Ceramic PO - Strap Change Question

Hands90 · Feb 10, 2020

Anyone change straps on their Ceramic PO's (Deep Black Series)?

Lately I've been looking into trading one of my watches for a Deep Black PO but I'm not a fan of the strap.
Is the case likely to chip from changing straps?
Anyone change straps on the watch, if so can I have a few photos!

If I end up with one it will mostly be living on a nato, that way I can change straps often without worry of any damage.

RARJ · Feb 10, 2020

I picked up a PO Deep Black last May and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Like you I was not a fan of the factory strap so I was keen on simply being able to install the black rubber strap that was meant for the 8500 PO cases. I figured this would work because the gator and rubber band that comes on the Sedna gold Deep Black fits my CeraGold PO (and is a great alternative to the factory gator and calfskin installed).

Nope, doesn't fit. Not by a long shot. The gator/rubber backed strap that comes on the Sedna gold DB is a great option and I ended up picking up a couple of those (I'll try and find a pic). It makes the watch look a little "dressier" if that's possible for this piece.

So, back to the drawing board. What I didn't like about the factory BD strap was the contrast white stitching - so, I removed it and re-stitched the strap with a heavy gauge black nylon. Looks awesome! (if I do say so myself).

I'll track down (or take) a couple more pics later (wearing a speedy today).

As far as strap changes go - I haven't bunged up the case yet. In fact you'd be hard pressed to find a single hairline scratch anywhere on the case and I've put it through its paces (two bachelor parties, sever flights, the gym, the pool, etc).

I also picked up the nylon/leather backed all black Omega NATO but I haven't bothered even using it yet because I like this option so much now. I haven't tried any other NATO options just yet but your question has now made me temped to play around a bit! I'll post some pics if/when I do.

Hands90 · Feb 10, 2020

RARJ
I picked up a PO Deep Black last May and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Like you I was not a fan of the factory strap so I was keen on simply being able to install the black rubber strap that was meant for the 8500 PO cases. I figured this would work because the gator and rubber band that comes on the Sedna gold Deep Black fits my CeraGold PO (and is a great alternative to the factory gator and calfskin installed).

Nope, doesn't fit. Not by a long shot. The gator/rubber backed strap that comes on the Sedna gold DB is a great option and I ended up picking up a couple of those (I'll try and find a pic). It makes the watch look a little "dressier" if that's possible for this piece.

So, back to the drawing board. What I didn't like about the factory BD strap was the contrast white stitching - so, I removed it and re-stitched the strap with a heavy gauge black nylon. Looks awesome! (if I do say so myself).

I'll track down (or take) a couple more pics later (wearing a speedy today).

As far as strap changes go - I haven't bunged up the case yet. In fact you'd be hard pressed to find a single hairline scratch anywhere on the case and I've put it through its paces (two bachelor parties, sever flights, the gym, the pool, etc).

I also picked up the nylon/leather backed all black Omega NATO but I haven't bothered even using it yet because I like this option so much now. I haven't tried any other NATO options just yet but your question has now made me temped to play around a bit! I'll post some pics if/when I do.

Thank you so much for the info. I heard the same about scratches. It draws me to the watch more.

RARJ · Feb 10, 2020

It's very easy to fall in love with this watch. I would argue that you probably don't need a GMT function on a dive watch but I've actually found it handy while travelling and dealing with clients/vendors in other countries (because who really wants the headache of basic addition and subtraction right?).

Bushido · Feb 10, 2020

I would not worry about changing straps on any of the Omega ceramic watches. I own several and have changed the straps multiple times. All of them look just like they did when I picked them up from the AD. My only suggestion, which is obvious, don't use a spring bar tool like a crowbar and you're worry free!

This pic is from when I swapped out the rubber strap for OEM NATO on the ceramic SM:

RARJ · Feb 11, 2020

Brave move doing it on a granite/stone counter top. That's the only thing that gives me any pause with my deep black is toying with it above certain counter tops or ceramic tiling.

funkright · Feb 11, 2020

RARJ
I would argue that you probably don't need a GMT function on a dive watch....

Those are blasphemous words if ever I heard 😜

GMT complication is the only really useful complication needed, well, outside of the time and date... That said, I just can't 'get' watches that have a GMT complication and NO date window or indicator... Panerai has a few of these and I just think 🤦

RARJ · Feb 12, 2020

funkright
Those are blasphemous words if ever I heard 😜

GMT complication is the only really useful complication needed, well, outside of the time and date... That said, I just can't 'get' watches that have a GMT complication and NO date window or indicator... Panerai has a few of these and I just think 🤦

That's a really good point actually and something I've never considered. I would have just assumed that the date function was a given with GMT's. Makes me look at other GMT's I've seen in such a different light now.

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