Donn Chambers
·I icebergLooking to keep it on a strap, but looking for a good aftermarket one. Settling on Hirsch strap, either black or dark brown with omega deployant clasp. Can’t decide between the colors, and also if to get smooth leather or an alligator strap. Thinking either black smooth or black alligator?
The Hirsch Voyager straps are very close to Omega straps and will fit on the deployant clasp. They are only in 20mm widths, but can be put on the FOIS. I’ve done it. If you want an exact 19mm width, you’ll have to get the Hirsch Speed strap (designed as an aftermarket TAG Heuer strap) but it has a more extreme taper and more limited leather choices.
Compared to an Omega strap, the Hirsch are very, very close in quality, which is reflected in the price — $125 or so. I got my Omega strap (new) from the sales forum here for about $50 more, so you might be on the lookout for one there. I found the Hirsch strap takes a little longer to mold to the wrist (the Omega strap is more supple immediately).
For color and material, I think any of the combos you listed will look good. I went with a vintage brown calfskin that came closest to the strap that came on it — I think that’s a particularly nice combo for the watch. Here’s a quick wrist shot.
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