Sorry for the delay in responding. I don't have a EB in my collection, yet, but I installed the straps on my speedy. Here are the pics.
as you can see, hardware and the end loop of NATO added a lot of bulkiness.
I see quite a few EB that was modded with this bezel. I'm wondering whether it is just replacing the bezel insert, or it has to be the entire bezel? and if just the insert, is this mod reversible?
Would appreciate some insights from anyone that did this mod. Thanks!
I’ve had an insert replaced on my Seamaster GMT, so yes it is possible and reversible. I went from black & sliver to all black - emulating a 2254.
For me personally, I will take the 1120 any day of the week, and twice on Sundays...
Only if you want to keep your parts account! 😀
Thanks for the input! I did some research and based on Al's comment above, it seems if I want genuine Omega part, I'll have to get the whole bezel and through a watchmaker with a part account if I want best price. However the problem is, if they have a part account with Omega, they cannot install it on a different watch... At least the local guy I worked with regularly refused to do so.
So my options are either to pay a premium on the open market for a whole Omega bezel, or get an aftermarket bezel insert, and either way I'll have to find a non-Omega certified watchmaker to put it in for me... I'm starting thinking it maybe too much trouble and uncertainties...
Thanks a lot for the comparison. MN Strap definitely looks better than the NATO. Not sure if you see my picture with the Nick Mankey Hook Strap, the effect looks really similar even MN Strap has one layer of fabric under the case while Hook Strap has none under the case. I need to try it out!
welcome! I did see your hook strap, it looks similar to MN in the front, but MN uses a elastic fabric and hardware is really top notch. Here is a photo of the hardware.
It's nice! Call me cheap but I think at 50 EUR+ it seems a bit costly. I ordered this one on Amazon, looks like a knockoff but it's less than half the Erika's:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LGXZKB2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nick Mankey Hook strap also uses elastic fabric, and it is super comfortable too. I really like the "no fabric under the watch" design. Hardware may not be as nice but very low profile, not necessarily a bad thing. After all, it is $24 vs $56+ of MN. Can't believe I'm promoting them but I'm a happy customer.😀
https://nickmankeydesigns.com/shop/the-hook-strap-elastic-watch-band
ohhh that's a fine choice! do share your thoughts of the strap when you receive it 👍
I bought this from a Swatch tech who did the mod himself...I am very happy with it!
This is a selection of pics I have taken, inside or in the sun. Haven't had it long enough to get any spring or summer sun...
Well, that’s what makes us individuals I guess. I had a reversed date wheel fitted to one of my Seamaster Chronographs and I loved it. As it is so small I could barely tell the could difference between the blue dial and the black date wheel.
