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·@Cenzo said the hook material could be longer but then I think it would reduce the size range of wrists it would fit. It still feels plenty secure so its fine. My gripes however would be the material that contacts the skin is super scratchy. I had to blow the dust off my speedy suitcase just to compare it to the included astronaut strap and this one is clearly more "rough" than the long one that omega includes. The grey color comes off as a light green in natural and artificial light. I thought as soon as I opened the package that I was shipped the wrong color but comparing it to the green online it's clearly the grey. Regardless, it still looks green to me and I was turned off from the green one posted basically for that reason...... I didn't want a green strap Haha. Next on the list of my complaints, the gap that is left from this not being a full 20mm (see red circles in pic) Being a replica to something nasa would use, you'd assume the first watch that comes to mind would be a speedmaster with 20mm lug width. Lastly, and maybe this is my OCD, it annoys me that the p/n-s/n arent facing me when worn. (See picture) In the example shown the wearer has his writing facing him and thats what I would have preferred. Maybe that last one is me being picky.
Your criticism are entirely fair, and that's because the you not looking at accurate replicas.
My NASA watchbands are made with the softer Apollo era Velcro loop tape. One of these images pairs is a genuine one! Also the olive drab I use are the real vintage shades, look much better IMHO!
Jack Swigert's flown NASA strap from Apollo 13
Kizzi Precision Flightgear S/N 1094
Kizzi Precision Flightgear S/N 1126 (worn)
Detail of Dave Scott's flow NASA strap from Apollo 15
Photo Source: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/dave-scotts-watch-worn-on-moon-for-sale
Saying the original NASA straps were simple and basic to perform a specific task is correct but missing the point. It forgives too much inexactitude. Hitting a dartboard with one throw is not very challenging and good enough on the day if that is what was required. Hitting the place it lands a second time exactly is where the added value (and cost) comes from, and does a historic and iconic watch justice.
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