End Link prices

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gearjockey

·Jun 2, 2023

Omega forum brothers.
Was looking at some 575 end-links for my Speedmaster and was offered a pair (well used) for €500. Seems like a lot. Anyone know what might be a fair price for these? Yes I understand S&D, and that they are out of production

Thanks

 

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140dave

·Jun 2, 2023

575 are still available from Omega, or they were last year at least. Around $125 for the pair for modern, vintage are more expensive.

 

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gearjockey

·Jun 2, 2023

How do I order these? I dont have a O-boutique in my city.

 

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gbesq

·Jun 2, 2023

Many OBs will order them for you and ship if you call. Any independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account can also order them for you.

 

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140dave

·Jun 2, 2023

Also helps if you have the part number, search the threads here and you will find it. I think its 026st575 but wouldnt swear to it.

 

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mountainunder

·Jun 3, 2023

Helpful threads
https://omegaforums.net/threads/alternative-end-pieces-for-the-1116-bracelet.52879/#post-642463
https://omegaforums.net/threads/1-pc-575-endlink.137484/#post-2001813

 

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gearjockey

·Jun 3, 2023

I appreciate that fellas I have looked at a lot of the stuff. My Speedy 145.022-68 is about complete. Just missing the 575 endlinks. Everything about the watch is period correct with zero reproduction parts. I’m just trying to determine if it’s necessary to splurge (€500) on vintage 575 endlinks or buy the current model (if I can locate them).
Not sure it makes a difference in the end.

Thanks for the tremendous help!

 

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gearjockey

·Jun 3, 2023

And… I just ordered from OB Dallas.
If it isn’t suitable, I will go with plan B
Thanks again.

Edited: Jun 3, 2023

 

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ortope

·Jun 3, 2023

The 575 end links are still available for Omega, but they look totally different compared to the vintage end links...

Cheers

 

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gearjockey

·Jun 3, 2023

Yeah, I think I’m just gonna see what new ones look like and if they’re unsuitable, I’ll look for a sub- €500 option for the vintage ones.
That just seems like a lot for end-links.

 

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SOG53

·Jun 3, 2023

Agree. I just did same think for this Seamaster chrono 145.018 got new 524 endlinks, they are a little shiny but look good I think, esp. at $48 each. Different watch and bracelet. Hope the new 525 looks good post a photo when you get them.

And here’s my 1116 with orig 525 links

 

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gearjockey

·Jun 3, 2023

I don’t think it looks shiny at all. Looks good to me and honestly that is the look I’m aiming for.
Will post pics when able.

 

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ortope

·Jun 4, 2023

ortope

The 575 end links are still available for Omega, but they look totally different compared to the vintage end links...

Cheers

On the left the ref. 575 vintage end link, on the right the service one.

 

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dsio

·Jun 4, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

ortope

On the left the ref. 575 vintage end link, on the right the service one.

Tbh that looks close enough, at least you know you’re getting authentic parts at a decent price when going through Omega. I still use modified 617s instead of 6’s since they’re beyond ridiculous now.

 

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Hipp

·Jun 4, 2023

While 575's are still available at omega, would anyone know if omega sells end links for any of the 5-row BoRs? (i.e. 11/511).

 

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gbesq

·Jun 4, 2023

Hipp

While 575's are still available at omega, would anyone know if omega sells end links for any of the 5-row BoRs? (i.e. 11/511).

Yes. 511 and 512 end links are both available from Swatch/Omega. An independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account should be able to get them for you as well.

 

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gearjockey

·Jun 4, 2023

ortope

On the left the ref. 575 vintage end link, on the right the service one.

Ortope or Gbesq:

Do you recall the time period it took for 575 links from Omega to be delivered to store?

 

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Davidt

·Jun 4, 2023

I can’t recall what the end links were but I had some delivered to my OB last year and they arrived within a week

 

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SOG53

·Jun 4, 2023

My 524s took a couple of weeks but only because Omega send one at a time ……

 

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gbesq

·Jun 4, 2023

gearjockey

Ortope or Gbesq:

Do you recall the time period it took for 575 links from Omega to be delivered to store?

Very fast for mine (NYC OB). Less than a week.