GMT on rubber.

[jdw100]

Having swapped my Rolex GMT on to an Everest rubber I decided to pop my Omega GMT on to rubber as well.

The Rolex change was because I really didn't like the bracelet - see previous thread:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Omega because I find bracelets aren't ideal out here as the heat expands and shrinks the wrist quite a lot. Needs to be rubber because I'm in and out of pool and sea a fair bit.

Went with a Hirsch rubber strap and fancied a bit of colour so chose red to match the GMT and tip of second hand. I have a deployant on order. I haven't worn the Omega for a year or so due to it being on bracelet, now it's back on my wrist it reminds me of why I would never sell it - probably my favourite watch that I own.

Very happy now with both.

Edited by jdw100 on Friday 14th April 04:03

[Nomal]

Looks great, really good looking watch I like that .

[Mr_C]

That looks lovely!

Apparently the Everest and Rubber B submariner straps also fit a Seamaster perfectly and look great but I'm yet to try it.

[Parsnip]

Excuse to post an Omega GMT on a rubber strap?

Mine:

[jdw100]

Mr_C said:

That looks lovely!

Apparently the Everest and Rubber B submariner straps also fit a Seamaster perfectly and look great but I'm yet to try it.

Is that right? Didn't even occur to me to try.

I'll have a go!

[jdw100]

Parsnip said:

Excuse to post an Omega GMT on a rubber strap?

Mine:

Looks good!

What strap is that?

[Mr_C]

jdw100 said:

Mr_C said:

That looks lovely!

Apparently the Everest and Rubber B submariner straps also fit a Seamaster perfectly and look great but I'm yet to try it.

Is that right? Didn't even occur to me to try.

I'll have a go!

Please do and report back

[jdw100]

Mr_C said:

jdw100 said:

Mr_C said:

That looks lovely!

Apparently the Everest and Rubber B submariner straps also fit a Seamaster perfectly and look great but I'm yet to try it.

Is that right? Didn't even occur to me to try.

I'll have a go!

Please do and report back

Will do, even if it's 'wahhhhh I broke my strap/watch!'

[Nomal]

Looks great, really good looking watch I like that .

[jdw100]

Nomal said:

Looks great, really good looking watch I like that .

Thanks. Classic watch I think.

I find the new Seamasters just too big for my taste (and thin wrist).

Both the Omega and Rolex are 40mm - perfect for me.

This watch is a 2001 and I bought it second hand in 2011.

Fantastic lume, sword hands, red GMT hand - it's all good!

[Parsnip]

jdw100 said:

Looks good!

What strap is that?

Its the Omega deployment it came on - tried it on the bracelet but was too big and heavy on my insect arm.

[Private Pile]

I've now had 2 Everest bands fail, both at just over 2 years old. It's worth keeping an eye on them. I'll try the Rubber B next.

[jdw100]

Private Pile said:

I've now had 2 Everest bands fail, both at just over 2 years old. It's worth keeping an eye on them. I'll try the Rubber B next.

What was the failure?

[Wills2]

I love rubber and fabric straps.

[Flying machine]

Those are lovely watches... Damn you jdw and parsnip! I must stop looking in this part of PH, it makes me spend money!

[Private Pile]

jdw100 said:

What was the failure?

Both times where the buckle 'pin' goes through the hole. They started to tear from the hole outwards.

[jdw100]

Private Pile said:

Both times where the buckle 'pin' goes through the hole. They started to tear from the hole outwards.

Thanks - I'll keep an eye on that.

Mind you with, at last count, 27 watches in the box nothing gets to be worn for too long; including the Rolex.

Always a weak point on any strap. I've got a Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto where this is happening. It's very much a custom strap for the watch and CYS want £400 for a new one!

[jdw100]

Flying machine said:

Those are lovely watches... Damn you jdw and parsnip! I must stop looking in this part of PH, it makes me spend money!

Just checked on Chrono24 and they are six of my type of GMT for sale.. so help yourself!

They haven't gone down in price since I bought mine though.

[Nomal]

Looks great, really good looking watch I like that .

[Mr_C]

Here's my SMPc on a generic Cousins strap that's designed for a Sub