Bracelet ID help please!

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Rogerg

·Nov 24, 2024

I recently purchased this bracelet in a online auction with the idea of installing it on one of my vintage Seamasters. The lug width was not listed but the price seemed good so I took a chance.
Of course the ends are too big for the vintage pieces but seem fine for my C-shaped pieces (all of which are gold capped). I am hoping someone here can advise me as to models that might have been equipped with this bracelet type so I can now buy a watch head to fit my bracelet (I know it's a## backwards but there you go!). Thanks in advance!

 

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Dan S

·Nov 24, 2024

I don't think those endlinks will be the right shape for c-cases.

How wide are the endlinks?

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 24, 2024

Hi Dan!
As usual you are correct. The radius is different on these than the C-shape. The width on the ends looks to be 20mm. By the way, is mexican origin a red flag of any sort?
Thanks again!
RogerG

 

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masteroftime

·Nov 24, 2024

That bracelet looks to be a vintage holzer bracelet for a premoon speedmaster.

Edit: these were also made in the 70s and 80s for speedmasters generally.

Edited: Nov 24, 2024

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Nov 24, 2024·Burt Macklin, FBI

Rogerg

By the way, is mexican origin a red flag of any sort?

No, not a red flag. Why would that make it one?

 

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Dan S

·Nov 24, 2024

Rogerg

By the way, is mexican origin a red flag of any sort?

Not a red flag at all, totally legit bracelet.

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 24, 2024

Scarecrow Boat

No, not a red flag. Why would that make it one?

I actually figured out to post a search including "Holzer" and found threads on these. I just hadn't heard of non-Swiss mfg legit Omega pieces. I one thread I saw one installed on an SMP so I replaced the aftermarket bracelet I had on my "Great White" GMT ant it looks great to me. Thank for the help!!

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Nov 24, 2024·Burt Macklin, FBI

Rogerg

I just hadn't heard of non-Swiss mfg legit Omega pieces.

IIRC it’s like locally made cases- done for import/duty reasons.

 

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Rogerg

·Nov 24, 2024

Scarecrow Boat

IIRC it’s like locally made cases- done for import/duty reasons.

Makes sense! Thanks again!!!