Elusive Leather Strap for 1973 720hz Megasonic Constellation

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BaldyBeardy

·Oct 25, 2018

Hi Guys and Gals

I have been looking for a replacement leather strap for my lovely 1973 Connie Megasonic.
The strap is a bit of an odd one as it has integrated spring bars to accommodate the spreading width that matches the case. The one on the watch is a bit worse for wear after the decades and I'd like a 'fresh' one.
I've seen this case style with just normal 'straight' straps and they look too narrow and a bit pish to me tbh.
This style of strap looks like it belongs... the problem is can I really find one anywhere!
Ideally I'd like a genuine NOS strap if I can get one.

You can see what I mean about having integrated bars...


Failing that I'll just get some alligator and re-do it myself.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Cheers
Bob

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JackDaniels83

·Oct 25, 2018

If it is not available at Omega I would buy a very wide strap, cut the ends and use normal spring bars and the original buckle. You can see it here:

https://urbanleather.wordpress.com/2015/04/05/step-by-step-kleines-making-of-des-driver-armbandes/

 

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JackDaniels83

·Oct 25, 2018

Could you post some dimensions (width at buckle, width at case and lug width)?

 

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Deafboy

·Oct 25, 2018·His Holiness Puer Surdus

Have you considered having a custom strap made? There are stores that make pretty much anything you want, and probably could duplicate the one you have now. Do you think the funky spring bars + holders are reusable?

@Syrte could probably chime in...

 

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BaldyBeardy

·Oct 25, 2018

Interesting idea, cheers.
Might try for some of my other pieces in future, but I really do like the integrated bars on my current strap though tbh.
If I was going to put that much manual effort in I'd just get some alligator hide and re-make the current one. 😀

Oh, and for the folks who like to see such things, here she is with her back off...

 

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BaldyBeardy

·Oct 25, 2018

Lug inner width 18mm
Strap width at case 23mm
Strap width at buckle 14.5mm

 

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JackDaniels83

·Oct 25, 2018

I like it and I also have some f720 inner values.

Most are separated. I don't know if they have been dissembled, or if they are new, unmounted parts.

 

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BaldyBeardy

·Oct 25, 2018

JackDaniels83

I like it and I also have some f720 inner values.

Most are separated. I don't know if they have been dissembled, or if they are new, unmounted parts.

Holy crap... look at all those micromotors!!!
You ever tried any of them out to see if they are working?

 

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JackDaniels83

·Oct 25, 2018

The forks that have motors on it are working. If the separate motors are OK or not, I don't know. I would have to make a fixture to glue the motor onto the fork in the right position.

 

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Archer

·Oct 26, 2018·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Strap is still available from Omega...call a local AD or Boutique and get them to order you one.

032CU1227002 | CALF BLACK DOUBLE SPRING BARS 18x23x16

Cheers, Al

 

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milhouse

·Oct 26, 2018

Archer

Strap is still available from Omega...call a local AD or Boutique and get them to order you one.

032CU1227002 | CALF BLACK DOUBLE SPRING BARS 18x23x16

Cheers, Al

WOW!
I love this forum...

 

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webvan

·Oct 26, 2018

It won't be the nice crocodile leather of the original though :-(

 

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BaldyBeardy

·Oct 28, 2018

Archer

Strap is still available from Omega...call a local AD or Boutique and get them to order you one.

032CU1227002 | CALF BLACK DOUBLE SPRING BARS 18x23x16

Cheers, Al

Awesome, thanks for this. 😀
Now I know it's still available, I feel better about having a crack at re-covering the original.
Bought an 80's alligator skin purse that looks like a good colour match so will tackle it once it arrives.
Might work out, might not, either way it should be fun to try!