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mjb
·I had posted earlier here about my new strap, which was widely unloved and universally criticized. I confess too that it did not grow on me, although it is supremely comfortable. It may go on the Speedy later.
Unable to find what I wanted elsewhere, I turned to the 'bay and bought what is very likely a Chinese made (no country of origin shown) inexpensive albeit "genuine Italian leather" strap that nearly almost kind of matches the blue of the Seamaster. It is stiff and uncomfortable, but is getting better. I like the contrast stitching as well.
Opinions solicited.
As for comments in the past that a cheap strap can break and cause me to lose the watch, it seems more likely to me that until the leather gets worn, cracked and splits, it's more likely to fail from a broken pin than the strap.
$22 shipped from Texas.
Unable to find what I wanted elsewhere, I turned to the 'bay and bought what is very likely a Chinese made (no country of origin shown) inexpensive albeit "genuine Italian leather" strap that nearly almost kind of matches the blue of the Seamaster. It is stiff and uncomfortable, but is getting better. I like the contrast stitching as well.
Opinions solicited.
As for comments in the past that a cheap strap can break and cause me to lose the watch, it seems more likely to me that until the leather gets worn, cracked and splits, it's more likely to fail from a broken pin than the strap.
$22 shipped from Texas.
