Weird marks on BoR Bracelet, is it real?

[John7163]

Trying to get a good condition 1068 BoR bracelet for my 168.010 Omega Constellation. This one looked good however the markings seem off to me. I've never seen the Omega logo with a triangle around it or the 12 circled and not have No. before it. So just wondering if this is a real bracelet or a fake. Everything seems fine but I'm not 100% sure

 

[SOG53]

Agree text looks wonky but there are variations on this. However original Omega bracelets have bevel on edges of wrist facing side only. See red arrow bottom right of this photo. This feature contributes to comfort of these bracelets. AM versions do not have it. I think your photos of wrist side do not have this feature which supports AM

 

[John7163]

SOG53

Agree text looks wonky but there are variations on this. However original Omega bracelets have bevel on edges of wrist facing side only. See red arrow bottom right of this photo. This feature contributes to comfort of these bracelets. AM versions do not have it. I think your photos of wrist side do not have this feature which supports AM

Nice eye, I didn't even notice that. Guess it's not genuine then. On a side note, do people replate or repin these bracelets often? Or is it seen as a bad thing to do.
Also curious on if Omega would be able to repair these types of bracelets, or if it'd be best to send it to another watchmaker

 

[X350 XJR]

So I'm going to disagree. Beveled edges are not a sure tell.

Here is another example that I know is genuine, which I believe OPs to be as well.

Pretty sure my example is an American market piece.

The more you know.

 

[X350 XJR]

J John7163

Also curious on if Omega would be able to repair these types of bracelets

No, they will just sell you a new one.

 

[John7163]

X350 XJR

No, they will just sell you a new one.

That's a shame. Are they the same quality or worse/better? Also you believe the one I showed is genuine then? Just a listing Im interested in, says he's from Denmark though.

 

[X350 XJR]

J John7163

That's a shame. Are they the same quality or worse/better? Also you believe the one I showed is genuine then? Just a listing Im interested in, says he's from Denmark though.

Yes, I believe the bracelet is genuine. Since bracelets were considered accessories (most watches were delivered on straps) many of them were produced locally which is why we see what appear to be "unusual" markings on some of them.

I would say the modern Omega BOR bracelets both five and seven row are of similar quality to the vintage ones although their construction is a bit different.

 

[SOG53]

X350 XJR

So I'm going to disagree. Beveled edges are not a sure tell.

Here is another example that I know is genuine, which I believe OPs to be as well.

Pretty sure my example is an American market piece.

The more you know.

Ok good to know! and good for OP. Have you also seen SS bracelets without bevel ?

 

[John7163]

X350 XJR

Yes, I believe the bracelet is genuine. Since bracelets were considered accessories (most watches were delivered on straps) many of them were produced locally which is why we see what appear to be "unusual" markings on some of them.

I would say the modern Omega BOR bracelets both five and seven row are of similar quality to the vintage ones although their construction is a bit different.

Ahh ok, I'll probably just buy this one or another one I have my eye on. Thank you for the help though. As a side, would love to talk to you about an issue regarding the watch I'm buying the bracelet for.

 

[X350 XJR]

J John7163

Ahh ok, I'll probably just buy this one or another one I have my eye on. Thank you for the help though. As a side, would love to talk to you about an issue regarding the watch I'm buying the bracelet for.

You're welcome to send me a PM.