Is this Omega strap real?

Sammoor

Thanks for your response, Is there anywhere I can get it authenticated like an Boutique or dealer?

Foo2rama

Ahhahaahahahahahahahahahahaahah


Man honestly AD’s know nothing about straps.
Boutiques generally will not Authenticate anything. The staff isn’t trained too and most barely know the current models.


:edit:

im sorry for laughing that hard but it’s true.

SkunkPrince

I wouldn't bother. I believe it to be correct, and that should be enough.

😁

Seriously, it's right. Worry not.

kcgunner

How do you know who your daddy is......because your momma told you so!

Sammoor

Hello, I have been lurking for a little bit but finally got the motive to join the forum. I am looking to buy a OEM alligator strap as a replacement for my speedmaster moonwatch original strap that came with the hesalite version back in 2018. The 20mm/16mm. I already have the 16mm clasp however I am not sure what to look for to distinguish between real or fake omega straps?

I found this one chrono24. I compared this to mine (damaged one), it's a lot shinier, mine looks matte-ish and the 3 letters don't match (IAC). What do you guys think? Is this genuine?

I am aware of the whole buy the buyer thing.

They are a trusted seller with 297 reviews
414 watches sold with buyer protection

Omega Aligator Strap 20 mm/16 mm New for sale from a Trusted Seller on Chrono24

They also have a store in Poland and website.
Koleckja zegarków - Eleganckie zegarki (eleganckie-zegarki.com)

however I am based in uk so will have to take delivery

What do you guys think?
Any tell signs of a fake/genuine?

Anyone used this seller before?

Thank you for help in advance

Braindrain

I sold an OEM Omega gator earlier. I know mine was 100% legit, due to the source.

With your pics, the only thing that stands out is the stitching. Oh man, it's all over the place.

Here's a link to my old ad:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/new-oem-omega-blue-alligator-strap-98000454.122630/

Braindrain

I'm no expert. But, for OEM Omega, the stitching is pretty wonky. Omega produces quality stuff.

Rather than ask a Boutique to authenticate (which they won't and can't, as others have said), why don't you go to an AD and look at an Omega watch with the same strap and look at the stitching?

I suspect you'll find your answer that way.

Sammoor

Can't thank you enough for a response and excellent idea. Are you specifically referring the wonky stitching on the underside of the strap?