bertbacharat Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I got this Omega bracelet that I believe to be genuine. Problem is it says professional on the bracelet. All the 42mm one I've seen only have seamaster and PO. Were there versions that have both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 yes, there are 42mm versions with 'professional' engraved on them. There's been QUITE a few discussions on the forum about this very topic.if i were you i'd ask for better pics... the engraving looks a little shallow to be gen.. but then again... it might be the lighting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbacharat Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 yes, there are 42mm versions with 'professional' engraved on them. There's been QUITE a few discussions on the forum about this very topic. if i were you i'd ask for better pics... the engraving looks a little shallow to be gen.. but then again... it might be the lighting... Besides engraving should I ask for anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm no expert, so grain of salt this but that looks just like my rep bracelet. The engraving as Plai mentioned but also... too hard to describe... will post a pic: Those divits concern me, just becuase my rep bracelet is the same. Also the pins aren't flush, which they are on my gen moony. I'd ask for more and better pics if i were you. Once again I'm no expert, but this doesn't look right to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Ask for better pics, and some macro shots of the endlinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbacharat Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm going to steer clear and buy from Ofrei. Out of curiousity would it be cheaper to buy form an OMEGA AD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm going to steer clear and buy from Ofrei. Out of curiousity would it be cheaper to buy form an OMEGA AD? Possibly, but not by much. Usually AD's are pretty inflexible with the pricing of parts. Both offrei and the dealer have to keep the profit margin reasonable, so i'd expect both sell for about the same price. Best way, is to check the dealer and find out! Can't wait to see it. Very few people have the gen bracelet on their PO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I would definitely check AD prices before ordering from Ofrei. Perhaps a grey market seller is also willing to sell you one. Ask several dealers, often they have very different ideas how much a bracelet costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasvic Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Funny, I have been thinking about getting a UPO as well, and then instead of screwing around with modding the cheap clasp, just getting the entire gen bracelet and clasp from Frei or even the Omega AD, and then installing on the UPO. However, I remember trying to do that on a rep sub I had, (again due to clasp issues) but the endlinks wouldn't fit, because the springbar holes in the rep sub didn't line up with endlinks on the genuine bracelet! So I returned the bracelet and that rep is collecting dust. I just want to make sure if I get a UPO that I can actually fit the gen bracelet and not have to have someone drill new holes or something crazy like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I just want to make sure if I get a UPO that I can actually fit the gen bracelet and not have to have someone drill new holes or something crazy like that. It is always a roll of the dice on this. Even if someone else successfully installs one doesn't necessarily mean it will work for yours. End link fit and lug hole position is highly variable from piece to piece. Only one way to find out I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasvic Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 It is always a roll of the dice on this. Even if someone else successfully installs one doesn't necessarily mean it will work for yours. End link fit and lug hole position is highly variable from piece to piece. Only one way to find out I'm afraid Thanks Krpster! Was afraid of that, but good answer. Guess if I want the gen clasp, just have to mod that with the two connecting links to the rep bracelet, and be happy with that. Thanks again! VV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasvic Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Btw, just another brief comment on this thread. I spoke with a couple of AD's while on vacation this past week, and both mentioned that there have been people who have bought gen PO's, and had issues with the mushroom clasp attachment after two or three years. That's why all things being equal, I think I prefer the classic flip-lock oyster bracelet and clasp on a SS bracelet. (i.e., Rolex) However, the best bracelet and clasp I have ever seen is on the Seiko Marinemaster. That is about as bulletproof as it gets. Anyways, other than that, I really love the PO, and plan to get a rep soon here. Edited May 30, 2011 by Vegasvic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesjesica Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hey...really amazing bracelets. I also like omega bracelet for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Btw, just another brief comment on this thread. I spoke with a couple of AD's while on vacation this past week, and both mentioned that there have been people who have bought gen PO's, and had issues with the mushroom clasp attachment after two or three years. Thanks for investigating, and reporting that the Gen PO's mushroom clasp breaks just as well as the rep does. Same for the Gen DSSD .. stress that clasp too much and POP .. permanent damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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