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  1. jimmyd13 Apr 4, 2018

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    Evening all. I have every faith that someone here will be able to answer this one in a heartbeat.. but it's got me stumped.

    A few months ago I picked up a non-functional 198.001 Seamaster Chronometer. It was poorly but a diamond in the rough with a good dial, case, crown ... and a damaged bracelet with a missing endlink. But, for £50, it was a steal. It's had much more than that put into it for repair but it's due to wing it's way back to me soon.

    Too much text, not enough pictures (just phone snaps when I picked it up)...
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    So, now that it's coming back and due to become my new "beater", I took another look at the bracelet. I had intended to match the watch to a custom leather strap but I'm thinking the original bracelet could respond well to refinishing ... except I'm missing the unknown endlink.

    Can anyone identify this bracelet and/or point to the correct endlink to suit? If you have a spare that you can part with, better still and please shoot me a message. Failing that, knowing the correct reference(s) will get me going in the right direction.

    Here's the photos, no numbers just " 100% STAINLESS STEEL":
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  2. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Apr 4, 2018

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    I don't believe that it is an Omega bracelet, just a generic with an Omega clasp. The folded links are not typical of an Omega piece.
     
  3. jimmyd13 Apr 4, 2018

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    I did wonder .... But it doesn't "feel" like it's cheap.