Hands-On With The New 2024 Omega Speedmaster FOiS (First Omega in Space)

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I just picked up a mesh and not sure if i will keep it. What do you guys think?


I don't think it suits, personally. Especially as the lugs are polished but the bracelet is brushed. Prefer these on original bracelet or a leather strap.
 
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I just picked up a mesh and not sure if i will keep it. What do you guys think?



My vote is komfit. The Reddit crowd isn't going to get it but boy will it look good on this reference
 
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I just picked up a mesh and not sure if i will keep it. What do you guys think?

It looks ok but just be aware it will rapidly wear the insides of the lugs.
 
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It looks ok but just be aware it will rapidly wear the insides of the lugs.

Interesting. Do you have any images of the inside lugs after using a mesh band for a while?
 
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Interesting. Do you have any images of the inside lugs after using a mesh band for a while?
It's not the sort of thing I'd usually take a photo of unless the customer asked for clarification. The main offenders are the mesh bracelets that have sheet metal ends, some are ok like the factory OMEGA types. They usually have a far more substantial end piece cross section.
 
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Thanks for all of your opinions! Its true the Mesh Option is not my favorite, i think it works better with the SMP lineup (more bulky).

The Comfit is a nice option but a little bit too nerdy if you know what i mean (not a native speaker)

Most of the time i’m wearing it on the brown leather and am very happy with it. Now I am looking for a sporty summer option that can get wet without any damage to the strap.

The oem steel is also a nice option but i dont want the side of the case to be scratched.

What do you think about the Nato Option? I think it looks good!

 
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The oem steel is also a nice option but i dont want the side of the case to be scratched.

What do you think about the Nato Option? I think it looks good!


How does the bracelet scratch the side of the case? I'm not understanding that at all. I think the bracelet looks and wears great.

I'm not a fan of the NATO straps, I think it adds too much bulky height. Leather strap is my favorite. Or, depending on the watch, a nice rubber.
 
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How does the bracelet scratch the side of the case? I'm not understanding that at all. I think the bracelet looks and wears great.

I'm not a fan of the NATO straps, I think it adds too much bulky height. Leather strap is my favorite. Or, depending on the watch, a nice rubber.
The "scratch the side of case" refers to the inside lug surface, mainly the part around the springbar hole. The Komfit bands have spring loaded ends which causes bare metal contact.

Personally like the look and feel of the Komfit bracelet so don't worry about it. Life is too short to worry about inside lug scratches.
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Life is too short to worry about inside lug scratches.

Absolutely! If you can't see them they don't exist.
 
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How does the bracelet scratch the side of the case? I'm not understanding that at all. I think the bracelet looks and wears great.

I'm not a fan of the NATO straps, I think it adds too much bulky height. Leather strap is my favorite. Or, depending on the watch, a nice rubber.
ah okay, I'll try explaining better what I mean 😀. See this first picture from my regular speedy: it has some marks from the oem bracelet.
This is absolutely no big deal but on my FOIS I want to keep the case clean and polished cause I see it when I'm wearing the leather strap (second and third picture is from FOIS).
And that's why I thought a milanaise might be better because ist doesn't touch the case (except for the lugs, but that's really no problem for me). Also I really much like the look of it. I think im gonna try the comfit ;-)

 
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ah okay, I'll try explaining better what I mean 😀.

Ah. I had no idea that the bracelet would do that!
 
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Batton for you it is then....

Are these hands re-lumedmto match the dial or are there factory hands out there with this color lume?
 
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Are these hands re-lumedmto match the dial or are there factory hands out there with this color lume?
Relumed hands for sure.
 
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Are these hands re-lumedmto match the dial or are there factory hands out there with this color lume?
Hi, i had these relumed to match the dial.
 
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FOIS is definitely the one I'd buy. I love the moonwatch but it wears a bit too big
I don't really feel the difference at all and I have 3 3861 pro and the FOIS.
 
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FOIS is definitely the one I'd buy. I love the moonwatch but it wears a bit too big

I realize that they wear differently, but have you actually tried them on in person? The only differences are the lack of crown guards; and the straight lugs. These have the exact same bezel and dial diameters and, essentially the same case size.