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Like anything else there are always exceptions.

When I first got my SMP007 the spring mechanism was 'sticky'. The buttons felt 'soft' and unresponsive and the springs didn't retract properly. Often the clasp could be opened by pushing a single button.

After a month of dissatisfaction, my dealer replaced the clasp at no cost. I've had no problems since then. Since I was concerned about the potential of a repeat problem, plus the greater abuse the clasp seems to get over the bracelet, I bought a back up clasp from Omega in PA at what I thought was a reasonable $80 or so + tax. The clasp included the tapered links which attach directly to it as well as the pins and inserts needed to attach to the rest of the bracelet.

This was around eleven months ago. The new clasp is still in its plastic wrap. but I'm not sorry I bought it. Assuming I never need it, I'm sure I could resell this factory fresh unit at some point down the road for around what I paid for it. To me it was a form of insurance for a potential point of failure.

: Probably the clasp mechanism would merely need
: cleaning and a spring adjustment at that
: point.

: None of those. There are actually several easy
: at-home techniques for touching up those
: clasp scuffs. They have been previously
: discussed in detail here. Use the search
: feature on this forum and search for: clasp
: stratches