1952 Omega 38mm Rose Gold Band Recommendation

Hello All, my first post.
I am just starting to learn about Omegas. I recently received a watch that belonged to my Grandfather. From my research i have gathered that it is a 266 movement with a serial number dating to 1952. This watch was bought in Argentina, so at that time Omega would send stainless steel watches to Latin America and the movements were removed from the SS cases and put into locally resourced gold cases.

I had the watch looked at and cleaned by a local watch jeweler who was able to make it work again. Now i am trying to find an appropriate band and buckle for it.

Do you guys have any recommendation around what the era correct band and buckle were for watches this age and where to find them?

I see listings like these on ebay, but i have a feeling they are not authentic.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18mm-Black...242204?hash=item2d04928f9c:g:rBkAAOSwcHhdNzjF

Any recommendations would be great. I am willing to spend decent amount on the right band since this watch was a gift and is staying in the family. Thanks

Are you looking for an original Omega strap from this era (NOS) or just a new made Omega strap that fits this watch?

If you are willing to look outside Omega there is alot of nice straps to choose, I would probably pick an black or brown alligator if you want it more dressed up or a brown calf grained or smooth (Molequin - instagram type of strap) if you want it more "sporty".

Thanks for the Reply hejsam, since i received this as a gift i would like to keep it as original as possible. A new omega strap that would be era correct would be fantastic. Are the ones available on ebay known to be fakes?

Thanks again

Aa Dan S says most of the omega straps and buckles you see on eBay are fake. And finding a NOS Omega straps which fits your watch from the right era seems almost impossible.

As mentioned above I would put my money on a nice strap instead and if you feeling for putting in alot of time or money try source an Omega buckle from the right era. That should be possible atleast but not easy!

My recommendation for strap:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/J-B-CHAMPI...Alligator-MENS-WATCH-BAND-B18-40/283669118699

Buckle like this would be reasonable:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-24-MM-Sp...r-Rubber-Strap-Vintage-Alligator/223898664278

That Champion strap is of an ege with your watch, and not an unreasonable choice. It's a pretty safe bet that your watch likely didn't come with a strap anyways.

Logo buckle in that era is not usual, either.

Tom

Go with custom made. I think a dark brown ostrich leg is perfect for it
Check out https://hdstraps.com/san-pham/bespoke-genuine-brown-ostrich-leg-skin-leather-strap-hdol31/

Thanks for the replies and recommendations guys. Those time correct ads really do help to picture what to look for for an appropriate replacement. Thanks again.