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Hi all,
Have been on the hunt for quite some time for a 1450/808 bracelet to mount on my ST1 and have come across that one below in pictures.
From what info I was able to gather (and page from MoonWatch Only), it seems legit… but any pro on that matter to confirm? Does it seem in proper general condition? Any caution to address? Any missing part? Is 4 removable links enough?
And what would be a good price currently for such a bracelet from a private sale?
Thanks a lot for your help!
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Hi all,
Have been on the hunt for quite some time for a 1450/808 bracelet to mount on my ST1 and have come across that one below in pictures.
From what info I was able to gather (and page from MoonWatch Only), it seems legit… but any pro on that matter to confirm? Does it seem in proper general condition? Any caution to address?
And what would be a good price currently for such a bracelet from a private sale?
Thanks a lot for your help!

There is one for sale on this forum (unless it has since sold and listing not updated) price is circa £1K inc. shipping. (link below) hope this helps
I see there are also 808 end links for sale in a different listing for £300 for the end links on their own

https://omegaforums.net/threads/1450-bracelet-with-808-ends.160843/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-endlinks-808-640-630-532-677.166412/
 
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Is 4 removable links enough?

Knowing what is enough would be impossible for any of us to gauge because we don’t know the size of your wrist. That being said, going by the number of links isn’t always the best way. Many bracelets pop up for sale with missing permanent links.

Your best bet is to ask for the total length of the bracelet, add the width of the watch, and compare that to your wrist measurement.
 
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masteroftime masteroftime
Knowing what is enough would be impossible for any of us to gauge because we don’t know the size of your wrist. That being said, going by the number of links isn’t always the best way. Many bracelets pop up for sale with missing permanent links.

Your best bet is to ask for the total length of the bracelet, add the width of the watch, and compare that to your wrist measurement.
Total length of bracelet is 145mm, which seems plenty enough for my small 16cm wrist… but I was wandering if it was common to have only 4 removable links, and if not it would affect the pricing accordingly… 😉
 
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Total length of bracelet is 145mm, which seems plenty enough for my small 16cm wrist… but I was wandering if it was common to have only 4 removable links, and if not it would affect the pricing accordingly… 😉

In theory the shorter the bracelet the cheaper the price it commands but this is not a precise science and there is no right answer to that question. Get an idea of prices from sales platforms (i gave you two leads already!), decide what you think you should pay and negotiate with the seller, At the end of the day if you want it more badly than he needs to sell it then you may pay more than you want. I have often paid more to get something when i needed it rather than wait to find another.
 
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Makes sense.
Regarding overall condition, does it seem legit to you guys? Any detail I missed?

And It would fit a ST1 with no issue, right?
 
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Makes sense.
Regarding overall condition, does it seem legit to you guys? Any detail I missed?

And It would fit a ST1 with no issue, right?

Condition looks OK. No red flags as far as I can see. No idea if it will fit ST1. Providing the end links are correct for that model then of course but I haven't researched and don't have an ST1 myself.
 
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And what about the sides?
Is it normal to have pin holes in the middle of bracelet? Don’t really know what to expect here…
 
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And what about the sides?
Is it normal to have pin holes in the middle of bracelet? Don’t really know what to expect here…
Hm, it doesn't look like the underside of that link in the other photos has the little arrow indicating which side to remove the pin from, so I'm not sure what to make of that...
 
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Hm, it doesn't look like the underside of that link in the other photos has the little arrow indicating which side to remove the pin from, so I'm not sure what to make of that...
Same here… 😕
 
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And is the quick-release pin at the clasp a big deal or not if missing?
 
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And is the quick-release pin at the clasp a big deal or not if missing?
I think on mine it is also missing/broken. I haven't looked into replacing it yet. Perhaps you can use that as a tiny negotiating chip, haha.
 
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Mine too. Broken. Until now, impossible to find another one, fitting this 1450 buckle....
 
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Quick newbie question as well: are the pins to be used in the end-links just regular pins? Or are those with a special size or other?
 
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Quick newbie question as well: are the pins to be used in the end-links just regular pins? Or are those with a special size or other?
They're spring bars.
 
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They're spring bars.
Ok, excuse my vocabulary lol
Just regular spring bars then, right?
 
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Ok, excuse my vocabulary lol
Just regular spring bars then, right?
Yes, spring bars go through the end link, bracelet, and affix the entire bracelet to the watch between the lugs. There's a few part numbers for Omega springbars floating around here. I think they're about 1.80mm thick 20mm long double flange style, generally speaking.
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Was finally able to source one in, I think, a very good condition. I had it installed on my ST1 directly at the Omega boutique in Geneva, and they really had trouble finding the right spring bars to do so… they had to put slimmer ones, which in their opinion does not guarantee perfect and secured fit over time… but still love the result😀

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