Omega Seamaster bracelet issue

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I have an Omega Seamaster Professional ref. 212.30.41.20.01.003.


The first bracelet link closest to the case failed, and the pin/collar came out without me noticing. I do not have the missing part. I contacted an Omega dealer, and their watchmaker says the link itself is also defective. According to them, this specific link is not available as a spare part, and the only official solution is a complete new bracelet for about DKK 6,450.


So my real question is:


What would you do here?


  • Try to source a used bracelet or donor link?
  • Have an independent watchmaker repair it?
  • Buy a non-Omega replacement bracelet?
  • Accept that a full new bracelet is the only proper fix?

Interested in hearing what the smartest option is here, especially if anyone has dealt with this on the SMP bracelet before.

 
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My inclination would be to replace the entire bracelet. New or used, your choice. And then sell the old one, someone will want it for parts.

To repair it, you'd need to hunt down the missing link, and even then it looks like a hassle.

TBH, I'm surprised that something like that happened in the absence of a serious accident. It's possible that the bracelet is not in good condition.