I wonder if someone could help me with the authenticity of the bracelet end links as shown. The watch is a 2003 model (2541.80 Bond) that I'm in the process of buying. I'm confident about the watch apart from the bracelet.

I would have thought that the end links should have a stamped '825' rather than centre etched, but I honestly don't know!

I can find no information on the net as to when Omega went over to laser etching. I don't think I'd go ahead with the purchase if it's a later replacement.

Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.