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A couple of months ago I bought brand new Omega seamaster blue.
Yesterday I noticed there is a gap between bracelet end links and the watch case.
I've heard it was quite common for old days omegas but seems like the issue still exist which is shocking for a 5k watch.
Even cheaper watch I own have tighter fit.

Is it common and is it fixable? Do you have same problem?
 
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Nothing "shocking" about that. What's shocking is your first post to complain about something so minor. Be willing to bet if this post was "let me introduce myself and look at what I just scored at my local OB/AD", not one member here would say "nice watch, but look at that endlink gap". Just sayin'.
 
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Nothing "shocking" about that. What's shocking is your first post to complain about something so minor. Be willing to bet if this post was "let me introduce myself and look at what I just scored at my local OB/AD", not one member here would say "nice watch, but look at that endlink gap". Just sayin'.

Well, I guess we have different standards of what we call quality
 
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Well, I guess we have different standards of what we call quality
It's a $4k watch. What are you expecting? Tolerances tighter than the schedule at the DMV?
 
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Yup it's perfect and uniform, otherwise it would create a mark on the case over time.
 
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I just got the same watch and am having a bracelet issue (see recent thread), but it has to do with a malfunctioning clasp. This gap you’re noticing is the same on mine, and, in my view, is not a problem. It’s not an integrated bracelet and I rather like the contours/lines that some might see as a qc problem.

But it’s true—it could be a tighter fit. I have a $500 microbrand watch with a bracelet that has a more seamless fit than the Omega. I don’t think this is a matter of cost/luxury. It’s probably a design choice by Omega (best case), or (worst case) a reflection of the fact that the Seamaster is a mass-produced watch with all of the tolerance-margins one ought to expect of such a thing. Yes, it’s expensive, and it’s marketed as a luxury good (two points that go hand-in-hand), and to some extent we’re paying for physical qualities (design, ruggedness, good materials), but let’s not kid ourselves: mostly we’re paying for branding and prestige.

I’ve come to appreciate this more since handling a VC. It gave me a new perspective on Omega and Rolex. The latter are awesome and certainly well made, but they don’t (and aren’t meant to) hold up under a loupe the way a hand-finished, low-production watch does. I’ve never held a Patek, but I assume it would be a similar experience to the VC.

Totally get where you’re coming from. FWIW, I agree with the person who said just enjoy the watch. It’s awesome and well made and fun to wear. Is it made to the highest standards of perfection? No—it was one of probably a few hundred identical pieces that came off the line that same day. (Just guessing.) But at that price point, it’s the best watch you can get, IMO.
 
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Well, I guess we have different standards of what we call quality
You obviously missed my point. Wouldn't make my first post a bitch session. I wear my watches and smile when I look at them....I don't get all bunged up over slight imperfections, ruins the ownership experience. If it loses 2 seconds a day or has a dust spec under the crystal OR the endlink doesn't fit flush against the case, don't care....This is supposed to be fun, enjoy the watch.
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You obviously missed my point. Wouldn't make my first post a bitch session. I wear my watches and smile when I look at them....I don't get all bunged up over slight imperfections, ruins the ownership experience. If it loses 2 seconds a day or has a dust spec under the crystal OR the endlink doesn't fit flush against the case, don't care....This is supposed to be fun, enjoy the watch.
Not everybody is seeking validation from a bunch of strangers on a forum of watch geeks or wants to be a part of it. This being an Omega forum, the person came to the right place to ask his question. For most people $5000 is a lot of money, especially for a watch, so it's only normal for them to expect (much) higher quality when compared to a cheap watch and be concerned when it doesn't meet their expectations. Whether those are realistic and reasonable is another thing, and this person is here to verify that.
 
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A couple of months ago I bought brand new Omega seamaster blue.
Yesterday I noticed there is a gap between bracelet end links and the watch case.
I've heard it was quite common for old days omegas but seems like the issue still exist which is shocking for a 5k watch.
Even cheaper watch I own have tighter fit.

Is it common and is it fixable? Do you have same problem?

The gap is normal and I personally wouldn't consider it a sign of lacking quality, those are two pieces of metal held together by a spring bar. I don't have another watch on bracelet close to me at the moment to compare it with but to have a small gap there doesn't seem unreasonable. Especially as it is very small and barely visible when not seen on a macro shot like yours, that's why you also only noticed it after a couple of months.
 
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Not everybody is seeking validation from a bunch of strangers on a forum of watch geeks or wants to be a part of it. This being an Omega forum, the person came to the right place to ask his question. For most people $5000 is a lot of money, especially for a watch, so it's only normal for them to expect (much) higher quality when compared to a cheap watch and be concerned when it doesn't meet their expectations. Whether those are realistic and reasonable is another thing, and this person is here to verify that.
Yep, $5k is a lot of money. It's a mass produced watch and they're not perfect. The OP's use of the term "shocking" is why I even responded. Guess at the end of the day people can utilize the forum as they see fit....Seeking validation or otherwise. We can agree to disagree, just find it strange as a first contribution to the forum.
 
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Didn't notice it for several months, but now "shocked". 🤦
 
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Well, thank you all who took time to respond to the question and bon appetite to the trolls who took time to join the discussion.
 
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Yesterday I noticed there is a gap between bracelet end links and the watch case.
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Try wearing your watch above the wrist bone and not below with the bracelet sized right and not too tight.
Check if you can still see that "gap".
 
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