Omega seamaster 300

TimtimeIntl

Unless I missed a pic somewhere, can you post a picture of all the sections of the buckle and how they do or don't connect to the bracelet links? Is your inner buckle marked 7912 and does it mate well with the other inner section or has the whole buckle assembly and clasp top been replaced? Gemini4 already posted a good view of the two inner sections of a 7912. Hopefully your current bracelet has 8 non-stretch sections on each side then some stretch link sections bringing them to either side of the buckle.

TimtimeIntl

Ahh, You will need a 7912 buckle complete. They come up on ebay occasionally. I have a bunch of 1039s but no extra 7912s. I see you realize you need stretch links as someone crunched the U-shaped sections on yours to connect the links. I don't think you need that jumper link you posted earlier. You will have to drive the pin out of the incorrect buckle assembly and fix the spring link/inner buckle end that you have. Your bracelet is worn and may need more repair than that but it should work. You could replace the bracelet with another one and use your valuable number 6 end links but it is nice to just fix what you have since it has been together all these years. Happy restoring.

redpcar

The pip can be fixed. Aldo can re-attach or re-create (if it's lost). Located in Italy.
http://www.milwatchmaker.com/lavori.php?lavoro=lavoro9

VetPsychWars

I routinely clean/wash water-resist watch and bracelet with a brush, warm water, and Dawn dishwashing liquid. Keeps the yuck out and safe for the seals, as verified by any watchmaker who has worked on my watches.

Tom

timecube

On the other hand, if your vintage water-resist watch has not been serviced lately (and had its seals refurbished/tested) washing with warm water and Dawn may not be such a good idea.

Verified by ME, who splashed water (no Dawn, not immersive) on a not-yet-serviced heirloom watch a couple days ago.

VetPsychWars

Oh my, what a heartbreak. Did water actually get inside?

Tom

timecube

A light mist.
Fortunately, nothing that three days of packing-in-rice couldn't fix!

The thought that
"Bother! The cost of a proper servicing would be considerably more than the worth of this thing."
seems rather a dim notion at present.

TimtimeIntl

Ahh, You will need a 7912 buckle complete. They come up on ebay occasionally. I have a bunch of 1039s but no extra 7912s. I see you realize you need stretch links as someone crunched the U-shaped sections on yours to connect the links. I don't think you need that jumper link you posted earlier. You will have to drive the pin out of the incorrect buckle assembly and fix the spring link/inner buckle end that you have. Your bracelet is worn and may need more repair than that but it should work. You could replace the bracelet with another one and use your valuable number 6 end links but it is nice to just fix what you have since it has been together all these years
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