I bought my moonphase on bracelet, as I usually do, and then look for some nice strap options. Obviously this watch has a strap made specifically for this model, which is black aligator, which I personally do not like.

First I hoped that rally strap from Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi would be OK, but unfortunately it's too thick at the case and does not fit. Then I have tried several different after market options, but eventually got original OMEGA, that is normally put on latest Speedy Chronoscope Panda (white dial black subdials).

Here some photos & videos, curious what you think, I love this combo

 

I think that if you love it, you're good to go, and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I also think that watch belongs on a bracelet, or a hard working grade fabric strap, like a NATO or MN. It's a tool watch. Leather is for dress, and trendy youtube fashionistas. Sporty leather is just weird.

But, seriously, why would you care, if you like it? Wear it in good health.

 

Thanks for your input. In fact - I am not looking for appraisal or opinion, just showing something I think interesting, what I like (and that is, as you said, most important point) but maybe others could take advantage of

Obviously there could be many opinions on this one, for me on a bracelet it's too heavy, it is Racing inspired watch, so racing strap goes well with it. And I love red accents complimenting red Speedmaster sign on a dial.

 

Fair enough, but you literally did ask lol. I agree, it's a good color match. That is a nice moon phase.

 

You're right I AM curious what other think, but that does not mean that would change my mind

 

Looks good, it all hangs together.

 

Killer combo!

 

It doesn’t get any better than this!

 

How about the same strap, but with blue instead of red? Not that I'm trying to change your mind.

 

There are RED accents on MP dial - "Speedmaster" is red and seconds hand tip is also red. I do no think blue would fit here.

 

I will be soon getgin a bespoke alligator strap, quite interesting in my humble opinion, but we will see. It is being made now, should be ready in about a week or so.

 

Ok, here comes the strap made by https://jfszymaniak.pl/ -> dark red/brownish alligator with red accents (exact same red as "Speedmaster" on dial), made for 16mm Omega deployant clasp. Could be controversial for many but unfortunately pictures do not show reality well...

Here photos made in artificial light by the manufacturer, where the strap is much darker and more brown. Then my wrist photos made with iPhone in sunshine, where the colour becomes brighter and more towards red/purple.

I will try to make some video later that will post here too.

 

Adding short video with different light conditions: natural (shaded, dark & full sun) and artificial (white & yellow). Quite a chameleon

 

Congratulations on that, it looks great!