Hi everyone.

Having introduced myself a few weeks ago I can now continue with my tale. Just heard that my vintage Constellation is ready for collection, having been serviced and refurbished. As I can't (at the moment) afford a genuine Omega strap, I would like the "experts" opinion as to what colour leather strap would show off my "new" 1969 Constellation. The servicing agent (Omega certified) have suggested very dark brown (almost black) plain leather to go on the Stainless Steel watch. What's the feeling??

Once I have travelled down from N. yorks to London collect it I promise to post some photo's!!

 

By pure coincidence, there is, what seems to be, an identical watch on ebay at the moment. Item number - 170931636214.

Edited to ask - Is what the seller says about it having the ability to be manually wound up true. If so I've not known this for the entire time I've had it!!

 

Well, that goes to prove that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!! Thanks for the advice re the strap colour. I'll check out differing colours when I collect it.

Did you get chance to view the one on ebay that I mentioned. If so, what's your opinion of this model. The guy who did my service/restoration says he's never seen this dial before!!

 

It is in the omega database:

http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/...tcDtzcD0wJmFtcDtzcD1GJmFtcDtzcD1UJmFtcDtzcD0w It is a late sixties watch, and the dial shows the style is moving away from the traditional sixties one. Still, I like it!. In the omega database the pic shows the watch with a black strap. That one always works!.

 

That's brilliant. Many thanks.

 

I ordered a Hirsch Siena from watchobsession.co.uk for my stainless constellation. Gary there is very helpful. I'll try to post some pictures later....

 

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f222/another-newbie-hirsch-703149.html - mines in black, but as you can see, nice simple strap - bit dressy, but not too much. Bit like the constellation. If you want more dressy, check out lizard. I believe Hirsch make the omega oem straps.

 

I've tried to search the database to see the photo you mentioned. What info' do I input into the "search Box" to bring it up please?

 

I have a real problem here ( ), I think Steve has broken the rules.... No help without a picture!!!

 

Oh dear, have I dropped someone in the *hit!!!!

 

I have a couple of straps from Jurgens - https://www.jurgensgermany.com/vmar...ion=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1&vmcchk=1&Itemid=1
They are absolutely fantastic in the materials and quality of manufacture, have not looked through the entire list available , but well worth a look.
A pic of one on a Bulova

 

168.0018

 

Thanks for that. Interestingly, when i bought mine it came with a SS bracelet. Wish I'd kept it now when it finally gave up the ghost!! Little did we know when we were younger!!!

 

Apologies for being "absent on parade" for a while!! My children have just told me that as a "Retirement Present" they will stand the cost of a vintage Omega bracelet (which is what I wanted in the first place!!). So - what's the opinion of you experts? No hurry as I've got a black calf skin leather one to fit onto it when I pick it up.

 

My kids have spotted this on ebay. What's the general opinion please?

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