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OEM strap & buckle dimensions for vintage 1968 14K Gold Omeg

denis39555
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Всем привет,
Я хотел бы получить совет от экспертов по винтажным часам Omega относительно правильных размеров оригинального ремешка и застежки для моих часов Omega Geneve 1968 года выпуска в корпусе из цельного 14-каратного золота .
Измеренная ширина ушек для крепления ремешка часов составляет ровно 17 мм .
В настоящее время на часах установлен ремешок шириной 16/14 мм . Интересно, что на нем до сих пор сохранились некоторые старые заводские бирки, что поначалу меня заинтриговало. Однако я сильно сомневаюсь, что этот ремешок действительно оригинальный для этих часов. Виден зазор в 1 мм у ушек, через который видны пружинные штифты, и хорошо известно, что Omega никогда не поставляла часы с ремешком меньшего размера. Я предполагаю, что его заменили несколько десятилетий назад в розничном магазине или сервисном центре из «новых старых запасов».
Я был бы очень признателен за ваши соображения по следующим вопросам:
  1. Может ли кто-нибудь подтвердить, что заявленный производителем размер ремешка для этой модели строго 17/14 мм ?
  2. Какова была стандартная ширина оригинальной пряжки? Поскольку ремешок сужается, правильно ли я понимаю, что оригинальный размер застежки составлял 14 мм ?
  3. Из какого исторически достоверного материала сделана пряжка на часах Geneve из цельного 14-каратного золота 1968 года? Должно ли это быть цельное золото (14 карат) или изначально она была покрыта золотом (20 микрон) ?
  4. Какова была бы исторически достоверная форма ремешка, его толщина и материал (например, плоская телячья кожа, кожа ящерицы или крокодила) для модели Geneve конца 60-х годов?
  5. Учитывая, насколько редки новые винтажные ремешки Omega шириной 17 мм, вы бы посоветовали поискать оригинальный, или лучше заказать ремешок на заказ с аутентичной застежкой Omega 14 мм?

Заранее благодарю за помощь!
 
JimInOz
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Translated for you, please use a translator (Google) since not many of us are fluent in Russian.

Hello everyone,

I would like to get advice from Omega vintage watch experts regarding the correct size of the original strap and clasp for my 1968 Omega Geneve watch in a solid 14-carat gold case.

The measured width of the ears for attaching the watch strap is exactly 17 mm.

Currently, the watch has a 16/14 mm wide strap. Interestingly, there are still some old factory tags on it, which intrigued me at first. However, I strongly doubt that this strap is really original for this watch. There is a 1 mm gap at the ears, through which the spring pins are visible, and it is well known that Omega has never supplied a watch with a smaller strap. I assume that it was replaced a few decades ago in a retail store or service center from "new old stocks".

I would be very grateful for your comments on the following issues:

Can anyone confirm that the manufacturer's declared strap size for this model is strictly 17/14 mm?

What was the standard width of the original buckle? Since the strap is narrowing, do I understand correctly that the original size of the clasp was 14 mm?

What historically accurate material is the buckle on the Geneve watch made of solid 14-carat gold of 1968? Should it be solid gold (14 carats) or was it originally covered with gold (20 microns)?

What would be the historically reliable shape of the strap, its thickness and material (for example, flat calfskin, lizard or crocodile skin) for the Geneve model of the late 60s?

Considering how rare the new vintage Omega straps are 17 mm wide, would you advise to look for the original one, or is it better to order a custom strap with an authentic Omega 14 mm clasp?

Thank you in advance for your help!
 
gatorcpa
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Without pictures of the watch in question it is extremely difficult to say much about it.

JimInOz JimInOz
Can anyone confirm that the manufacturer's declared strap size for this model is strictly 17/14 mm?
No one can confirm that, not even Omega. In those days, you had authorized Omega distributors in each country. Those distributors were responsible for things like watch bands, buckles, boxes, etc. Sometimes those items were purchased locally under license and branded Omega and other times they were purchased from Switzerland. Of course, individual dealers could also change bands to satisfy a customer’s preference.
JimInOz JimInOz
What historically accurate material is the buckle on the Geneve watch made of solid 14-carat gold of 1968? Should it be solid gold (14 carats) or was it originally covered with gold (20 microns)?
My guess would be gold-plated, as solid gold buckles were usually reserved for the top of the line models like Constellations and some Seamasters. But 14K gold is possible, depending on the model.
JimInOz JimInOz
Considering how rare the new vintage Omega straps are 17 mm wide, would you advise to look for the original one, or is it better to order a custom strap with an authentic Omega 14 mm clasp?
I would not bother with a 60 year old vintage watch band if you plan to wear the watch. It will be very brittle and uncomfortable to wear and is likely to fall apart prematurely. You will be much better off with a modern 17mm version. Many contemporary manufacturers make them and you will likely have a choice of a 14mm or 16mm buckle.

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
 
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