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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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bsowers34
·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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·Update after 2.5 months: I pulled the trigger 😛
I bought the brown Railmaster strap, carefully removed the bracelet without any scratches, and mounted the strap on my Ed White. Since this is an unpadded strap, it’s super comfortable and works great with the deployant. I also like the color combination and how the strap accentuates the long, straight lugs. Pictures:
I bought the brown Railmaster strap, carefully removed the bracelet without any scratches, and mounted the strap on my Ed White. Since this is an unpadded strap, it’s super comfortable and works great with the deployant. I also like the color combination and how the strap accentuates the long, straight lugs. Pictures:
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Mister2kris
·Just received the Artem Barenia Leather strap for my Speedy and I think it looks great on leather. Side note… having a little bolstering makes all the difference 🙂
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·Update after 2.5 months: I pulled the trigger 😛
I bought the brown Railmaster strap, carefully removed the bracelet without any scratches, and mounted the strap on my Ed White. Since this is an unpadded strap, it’s super comfortable and works great with the deployant. I also like the color combination and how the strap accentuates the long, straight lugs. Pictures:
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CalgaryJim
·Update after 2.5 months: I pulled the trigger 😛
I bought the brown Railmaster strap, carefully removed the bracelet without any scratches, and mounted the strap on my Ed White. Since this is an unpadded strap, it’s super comfortable and works great with the deployant. I also like the color combination and how the strap accentuates the long, straight lugs. Pictures:
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·To me it looks better in real life than the rendering suggested. Do you know what type of leather it is? Looks like Degermann Baranil to me as one possibility. If so, it’s a very durable leather.
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·I think having a leather strap as an option is good, but if I had a 321 Ed White I suspect I'd mostly leave it on the bracelet it comes with.
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·To me it looks better in real life than the rendering suggested. Do you know what type of leather it is? Looks like Degermann Baranil to me as one possibility. If so, it’s a very durable leather.
However, I wore my Ed White with this brown leather strap at least 5 times a week in the past 2 months, and the strap still looks like brand new. It indeed appears very durable.
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·Just curious, for you leather gurus: what thickness, at the lug end, do you feel is optimal for a Speedmaster? I bought this strap from Bulang, and it’s claimed to be from the original manufacturer who made the strap for Omega in the ‘60’s.
Looks great in the picture, but once on the watch, and wrist, at 2.3mm thickness, it feels way too flimsy for a watch of this size. My straps that are around 4.5mm to 5mm at the lug end seem like a better match. Curious as to your opinions.
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