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829maxx · 8 November 2020, 04:19 PM

Looking for some help as to what might cause a gap in the end link like the photos below. This is on an omega A/T 2503 series. The bracelet looks correct and fits snugly on one end but gaps on the other. Is it possibly it’s just a springbar issue or is there something more going on with the bracelet?

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Nodzex · 9 November 2020, 12:09 AM

Springbar might be bent, the holes might be worn out! Take the bracelet off and take a look!
Keep is posted on what you find out!

Mifune · 9 November 2020, 01:01 AM

it's evenly gapped... I doubt it's a spring bar. I would have tosay that either the end link is defective or the case is mis drilled. of course if it's an aftermarket bracelet then its probably a POS.

edit... I didnt see the top photo. it seems to fit the case shape and lugs well... I vote for a defective endlink.

Tools · 9 November 2020, 04:05 AM

Could easily be a spring bar if it is the wrong diameter, or the tube/channel the spring bar rides in

AEC · 9 November 2020, 04:06 AM

It looks to me like the end-link in the second photo is not the same part as the end-link in the first photo. If this isn't your watch, and if it's something you're considering purchasing, then I would pass on this watch and keep looking.

If it's your watch, then I recommend letting a qualified watchmaker remove and refit the bracelet with correct parts.

829maxx · 9 November 2020, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AEC

It looks to me like the end-link in the second photo is not the same part as the end-link in the first photo. If this isn't your watch, and if it's something you're considering purchasing, then I would pass on this watch and keep looking.

If it's your watch, then I recommend letting a qualified watchmaker remove and refit the bracelet with correct parts.

It’s not my watch but one I was considering purchasing. I think the risk it too large so I’ll probably pass.

Thank you all!

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GTS Dean · 15 November 2020, 03:05 AM

The springbar at 12 o'clock may be too small an O.D. to move the end link into proper position.

8 November 2020, 04:19 PM	#1
829maxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: GO Sixties Fiery O Posts: 174	What is wrong with this bracelet? Looking for some help as to what might cause a gap in the end link like the photos below. This is on an omega A/T 2503 series. The bracelet looks correct and fits snugly on one end but gaps on the other. Is it possibly it’s just a springbar issue or is there something more going on with the bracelet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 04:05 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Could easily be a spring bar if it is the wrong diameter, or the tube/channel the spring bar rides in __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 November 2020, 03:05 AM	#7
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,011	The springbar at 12 o'clock may be too small an O.D. to move the end link into proper position. __________________ TT OysterQuartz, SS/Black "U" Daytona, TT GMT II-C, DD OysterQuartz, Breitling Aerospace, Omega Speedmaster Pro

9 November 2020, 12:09 AM	#2
Nodzex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 650	Springbar might be bent, the holes might be worn out! Take the bracelet off and take a look! Keep is posted on what you find out!

9 November 2020, 01:01 AM	#3
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	it's evenly gapped... I doubt it's a spring bar. I would have tosay that either the end link is defective or the case is mis drilled. of course if it's an aftermarket bracelet then its probably a POS. edit... I didnt see the top photo. it seems to fit the case shape and lugs well... I vote for a defective endlink.

9 November 2020, 04:06 AM	#5
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	It looks to me like the end-link in the second photo is not the same part as the end-link in the first photo. If this isn't your watch, and if it's something you're considering purchasing, then I would pass on this watch and keep looking. If it's your watch, then I recommend letting a qualified watchmaker remove and refit the bracelet with correct parts.

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