Vintage Omega Bracelet to Case Link Fit: Service Advice

Jorge 3 · Aug 29, 2026

Hello everybody, I have recently purchased this Omega 136.0050, and I was wondering if there is any way to tighten this gap between the watch link and the case. I researched on this forum but can't find anything. I considered it might be a case of replacing the spring inside, or perhaps the gap has widened inside? Even then, I am not sure how to remove the spring. Is there any solution? I have attached images for reference.

Canuck · Aug 29, 2026

Unless you are able to reverse the accumulated wear in all the components (case, bracelet ends, etc.) you may just have to live with the problem. If you could find a way to remove the (likely quite worn) hinge pins, and replace them, but new fresh pins still leaves the wear of everything else. The watch is probably 60 years old, and things happen!

Spruce · Aug 30, 2026

Well, a bit of Polywatch on the crystal would improve the look of the watch, and a gentle rub with Cape Cod and a very soft toothbrush might clean up the case and remove some of the crud but, so far as the bracelet is concerned, I’d remove it or get a watchmaker/jeweller to take it off, clean it, and put in fresh pins as @Canuck suggests or you could take it to a recommended watchmaker and get him to do it and, if you take the second approach, get him (also) to remove the hands and give them a very gentle clean when he services the watch.

You don’t say how much you paid for the watch but it’s a potential money pit 🤔

JimInOz · Aug 30, 2026

The only way to restore the fit of bracelet to case would be to fit a steel sleeve (tube) into the end link, the internal diameter would have to suit new spring bars and the link may have to be drilled to suit. As noted, new spring bars may help a bit, but with the amount of play evident there it won't do much.

Maybe a better option is to search for another bracelet.

Jorge 3 · Aug 30, 2026

Spruce
Well, a bit of Polywatch on the crystal would improve the look of the watch, and a gentle rub with Cape Cod and a very soft toothbrush might clean up the case and remove some of the crud but, so far as the bracelet is concerned, I’d remove it or get a watchmaker/jeweller to take it off, clean it, and put in fresh pins as @Canuck suggests or you could take it to a recommended watchmaker and get him to do it and, if you take the second approach, get him (also) to remove the hands and give them a very gentle clean when he services the watch.

You don’t say how much you paid for the watch but it’s a potential money pit 🤔

I paid 350 euros. I will replace crystal and I am currently in contact with Simon Massey which does a great job polishing.

Vintage Omega Bracelet to Case Link Fit: Service Advice

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