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  1. edstevens Apr 27, 2018

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    Hi all,

    I got my first Omega (60's seamaster) only a week ago and I'm already looking at replacement straps.It came with an 'Omega' strap that I am pretty certain is a fake... If you look at the buckle there is the seahorse seamaster logo but this is the only omega reference on the strap. What do the experts think?

    I found these straps on ebay that claims to be genuine.
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132589883296?ul_noapp=truePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132492939850?ul_noapp=truePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    They seem too cheap to me though at £35-£50 to be genuine seen as Omega straps seem to be in the £300+ range. Interested to hear what you chaps think :)
     
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  2. felsby I don't see any option in settings or profile Apr 27, 2018

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    Both straps are probably fakes, and of no value to you since they are too narrow. You will need an 18mm or 19mm strap - measure the distance between the lugs = the width of your present strap at the lugs.
    Don't worry about genuine Omega straps. They are 2-300% overpriced, and will last no longer than other quality straps. Find a nice strap for example here and find an original 60´s 16mm steel buckle on OF or eBay.
     
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  3. edstevens Apr 27, 2018

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    Thanks. You're correct, I had miss-measured, I need an 18mm. Thanks for the link and your much appriciated advice :)
     
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  4. nixf6 Apr 27, 2018

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    They are Genuine Fakes
     
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  5. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Apr 27, 2018

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    OEM straps are almost always in the 3-600 USD range. They are made by entities like Hirsch or Camille Fournet. You answered the question yourself.
     
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  6. felsby I don't see any option in settings or profile Apr 27, 2018

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  7. edstevens Apr 27, 2018

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  8. felsby I don't see any option in settings or profile Apr 27, 2018

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  9. edstevens Apr 27, 2018

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    Thanks! Some beauties here