Omega SMP 75TH / New strap Aaron Bespoke/ Combat Straps

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Hello all, I'm new to this forum. I was lucky enough to able to pick up this SMP 75th anniversary summer blue collection while in my recent trip to Rome, Italy. I happened to walk-in the Omega boutique. I was instantly drawn to this beautiful dial. I've only seen this collection online and pictures on the Omega website does not to do it justice. I had to immediately order a custom strap to this beautiful timepiece. I ordered a genuine navy shark skin from Aaron Bespoke/ Combat Straps. I've ordered from Arron before for my other watches but never a shark skin. I must say the shark skin hits differently.
 
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Some of the best pictures I've seen of this dial! Thank you for sharing these and welcome to the forum!
 
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Some of the best pictures I've seen of this dial! Thank you for sharing these and welcome to the forum!
Thank you
 
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Thank you

No problem! I saw your photos originally over on reddit, and I'll say it again, that strap is pretty fantastic. I know we have some fans of Aaron's work here!
 
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Indeed. I have several of his straps. He’s very very good at what he does. In each case I sent him a pic of the watch and he suggested perfect designs.
 
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I know this is an old post but I'd love to see some wrist shots!
Well, OP was only logged in for 2 whole days and hasn't been seen in over a year, so don't hold your breath.
 
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Didn't think to check that, am considering purchasing a strap from Aaron Bespoke, always love a good wrist shot.
 
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Didn't think to check that, am considering purchasing a strap from Aaron Bespoke, always love a good wrist shot.
Aaron makes great straps, I have 9 from him.
 
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I really hate Reddit. What a cesspool.
I definitely have my complaints about it as well, has all of the disadvantages of a social media platform but attempts to be a forum, and it really can be an irritating place for those reasons
 
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Aaron makes great straps, I have 9 from him.
I’m just curious, what has your experience been in terms of materials? Is there one you have come to favor or one maybe not so much? There’s so many options, I’m kind of spinning in terms of where to start.
 
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I’m just curious, what has your experience been in terms of materials? Is there one you have come to favor or one maybe not so much? There’s so many options, I’m kind of spinning in terms of where to start.
All straps are different materials, matching perfectly with the watch so not really a favorite:

Alcantara


Halflarge scale ostrich leg


Beavertail

Ostrich leg


Distressed alligator

Cashmere

Black cracked leather
 
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All straps are different materials, matching perfectly with the watch so not really a favorite:

Alcantara


Halflarge scale ostrich leg


Beavertail

Ostrich leg


Distressed alligator

Cashmere

Black cracked leather
Nice beaver!