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sntsikdar
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Hello Guys,
I have one question. If you check images bellow there are 5 different types of omega bracelets
1. Omega sign and written "stainless steel" .
2. Omega sign written "stainless steel" and "No.12"
3. Omega sign written "stainless steel" . and some serial numbers.
4. Omega sign written "stainless steel" and "No.12" also serial number
5. Omega sign written "stainless steel" and "J/B"
Any one please help me to understand what are the differences and if those are real or fake..By the way all of them have end link numbers engraved.

Thanks
 
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amcclell
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These bracelets were often produced locally in various locations around the world, in order to reduce the import duties in markets where this would add to the costs. There were suppliers in those markets who had agreements with Omega to produce these accessories, that also included buckles and straps, to Omega standards with Omega branding. This led to many variations in the numbering and text that was on these items. In many instances in the 1960's, the jewelers received the watch head from Switzerland and the strap/bracelet, and box, that were produced in-country were put together at the store. I has a 1960's Seamaster with BOR that had Spanish writing and Holtzer written on the clasp. This watch came from the Mexican market.
 
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amcclell amcclell
These bracelets were often produced locally in various locations around the world, in order to reduce the import duties in markets where this would add to the costs. There were suppliers in those markets who had agreements with Omega to produce these accessories, that also included buckles and straps, to Omega standards with Omega branding. This led to many variations in the numbering and text that was on these items. In many instances in the 1960's, the jewelers received the watch head from Switzerland and the strap/bracelet, and box, that were produced in-country were put together at the store. I has a 1960's Seamaster with BOR that had Spanish writing and Holtzer written on the clasp. This watch came from the Mexican market.
So you are saying that all the above mentioned bracelets are original despite the fact that they have different writing on their claps? Then i have another question. How do I know omega original bracelet..
 
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Unfortunately, I have never seen a definitive guide to these bracelets but I think that the examples that you have shown are all legit. They were made for several decades under license by numerous suppliers around the world to be sold as accessories in jewelry stores. For this reason, there were several iterations of the 5 and 7 row versions. You may have read the numerous threads in OF but in case not, I have pasted a few links below. Desmond's Blog site also has a page dedicated to these. Now that the value has gone up, there are lots of fakes but back in the 60's and 70's they were not that expensive, so it wasn't as much of an issue. With the vintage BOR the only thing that is consistent is the lack of consistency. Some clasps are stamped with No. 12, and some are not. Some have the 4 digit bracelet style number and some don't. Many have the beveled side links but there are some that don't. I have also attached a photo of the Mexican BOR that was on my Seamaster that I used to have.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/advice-on-omega-beads-of-rice-bracelet-real-or-fake.9624/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/fake-omega-beads-of-rice.48422/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/60’s-seamaster-beads-of-rice.88708/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-beads-of-rice-bor-bracelet-for-seamaster-constellation.72293/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vin...ce-bor-uncommon-sliding-clasp-long-240.88831/

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sntsikdar sntsikdar
How do I know omega original bracelet..

I think you will need to do research and learn, just like with watches. There are so many different bracelets and variations that I usually wait until I'm interested in a particular bracelet for a particular watch, then I do in-depth research.

Or if you are considering buying a specific bracelet, you can post photos here and ask questions.
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I think you will need to do research and learn, just like with watches. There are so many different bracelets and variations that I usually wait until I'm interested in a particular bracelet for a particular watch, then I do in-depth research.

Or if you are considering buying a specific bracelet, you can post photos here and ask questions.
I am actually buying 1st one and already have 2nd one.
 
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