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Hi all, I am a brand new member here. I have been a member (and still am) on a few different watch forums over the last 15 years or so, but I finally received my first Omega today so I thought I would dip my toe in here.

I bought a new/old stock Planet Ocean Ti Liquid Metal 8500 (232.90.46.21.03.001) and was hoping to upgrade the standard clasp to the newer push adjustable version.

I am sure it has been done often before but could someone clue me in on the compatibility of the new version on my existing bracelet.
Is it an easy unscrew/screw in swap?
Are the dimensions different in any way?
What part number am I looking for?

I have seen some things online about swapping out the clasps but they mostly pertain to the steel versions. Being that this one is Titanium is there any specific obstacles or challenges?

Any help that could be provided would be greatly appreciated!

I look forward to participating in this community as this will most certainly not be my last Omega.

Thanks!
 
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Thank you for the link: you have been instrumental in me making a purchase through Ebay: photographs will follow in due course.
30 minute swapover! Biggest issue was cracking the cap screws which were quite well set in place. I found it was possible to remove one cap screw, turn the bracelet over and tap it gently which would cause the pin to drop down to be pulled out without the need to remove the other cap screw. Photos tomorrow, I promise.
 
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30 minute swapover! Biggest issue was cracking the cap screws which were quite well set in place. I found it was possible to remove one cap screw, turn the bracelet over and tap it gently which would cause the pin to drop down to be pulled out without the need to remove the other cap screw. Photos tomorrow, I promise.

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30 minute swapover! Biggest issue was cracking the cap screws which were quite well set in place. I found it was possible to remove one cap screw, turn the bracelet over and tap it gently which would cause the pin to drop down to be pulled out without the need to remove the other cap screw. Photos tomorrow, I promise.
For future reference, try a hair blow dryer on the screws if you can't get them to come loose- it's likely they have a small amount of Loctite on the threads.
 
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