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Omega Rubber Strap Will it Fit SMP

  1. Commander112 Mar 24, 2018

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    Will a omega Planet Ocean rubber strap 22mm part 98000145 be made with careful trimming to fit my 2010 Seamaster 300 Professional 21230412001002 with 20mm bracelet fitting ?
    Would it just be minor trimming off sides or is it more complicated such as the pin not alienating ?
    Thank you
     
  2. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 24, 2018

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    2mm is a lot to trim neatly. There are lots of aftermarket 20mm rubber straps out there.
     
  3. Commander112 Mar 24, 2018

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    If it’s just trimming the side I can do that neatly
    But if the strap will not aleign with the pin holes when it’s a different ball game
    Or when on the strap is proud of the watch
     
  4. Huus Mar 24, 2018

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    Why taking such a risk and most likely ruin a good strap in the process. Omega straps don't come cheap.
    I fitted a 20mm PO 2500 rubber deployant strap to my SMP 300 with skinny spring bars as the holes don't quite line up. The curved end of the strap at the case sits up a bit high and touches the underside of the bezel, making it very hard to near impossible to turn the bezel.
    I now have a RubberB fitted that fits perfect on the case and lines up with the lugs, looks like made for. Took the tang buckle of the RubberB and fitted an 18mm black PVD coated Hedley Roma butterfly clasp. All works very well.
    Sorry but I don't have any pics at the ready at the moment.
     
  5. Commander112 Mar 24, 2018

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    Will sit proud and make using bezel difficult
    I will forget that idea then.
    A photo of your RubberB fitted to SMP would really help.
    So the RubberB is 20/18. Any specific reference number please
     
  6. Huus Mar 24, 2018

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    I have used the RubberB made for the Explorer II 40mm or the Sub 14060 no date. Before this I used the Velcro RubberB but I am more impressed with my current combination. Be aware, you need some skinny spring bars as the lug holes don't quite line up with the hole on the strap. I 'll try to take some pics later on today when I get a moment.
    There is another thread going at the moment about the same strap combo.
    The Velcro I used is for sale here on the forum at the moment.
     
  7. Commander112 Mar 24, 2018

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    Yep I saw your FS link Huus
    I spend time in Perth WA every year. Where are you in Oz ?
    I also understand that 20mm Omega Planet Ocean rubber strap will not fit SMP. You need to obtain rubber strap specifically made for SMP
     
  8. Huus Mar 26, 2018

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    I am in Cairns, Queensland.
    Here some pictures of my current RubberB on my SMP 300 Bond and 2554.50 DSC00008.JPG DSC00006.JPG DSC00040.JPG The Velcro is the same fit around the case as they were all ordered to fit my Explorer II.
     
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