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  1. Raphomega Oct 10, 2015

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    hello everyone, i have a few vintage Omega watches from the 1960's.
    I bought an Omega Constellation which is full stainless steel, the fact is that the bracelet isn't the original one.
    As a vintage Omega lover i want to put a Beads of Rice bracelet on my Constellation.
    Can anybody help me to find one that could fit to my watch please ??? ( i do not want to pay more than 500$ )
    I need an 18mm bracelet, the ref number is 168 005, the caliber is 561 according to my researches it is from 1966.
    I live in France so i can go to Switzerland easily and the UK is quite close too.
    i put some photos of my watch and of the bracelet i want to buy : IMG_2886.jpg IMG_2371.JPG IMG_2341.jpg IMG_2364.JPG
     
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  2. TNTwatch Oct 10, 2015

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    The bracelet you posted is a 7 row (1038 or 8220) and comes up frequently on eBay usually for only about $150, not worth more than $200. You can also use the 9 row (1037), which is firmer and looks better on your watch IMO, for about the same price. Just be sure to buy one that already includes the appropriate end links.

    PS: I think CousinsUK may still have correct hands for your watch.
     
  3. Kja Oct 10, 2015

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    I think for your watch the more squared off bor bracelet is more correct if you care about that.
     
  4. JohnSteed Oct 11, 2015

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    Anyone...@TNTwatch.... know which bor bct is 1960s?
     
  5. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Oct 11, 2015

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    The one I posted in the sister thread to this that the OP originally replied to is original to around 67 - 9 row 'square' beads ( grains if you will) chamfered flattened edge beads
     
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  6. JohnSteed Oct 11, 2015

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    :thumbsup:

    Thank you!
     
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  8. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Oct 11, 2015

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    Sorry -I was using my phone before -pics

    Constellation post service 220515.jpg

    IMG_20150522_163813.jpg
     
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  9. TNTwatch Oct 11, 2015

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    Both the 7 and 9 row bct started to appear in 62-63 ads.
     
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  10. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Oct 11, 2015

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  11. TNTwatch Oct 11, 2015

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    The 9 row has more square grains.
     
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  12. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Oct 11, 2015

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    Ah!
    Thank you
     
  13. Brench Oct 12, 2015

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    Informative for me too. Thanks