Genteel Handmade

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Here is a strap I just received that looks somewhat Omega-ish from Genteel Handmade, on a CK 2390 (30T2):



I wish I could tell you what color that is, but I can't remember exactly what I ordered and they didn't repeat it back. Some sort of brown, with a more-or-less matching brown stitch.

The background is somewhat blue to purple.

I had a vintage Omega steel buckle, so on that went. These do not come with buckles.

It's certainly a well-made strap. My intention was to have a strap more or less the color of the aged radium on the dial, and that it does, at least close enough for jazz.
 
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Forgot to mention, the watch is 11/16", so 17mm ordered and it fits well.
 
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George at Genteel does some nice work with plenty of choices of leathers, colors, lining colors, stitch colors and sizes. I've had him make two straps for me.

Your strap goes well with the watch.
 
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I don't have a deployment buckle, but looking to get a Genteel Alligator and then buy a Omega deployment buckle. Does anyone know if it's better to get a 16mm or 18mm buckle for a modern (1861) Speedmaster Pro?
 
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I don't have a deployment buckle, but looking to get a Genteel Alligator and then buy a Omega deployment buckle. Does anyone know if it's better to get a 16mm or 18mm buckle for a modern (1861) Speedmaster Pro?

It’s just a matter of taste. Going to 16mm is a more aggressive taper, which I think looks better on dressier straps. One thing to consider, though, is that there are more options available for a 20/18 taper than for a 20/16 taper if you want to get straps from other sources in the future. But if you are just using George and genteel to make them, then it comes down to which you prefer.
 
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Always looking for high quality strap makers. Thanks for sharing, watch looks great.
 
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I've had two straps made by George awhile back. Great guy and the work is really nice! Been thinking of getting another. Nice choice on yours, sweet 40's Omega too!
 
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If anyone has a Genteel on an Omega deployment, can you let me know the length of the strap ends and your wrist size? George says a 95mm/100mm would work for my 7.25 inch wrist. While I trust him, I'd feel better someone verifying that is wearing one before getting a hand made, non-returnable strap.

Thanks