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Breaking News: The New Steel Speedmaster With Caliber 321 “Ed White”
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·I was very happy with mine on the bracelet but seeing it on these straps I’m starting to think I’m doing this wrong.
And, when I put the bracelet back on again, it’s like having a new watch!
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!You are welcome. Let us know your thoughts on the cousins strap. These omega ones are fantastic, but no one can deny they are fairly pricey.
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··Oooo subtitles!The Cousins catch stitch straps I mentioned above arrived. To cut to the chase they are in no way as nice as Omega originals . These are more like a £25 strap for £5 so they serve a purpose and are good value but I am not sure I would skimp if I were purchasing something for my 321/NEW, I'd probably stick to an Omega original like Steve shows above, those really do feel high quality.
I fitted black and a blue example to a couple of my Speedies as seen below. Apologies for using a FOIS here and not an EW of any flavour, but I didn't fancy messing about with my original Ed unless I really have to, and I can't see me using this strap on that. I might keep it on the FOIS for a while though as I have a feeling it will gain character with wear. The black and brown versions seem softer than the blue, which is a bit more shiny. Note they are available with or without a stitched pointy end detail. These have removable metal collars so without the collar the 20mm fits 19mm lugs just fine as the leather is soft, with the collar it is a good fit for 20mm but wont squeeze down further. Of course you should use 19mm bars for 19mm lugs even if fitting a 20mm strap to prevent difficulties with fitting and removal. The buckle is 18mm which is annoying as I only have 16mm Omega buckles to hand
Apologies if some find this irrelevant for a thread on the NEW, but maybe they will help some with a straight lug in need of a change:
I fitted black and a blue example to a couple of my Speedies as seen below. Apologies for using a FOIS here and not an EW of any flavour, but I didn't fancy messing about with my original Ed unless I really have to, and I can't see me using this strap on that. I might keep it on the FOIS for a while though as I have a feeling it will gain character with wear. The black and brown versions seem softer than the blue, which is a bit more shiny. Note they are available with or without a stitched pointy end detail. These have removable metal collars so without the collar the 20mm fits 19mm lugs just fine as the leather is soft, with the collar it is a good fit for 20mm but wont squeeze down further. Of course you should use 19mm bars for 19mm lugs even if fitting a 20mm strap to prevent difficulties with fitting and removal. The buckle is 18mm which is annoying as I only have 16mm Omega buckles to hand
Apologies if some find this irrelevant for a thread on the NEW, but maybe they will help some with a straight lug in need of a change:
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·I think they look good - especially the black which has that nice vintage look to it.
how thick are they? That’s usually my test for a strap (I prefer 2mm and less really).
I think the black looks really good on the FOIS
how thick are they? That’s usually my test for a strap (I prefer 2mm and less really).
I think the black looks really good on the FOIS
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!I think they look good - especially the black which has that nice vintage look to it.
how thick are they? That’s usually my test for a strap (I prefer 2mm and less really).
I think the black looks really good on the FOIS
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Plasticmoz
·I was late on this and just put myself on the list at the Chicago AD – I was told 2 years 📖
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·Congratulations. It’s a great watch. Mine hasn’t been off my wrist for over a month! Enjoy it
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raclaims
·Congrats !!! Love mine as well. Now I’m thirsty looking at those cocktails !
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·I have to stop following this thread.😁
Congrats. Very jealous.
Congrats. Very jealous.
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Travelller
·I have to stop following this thread...
Count me in!
My steel Dayto...
Speedmaster's in, woohoo 
I wrote elsewhere that I've been waiting over 15mth and @Robert-Jan suggested I was exaggerating but in retrospect, I've wanted this reference even before it was announced - since Omega unveiled their re-issue of the 321, back in Jan 2019. I was a bit nervous when the Platinum-meteorite SMP was presented but I figured Omega would have to eventually put one in good ol' steel (after all, "steel is real" 😎)
Here's a couple of rushed Smartphone pics but eventually, me & my Canon rig will give this reference the attention it deserves... ! 👍
@Archer - yes, I masked the mvmt no. 😉
Cheers 😉
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SSGMT
·Huge congratulations! Beautiful watch, wear it in good health!
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raclaims
·Those are rushed pix!? Damn
amazing piece. I wore mine today
It’s so much better than people realize
amazing piece. I wore mine today
It’s so much better than people realize
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s2000_driver
·Yes well, sorry for adding on to the dogpile... 😗
Count me in!
My steel Dayto...
I wrote elsewhere that I've been waiting over 15mth and @Robert-Jan suggested I was exaggerating but in retrospect, I've wanted this reference even before it was announced - since Omega unveiled their re-issue of the 321, back in Jan 2019. I was a bit nervous when the Platinum-meteorite SMP was presented but I figured Omega would have to eventually put one in good ol' steel (after all, "steel is real" 😎)
Here's a couple of rushed Smartphone pics but eventually, me & my Canon rig will give this reference the attention it deserves... ! 👍
@Archer - yes, I masked the mvmt no. 😉
Cheers 😉
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stevec14
·Huge congrats - it’s a beauty and as you say so much better than you’d think. Wear in good health.
I’m off to practice my photo skills. If your photos are rushed, I’m not sure how to describe mine....😁
I’m off to practice my photo skills. If your photos are rushed, I’m not sure how to describe mine....😁
