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Speedmaster Bracelet with Micro Adjust Clasp

  1. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 19, 2017

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    Hello All!

    I was at my local OB last night, they have always treated me really well even though I had not bought anything from them. Anyway, while I was there I was talking about my frustrations with the lack of a micro adjustment on the modern Speedmaster bracelet (I have the Tintin). The one rep recommended the Mark II clasp because it has the push button micro adjust. I purchased the buckle, but didn't have the bracelet so I will have to go back for the install. I just wanted to share this as an option and show pictures, I will report back when I get the clasp installed.
     
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  2. Jhh834 Really, I only owned it for 2 weeks! Oct 19, 2017

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    Following for my dad. Looking forward to your update.
     
  3. bonerp Oct 19, 2017

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    I've just bought one for my PO Titanium. Was more expensive on Ebay.co.uk that a local AD but too late I'd already ordered it. £277 v £255.
    Installed and feels a much better fit now with very easy to adjust with a simple push button. Expensive but well worth it!
     
  4. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 19, 2017

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    @bonerp Did you get a titanium clasp? At the Omega Boutique the Mark II clasp cost $110 (US). I was really surprised at how inexpensive it was because I had previously inquired about the fold over buckle/snoopy strap combo and each were $280. I asked them why there was such a disparity of price between the two buckles, they weren't really sure.

    @Jhh834 I will definitely give you an update! If I can't get over there this weekend I might not have an answer for a week or so, but when I get the clasp installed I will definitely follow up on this thread.
     
  5. bonerp Oct 19, 2017

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    Yes I got the tit version.
     
  6. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 19, 2017

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    Gotcha, I didn't realize there was a ti version. I am a big fan of titanium. I am looking at a PAM177 or 564 to scratch the ti itch.
     
  7. bonerp Oct 19, 2017

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    Titanium version part number for the 600m for anyone interested is 117tiz004664.
     
  8. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 19, 2017

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    :eek:
     
  9. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Oct 19, 2017

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    I'm guessing it was the OB at South Coast Plaza. They are always pimping new clasps with micro adjust.
     
  10. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 19, 2017

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    I am in PA, it was the OB at the King of Prussia Mall.
     
  11. stockae92 Oct 20, 2017

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    If I bring my Speedmaster bracelet there, would they be able to help me with ordering the parts and installation?
     
  12. stockae92 Oct 20, 2017

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    About the PAM 176 / 177 case finish, I was not impressed. I have own both Ti Luminor before. (and now I have polished SS Luminors) . I can't speak for 564 cause I haven't handled one yet.

    If you look closely, the finish is just rough / raw. They look and feel like what I do DYI with scotch pads. The Omega and Breitling Ti brushed finish are much nicer, smooth, and looks to be high quality.

    I am not saying PAM 177 are bad watches, just that the case finish didn't much up to my expectation for them.
     
  13. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Oct 20, 2017

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    Yes but call them first though. Not sure if you can do it to a Speedy.
     
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  14. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 23, 2017

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    Update #1: First attempt at a simple clasp swap did not work. The width of the end links on the Mark II and Speedy Pro are different (go figure). They ordered different end links to match the Mark II clasp to try that. I could see this dragging out and then not working at all. What I REALLY want is the Snoopy strap and fold over buckle, I should have just done that to start with. So we will see where this goes.
     
  15. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 28, 2017

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    Success!

    New end links did the trick. Evidently the Mark II buckle is the same buckle used on the Seamaster 300. The push button micro adjust works great!

    Buckle PN - 117STZ001154
    Endlink PN - 11STZ000015
    Bracelet PN - STZ004195/6
     
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  16. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 28, 2017

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    I had missed your comment on the PAMs, I tried one on but didn’t looks closely at the finish. I will have to give a closer look. Thanks for the info.
     
  17. Jhh834 Really, I only owned it for 2 weeks! Oct 28, 2017

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    That's awesome! Thanks for the information!
     
  18. SpeedyMcNasty Oct 29, 2017

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    No problem!
     
  19. Mmike1357 Oct 29, 2017

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    I really think Omega should roll these out over the whole line, I love it on my PO 43.5.
     
  20. red1108nyc Oct 29, 2017

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    This is one component where Omega really got it right with the new 60th anniversary LE line. The adjustable clasp is a complete home run now you can nearly get an exact fit on the fly. Well done my friend.
     
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