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  1. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Mar 4, 2013

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    A bit ahead of Speedy Tuesday, but just wanted to share this picture of my new 3570.50 and what you think about this Omega chocolate calf strap.

    I am not sure yet about this chocolate brown strap on the black dial Speedmaster, but it does wear comfortable and I think I prefer a strap over a bracelet. I always prefer brown straps over black straps when it comes to a black dial, the contrast makes the dial stand out even better imho. Bought a new Speedmaster last year August, but there were some issues with the winding mechanism of the watch. After sending it back and forth to the Omega service dept, I received a brand new one last month. I bought it on the stainless steel bracelet, but added this strap last week. Comes with the folding clasp (with push buttons).

    In the back ground you see some of my other Omega watches. From left to right, Speedmaster 125 (1973), Speedmaster Pro pre-Moon 145.012 (1967), Speedmaster Pro 145.022 (1979) and a Speedmaster Pro Moonphase 3575.20.

    Just an iPhone picture, but that's all I have right now at my desk.. ;)

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    Oh yeah, congrats to the new forum software. Works and looks great!
    RJ
     
  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    I love the brown straps on speedys. This one looks great I believe because the white stitching adds some dimension and boldness to the strap. Plain chocolate I don't think would work as well. Plain golden or natural brown with rust stitches also work very well and are my favourite with Speedy. In fact I have a gold-brown, rust stitch Hirsch Medici on delivery right now. :thumbsup:
     
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  3. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    I agree - white stitching is a must !

    So you carry a box of Speedmasters around with you at work ? :whistling:
     
  4. ulackfocus Mar 4, 2013

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    The white is okay, but black edges would make that strap even cooler.

    I thought Speedmasters were his work. :D
     
  5. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    Don't you?::confused2::
     
  6. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    The box won't fit in my bag :p
     
  7. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter Mar 4, 2013

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    lovely watches you have there
     
  8. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Mar 4, 2013

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    You don't? :)
     
  9. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Mar 4, 2013

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    Thanks George!
     
  10. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Mar 4, 2013

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    Please post a picture when it has been delivered!
     
  11. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    Rest assured.
     
  12. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    My 145.012-67 on brown leather strap with tang buckle, this one has black edges and white stitching

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  13. ulackfocus Mar 4, 2013

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    Wow, what a great strap! Where ever did you find that?

    ( :p )
     
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  14. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 4, 2013

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    Remember last year when he flew over to Kiwi land to see that hot sheila. The preserve?, where they went to see the Tuataras?, coming back to you now? shush.gif
     
  15. Rockmastermike Mar 12, 2013

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    I know this one is a few day old, but I have to say I really like the brown strap in the box (with minimal stitching) looks like a great combo!
     
  16. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Mar 12, 2013

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    Thanks Rockmastermike, it is a italian handmade strap from Tuscany. Love it on my vintage Speedies.
     
  17. Varasc Mar 17, 2013

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    Lovely!, congratulations.