Not sure what I would change from the standard offering to be honest. Medium size is spot on too. Maybe a deployant clasp instead of the buckle? Their custom strap form is a little bit complex!
I really don't want an Omega clasp on a Tudor,
Though for what it's worth, Tudor's clasp is truly excellent. I bought my Black Bay GMT on strap since I intended to wear it on a regular NATO most of the time, and was surprised by how much I liked it. Might be worth buying one of those, and having JR customize the strap for it.
The Omega straps are made of Cordura, which is a brand name of woven nylon. It's not exactly the same as sailcloth, but does look similar from a distance. A lot of so-called "sailcloth" is probably Cordura.
I was on a similar journey to you a few months ago. I always liked the look of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms sailcloth strap and wanted something similar on my Seamaster 300. I tried several examples, including those from Barton bands and WatchGecko. But they all had one major problem, IMO.
There is very little padding at the end that attaches to the watch. On a dress watch, this is ok. But it makes the strap look a little anemic on a dive watch (like your BB58). After spending ~$120 on different cheap straps and not getting what I wanted, I finally bought the Dark Side of the Moon Speedmaster strap. Notice how thick it is between the lugs. It almost fills the entire gap and at some angles looks like it is a fitted end. I think this type of strap would look better on your BB58 than the thinner ones you find online.
You might save yourself money just buying the Omega strap you are trying to emulate if you eventually get it. That TAG strap actually looks just as nice and would probably be cheaper.
Good hunting.
I've tried the deployant on the BB58. It's not so much a problem with the clasp itself, but more the fact that it works the wrong way round with the tail of the strap sticking up at the front of the watch.
It's true it's a bit weird, but I find the function to be so pleasant it didn't take anything away from it for me.
This looks great, what size wrist are you? I used to have an Omega cordura on a deployant, but I was on the last hole and it was still somewhat loose. 👎
I've tried the deployant on the BB58. It's not so much a problem with the clasp itself, but more the fact that it works the wrong way round with the tail of the strap sticking up at the front of the watch.
I've emailed JR about the Cordura on deployant and asked for a better idea of the colouring. Their website doesn't have great pictures.
That would be great A, thanks.
Took a look, and I forgot I'd only asked them for the shades of green they had (there are 4) - but having witnessed their samples in person, I can tell you there are a lot of colors. So if you're looking for something blue, just ask them to show you the blue shades they have, then go from there. And then of course, the color options for the rubber buckle strip, shown at right in the photo below:
I need to go to NYC and pay them visit. I went to NYC in mid March right when Covid was hitting and they already shut down.
I did try contacting JR about one of their straps, but they never responded to me.
Shortly after the snoopy was released I realized how much I would like the strap on my bb58 blue. I liked the snoopy strap so much more than the stock "soft touch" tudor option. In my research I came across this thread.
This arrived today! Can't wait to get it on the bb58. I will wear it with a pin buckle while I wait for the tudor deployant clasp I have on order to arrive.
