- Posts
- 9
- Likes
- 2
Sourcing a vintage omega bracelet
- Posts
- 532
- Likes
- 554
masteroftime
·Isn't this your second time posting this? You really don't give us much information...Do you have the reference number?
If you know the reference number, there are lists in other threads that list the appropriate bracelets per model. That being said, this is going to be pretty difficult for you to find.
If you know the reference number, there are lists in other threads that list the appropriate bracelets per model. That being said, this is going to be pretty difficult for you to find.
- Posts
- 9
- Likes
- 2
derenercin
·Isn't this your second time posting this? You really don't give us much information...Do you have the reference number?
If you know the reference number, there are lists in other threads that list the appropriate bracelets per model. That being said, this is going to be pretty difficult for you to find.
- Posts
- 9
- Likes
- 2
derenercin
·Unfortunately I do not have the reference number this is why it’s proving difficult for me to find. I was hoping that from the lug ends visible in the pictures somebody may be able to give suggestions on what type of end links may fit. May be a lost cause... thank you anyways for your response. I did also post this twice as I’m new to navigating the forum and wasn’t sure I posted correctly the first time.
- Posts
- 532
- Likes
- 554
masteroftime
·Yeah, anytime and no worries! I'm more of a vintage Seamaster person, so I wouldn't want to guess, but the lug style looks similar to the Ref. 166.041 Omega Geneve. Your best bet is to take it to a watchmaker and have him open the watch to give you the reference number off of the caseback.
Then, you can compare the number to this list: https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/
Again, I wouldn't want to guess because it would be a bummer if you had to search for a while and pay a pretty penny for a proper bracelet only to find out that it doesn't fit
Then, you can compare the number to this list: https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/
Again, I wouldn't want to guess because it would be a bummer if you had to search for a while and pay a pretty penny for a proper bracelet only to find out that it doesn't fit
- Posts
- 9
- Likes
- 2
derenercin
·Thank you very much that’s very helpful, I’m on the market for a vintage seamaster as we speak! Gorgeous watches!
- Posts
- 2,717
- Likes
- 5,535
kingsrider
·In the mean time, take off that bracelet and put on a quality strap.
- Posts
- 9
- Likes
- 2
derenercin
·Yeah, anytime and no worries! I'm more of a vintage Seamaster person, so I wouldn't want to guess, but the lug style looks similar to the Ref. 166.041 Omega Geneve. Your best bet is to take it to a watchmaker and have him open the watch to give you the reference number off of the caseback.
Then, you can compare the number to this list: https://omegaforums.net/threads/case-bracelet-endpiece-list.81618/
Again, I wouldn't want to guess because it would be a bummer if you had to search for a while and pay a pretty penny for a proper bracelet only to find out that it doesn't fit
- Posts
- 963
- Likes
- 1,250
sleepyastronaut
·Found this 168.025 on eBay wearing a bracelet, end links are 518, bracelet is likely a 1040.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Full...lation-Gold-Filled-Watch-168-025/193707160539
Here's what the 1040 looks like with 518 end links in a withdrawn sale from a fellow member:
I've seen this model wearing other bracelets in Google Image Search. Here's the stainless version wearing a BOR on a Japanese language site. No assurance this bracelet is authentic Omega but it has a decent look to it. Maybe you can track down a plated version of this bracelet and end links using these pics.
https://www.rasin.co.jp/smp/item/A-168025.html
Hope this helps.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Full...lation-Gold-Filled-Watch-168-025/193707160539
Here's what the 1040 looks like with 518 end links in a withdrawn sale from a fellow member:
I've seen this model wearing other bracelets in Google Image Search. Here's the stainless version wearing a BOR on a Japanese language site. No assurance this bracelet is authentic Omega but it has a decent look to it. Maybe you can track down a plated version of this bracelet and end links using these pics.
https://www.rasin.co.jp/smp/item/A-168025.html
Hope this helps.
This website may earn commission from Ebay sales.
- Posts
- 13,357
- Likes
- 31,492
X350 XJR
··Vintage Omega AficionadoFound this 168.025 on eBay wearing a bracelet, end links are 518, bracelet is likely a 1040.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Full...lation-Gold-Filled-Watch-168-025/193707160539
1040/518 is for a C case Constellation and would not fit a 168.025 correctly.
The one in the link has been bodged on there pretty poorly.
Edited by a mod:
This website may earn commission from Ebay sales.
