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daviephi
·Hi Forum, I am lucky enough to be able to 'own' a 1962 2998-4 Speedmaster, it has been serviced a couple of years ago at Simon Reese and all original parts and very good nick. When I say 'own' the watch, it is in my Dads safe as it had been on his wrist 40 years but thanks to Covid I have not been able to see him for over 12 months ! Anyway ...
The bracelet it has is good but not Omega. So I thought about the 7912/6 route which needs around £3K ish to get a decent original, (I have since bought a 1965 JB Champion mesh bracelet but not tried it on with the watch yet, going down the astro route !! ) other thought is leather strap. I am aware originally the 2998-4 was worn with leather as well as steel but wanted to ask if I tried that route is it worth looking at any NOS leather straps or just sticking to a decent modern variant by Omega or the many very good strap makers around on the net. Would appreciate any view you guys have on leather straps for the speedmasters. Thanks all
The bracelet it has is good but not Omega. So I thought about the 7912/6 route which needs around £3K ish to get a decent original, (I have since bought a 1965 JB Champion mesh bracelet but not tried it on with the watch yet, going down the astro route !! ) other thought is leather strap. I am aware originally the 2998-4 was worn with leather as well as steel but wanted to ask if I tried that route is it worth looking at any NOS leather straps or just sticking to a decent modern variant by Omega or the many very good strap makers around on the net. Would appreciate any view you guys have on leather straps for the speedmasters. Thanks all
