apollo 11 50th moonwatch bracelet available?

Archer · Jul 25, 2019

rainking
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.

I provided the part number when someone asked for it, but I have not indicated one way or another regarding availability.

I looked it up again today, for reference the part numbers is 020STZ011626. No price is listed, and it says:

"Information: Novelty currently not available"

Cheers, Al

Martin_J_N · Jul 25, 2019

jpjsavage
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?

Yes, I tried it on, it is a nice bracelet, it wasn't sized for me but when the links were pulled together the fit was comfortable.

bazderome · Jul 27, 2019

It does not fit a normal speedy, my OB tried and it did not work, there is like a step on the middlecase of the watch and in the endlink to lock it instead of the normal little piece of metal going out on the lugs

BradleyJ. · Sep 5, 2019

Some time has passed since the last post. Has anyone confirmed if this is available to anyone? Also is the "special fitment for LEs only" a myth or has it been confirmed?

jsducote · Sep 5, 2019

bazderome
It does not fit a normal speedy, my OB tried and it did not work, there is like a step on the middlecase of the watch and in the endlink to lock it instead of the normal little piece of metal going out on the lugs

Could different endlinks be used?

bazderome · Sep 5, 2019

jsducote
Could different endlinks be used?

I don't see much endlinks that would fit, maybe 516? but good luck finding those...

BradleyJ. · Sep 5, 2019

I need to see a picture of this end link cause if its stepped then the larger step is the visible side and the smaller step is the underside..... meaning it would fit any 20mm speedy with the exception of not having the tabs a normal end link has to keep it from rotating. If it's something more complicated than that, then my intrest is peaked.

bazderome · Sep 5, 2019

As I said before it does not fit. The endlinks have some extra material and the case as a step cut inside. To make it work you would have to somehow file down the endlinks but then nothing would hold them from rotating or you have to remove some material from your midcase for the notch to fit. Here are some pics from the forum by @abrod520

abrod520 · Sep 5, 2019

BradleyJ.
Some time has passed since the last post. Has anyone confirmed if this is available to anyone? Also is the "special fitment for LEs only" a myth or has it been confirmed?

It isn't available outside of the set, though it remains to be seen if owners can get a replacement for a damaged bracelet.

It doesn't fit the standard Speedmaster.

BradleyJ.
I need to see a picture of this end link cause if its stepped then the larger step is the visible side and the smaller step is the underside..... meaning it would fit any 20mm speedy with the exception of not having the tabs a normal end link has to keep it from rotating. If it's something more complicated than that, then my intrest is peaked.

I don't understand what you're saying about larger steps and smaller steps, but this is not like a regular end link that extends beneath the lugs. There's a lip on the end link (that fits into a notch on the case) that prevents fitment of the bracelet to other watches. You can search through my posts on the "Any in the wild" thread for a detailed explanation why.

BradleyJ. · Sep 5, 2019

That's all I needed to see. If I can get my hands on a bracelet I can easily machine that step away.

Evitzee · Sep 5, 2019

BradleyJ.
That's all I needed to see. If I can get my hands on a bracelet I can easily machine that step away.

Yes, you can machine that step away, but how do you secure the end links so that they won't rotate (move up and down) when you attach the bracelet? The two pins of the springbar won't do this. But give it a shot and report back.

BradleyJ. · Sep 5, 2019

Evitzee
Yes, you can machine that step away, but how do you secure the end links so that they won't rotate (move up and down) when you attach the bracelet? The two pins of the springbar won't do this. But give it a shot and report back.

I've removed the tabs (the normal tabs not this kind of step) off other end links in the past to make them work on other watches and yes it rotates slightly but it's nothing crazy. Also if it were to work you could just silver solder on some new tabs, not like you'll see them when its worn.

Archer · Sep 6, 2019

BradleyJ.
Some time has passed since the last post. Has anyone confirmed if this is available to anyone? Also is the "special fitment for LEs only" a myth or has it been confirmed?

The bracelet is now listed with pricing, and there doesn't appear to be any restrictions. Since bracelets are not restricted parts, you could call your local Omega service center and see if they will sell you one.

Plein · Sep 6, 2019

Try aqua terra 20mm would be another choice.Anyway It butterfly clasp and Not taper that much as 50th

BradleyJ. · Sep 6, 2019

Archer
The bracelet is now listed with pricing, and there doesn't appear to be any restrictions. Since bracelets are not restricted parts, you could call your local Omega service center and see if they will sell you one.

Thanks for the info. I gatta pick up my SM that's getting repaired, I'll ask when I'm there.

BradleyJ. · Sep 6, 2019

Archer
now listed with pricing

What's the damage?

I wont even ask when I'm there if it's some ridiculous LE pricing Haha

careless_whisper · Sep 6, 2019

Saw couple weeks back someone posted on another forum that they were told by a swiss OB it was the equivalent of about $710. Not a bad deal if that's the case. I just fit a brand new 1171 into mine so I'm out at the moment.

BradleyJ. · Sep 6, 2019

Cool I was thinking 800ish... maybe 1000 for LE and that would be "reasonable"
I'll go today and price it and check in on my watch while I'm at it. I'll report back later. Only issue I can find is they arent very good at finding straps and stuff when I ask so this could be challenging haha.

abrod520 · Sep 6, 2019

Evitzee
Yes, you can machine that step away, but how do you secure the end links so that they won't rotate (move up and down) when you attach the bracelet? The two pins of the springbar won't do this. But give it a shot and report back.

The end link fits flush with the case similar to the way the solid end links do on the standard Speedmaster Professional bracelet. Carefully machining off the lip should work, if one can afford a $700 experiment. I'm interested to see how it goes.

BradleyJ. · Sep 6, 2019

abrod520
The end link fits flush with the case similar to the way the solid end links do on the standard Speedmaster Professional bracelet. Carefully machining off the lip should work, if one can afford a $700 experiment. I'm interested to see how it goes.

Exaclty, didn't know how to explain that but in my experience on non omegas the "rotation" mentioned is minimal and the "tabs" on normal end links just stop the end link from rubbing the case not from rotating in circles. I'm willing to experiment for 700ish haha

apollo 11 50th moonwatch bracelet available?

Archer

Martin_J_N

bazderome

BradleyJ.

jsducote

bazderome

BradleyJ.

bazderome

abrod520

BradleyJ.

Evitzee

BradleyJ.

Archer

Plein

BradleyJ.

BradleyJ.

careless_whisper

BradleyJ.

abrod520

BradleyJ.

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