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530ExplorerII · 24 April 2017, 07:31 AM

Hello Everyone - The first watch I ever purchased was a 2265.80 and I wore the heck out of it. After "upgrading" to a Planet Ocean, my AD offered to buff the scratches out of the clasp on the 2265.80. After about 15 minutes in the back room, he hands me my watch and it is completely polished. Took away the nice brushed finish and while many people say it looks great, I'm a purist and can't stand to wear it anymore. I don't like the polished look on this particular watch.

I complained and got a great deal on a new Tag, but I'd like to get the bracelet either refinished from Omega or purchase a new one to make this look like new. Does anyone know what model number the bracelet is, or where I could find one online? I've found some that are in the $700 range (I don't think I want to spend that much).

Here's an image of what it should look like:
22658000.jpg

And here's what it actually looks like:
omega.jpg

I guess I'm wondering if I sent it in for service, if they could get it looking like new, or if I'd be better off buying a new bracelet?

superdog · 24 April 2017, 08:25 AM

Send it to service.

It's a great looking watch. I believe you will get it back looking as it did new. But make sure it's via omega.

FTX I · 24 April 2017, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Send it to service.

It's a great looking watch. I believe you will get it back looking as it did new. But make sure it's via omega.

This

Floorguy · 6 May 2017, 03:26 AM

Thought this was a 2255.80.

RW16610 · 6 May 2017, 09:34 AM

A service should do the trick! Sometimes you'll find those online if you wanted one in the future.

http://www.ofrei.com/page_146.html

ejvette · 6 May 2017, 11:21 AM

That's a beautiful piece and Omega service will restore it to its original finish

which will probably cost about the same as buying a new bracelet!

toolr · 6 May 2017, 02:32 PM

The bracelet should be the same as the Automatic model 2255.80 which is the 1610/930. and is still available through Omega.

FTX I · 7 May 2017, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floorguy

Thought this was a 2255.80.

2255.80 is automatic. This one here is quartz.

Floorguy · 7 May 2017, 08:05 AM

Yup, got it!

FTX I · 7 May 2017, 08:17 AM

24 April 2017, 07:31 AM	#1
530ExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: Cameron Park, CA Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 304	Bracelet for Seamaster 300 2265.80 Hello Everyone - The first watch I ever purchased was a 2265.80 and I wore the heck out of it. After "upgrading" to a Planet Ocean, my AD offered to buff the scratches out of the clasp on the 2265.80. After about 15 minutes in the back room, he hands me my watch and it is completely polished. Took away the nice brushed finish and while many people say it looks great, I'm a purist and can't stand to wear it anymore. I don't like the polished look on this particular watch. I complained and got a great deal on a new Tag, but I'd like to get the bracelet either refinished from Omega or purchase a new one to make this look like new. Does anyone know what model number the bracelet is, or where I could find one online? I've found some that are in the $700 range (I don't think I want to spend that much). Here's an image of what it should look like: 22658000.jpg And here's what it actually looks like: omega.jpg I guess I'm wondering if I sent it in for service, if they could get it looking like new, or if I'd be better off buying a new bracelet?

24 April 2017, 08:25 AM	#2
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,685	Send it to service. It's a great looking watch. I believe you will get it back looking as it did new. But make sure it's via omega. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

6 May 2017, 03:26 AM	#4
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	Thought this was a 2255.80. __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

6 May 2017, 11:21 AM	#6
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	That's a beautiful piece and Omega service will restore it to its original finish which will probably cost about the same as buying a new bracelet! __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

7 May 2017, 08:05 AM	#9
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	Yup, got it! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

6 May 2017, 09:34 AM	#5
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	A service should do the trick! Sometimes you'll find those online if you wanted one in the future. http://www.ofrei.com/page_146.html

6 May 2017, 02:32 PM	#7
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,337	The bracelet should be the same as the Automatic model 2255.80 which is the 1610/930. and is still available through Omega.

7 May 2017, 08:17 AM	#10
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652

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