Omega Seamaster 300 Free NATO Straps: Worth It?

Posts

125

Likes

91

winndixie

·Jan 16, 2026

I bought the Seamaster 300 with dark blue dial. The dealer gave me a couple free straps. I just received the NATO strap in dark blue. Is it just me, or are the 'free' straps just cheap? I don't think I would pay $20 for this if I came across it in the store. Are there two straps? One if you buy for $200 ish and one for giving away?

 

Posts

2,457

Likes

2,606

ErichKeane

·Jan 16, 2026

Omega's straps go between 'really nice' and 'meh' in general. Unless 'authentic' matters to someone for straps, they are not worth anything near the ~$250 they charge. I'm guessing they make a TON of profit on them.

 

Posts

279

Likes

421

Mute

·Jan 16, 2026

Are you sure the free ones were Omega straps? Granted, I'm not a big fan of Nato straps.

 

Posts

125

Likes

91

winndixie

·Jan 16, 2026

Mute

Are you sure the free ones were Omega straps? Granted, I'm not a big fan of Nato straps.

The have the omega emblem on the buckle and came in a plastic bag stating omega... so yes.

 

Posts

125

Likes

91

winndixie

·Jan 16, 2026

Okay, looking further, one of the reasons I don't like the watch band is they sent me the polyester blue and not the polyamide dark blue. On the website, its a very different look between the two. Ugh.

 

Posts

350

Likes

505

Tag0935

·Jan 17, 2026

Get a custom strap from Delugs, TheStrapTailor or Genteel-handmade, depending on your region, you won't regret it. For half the price of Omega with superior quality. No-brainer.

 

Posts

849

Likes

2,177

fiberguy

·Jan 17, 2026

winndixie

Okay, looking further, one of the reasons I don't like the watch band is they sent me the polyester blue and not the polyamide dark blue. On the website, its a very different look between the two. Ugh.

Yes, the polyamide straps are far nicer, I don’t use any of the polyester ones i bought