Edit: all wrong!

 

They're just springs why waste your money on OEM when they're probably just generic springs anyway? I got Dura heavy duty from Amazon and they look identical to the springs my SMP came with. 4 pack for 10 bucks Canadian.

Heavy Duty Watch Band Pins (Spring Bars) for Traditional and Smart Watches | 1.8mm | Rust Resistance | Four Replacement Strap Pins by DURA Spring Bars Heavy Duty Watch Band Pins (Spring Bars) for Traditional and Smart Watches | 1.8mm | Rust Resistance | Four Replacement Strap Pins by DURA Spring Bars(20mm) : Amazon.ca: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

People can use whatever they like, but I replace a ton of spring bars (I replace them on every watch I service) and I can tell you that the type of generic spring bar you have bought and linked to are no where near the quality of Omega bars. Since this topic comes up every so often, and there's usually someone stating what you are, I took this comparison photo a few years ago to show the difference:



The Bottom bar is a Swiss made 1.8 mm diameter spring bar, made by Horotec. The top one is an Omega 2207 spring bar, for 20 mm lug width and bracelets.

The difference in quality should be apparent, but if it's not take a look at how the tips of each end of the spring bar are contained. The cheaper spring bars have a simple crimp at the end, but this doesn't keep the tips from being able to flex - you can see one is tipped up and one is tipped down. This movement creates movement in the end link, and over time the tip moving around can cause that crimp to open up. I remove bracelets pretty frequently that as soon as the end link is pulled away from the watch, the tip of the spring bar falls out of the bar.

The way the Omega bars are made, this tipping doesn't happen and the bars are of much better quality. In addition, the Omega bars are made for the hole in the lug, where some generic bars are too small, and this can lead again to movement and wear, like this:



Omega bars are more expensive, but personally I don't want to be cheap on the only part that keeps a multi thousands of dollars watch from hitting the ground. For me it's a couple of extra bucks well spent.

For the OP - you can contact the Omega service center nearest to you to get spring bars directly from Omega. These are not restricted parts so they will sell them to you directly.

Cheers, Al

 

if you insist on OEM

Omega Pins Tubes Springs | Swiss Watch Spares

Genuine Omega replacement pins / tubes / spring bars / clasp springs

www.swisswatchspares.com

 

Any suggestions on the spring bar removal tool? I stupidly thought one would work for all spring bars but apparently there’s hundreds. I’m so lost lol. Been seeing Bergeon a lot but they also have a bunch of models.

 

Any suggestions on the spring bar removal tool? I stupidly thought one would work for all spring bars but apparently there's hundreds. I'm so lost lol. Been seeing Bergeon a lot but they also have a bunch of models.

Bergeon 6767-F (Fine Tip) is the way to go, under $20 and will last you a while. However, I just picked this up and it works equally as well as the 6767 at a fraction of the price. Has a nice fine tip and comes with replacements ($8).

Amazon.com

 

The actual Omega Boutique is out of spring bars? That’s really odd. The few times I’ve popped in they just went in the back and gave them to me no charge.

 

The Chicago ones are empty. I asked when they would get some more and they said they don’t know and for me to check in two weeks. I was kinda confused myself because I was wondering what happens if a customer comes in with broken spring bars.

 

The Chicago ones are empty. I asked when they would get some more and they said they don't know and for me to check in two weeks. I was kinda confused myself because I was wondering what happens if a customer comes in with broken spring bars.

I go to the one on Michigan from time to time, but still very weird that they don't have spring bars right now.

 

Bergeon is considered high quality. I found the fine tip (model ends in F, I think) works for those bracelets with the tight clearances.

 

Bergeon 7825 is the one you’re after.
Try ofrei spares for those spring bars also.

 

Does the 1.5 or 1.8mm make a difference? I have the rubber strap standard but was looking into adding a leather and NATO strap.

 

You can only change Omega spring bars in a Omega watch with an Omega spring bar tool, nothing else will actually work. Omega.

 

I use a Bergeon 6111, and have for years. It works fine for Omega spring bars.

 

Contact Omega through their website.

When I needed some extra bracelet links for my speedmaster, they responded pretty quick connecting me with a nearby service centre. They sent photos of thr parts, and shipped them pretty quick. A bit pricey but actually cheaper than some third party seller alternatives.

 

You'll need 20mm spring bars for straps, 19mm if you add a bracelet. Here are the part #s for the Omega OEM:
20mm: 068ST2208
19mm: 068ST2207
+1 Contacting Omega through their website if you want the Omega part

The OB in Fronterac, MO should have some and will ship.
Interesting spring bar tool vid:

 

@Archer it must be tough finding time for your side business when correcting the internet is a full time gig! I fixed my post thanks!

 

Ha! Well correcting information could be a full time job if I wanted it to be, but I would rather think of this as spreading knowledge. Besides I'm kinda sorta taking this week off for Wimbledon (heartbreaking match today for us Canadians), and also because my wife is taking the week off, so I've been on here a bit more than usual this past week! Also played tennis 4 times this week, and finally back on the clay courts, which I'm very happy about since it's much easier on the body than hardcourts.

Next week back to the grind...until the Olympics start and then I'll be taking a bit more time off.

 

Omega boutique usually provides them for feee.

Call swatch group directly and speak to parts department.

This is their number : 877.839.5224.

They do charge $10 shipping fee but spring bars shouldn’t cost more than $1-$2 per PCs.



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I purchased 20 a few weeks ago from Otto Frei Call 1-510-832-0355 For Watch Parts.

 

I have no idea which spring bar is my original omega now. (Strap, not bracelet). I have a large box of spring bars in lengths from 10 to 25mm, 20 of each. something like that. Hard to tell them apart. Perhaps I could be more organized and make sure they are kept separate but there's hardly a difference as far as I can tell. I've not had one fail. I struggle to get bracelets on and off, especially with solid end links, so I generally don't bother, as I don't want to scratch the watch cases and bracelet end links.