Wrist Check 2020
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Alright watch people. Only just discovered the Watches forum on here.
Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Welcome to the watch forum,
We're generally a friendly bunch at this edge of the PH site
That's a lovely watch you have there,
"Bits" is a perfectly acceptable description of the pieces you want in gold
Hope someone can do some digging for something of more quality than an Evilbay purchase
Otherwise try
https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/collections/gol...
We're generally a friendly bunch at this edge of the PH site
That's a lovely watch you have there,
"Bits" is a perfectly acceptable description of the pieces you want in gold
Hope someone can do some digging for something of more quality than an Evilbay purchase
Otherwise try
https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/collections/gol...
Edited by T6 vanman on Friday 30th October 13:04
I use this supplier a lot, very reliable and good value. If you order more than one they refund the additional postage back to you and you only pay for it once.
https://www.ukwatchstrap.co.uk/nato-watch-strap.ht...
https://www.ukwatchstrap.co.uk/nato-watch-strap.ht...
SaintEtienne said:
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Have a browse here:https://www.natostrapstore.com/
SaintEtienne said:
Alright watch people. Only just discovered the Watches forum on here.
Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Nice entry to the forum that’s a lovely watch. Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
SaintEtienne said:
Alright watch people. Only just discovered the Watches forum on here.
Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Welcome I also just found this and have been too scared to really jump in yet. Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
This is definitely not gold and was cheap as chips. It's for a different watch, but I have put it next to a yellow gold Omega for comparison, mine however has been "Ruined' unlike yours. If you think that you can make it work then I will try and find out where I got it.
Also is" Vegan leather" an option for your allergy?
Edited by Graveworm on Friday 30th October 18:03
SaintEtienne said:
Alright watch people. Only just discovered the Watches forum on here.
Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Lovely watch man.Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
eBay has loads. NATO Strap Gold brings up like 1000 items
https://erikasoriginals.com/options/buckle-options... Does lovely NATO style straps and bronze buckles.
If you prefer the look of leather I wonder if you could get one made with maybe a canvas or rubber liner against your skin? Maybe drop steveo a line https://www.steveostraps.com/
A bit left field a black tropic might look cool on that? https://www.tropicstrap.com/straps/
SaintEtienne said:
Alright watch people. Only just discovered the Watches forum on here.
Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
Very cool watch. I'm not a great fan of a NATO strap... You can also buy straps made out of something called "Vegan Leather" (filthy habit, leaves more for us real men etc. etc.) which may be worth a google as I think a plain black, thin "leather" strap would suit better.Have had this old Omega about 25 years, used to be my grandad's. I think it's from the 50s, not been serviced for maybe 10 years but works like a charm.
Problem is I've got an annoying allergy to leather so have had to swap it onto a nato strap to be able to wear it. Annoys me that I can't find one with gold "bits" (is that the technical term? - the metal bit you poke the strap through) to match the case a bit better. Any ideas for suppliers that might have something?
I took my Breitling chronomat in to Berry’s in Leeds yesterday as I’m giving the watch to my son for his 18th birthday present and it has never had a service in 15 years.
Whilst the nice fellow doing the forms took his time I got to looking at the new Breitlings.
As you do.
Now I’ve been desperate for a new Rolex Sub after selling 2 of them previously but the BS of having to be a customer who has previously bought from that shop and let’s not forget that’s all they are is a shop pissed me off.
I have a Air King and the shop where I bought that from will not add me to their waiting list unless I go in personally and that’s ridiculous as I live in North Yorkshire and they are Covent Garden.
Anyway the second watch I saw was this-
https://www.berrysjewellers.co.uk/watches-c10/brei...
So now I’m the proud owner. Berry’s did a fantastic deal for me and the manager even ran down to one of their other branches to get extra links as I knew the lockdown was coming and the strap was a bit tight.
I’m loving the Breitling and after looking at the Air King I’m going to sell it. I feel no love for it at all.
Whilst the nice fellow doing the forms took his time I got to looking at the new Breitlings.
As you do.
Now I’ve been desperate for a new Rolex Sub after selling 2 of them previously but the BS of having to be a customer who has previously bought from that shop and let’s not forget that’s all they are is a shop pissed me off.
I have a Air King and the shop where I bought that from will not add me to their waiting list unless I go in personally and that’s ridiculous as I live in North Yorkshire and they are Covent Garden.
Anyway the second watch I saw was this-
https://www.berrysjewellers.co.uk/watches-c10/brei...
So now I’m the proud owner. Berry’s did a fantastic deal for me and the manager even ran down to one of their other branches to get extra links as I knew the lockdown was coming and the strap was a bit tight.
I’m loving the Breitling and after looking at the Air King I’m going to sell it. I feel no love for it at all.
AlexC1981 said:
As a fellow yellow watch wearer I really like that! Nice to have a bit of colour in the collection.
Oh and
Thanks I like that. Oh and
Yellow and orange are my 2 favourite colours. Much to my wife's amusement. As a person I standout anyway- 6 feet 2 tall and 20 stone prop forward so it's no use trying to shrink into the background so I say embrace a bit of colour!
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