It would that’s why I couldn’t do it.

 

Sorry to revive an older thread. The fact that the OEM alligator strap is not real alligator surprises me. Is this true?
I'm looking to get the alligator and deployant for my Speedy Pro but will look elsewhere if it's just embossed leather.

 

I think a lot of alligator straps anymore are calf or something else that is stamped with the scale pattern. Alligator and some other exotic leathers can be more difficult to import, and there are restrictions due to concerns about sustainability.

 

Wow, that's a real bummer. I can't justify $300 for an embossed (imitation) "alligator" strap.

 

The strap for that watch is alligator on top, and calf on the underside. Not sure why it's being described as just stamped...perhaps user @queriver could let us know why he stated that.

Here's an alligator strap I ordered in and received just before Xmas. You can see the specific species listed on the documentation...



The specification for the material on this strap is the same as the one for the Speedmaster. Omega wouldn't tell you it's alligator, and not give you genuine alligator...

 

Thank you for clarification

 

Didn't mean to imply that the Omega strap, specifically, is stamped. Just that it's not uncommon.