Hi y'all,

I have this 145.012-67 that according to the extract has a production date of May 20th 1968. It's on a period correct 1116 bracelet which I believe is original to this particular watch.

I just so happen to prefer the look of a flat link bracelet. Yesterday I managed to obtain a beautiful tight & fully linked 1039 bracelet, which is stamped 1/69.

My question: can a 1/69 stamped bracelet be considered period correct for a May 20th 1968 built watch? Or does the bracelet dating usually pre-date the watch?

 

I'd be delighted with the combo personally.
I see no issue.
Lovely watch btw

 

Oh yeah, I'm pretty stoked with the combo

I just like to ponder these questions

 

It is what we do, you will not be able to stop.

It gets worse when you search for just the right vintage 18mm NATO for your milsub, a new NATO I hear you ask?
Wash your mouth out with soap!

 

Yes the bracelet is often later than the watch head.

My original, one owner Ed White has an extract stating production in Oct '67, with bracelet stamped 2nd quarter '68.

 

A 69 bracelet on a 68 watch head is perfectly acceptable in my book

Good catch by the way

 

Thanks boys, now I'm double stoked!

 

They are a really lovely looking watch and bracelet combination.

 

Looks nicer on the 1039 good job

 

They both look great to me.

 

Lets see a head shot of it with the new bracelet

 

Close enough! Bracelet looks good.

Let's see the watch!

 

Absolutely. The two Ω321s I have are both on 1039 bracelet, and the bracelet is later than the caseback date; a 67 bracelet for a -66CB, and a 68 bracelet for a 145.012-67. You are 100% good, and nice find.

 

The combo looks fantastic. Flat links all the way.

 

Can't show the watch right now, I've dropped it off for a movement service.

In 4-6 weeks I'll update this thread and show off the watch in all its splendor.