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Aqua Terra with leather strap or nah? (Opinions)

autoquartz
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Hi there,

Just want to get your opinions on getting the Seamaster AT with only the leather strap instead of the bracelet.

One of the biggest reason why I would opt for a leather strap, which might sound a little trivial or even silly, is that i cannot stand resting a metal bracelet against my laptop. I work (and study) using 90% of my time on my MacBook, and I am not quite fond of taking off my watch every time.

What are your thoughts? If this was any other model then a metal bracelet should rightfully go with a diver style, but i feel the AT is dressier and would be suitable.

Oh, and this is going to be my first Omega soon 馃榾
 
Jwit
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I usually prefer leather no matter what watch it is. Definitely can look good with an AT. However in terms of potential resale value you should purchase the watch with the bracelet attached and then purchase a leather strap for it. Also don't cheap out on the leather strap. I am starting to notice how much of a difference real straps make compared to the cheap ones. You could get an Omega OEM strap and deploy any at the same time.... maybe bargain with the OB/AD to include it if you are purchasing this route.

Side note: I absolutely hate when my watch rubs against my MacBook too

Which AT are you looking at?
 
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Jwit Jwit
Which AT are you looking at?

Sounds good, glad to find another leather strap fan.

Actually, regarding that...I am fairly uneducated. Still doing my research on the retail website, and considering some old models too. I do plan to get a brand new one though...
 
Omeg@007
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i prefer Leather when at work ( to avoid any touch or scratches that could happen to the bracelet )...
 
CanberraOmega
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Custom made smurf leather
https://omegaforums.net/threads/custom-strap-for-the-aqua-terra.9549/
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Wear what makes you feel happy, not what other people perceive as "good".
 
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Much prefer leather/textile strap over bracelets, and yes the AT leans more on the dressy side with the teak dial and lack of bezel, so a good strap is more than fitting.

That being said the AT bracelets are just about the most comfortable of the modern Omega collection. The links are very shallow, closing mechanism is hidden and unobtrusive, and it comes with multiple half links so getting an exact fit is almost fully assured. You're good to go either way, and best bet is to try one on and maybe even ask the AD or OB if you can type something out on your laptop or tablet while wearing it.
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yinzerniner yinzerniner
Much prefer leather/textile strap over bracelets, and yes the AT leans more on the dressy side with the team dial and lack of bezel, so a good strap is more than fitting.
+1 - I have almost all my bracelets in a safe. Only wear them in the most formal of situations...
 
Nobel Prize
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I tried mine in leather and didn't like it. Something about the proportions, or maybe my eye.

Perhaps try he 38 mm would work better?
 
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I am not a big bracelet fan. Had this bison leather strap made and am pleased with the outcome.

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w.finkenstaedt
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+1 - I have almost all my bracelets in a safe. Only wear them in the most formal of situations...
Bracelets are much more casual than leather straps, especially something like alligator.
 
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If you have the good taste to have bought the black teak dial, definitely fit a leather strap + (if you're prepared to pay the price ) an Omega deployment buckle, which are the best design around. A dark brown alligator strap is a superb match for it.

As to whether you get an Omega branded strap - well, I consider straps to be something to be replaced from time to time, so I don't. Omega almost certainly outsource their straps anyway, and there are several high quality deployment fit straps available from makers like Kaufmann and others.

The AT bracelets are quite nicely made, but I do not like the awkward (to me) butterfly clasp and the polished centre links on the current version. My AT original bracelet is stored away unused with the stickers still on it as are all my other original watch bracelets, apart from my old "gardening" Seiko quartz, and Explorer I. The Rolex one I really like. It is comfortable, adjustable, secure, but still very easy to put on/take off and it suits the watch well.

For anything other than the black teak dial, not so sure. If you have a white dial, probably best to stick with the bracelet. Also, if you wear the watch in an environment which will rapidly degrade leather, then stick with the bracelet and give it an ultrasonic bath from time to time.

One option is to get a handful of cheap leather straps, try them and see if there is a "look" that you like, then get a good quality one.

Edit - meant to add - if you're after a new AT, please get one before they release the screwed up 2017 version to the market 馃憥
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K keepitsimple
One option is to get a handful of cheap leather straps, try them and see if there is a "look" that you like, then get a good quality one.

+1 solid advice here.

Also, don't be afraid to spend good money on a quality strap builder. My strap around about $160, and like quality OEM would likely run double that.
 
autoquartz
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If you have the good taste to have bought the black teak dial, definitely fit a leather strap + (if you're prepared to pay the price ) an Omega deployment buckle, which are the best design around. A dark brown alligator strap is a superb match for it.

As to whether you get an Omega branded strap - well, I consider straps to be something to be replaced from time to time, so I don't. Omega almost certainly outsource their straps anyway, and there are several high quality deployment fit straps available from makers like Kaufmann and others.

The AT bracelets are quite nicely made, but I do not like the awkward (to me) butterfly clasp and the polished centre links on the current version. My AT original bracelet is stored away unused with the stickers still on it as are all my other original watch bracelets, apart from my old "gardening" Seiko quartz, and Explorer I. The Rolex one I really like. It is comfortable, adjustable, secure, but still very easy to put on/take off and it suits the watch well.

For anything other than the black teak dial, not so sure. If you have a white dial, probably best to stick with the bracelet. Also, if you wear the watch in an environment which will rapidly degrade leather, then stick with the bracelet and give it an ultrasonic bath from time to time.

One option is to get a handful of cheap leather straps, try them and see if there is a "look" that you like, then get a good quality one.

Edit - meant to add - if you're after a new AT, please get one before they release the screwed up 2017 version to the market 馃憥

I am fan of the blue dial. Always feel it would suit me better.

Now what is the 2017 version about?? Oh no hahah
 
billyblue
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K keepitsimple
For anything other than the black teak dial, not so sure. If you have a white dial, probably best to stick with the bracelet.
Why so?
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Why so?
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It's an opinion on the aesthetic look, so there can be no rationale or arguable reason.
I have the modern version of the Roamer Searock (an AT lookey-like) as one of my everyday wearers. That has a white dial.
The original bracelet is very good quality, but the design has everything I don't like ! - blingy polished links, butterfly clasp and lacking any minor adjustment.
I haven't yet found a good strap. Tried black ones and most definitely no. Currently on a hefty mid-brown leather, with white stitching that I can live with, but still isn't quite right.
(As a watch by the way, it is excellent but I should have got the black dial version 馃檨)

Oddly, I don't feel the same about straps on vintage dress type watches with white/champagne/cream dials. I have several - some on brown and some on black straps. But the whole aesthetic of that type of watch is different anyway (again my opinion !)
 
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