It depends: do you care about branding, or is value ranked higher? In my opinion (albeit limited as is), one could get a better quality strap priced cheaper or thereabout to an OEM strap. When you factor in the customization, ostrich, alligator, goat leather...you just might come out ahead.
I'm looking for a strap to replace the bracelet on my SMPc.
First two are Omega NATOs, third is Crown & Buckle, last is Hirsch Grand Duke.
Steve, on the first pic how were you able to avoid that double tuck thing on the 12 o'clock side of the strap? I love Tudor NATO/fabric straps as they don't do that, and i'm hunting for a genuine Omega NATO the same.
I removed the third keeper and excess second layer strap so it's like a single layer RAF strap, did it to the second as well...but that photo with the Commander NATO was taken in the FedEx parking lot 30 seconds after I got the package.
I see, thanks for the response - hopefully not a silly follow up question: I've spotted a few youtube videos on doing a NATO the RAF way, I take it you've gone the extra mile then and as you say actually removed stuff? I'm almost tempted to get another blue Tudor strap, but if I can get an Omega one without all the extra guff hanging of it, that would be the preferred route.
First two are Omega NATOs, third is Crown & Buckle, last is Hirsch Grand Duke.
Your pictures of the Grand Duke looked so good, I had to get the same golden brown color. The watch now wears much lighter as well without the heavy SS strap. We will see how long the waterproof leather lasts with regular pool swimming and some snorkeling time in Hawaii.
It depends: do you care about branding, or is value ranked higher? In my opinion (albeit limited as is), one could get a better quality strap priced cheaper or thereabout to an OEM strap. When you factor in the customization, ostrich, alligator, goat leather...you just might come out ahead.
