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Suspect Seamaster bracelet?

I just received the new Bond Seamaster bracelet I won on ebay from a seller with 100% positive feedback and over 180 transactions. However, I'm concerned about the authenticity of the bracelet when I compare it to the original on my 2531.80. I've attached several pics and here are my conderns. It's the 1503/825 bracelet for the full size Seamasters including my 2531.80 which is on the right in the photo:
1) The lettering on the outside of the clasp is different than my original watch. Look at the first three letters of the word PROFESSIONAL.
2) The "825 stamp on my original is on the bottom of each end link and off to the side. On the new one, the "825 is in the middle.
3) The bracelet part number and Omega logo is on the underside of the clasp on my original and on the side that touches your wrist when the clasp is closed. On the new one, it's not visible. I haven't opened the package yet, but in the seller's picture in the auction, it shows the part number (it's blurred) on the opposite side of the clasp and the clasp has to be opened to see it.
4) The notches on the underside of the solid end links (to insert the removel tool) of the new bracelet are longer than on my original.

I'm not discounting the possibility that in the 6 years since my watch was new, that Omega has changed the bracelets slightly. I just don't know. I've emailed the seller to ask if I can open the clear package (without voiding my right to send it back) to have my Omega dealer examine the bracelet more closely but he hasn't answered yet and my dealer is closed until this coming Tuesday.

Can I get some comments on the above anomolies and opinions on whether I have a real or fake bracelet? Thanks, guys.
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Suspect Seamaster bracelet?
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