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Background: I conducted this research to test the validity of otherwise unsubstantiated claims being made about widespread failures of Omega bracelets on Bond watches. Here, specifically, is an example (German is his native language).

"...A friend of mine owns a Titanium Seamaster since 3 years and the watch immediately fell on the ground one day. The bracelet has been fallen into pieces and we brought it to the next Omega boutique.

"The watchmaker there told us, that this is a common problem with the actual bracelets. The bracelet pins are fixed with a metal hollow shaft inside of the bracelet link.

"And these shafts (maybe 5/100 mm thick) are wearing out (faster on Titanium slower with steel) and suddenly the pin falls off. I have discussed that with many Omega retailers, all of them know the problem, which exists on the Seamaster, Planet Ocean and others, and they told me, that Omega does nothing against it. Within the warranty period, Omega replaces the shafts free of charge (if you have been able to find the missing watch), after the warr. period, they are charging EUR 150,-- for a replacement of the shafts."

Note: Also see related Poll conducted by James Bond watches on December 2, 2008. [link]

If you've worn a Bond Seamaster for more than a year, and:

Posted by Dell Deaton, March 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM

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