Omega seamaster 1503/825 bracelet help

flintlock67

Hi
Hope someone can help and offer some advice please.
I live in the UK.
Does anyone know where I may buy a pin for a 1503/825 bracelet?
I’ve found that thewatchlink and Gleave and Co. sell some.
Does anyone have any experience of these non OEM parts please?
My watch dates back to 1999 so I don’t really want to spend too much unless I have to.
Thanks
John

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I would not worry about buying an aftermarket pin and collar. There's nothing special about what Omega makes/sells. If the pin and collar are the right size and reasonably priced I'd go that route.

Alternatively you could contact Swatch Group for the UK and talk to their parts department and see if you can buy from them. When I've made this inquiry in the past (I'm in the U.S.), I needed to buy a pack of 10. If you just need one, it may be cheaper to buy from one of the websites you listed.

Also, if you have an Omega boutique with a technician on site they might have what you need on hand and can install it while you wait.