011626
Price: £613 (including spring bars)

I was informed it would take approx. 2 weeks to be delivered (as of 1st Dec).

If I go ahead, I'll look to order one to ideally arrive when the Snoopy does although I'm also thinking hold fire until I know more about the new 3861 Speedmaster bracelets.

I highly suspect all are going to be interchangeable between the 3861 cases.
 
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Lex_Lugga Lex_Lugga
Very interested in hearing a long term review from you now that you have been wearing this set up for a while now.

Do you think that the Omega bracelet is worth the price over the US? Are you overall satisfied now rocking the Omega with the US endlinks?

Also curious for anyone still using the bracelet with the original endlinks... is there any wear and tear on the case?

i think the bracelet is absolutely worth the money. I have the stock bracelet with adjustable clasp and I won’t even use it since this bracelet is so much more comfortable. The clasp really does it for me as I love the style. The Uncle Seiko end links allow the bracelet to fit perfectly with no wiggle at all and is a superior fit compared to the Forstner. Uncle Seiko definitely is a good value bracelet for what you pay and if you don’t want to shell out the extra money it’s a solids comparable offering to the Anniversary bracelet.
 
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