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·Not helpful since the lug to lug size is different but the 3861 on the black nylon from omega is so comfortable.
I often wear the 20mm OEM nylon nato; it looks great!
Ed White 321 - leather strap or leave on bracelet?
I often wear the 20mm OEM nylon nato; it looks great!
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VizslaFriend
·Not helpful since the lug to lug size is different but the 3861 on the black nylon from omega is so comfortable.
However, I dont’t think this strap would look nice on the EW, it is a totally different style…
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·Sorry to be a downer, but I HATE straps. With a deployant clasp I guess it's ok, but I'll take bracelet every time. Plus I'm not risking ruining the lugs with a springbar tool.
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Evitzee
·Sorry to be a downer, but I HATE straps. With a deployant clasp I guess it's ok, but I'll take bracelet every time. Plus I'm not risking ruining the lugs with a springbar tool.
One thing I do hate, though, is NATO straps. Can't stand them, have tried them, just don't like the look. God bless those who love them. Fear of using a springbar tool shouldn't dictate what kind of strap or bracelet you use.
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·To each their own, I generally don't like bracelets as they are boring. But it really depends on the watch. An Ed White looks best on a bracelet, a Mark Ii ditto, same for a Mitsukoshi, but ones like the ST1 and ST2, and the 2020 Tokyo's look best on straps. Many owners put their Snoopy on a bracelet, to me this ruins the aesthetic of the package and removes the focus on the watch head, instead it's overwhelmed by the bling of the steel bracelet. A good, custom strap with an Omega DP which accenturates the dial and back is the way to go, imo, and makes the watch unique. But it's all a personal decision, no one cares but the owner. Do what makes you happy.
One thing I do hate, though, is NATO straps. Can't stand them, have tried them, just don't like the look. God bless those who love them. Fear of using a springbar tool shouldn't dictate what kind of strap or bracelet you use.
I agree. I have most of my watches on bracelet, but quite a few on straps. I think the bracelet can take away/distract from the watch itself, as you said, particularly in certain cases.
For example, my 2 tone Sedna Speedy: When looking in the AD I thought it looked ugly/over-exposed on the bracelet (and honestly, was leaning towards the 2 tone moonshine instead!). As soon as the strap version came out, I was in love, and the Sedna-on-strap was a clear winner.
My Denim Railmaster NEEDS the strap, they are bulky/ugly on strap. Many vastly prefer one of the strap options for Seamasters for similar reasons!
Additionally, the strap-vs-bracelet is a bit of a 'vibe' difference for me. Some days I just 'feel' like a watch on a strap, others on bracelet. I have my Hesalite Speedy on a strap for that reason, some days its what I'm feeling.
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·I agree. I have most of my watches on bracelet, but quite a few on straps. I think the bracelet can take away/distract from the watch itself, as you said, particularly in certain cases.
For example, my 2 tone Sedna Speedy: When looking in the AD I thought it looked ugly/over-exposed on the bracelet (and honestly, was leaning towards the 2 tone moonshine instead!). As soon as the strap version came out, I was in love, and the Sedna-on-strap was a clear winner.
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·The TT Speedy on bracelet is ugly AF. The TT on strap looks amazing. If I were to get a TT, I'd go with a strap and then just get the standard Speedy steel bracelet to change it up.
As far as a 'change it up', I'm up to 5 (plus 1 incoming!) Speedmasters now (Still working on THAT 12 step program...), and will be at 3 strap/3 bracelet, which makes 'changing it up' just 'switch watches' 😁
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·Black strap looks great for both black dial and panda IMO:
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·Sorry to be a downer, but I HATE straps. With a deployant clasp I guess it's ok, but I'll take bracelet every time. Plus I'm not risking ruining the lugs with a springbar tool.
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·To each their own, I generally don't like bracelets as they are boring. But it really depends on the watch. An Ed White looks best on a bracelet, a Mark Ii ditto, same for a Mitsukoshi, but ones like the ST1 and ST2, and the 2020 Tokyo's look best on straps. Many owners put their Snoopy on a bracelet, to me this ruins the aesthetic of the package and removes the focus on the watch head, instead it's overwhelmed by the bling of the steel bracelet. A good, custom strap with an Omega DP which accenturates the dial and back is the way to go, imo, and makes the watch unique. But it's all a personal decision, no one cares but the owner. Do what makes you happy.
One thing I do hate, though, is NATO straps. Can't stand them, have tried them, just don't like the look. God bless those who love them. Fear of using a springbar tool shouldn't dictate what kind of strap or bracelet you use.
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·A lot of excellent points. Thanks a lot!
In the past weeks, I reflected a lot on how I wear each of my Speedmasters, what looks good on bracelet vs strap, and which combination is comfortable.
My conclusions so far, also incorporating my learnings from this thread:
I also agree on the sentiment about NATO straps 🙂
In the past weeks, I reflected a lot on how I wear each of my Speedmasters, what looks good on bracelet vs strap, and which combination is comfortable.
My conclusions so far, also incorporating my learnings from this thread:
- I will leave my Ed White on its bracelet. Looks fantastic, and it is super comfortable.
- I will also leave my white Speedmaster on its bracelet. I bought the OEM black rubber strap as well last year, and it looks great, but after 2 days of wearing it I always switch back to bracelet
- My hesalite 3861 is a strap monster, and an excellent playground for experimentation. I enjoy changing its strap regularly, from leather to rubber to another leather. I actually think it looks better on a strap and not on its original bracelet, and when I feel to wear bracelet I can always put on my Ed White or white Speedy.
- My CK2998 will remain on the cordura strap shown above, with deployant.
I also agree on the sentiment about NATO straps 🙂
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