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Re: A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do?
In Response To: A pin on my SMP buckle broke, what should I do? *PIC* ()

: it. It seems like a waste to send it to
: Omega and have them charge me an arm and a
: leg (it's two months out of warranty), to

Why do you assume it will be ghastly expensive? A small piece like that should be a very basic repair.

Also remember, you can just send the bracelet for repair. Put the watch on a strap and continue to use it while the bracelet is fixed.

: think I can order the part from Omega and
: fix it myself? I've attached an image. Also,

No. Looks like it is a piece that needs to have the end fused to lock it in.

: if I just buy a new strap (rubber), is it
: easy to take out my old one and put the new
: one in?

Yes. And a local jeweler should be willing to change straps for you for almost if not completely free.

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