A pretentious, snobby, old fashioned guide to choosing a strap

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PlogTinTin

·Sep 20, 2023

Zman4eva

Wow! I think you found the perfect strap for the red Speedy. The color, shape, thickness, and profile (chef's kiss). Where is it from?

Thanks,
It’s a prototype strap that we made for the coming Speedy Tuesday event in Tokyo 😀
It’s a thick strap but suits the Speedy quite well 😀

Been playing around with different prototypes 😀

bradurani

You're putting me in a tough place here. Alligator is not for chronographs, but I have to admit, you're on to something. It's the ridges that take it out of the dress strap realm and make it sporty enough for a chronograph. Ridged straps like this are found on Breitlings typically, but with the bold color match it looks good on this Omega. All-in-all I'd say this is successful bending of the rules. Consider yourself lucky and stick to the rules next time.
Grade: A

Appreciate the high Grade 😀
I think I might not be as lucky this time but here is another Croco for my Wife’s Speedy.
Dark Green Crocodile for a diamond encrusted, MoP dial Speedy.

 

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Angeloasi

·Sep 22, 2023

Using a inexpensive canvas strap for my 105.003-64 which imo looks nice for it

 

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noless

·Sep 25, 2023

so where does a NATO sit?

 

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Eclipse39

·Oct 1, 2023

Black matte croco on a dressy watch:

Custom brown strap for my tropical piece:

Custom navy square pattern w/ red accent for my WT:

Grey canvas for my grey WT:

Edited: Oct 1, 2023

 

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Walrus

·Oct 1, 2023

Ah good I need your help. I have the bracelet for this railmaster but it’s screwed together and omega uses locktite or whatever so it’s a task sizing the damn thing. I picked up this strap so at least I could wear it but I’m not loving it. I’m curious what grade I might get

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 18, 2023

Here's one for consideration: my 1947 Hamilton 'Donald' on a light tan alligator strap.

 

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Walrus

·Oct 18, 2023

The pompous pretentious pageant leader has gone dark, disappointing

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 18, 2023

Ahh, that explains why I haven't seen it up on the first page for awhile.

 

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noelekal

·Oct 18, 2023·Home For Wayward Watches

If it matters Waltesefalcon, I'm here and I think both watch and strap make for an award winning combination.

I particularly like those numeral markers on that Hamilton dial.

I'd own it! I'd wear it! Just like that!
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artek

·Oct 19, 2023

A Angeloasi

Using a inexpensive canvas strap for my 105.003-64 which imo looks nice for it

Looks really good. The strap seems long - what’s the length of it?

 

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Trog

·Oct 19, 2023

Breaks every rule in the book....but looks so good!!!

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Oct 19, 2023

Trog

Breaks every rule in the book....but looks so good!!!

That strap perfectly compliments the bezel.

 

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Angeloasi

·Oct 25, 2023

artek

Looks really good. The strap seems long - what’s the length of it?

125/75mm

 

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SpeedyPhill

·Nov 1, 2023

 

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liquidsongbird

·Jan 18, 2024

So will I not be able to recieve a lashing like so many before me? Acceptable?

 

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SOG53

·Jan 18, 2024

liquidsongbird

So will I not be able to recieve a lashing like so many before me? Acceptable?

I think brown leather looks great on that gold watch.

 

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SOG53

·Jan 18, 2024

Waltesefalcon

Here's one for consideration: my 1947 Hamilton 'Donald' on a light tan alligator strap.

That’s a stunner. I have a pile of Hamilton PWs but under appreciate the wristwatches. Beauty!!

 

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140dave

·Jan 18, 2024

liquidsongbird

So will I not be able to recieve a lashing like so many before me? Acceptable?

SOG53

I think brown leather looks great on that gold watch.

Wrong
You are ignoring the rules stated in the first post.
Grade D-
No soup for you!

(I miss @bradurani too)

 

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BumperJB

·Feb 6, 2024

SOG53

2nd GS 43999 on black lizard

I just added a cognac colored genuine alligator strap for my 1947 Omega bumper and think it nicely compliments the dial patina. JB

 

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noelekal

·Feb 7, 2024·Home For Wayward Watches

I think you made a perfect choice BumperJB.

Attractive watch!