Question about a matching buckle for a 14/12 leather strap

magnavi · Jul 22, 2026

Good evening everyone,
I’m looking for a 14mm Omega leather strap for my mother’s De Ville Prestige (424.10.27.60.52.002). The original steel bracelet doesn’t fit her wrist, and it’s almost impossible to find additional links at a reasonable price. I found two 14mm straps that I like, but I’m unsure what kind of buckle to use. The strap width on the buckle side is 12mm, and as far as I know, Omega doesn’t make a 12mm butterfly-clasp-style buckle.
Does Omega offer any modern alternatives? Or should I use a vintage buckle (see the last picture), even if it may look a bit out of place with the more modern watch?
Not sure, if a vintage Omega leather strap (with a classic pin buckle) would be a good fit, although, there are definitely more 14mm vintage options on the market.
Apologies for the odd question.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!!

impalla62ss · Jul 22, 2026

I added a photo of the watch. I know you specifically said Omega above, but I like thinking outside the box. A few questions for you: 1) Are you open to anything but a pined deployant? Buckle or pinless deployant would increase your options. There here are a lot of nice curved end 14mm straps out there. Straight ends are an option but I would stick with curved. Is an Omega branded strap a must? There are a lot of options out there in both straps and replacement bracelets. Mix and match, there are alot of 12 and 14mm signed omega buckles on eBay, and that is another option. All the 14mm I am seeing on the Omega site are straight end and $460.00 USD, but I may not have searched hard enough. Also consider calling an Omega Boutique or AD to see if they have any ideas. Here is a photo of the watch for referance, and a few ideas for you that looked passible online. Good luck with your hunt.

NOS VINTAGE MIDO BEADS OF RICE BRACELET

deBeer Stainless Steel Jubilee Style

Genuine Swiss Tropic band

Handmade Curved Lug Calfskin Watch Strap

Omega Steel Buckle 12mm

12mm Stainless Steel Butterfly Deployment Clasp for watch straps bands

magnavi · Thurs. 2:20am

Good morning!
First of all, thank you very much for the detailed response and for providing so many valuable examples. I should have thought to post a photo of the watch myself. Thanks for that—it certainly makes things easier. Basically, I’m open to all options. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an Omega watch strap (even though, deep down in my heart, I am a passionate collector of Omega watch straps 😁). Since my mother will be wearing the watch (it'll be a birthday gift), it won’t make much of a difference to her, I guess. I've seen the 14mm straight ones on the Omega site as well (EUR 460,- here in Austria) and that's a bit too expensive (at least for me). The Mido and the deBeer bracelets look really nice and would definitely go well with the watch. And as you already mentioned, if it doesn't have to be an original Omega strap, there are plenty of alternatives when it comes to leather straps (and I prefer the curved ends as well).
I actually found a similar 12mm butterfly deployment clasp last night when searching the world wide web. That would be a nice (and very cheap) option if I did end up choosing one of the two Omega straps I posted originally. Anyway, thank you so much for the pictures and the links!
I'll definitely post some photos here as soon as I've made up my mind and got a suitable watch strap / bracelet.
Thank you again for your input and greetings from Vienna!

impalla62ss · Thurs. 11:14am

magnavi
Good morning!
First of all, thank you very much for the detailed response and for providing so many valuable examples. I should have thought to post a photo of the watch myself. Thanks for that—it certainly makes things easier. Basically, I’m open to all options. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an Omega watch strap (even though, deep down in my heart, I am a passionate collector of Omega watch straps 😁). Since my mother will be wearing the watch (it'll be a birthday gift), it won’t make much of a difference to her, I guess. I've seen the 14mm straight ones on the Omega site as well (EUR 460,- here in Austria) and that's a bit too expensive (at least for me). The Mido and the deBeer bracelets look really nice and would definitely go well with the watch. And as you already mentioned, if it doesn't have to be an original Omega strap, there are plenty of alternatives when it comes to leather straps (and I prefer the curved ends as well).
I actually found a similar 12mm butterfly deployment clasp last night when searching the world wide web. That would be a nice (and very cheap) option if I did end up choosing one of the two Omega straps I posted originally. Anyway, thank you so much for the pictures and the links!
I'll definitely post some photos here as soon as I've made up my mind and got a suitable watch strap / bracelet.
Thank you again for your input and greetings from Vienna!

It is a great gift and a very cool dial. You are welcome.

magnavi · Fri. 10:56am

Hi,
The watch finally arrived today, and although it looks gorgeous with the original steel bracelet, the bracelet is way too short. Luckily —and to my surprise— I had an old 14mm no-name leather strap at home in my straps-box, which will serve the purpose for now.

For the past two days, I’ve been browsing the web to find some 14mm Omega alternatives, but the ones I liked were €250+ and I need a strap because the birthday is next week.
Still, I think this one isn’t too bad either. And it even fits my wrist so it'll definitely fit my mother's as well 😜

Thanks again, and have a great weekend.

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