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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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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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How do I order these? I dont have a O-boutique in my city.
 
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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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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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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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And… I just ordered from OB Dallas.
If it isn’t suitable, I will go with plan B
Thanks again.
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The 575 end links are still available for Omega, but they look totally different compared to the vintage end links...

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