Leather Strap for Omega Speedmaster
Discussion
As above, I'm after a leather strap for my Omega Speedmaster Pro (I have the 'original' moonwatch, purchased new last year). A couple of q's:
1. Roughly how much am I looking at for an original Omega leather strap?
2. Black, or brown? PH opinion? I've seen a couple of special editions of the Speedy with a brown strap, and I'm somewhat taken by it. Currently thinking brown would look better with the clothes I tend to wear etc.
3. An non-Omega straps I should be looking at?
Thanking you.
1. Roughly how much am I looking at for an original Omega leather strap?
2. Black, or brown? PH opinion? I've seen a couple of special editions of the Speedy with a brown strap, and I'm somewhat taken by it. Currently thinking brown would look better with the clothes I tend to wear etc.
3. An non-Omega straps I should be looking at?
Thanking you.
Last time I asked about an OEM strap (for a different Omega) it was circa £300.
Some options here - http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/elite.html - but Hirsch seem to get good reviews.
Some options here - http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/elite.html - but Hirsch seem to get good reviews.
You don't say whether this is a replacement strap, or whether you are going to swap it for an existing bracelet.
I wear mine (Speedy) on a leather strap most of the time. I tend to buy calf leather Hirsch straps as a rule, and I try not to spend any more than 50 quid as a rule. For that you'll get the same quality as an Omega strap, but for much less. You can spend more money on exotic skins obviously.
If you like deployants, most of the Hirsch straps can be worn with their own range of deployant clasps.
Have a Google for WatchObsession. I buy from them a bit.
I wear mine (Speedy) on a leather strap most of the time. I tend to buy calf leather Hirsch straps as a rule, and I try not to spend any more than 50 quid as a rule. For that you'll get the same quality as an Omega strap, but for much less. You can spend more money on exotic skins obviously.
If you like deployants, most of the Hirsch straps can be worn with their own range of deployant clasps.
Have a Google for WatchObsession. I buy from them a bit.
The Speedmaster works on many straps, one of its great beauties, but the Di Modell Rallye is great value and, imo, especially good looking, especially when paired with a OEM Omega buckle (available from Cousins).
Like the earlier poster, I'm a fan of Hirsch straps, but I think the Di Modell especially suits the Speedmaster (I also have my Seiko 6138-3002 on a yellow stitch one).
That said, my Speedmaster's on an Alpha 'Speedmaster' bracelet and I can't see it going back on leather anytime.
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Like the earlier poster, I'm a fan of Hirsch straps, but I think the Di Modell especially suits the Speedmaster (I also have my Seiko 6138-3002 on a yellow stitch one).
That said, my Speedmaster's on an Alpha 'Speedmaster' bracelet and I can't see it going back on leather anytime.
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Edited by marcosgt on Tuesday 22 October 10:41
Cheers all.
It's a swap for the s/s bracelet the watch is currently on, just fancy a change. I was expecting 3 figures but £300 is a bit steep for an OEM strap in my view. Will research those non-OEM options before giving my AD a call.
And yes, I'd prefer a deployant; assuming that means the double-closing clasp as opposed to the 'hook and eye' arrangement most standard leather straps have? A bit crap with the terminology, sorry.
Also, anyone know what width / size strap I need to be asking for if ordering from a non OEM supplier? And should it be easy enough to swap the strap myself or am I better just bobbing the watch into a decent local jeweller?
It's a swap for the s/s bracelet the watch is currently on, just fancy a change. I was expecting 3 figures but £300 is a bit steep for an OEM strap in my view. Will research those non-OEM options before giving my AD a call.
And yes, I'd prefer a deployant; assuming that means the double-closing clasp as opposed to the 'hook and eye' arrangement most standard leather straps have? A bit crap with the terminology, sorry.
Also, anyone know what width / size strap I need to be asking for if ordering from a non OEM supplier? And should it be easy enough to swap the strap myself or am I better just bobbing the watch into a decent local jeweller?
ShortShift811 said:
Cheers all.
It's a swap for the s/s bracelet the watch is currently on, just fancy a change. I was expecting 3 figures but £300 is a bit steep for an OEM strap in my view. Will research those non-OEM options before giving my AD a call.
And yes, I'd prefer a deployant; assuming that means the double-closing clasp as opposed to the 'hook and eye' arrangement most standard leather straps have? A bit crap with the terminology, sorry.
Also, anyone know what width / size strap I need to be asking for if ordering from a non OEM supplier? And should it be easy enough to swap the strap myself or am I better just bobbing the watch into a decent local jeweller?
20mm width and it's easy to do with the right tool, but if you're not planning to swap it often, a visit to a jewellers should prevent the risk of scratches!It's a swap for the s/s bracelet the watch is currently on, just fancy a change. I was expecting 3 figures but £300 is a bit steep for an OEM strap in my view. Will research those non-OEM options before giving my AD a call.
And yes, I'd prefer a deployant; assuming that means the double-closing clasp as opposed to the 'hook and eye' arrangement most standard leather straps have? A bit crap with the terminology, sorry.
Also, anyone know what width / size strap I need to be asking for if ordering from a non OEM supplier? And should it be easy enough to swap the strap myself or am I better just bobbing the watch into a decent local jeweller?
M
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