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  1. camestig Jun 11, 2016

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    So I searched all over the net to try to find out if there is any halflink that fits the 1499/1498 bracelet. I love my Speedmaster but it a little bit to loose and I know a half link would make it fit like a glove.

    So far I found out that Omega never made any half links originally for the 1499/98 but in my searches I found out that there is some other half links for other Omega bracelets that fits the 1998 so I hope you guys can shed some light if there is similar solution to the 1498 bracelet?
     
  2. yinzerniner Jun 11, 2016

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    There are no half links, mods or otherwise, that will work on the 1499. Best bet is to add another fit hole to the clasp itself - I believe the size is .8mm to fit the ends of the springbar. The 1498/1499 is usually easier to fit than the 1998 since the individual removable links are shorter/smaller, but it does not have the ability to mod by using a 1610 half link for fit.
     
  3. camestig Jun 11, 2016

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    Thanks for the answer. But are you sure? I just stumbled up on someone saying he have been using a half link from the 16mm 1560 and that it fits the 1499. But they cost like 40usd so I rather be sure it fits.
     
  4. yinzerniner Jun 11, 2016

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    It "fits" but unlike the 1610 to 1498 the finishing and I also believe the banded parts aren't the same. The 1560 links are all brushed, and I think the small banding sections are fatter than the banding sections of the 1499 removable links. You should be able to get the finishes to match, but you'll never have the ability to match the widths of each section.
    Best bet is to have an OB special order the part and inspect it in person. If it's not to your liking you don't have to purchase.
     
  5. Greenbird007 Oct 31, 2019

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    I know this is an old thread, but I could have used this when I was looking.
    I needed a half link for my smurfmaster (broad arrow/Gemini) and got a 1560 half link for it.
    I have a 1499/842 bracelet which is the same specs as a 1498/840.

    here is a pic with it installed.
     
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  6. Owlsu Nov 2, 2019

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    The full part number for the half link which works on the 1499 and 1498 bracelet is 115ST1560 incase anyone wants to ask an AD or OB to order it in (I'm assuming they still make them and offer them new)
     
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