apollo 11 50th moonwatch bracelet available?

Spikedlee

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.

Lex_Lugga

First off... nice collection and pics!

Thanks for your reply and insight. Great to know that it’s comfortable as well. I have my professional on the stock with micro adjustable too. I find myself adjusting it pretty often so was worried I would miss it if I went to this bracelet.

I got quoted $970 CAD + tax from the Omega service centre here in Toronto for the bracelet. A lot of money for a bracelet. Perhaps I’ll first start with the US since I would need to get the end links anyways and then see if I’m happy with it or if I feel the need to upgrade. I think I will ultimately miss not having the Omega clasp though.

I wonder if the omega clasp from the flat link is available for purchase separately, and if it fit the US. If anyone knows this, pls chime in 😀

In regards to the Forstner, while I do like a lot of the features on the bracelet, to my eyes the end links look more suited to the non-twisted lug models such as the FOIS. Also now that you’ve confirmed the fit isn’t as good, I think that likely rules out that route for me.

Lex_Lugga

First off... nice collection and pics!

Thanks for your reply and insight. Great to know that it’s comfortable as well. I have my professional on the stock with micro adjustable too. I find myself adjusting it pretty often so was worried I would miss it if I went to this bracelet.

I got quoted $970 CAD + tax from the Omega service centre here in Toronto for the bracelet. A lot of money for a bracelet. Perhaps I’ll first start with the US since I would need to get the end links anyways and then see if I’m happy with it or if I feel the need to upgrade. I think I will ultimately miss not having the Omega clasp though.

I wonder if the omega clasp from the flat link is available for purchase separately, and if it fit the US. If anyone knows this, pls chime in 😀

In regards to the Forstner, while I do like a lot of the features on the bracelet, to my eyes the end links look more suited to the non-twisted lug models such as the FOIS. Also now that you’ve confirmed the fit isn’t as good, I think that likely rules out that route for me.

Spikedlee

The clasp can be purchased separately. There is a web page that goes over installation of this bracelet specifically and has the individual part numbers included. The ideal configuration would be the Uncle Seiko end links, this bracelet and clasp, and the Fortster elastic links by the clasp. With all 3 you build the perfect setup that will never be too tight, fit perfect to your case, and be aesthetically pleasing. It only took me a day of owning the Uncle Seiko to know I had to buy this bracelet.

Lex_Lugga

I wonder if the Omega clasp is compatible with both the US and Forstner bracelet links. I have seen that some people have gotten vintage ones to work, but wondering about this new one specifically.

Lex_Lugga

I believe you are right that it is not compatible. This is Longbow’s pic from earlier in the thread that I marked up from the Omega clasp.

The blue circled part on the Omega version tapers down to 15mm versus the 16mm of the US and Forstner therefore they are too wide to fit the omega clasp. I suppose you could purchase the omega piece that attaches to the clasp.

In regards to the part circled in red, I’m not sure if this would actually come with the clasp if purchased individually. Likely not. The 2nd problem is that the hole in the US or Forstner would need to allow for the omega screw. Probably not happening on the US since it uses a pin. Would probably need to test fit to know for sure for the Forstner.

sigma089

Contemplating buying the new 3861 sapphire sandwich. Any idea if these bracelets will fit the new speedies without modifications? Are the new cases identical to the 50th anniversary?

sigma089

Contemplating buying the new 3861 sapphire sandwich. Any idea if these bracelets will fit the new speedies without modifications? Are the new cases identical to the 50th anniversary?

502 to right

Could someone who owns this bracelet measure the width of the middle link? The measurement indicated in red on this photo? I'm thinking about mating the clasp with another bracelet but won't bother if it's not the correct width.

I'm guessing it's 10mm or very close to that.

Thanks!

BradleyJ.

I'm getting .386" or 9.83mm

SkunkPrince

I get 10mm using a ruler. I fully believe Mr J's measurement (with a caliper)? is no doubt correct as well.

502 to right

Thank you all! This is close enough to make it work.

I'll post the results here when I'm done. I'm planning to mate the clasp with a 38mm Aqua Terra bracelet.

BradleyJ.

are you able to source the clasp separately? I asked my dealer months ago and they said they'd look into it but never got back to me. They are usually pretty good at finding me parts. When I asked I also inquired about the links that attack to the clasp when the bracelet attaches. You would also need those and if you're coming off the link you marked in the pic then you'd need some removable links as well. At that point you might as well buy the entire bracelet just to swap a clasp over haha. Good luck

edit* I misunderstood what you wrote...... trying different endlinks on the 50th is probably gonna be the way to go. Forstner and uncle seiko make decent endlinks to try out.

SkunkPrince

I don't see why you woulnd't be able to use the Forstner end links with this bracelet. Others have done so.

And who knows, it might fit if it's 20mm... fits my WatchCo Seamaster 300 astonishingly well!