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I tried to find a nice rubber strap for my gmt seamaster and purchased an aftermarket seamaster PO rubber strap for it and it didn't fit. The holes for the pins was too far out. The lug holes didn't match up.
Anyone know where I can find one? I tried ofrei.com and it was $200. I'd rather purchase a variety of zulu/nato straps and have the diversity.
 
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This is my watch on the Omega black rubber deployment strap OME-98000037. Yes, it does look and feel like leather:
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omegagmt
I tried to find a nice rubber strap for my gmt seamaster and purchased an aftermarket seamaster PO rubber strap for it and it didn't fit. The holes for the pins was too far out. The lug holes didn't match up.
Anyone know where I can find one? I tried ofrei.com and it was $200. I'd rather purchase a variety of zulu/nato straps and have the diversity.

Was the PO strap too wide, or not the same shape/thickness? The 45.5mm PO runs a 22mm lug width while the 42mm PO is the standard 22mm. I've seen someone running the orange PO croc strap on a Bond Seamaster 2531.80 so I would have thought it'd fit your GMT
 
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It's not too wide. It's a 20mm. It's just that the lug holes don't match up. I think I'll stick with nato and zulu straps for right now. It takes less time to swap straps.
 
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Here is my Seamaster Pro Chrono Ti ref.2298.80 on a rubber strap ref.97988082 and clasp ref. 9453-1803. I actually like the look of the watch on rubber, but the strap is too stiff and the clasp is too large. To my taste, that is.

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omegagmt
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That combo is nice. Really like the style of the rubber strap
 
dsio
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Is it a butterfly clasp rather than a single foldover? Don't think I've ever seen one like that before
 
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Is it a butterfly clasp rather than a single foldover? Don't think I've ever seen one like that before

Yes, it is a butterfly clasp. I remember they were quite popular on these Omega Seamasters, approx 10 years ago.
 
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I seem to remember there also being a shark skin blue strap option, much like the one in your pictures as a distinct model offering, saw one on a pawn shop on a 2599 SS SMPC not too far back.
 
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Robert-Jan
Here is my Seamaster Pro Chrono Ti ref.2298.80 on a rubber strap ref.97988082 and clasp ref. 9453-1803. I actually like the look of the watch on rubber, but the strap is too stiff and the clasp is too large. To my taste, that is.

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WOW!! Beautiful photos and watch.
 
omegagmt
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You can purchase the butterfly clasp for about $200 on ofrei.com. That strap is also on the website for another $200.
 
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omegagmt
You can purchase the butterfly clasp for about $200 on ofrei.com. That strap is also on the website for another $200.

Ofrei isn't the best place to go shopping for these parts. I think I paid 150 euro (Summer 2010) for the whole set (when the Euro / USD was 1 : 1,30).
 
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omegagmt
I tried to find a nice rubber strap for my gmt seamaster and purchased an aftermarket seamaster PO rubber strap for it and it didn't fit. The holes for the pins was too far out. The lug holes didn't match up.
Anyone know where I can find one? I tried ofrei.com and it was $200. I'd rather purchase a variety of zulu/nato straps and have the diversity.
Even the OEM PO strap is difficult to put on because the holes on the strap are far out as you said. I guess it's made that way so that the strap is tight and flush against the watch. I had a very difficult time putting the strap on the watch. Finally I read on one of the forums that a slight bend to the spring bars helps. I tried it and it worked fine. I had no issues with any play etc and it fits fine.
 
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Robert-Jan
Ofrei isn't the best place to go shopping for these parts. I think I paid 150 euro (Summer 2010) for the whole set (when the Euro / USD was 1 : 1,30).

Hey Robert.. I m looking for rubber strap 98000037 and clasp 9453-1803... where did you find yours for 拢150... Ofrei seems a little high priced :-( Thank you... 馃榾)
 
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omegagmt
I tried to find a nice rubber strap for my gmt seamaster and purchased an aftermarket seamaster PO rubber strap for it and it didn't fit. The holes for the pins was too far out. The lug holes didn't match up.
Anyone know where I can find one? I tried ofrei.com and it was $200. I'd rather purchase a variety of zulu/nato straps and have the diversity.

Hi Omegagmt... me too i am looking for a decent rubber strap.. seen a 98000037 black strap and a 9453-1803 clasp... just seems a bit steep on ofrei site!?! i got myself a nato 20mm strap.. i think it looks ok actually, but been told it looks cheap on a nice looking watch... i have black Seamaster professional 300m full size... Did you find anything yet? or you still looking for Nato option?
 
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If you think Ofrei is steep, try the AD 0_0

I can't believe a piece of rubber can cost that much money but somehow their AD's here in Australia manage to charge more than 3X the price on Ofrei!
 
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If you think Ofrei is steep, try the AD 0_0

I can't believe a piece of rubber can cost that much money but somehow their AD's here in Australia manage to charge more than 3X the price on Ofrei!

i know... it's crazy... been looking at Hirsch straps too... much more resonable... just cant make my mind up... leather or rubber?.. Yeah i imagine the ADs are charging horrendous prices... Was in my local dealer yesterday... They could nt help re the rubber strap! newly opened so i guess they need more time to learn ha... so i shall keep hunting 馃榾 sounds as though it' ll be mail order for you too.
 
dsio
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What watch is this for? Looks like 2254.50 from your avatar?
 
sylvesters dad
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What watch is this for? Looks like 2254.50 from your avatar?

No.. but i do like that 2254.50 model... it's a 212.30.41.20.01.002. sorry rubbish pic.... do ya think strap looks bad on it? it's a nato... got bored of my s.s bracelet...
 
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