I am in the market now for a 1039 bracelet for my transitional and see the prices going up just like with the DON's. I have seen a few that seem to have a lot of stretch in some of the links. Is that generally easy to repair or would that require buying new links?

 

STS in the UK repair them.

 

Thanks. Any idea on the cost? I guess it depends on the extent of the repair....

 

Check their website, i think about £70.

 

£70 seems like a pretty good deal.
Finding flat link bracelets at a reasonable price will prove more of a challenge !!

 

thanks for the input.

 

Repairing stretch would comprise 2 separate preocesses- 1st for the fixed links and 2nd for the stretch links. Condition would determine price but 70 quid seems low .... in my experience. Though you can likely repair the spring links yourself as a DIY project if you're so gifted or/and inclined

There's a link somewhere to show. Search here on the forum

 

Why not use an 1175/No12 bracelet with 47 ends. It has the flat look, but no springs to deal with.

 

Sirish i have come to the conclusion it is economically cheaper to buy one with the watch head attached. Same can be said for the DON.
Any as well get a watch thrown in while at it.

Michael Young can repair a 1039 . $US250 plus $30 return post. Was contacted by him only yesterday

 

@mcgyver can fix them, he is a watchmaker.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/fixing-broken-springs-in-a-1039-bracelet.50058/#post-600529

http://urvintage.se/index.html

 

Hi, can anyone report first hand experience?
I have a 1039 that could use some care as well and came across this thread

 

I use Michael Young in HK.
Had him repair dozens of Omega (and Rolex) bracelets for me.
Top notch job.

 

I restore them as a hobby, for cost of parts and postage. That said, parts aren't cheap:

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Thanks for the feedback. Can you post some before/after shots of an Omega bracelet? I already saw numerous Rolex bracelets but no omega so far. Would be really helpful

 

That sounds promising! I will send you a private message

 

To me it seems that DON bezels have lost some value (based on market price on this forum). I need a 1039 bracelet to so let me know if you are happy with the result

 

Have used MY a dozen times on Rolex and always happy with the result

 

Do u have some before and after pics of a 1039 bracelet?
What did he do? Links & polish? Costs?

 

There is currently one FS (restored by Michael Young) in the "Watch parts" section. Amazing example!

 

There's a good link on Youtube as to how you can remove links on a 1039. Super easy, just fold them back and slide the bottom part.