First, for many ADs, the only watches that are “in the safe” are already purchased watches waiting for a pickup - the display models are their full stock for sale. I know people on these boards claim they never take the “display” models and will only purchase one from the unopened “safe stock” but I have NEVER encountered an AD that will do this for me. And I have asked. Every time, the answer is: These are the watches for sale. I have purchased 4 Omega watches brand new from various ADs (including a boutique) and all have been the “display” model in the case.
So, good luck with trying to return the watch to your dealer for a new one “from the safe.” Maybe it will be possible, maybe not.
Regarding the end-link play, I can think of two things that might cause this: 1) the spring bar is not seated properly, or 2) the spring bar is not the proper diameter.
The first possibility is pretty dangerous - the bracelet could become detached which is never good. Take a close look at the back of the end pieces and make sure the spring bars are seated properly. I generally use a small needle to see if I can move it when I change my bracelets. It it moves significantly, it is not seated. If it doesn’t move move, it’s good to go. You may need to use a magnifier depending on how good (i.e., young) your eyes are.
The second one can be fixed by taking it back and asking them to replace the spring bars with proper Omega bars — perhaps the bracelet was taken off for resizing it (I do that myself because it is easier), they misplaced the spring bars (also easy to do), then just grabbed one out of their kit and it is not the proper diameter.
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