Ed White 321 - leather strap or leave on bracelet?

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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.
They look like the taurillon leather straps they sell; whilst they are an excellent, extremely supple strap they may be a little thin to fill out the lug ends. The lack of stiffness may also allow the watch to move around a little more and feel less “planted” on wrist.

Whilst they are some of the better straps out there it is likely they are better suited to thinner dress watches.
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