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M'Bob
·For those who may have seen or have an original strap that accompanied any yellow gold 30t2rg chronometers: which of the following colors would be closest to original issue? Thanks.
Original strap color for gold 30t2rg chronometre?
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberFWIW...
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M'Bob
·Thanks. Looks closest to number two, no?
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberI'd say yes.
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nkhandekar
·don't forget to take into account the yellowness of the paper which does shine through the ink on a printed page.
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W30bob
·Guys......during the 40's printing ads in color was VERY expensive and used what was called 'Process color'. This used only a few simple colors like red, blue and yellow and could only create very limited variations of color. That specific ad looks to be made of only two colors, red and black, and there are no browns......that's just the aging of the paper. So if you're thinking the colors in that ad are accurate...........you might want to rethink that. All you can tell from that ad is that the strap wasn't red. Other than that all bets are off. You really need a better reference to know what color that strap was. Just sayin'.
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M'Bob
·I’m guessing there are very few original strap examples around for an accurate color assessment.
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBII found this listing on the forum
I am only sharing as the backside of the strap looks as if the inlay could possibly say Omega. Which, if it does, could help sway you to a certain color.
I am only sharing as the backside of the strap looks as if the inlay could possibly say Omega. Which, if it does, could help sway you to a certain color.
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBIAlso found this, with gold buckle, on the forum
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M'Bob
·Thanks. Appreciate the sleuthing.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberW W30bobThat specific ad looks to be made of only two colors, red and black, and there are no browns......that's just the aging of the paper.
I'm not buying that.
There was also orange, and likely yellow and green used. I also believe that the background was not originally white, but something like the "parchment" seen. Had it been white that had changed through aging, it would not be that consistent.
This is what it would have looked like with black and red only, a combination that I am confident that Omega would not have chosen in isolation.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberHere's an example of low production, physical marketing material, featuring a 30t2Rg Chronometre. I own this one.
As you can see, the case colors are fairly consistent with that in the above advert, while the strap is a bit more brown.
http://mtanga.com/OMchronMod3.jpg
http://mtanga.com/OMchronMod11.jpg
http://mtanga.com/OMchronMod6.jpg
As you can see, the case colors are fairly consistent with that in the above advert, while the strap is a bit more brown.
http://mtanga.com/OMchronMod3.jpg
http://mtanga.com/OMchronMod11.jpg
http://mtanga.com/OMchronMod6.jpg
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M'Bob
·I have a vague recollection that pigskin was widely in use at the time, which would explain the straps that have a bit of an orange tint.
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TexOmega
·Original was more tannish-beige than a neutral.
More like your second picture than the first.
More like your second picture than the first.
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DON
·Regardless of the colour. I don’t think the original straps are that attractive. Rather bulky and unflattering
I would fit something a little slimmer. med brown leather or ostrich. Semi matte med. brown gator for dress.
Matching stitching
I would fit something a little slimmer. med brown leather or ostrich. Semi matte med. brown gator for dress.
Matching stitching
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Evitzee
·Most straps of that era were tan or light brown, I wouldn't overthink it. They weren't fancy, most aren't that attractive to 2024 eyes and most people wouldn't like the exact strap on their watch today.
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M'Bob
·They weren't fancy, most aren't that attractive to 2024 eyes and most people wouldn't like the exact strap on their watch today
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesI love the look of the rolled edges of the straps fitted to the watches of the era.
My favorite style!
Would appreciate learning of some reliable sources to acquire accurate reproductions of those straps.
My favorite style!
Would appreciate learning of some reliable sources to acquire accurate reproductions of those straps.
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mac_omega
·I found this listing on the forum
I am only sharing as the backside of the strap looks as if the inlay could possibly say Omega. Which, if it does, could help sway you to a certain color.
The second one you show is younger and used for Seamasters and Connies.It is thicker and does not fit the slim chronometre cases well.
