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Mary255
·When the vintage Omega watch you buy come with a new non-Omega strap, do you care to swap the buckle out to an Omega buckle? Is this normal collector practice or a no-no? Thanks.
The Issue Of Installing An Omega Buckle On Non-omega Strap
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFPerfectly acceptable!
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SpikiSpikester
··@ ΩFYour watch, your rules 😀
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Dash1
·I think its a great idea. You can buy a top quality strap for a fraction of the price of an Omega one, but use the genuine Omega buckle.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorMost of the time a new Omega strap will cost more than the watch, so a decent quality aftermarket strap is certainly OK. Be careful on the buckles, most of the ones on eBay are cast fakes.
For ladies watches, the ratio of good ones to bad is a little better.
gatorcpa
For ladies watches, the ratio of good ones to bad is a little better.
gatorcpa
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Mary255
·Most of the time a new Omega strap will cost more than the watch, so a decent quality aftermarket strap is certainly OK. Be careful on the buckles, most of the ones on eBay are cast fakes.
For ladies watches, the ratio of good ones to bad is a little better.
gatorcpa
Re fake buckles - it won't be easy to tell, won't it?
Over all, I was just wondering if there are some unwritten collector's rules in regard to putting an Omega buckle on a non-Omega strap. I am glad it is not considered a no-no.
Thanks all for your opinions. Keep'em coming if you have more.
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ulackfocus
·Nah, no worries. Straps are normal replacement items so have at it.
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cicindela
··Steve @ ΩFRe fake buckles - it won't be easy to tell, won't it?
Over all, I was just wondering if there are some unwritten collector's rules in regard to putting an Omega buckle on a non-Omega strap. I am glad it is not considered a no-no.
Thanks all for your opinions. Keep'em coming if you have more.
Not a no-no in the slightest. In fact many croco straps exceed the manufactures quality by a lot. Mary you are in a very fortunate position. As there is not much demand for women's size buckle, they are almost never faked and generally much cheaper then men's buckles. Have at 'em 👍
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorThese look nice:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Strap...246?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337b8395de
Here's one with what I think is a NOS Omega strap. At least I've seen men's straps with the same gold printing on it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NOS...727?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4607f959f7
Don't know if they will fit your watch, though.
gatorcpa
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-Strap...246?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337b8395de
Here's one with what I think is a NOS Omega strap. At least I've seen men's straps with the same gold printing on it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NOS...727?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4607f959f7
Don't know if they will fit your watch, though.
gatorcpa
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Mary255
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Wow, thanks for the finds. I have just bidded/ordered a few from your lists.
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kyle L
··GrasshopperI think I have a 10mm one that I don't use, let me know if you want it! Not sure if it's aftermarket though, it looks like a newer buckle.
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Mary255
·I think I have a 10mm one that I don't use, let me know if you want it! Not sure if it's aftermarket though, it looks like a newer buckle.
Hi Kyle, I don't see a need for a 10mm at this time, just the 8mm and 13mm. However, I have a few watches coming in. I will let you know if I will need it. Thanks!
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Mary255
·I think I have a 10mm one that I don't use, let me know if you want it! Not sure if it's aftermarket though, it looks like a newer buckle.
Kyle, I just bought a 12mm croc strap (with a 10mm buckle) - "12MM ARTISANAL BLACK CROCODILE WATCH BAND" - for one of my Omega watches. If your 10mm buckle is gold-toned, think I can use it. Please let me know how much. Thanks!
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kyle L
··GrasshopperJust pm me your address and it's yours for no cost. 😀
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