Help me choose my watch strap for 1952 Seamaster

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CBM1590

·Jan 10, 2024

I’ve narrowed he choices down to two from our own @jankoxxx at Watch Strap Heaven. Love to have your input to go in my 1952 Seamaster in stainless which should arrive home in a few weeks.

A) pig skin in camel

B) Pig skin in sand

Here’s the watch in pre-service condition for reference. Many thanks!

 

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Dan S

·Jan 10, 2024

Definitely don't buy a tacky two-stitch strap. They are hideous. The other one looks fine.

 

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__ryan__

·Jan 10, 2024

Sand with box stitching for me. Very nice looking strap.

 

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GuiltyGear

·Jan 10, 2024

The "pig skin in sand" really complements the light caramel dial. At least if the photo makes justice to your watch.

PS: I've ordered 3 straps from @jankoxxx and can't be happier.

 

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ErichPryde

·Jan 11, 2024

Pig in sand. The stitching color coupled with the rich brown really work with that dial.

Can't wait to see it in your watch!

Edited: Jan 11, 2024

 

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MtnMarine

·Jan 11, 2024

+1 for pigskin in sand. Good looking combo!

 

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SOG53

·Jan 30, 2025

You have probably already made your choice- but I will add the box stitch it period correct- and much more attractive IMO. Now you owe us the photo on the watch!

 

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hen

·Jan 31, 2025

Get some Polywatch as well. 👍

 

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PatinaPete

·Jan 31, 2025

The thinnest strap is the best strap on these vintage watches. No padding. So I would go with the 2nd option, the 40s style pigskin.