Hi,

I am thinking of replacing some watch straps for my vintage non-chronometer Omegas, and trying to decide between factory-Omega watch straps (alligator embossed) and Hirsch Duke. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

I would not go OEM, there are too many nice straps out there for a lot less money.

Some of my favorite straps are Keleran. They have an eBay shop here:

http://stores.ebay.com/KELARAN-USA

 

Bloody hell, theres a bit of a range between original OEM and a £15 Hirsch. Not exactly like for like. I reckon straps are consumables, but if you can afford it, real gator is much mote satisfying than a dead cow pretending to be reptile.

 

The Hirsch Duke is a very nice strap for the price, I have them on several watches.

With an Omega strap you are paying an awful lot for the name.

 

Thank you all for the information. I will check keleran and see what they have to offer.
The Omega straps I have stumbled upon where leather straps (not real gator) for 45$. They are at the same price range of the Hirsch Duke. I am not completely sure of their authenticity though, even though they seem fine to me:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121450721079Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Your thoughts?

 

I'd be highly skeptical of an Omega strap and buckle for the asking price.