Respectable members:

Can anyone point me in the direction of one of these distressed suede natos, I would prefer one a little bit like the link below ideally 18mm, but if you know any independant strap makers doing similar work, i'd rather support them. Regards, Alex

http://www.bulangandsons.com/product/bs-vintage-hand-made-suede-leather-strap-19-mm-6/

 

Hi,
Stewart Morley at Heuerville makes some lovely vintage look straps, http://heuerville.wordpress.com/heuerville-straps/classic-peanut-distressed/

I don't see any NATO's but he may be able to make one for you.

 

Thanks Shaun!

Will give him a shot

 

Placed an order myself for my Speedy 105.003: http://heuerville.wordpress.com/heuerville-straps/mocha/
"Mocca chocolata Ya Ya" -

 

A fine choice!!


Edit: Have I seen your speedy yet?

 

Always sing the praises of Johnny Torrez, maybe not on this occasion but worth keeping in mind for the future -
http://www.johnnystraps.com/

 

Wait and see!

 

Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss the party!

 

Have you tried that link Stuart? Did you know they did whips as well as straps?

 

Leather good are leather goods!

 

Honestly he must have upgraded the site since my last visit
Now what page were the whips on

 

It's ok, I believe you.. just gonna have a scan myself... I need a break from watches anyway!

 

Don't let on if you find anything that runs on batteries, you know how Dennis feels

 

Secrets safe with me.. I don't mind winding it up myself.. Manual action has never been an issue!

 

Watch done with servicing and making its way to Norway. Strap should arrive next week as well.
It is not a watch to the "aficionados" liking I am afraid since Omega already had worked their "magic" on it at some point in time, but personally (as a movement/caliber oriented collector) I am happy to inform that I am a proud owner of a cal321 105.003-65 Speedmaster!
(Yes I know the hands, dial and bezel are replacements, but at least michael e managed to help me out with a nicer crown than Omega had left there!)


More to come!

 

Looks good to me! It must be getting near now....Make sure you dedicate a post to this one! Sure it will look great on that stap as well!