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  1. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    I’m not sure about these at all, BUT they did come with parts that were generally 60s-80s and there were a lot of authentic Omega parts included in the same lot. Also there are NOS stretch links for a 1035 (?) that look exactly right. So what’s the view ? Should these always have the two ridges on the underside as that’s the obvious thing that’s missing. There’s a single no. 8 with ridges but I’m not even sure what the 8 was for ?

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    And here are some other bits from the same lot, including the stretch links.

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  2. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Sep 4, 2018

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    The No6's are repro.
     
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  3. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    I would have said OK.
    A new generation of repro?
    What am I missing?
    Cheers, Michael
     
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  4. omegastar Sep 4, 2018

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    Missing those things here ?
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  5. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    I have seen real ones without lines.
     
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  7. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    Been through again and there are loads of genuine period correct parts, so it would be strange if the 6s weren’t right, but I did think all correct 6s had those two ridges. If @michael e is right then it’s a big difference for me as there’s four of them. Where have you seen correct 6s without the ridges ?

    And just found a couple extra bits from a 1035 or similar, a few more stretch links and a small section of fixed. The big bit with the clasp I already had.

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  8. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    Here you go, I am sure there are others out there if people take a look.

    https://omegaforums.net/threads/authentic-no-6-end-link.37718/
     
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  9. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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  10. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Sep 4, 2018

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    Its an interesting subject, only because in the last two years several pairs on No 6 endlinks changed hands for over $2500. Which I think is absurd - but just because I will not pay that does not mean someone is crazy to do it. After all they fit on a 2915 which might be worth $200-400k. So 1% to have the watch perfect - assuming everything else is right, not so absurd.

    As to the ridges, there may well be ridge-less ones that are genuine. I really cannot know. However I am certain that if you put two pairs up for auction, the ridge pair will sell for circa $2500 and the smooth pair will sell for significantly less.

    So I will say this. Ridged No6's are worth a lot, and ridge-less are worth much less, perhaps as much as the repros that they are indistinguishable from?

    Of course if someone can come up with a defining observational test, everything changes.
     
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  11. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    @Spacefruit do you have some loose reproduction 6s lying around. Maybe we could play spot the difference ?
     
  12. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    My observations>
    Looking at the number 6 itself.
    The loop at the top narrows and then broadens towards the end, the very end of the loop is not straight, it is pointed to the left.
    The fake end pieces usually feel sharp and not finished on the edges.
     
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  13. ndgal Sep 4, 2018

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    Does anybody know at what point Omega has stopped making the 6/506 end links and had them available as spare/replacement parts?

    For example, Tritium service dials were available all the way into the early 2000s and if you sent your 105.003 for service it would get a Tritium service dial that was not 100% exact to the one that came off of it.

    Just a theory at this point, but maybe later service replacement 6/506 end links had slightly different features (no ridges) due to different/later tooling/manufacturing?
     
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  14. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    The idea of them being service parts had crossed my mind. Nearly all the parts in the trays that I bought appear to be NOS, and whilst they’re no longer well organized they do look like they once were and were perhaps a kind of “bracelet service kit”.

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  15. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    Also.
    The back of the number 6 is fat.
    The lower circle of the six seems to slightly show attraction towards the end of the top loop of the number 6 on some of the 6s I have seen.
    Sideways view looks like a V
    Do any of yours fit the bill?
     
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  16. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    I can take really good macro pics in the morning. My photo in the OP isn’t great but certainly you can see the sloping ends, and perhaps also the “attraction” you mention. Of the two in your picture I’d say mine probably match the bottom one better...
     
  17. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    It would be great if everyone could check the above things I have mentioned, then we may truly know what to look out for.
    Cheers, Michael
     
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  18. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    I have calibrated scales (x.x grams) and digital calipers (x.xx mm) so I can measure mine up in the morning. I’ll try to get a height for the “6” too.
     
  19. michael e Still learning. Sep 4, 2018

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    I am not sure that would be precise as older ends might be a bit worn on the edges and be a bit smaller?
    I am also not sure if the 6s would measure exactly the same either due some of the punching seeming heavier than others.
    I think if the tiny things I have mentioned match up we might be on to a winner.
     
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  20. w154 Sep 4, 2018

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    I think a member here has NOS repros and mine are pretty much NOS so there may be something to see, particularly weight if the material is thinner. No harm done trying.
     
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