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2021 Speedmaster all-black cordura strap or Silver Snoopy 20/18 contrast stitch - which is nicer?

  1. timmyk86 Aug 22, 2021

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    As above, what do you think would look better on a 3861 sapphire?

    Think I might prefer the contrast stitching with the 20/18 size.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Bizcut1 Aug 22, 2021

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    Two fantastic options for that strap monster...okay, I'll go with door #1 and the contrast stitiching,.

    How can you go wrong? Beauty!
     
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  3. Evitzee Aug 22, 2021

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    Prefer the contrast stitching.
     
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  4. timmyk86 Aug 22, 2021

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    Yeah me too I think. I also like the slightly wider taper- I already have the trident clasp and *possibly* prefer that to the 16mm one.

    Going to try and get JR to make one of these for me without the omega mark-up…
     
  5. D69GMB Aug 22, 2021

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  6. Cenzo Aug 22, 2021

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    I love the contrast stitching - here is what it looks like on an alligator strap. You can't go wrong with either. Speedmaster looks great on everything.

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  7. texasmade Aug 22, 2021

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    I’d go with Silver Snoopy strap that has the 18mm clasp. There are a lot more 20/18 straps available vs 20/16.
     
  8. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Aug 22, 2021

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    My new Speedy came with their new plain black corduba strap. I had never worn a strap like that and wasn't sure how I'd like it. Well I love it :) I find it to be the most comfortable especially for everyday use. However I think I'll have to source one of those with the white stitching ;)
     
  9. hawada Aug 22, 2021

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    Here’s my new 3861 sapphire on 20/18 snoopy strap! Love it
     
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  10. timmyk86 Aug 22, 2021

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    Looks great!


    Thanks for this. I’ll see what JR come back with price-wise but that is definitely an option
     
  11. texasmade Aug 22, 2021

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    It's typically around $250 pretax in the US from an OB for an OEM strap. 18mm clasp will run you another $250.
     
  12. Evitzee Aug 22, 2021

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    Saving money is nice but it would be much more convenient buying the strap from an OB and having them install it (assuming qualified tech is available). We aren't talking massive savings between a Omega branded strap and a JR made strap compared to the value of the watch.
     
  13. Duckie Aug 23, 2021

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    I have to agree.
    I bought the genuine Omega Silver Snoopy strap 20/18 and Deployant for my 1861 and I also appreciate having the inserts where the Spring bar passes through.

    If I'm not mistaken, non-genuine straps don't have the inserts:thumbsdown:
     
  14. Duckie Aug 23, 2021

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    Either one is nice.
    It's not like the appearance of the watch will be diminished either way.
    Perhaps get both straps and switch them when the mood dictates?

    Are you only seeking a non-genuine alternative to the Omega strap?
    I rather like the strap provided on the 3861 myself and may pick that one up.
     
  15. texasmade Aug 23, 2021

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    JR makes the OEM Omega strap so it's not like buying the JR strap is buying a cheaper alternative.
     
  16. avidmark Aug 23, 2021

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    Both are great but I vote for the white stitch.
     
  17. Hoddspur Aug 23, 2021

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  18. sgrossma Aug 23, 2021

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    I think the all black actually looks sleeker here
     
  19. Gerry73 Aug 23, 2021

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    All black hesalite for me. Super comfortable.
     
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  20. Evitzee Aug 23, 2021

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