Well I took the $710 gamble. No idea how long it will take to get but I'll report back.

 

Awesome! Good luck!

 

You can in theory ask a OF member if they can get a spare part for you to try..... without a mark up. I already had my OB alert me when the "replacement" bracelet becomes available. Definitely not looking to flip it and make a profit... share the wealth type of thing...

 

Following this thread. Thanks @BradleyJ. for taking the plunge for the rest of us. At a certain price point it may make more sense to buy a vintage 1039/516. Just saying.

 

Check 2 posts above yours....... I do not own a 50th and I was able to purchase one a few days ago (ordered anyway) @Archer supplied the correct part number which my AD confirmed with a picture. Archer also stated that bracelets are not restricted parts which seems to be the case on this one as well. How long it's gonna take to get they couldn't tell me however.

 

What kind of price are the vintage ones going for these days? My issue would be to pay high end for vintage and end up with a bracelet with a lot of stretch.

After thinking it over from my posts the other day I'm pretty sure this step is gonna be so small that putting it in my milling machine is more headache than helpful. I plan on using a pencil grinder and fine drums to get it where I need it, then buff it really good to avoid scratching the case any more than needed. Also instead of "tabs" I plan on leaving a little bit of the step to keep the gap and "rotation" in check. We'll see

 

The price definitely seems in line with what the OB shared with me, so I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed for you..... GOOD LUCK!

 

I was at the Omega Boutique yesterday getting the Apollo 11 50th... I asked about buying a second bracelet. It's so nice, I'd totally put it on a different watch if I had a second. Manager said it's not available, but couldnt imagine that it wouldn't be available at some point in the future. I'd expect it to be available within a year or two of all the Apollo 11 50ths being delivered.

 

AD told me this morning 2 weeks if it's in stock wherever they get it from in the US to 6 weeks if it has to make it to that US location first from overseas. Take that for what it's worth.

 

Following!

 

Still waiting patiently lol

 

My boutique tried to order it but their order was cancelled by Omega US. They think they will eventually be able to get them, but no word yet on when.

 

which model is this bracelet off of exactly? I've been wearing my speedmaster on a bracelet from the 2500 cal aqua terra and was under the impression that the bracelet of the 8500s and 8900 didn't fit, but that looks great

 

You can leave your Bunker, the atmosphere is safe now

 

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https://www.swisswatchspares.com/pr...mm-50th-anniversary-moon-watch-steel-bracelet

Quote “This also fits all the other 42mm c.1861 Manual Wind Moon Watches made since mid 1960 until Present Day.”

?? Has anyone tried this yet?

 

it was discussed here, not a perfect fit:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...d-and-steel-any-in-the-wild-yet.97752/page-82
https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...d-and-steel-any-in-the-wild-yet.97752/page-85

 

I still haven't received mine but I'll report back when I test the fit. From my understanding it will need some modifications but until I get it I dont know.

 

It seems it can be made to fit, sort of, by using a shorter, thinner spring bar. I suspect some judicious trimming of the 'lip' on the end link will allow it to fit with standard springbar. Keep us posted.