Add another micro adjust. You can either do it yourself if you have a miniature drill press (0.9mm is probably the right size bit, and I recommend cobalt bits) or take it to an experienced Jeweler who can do that for you. Used to be "common" practice...
The things you learn when you hang out at the water cooler. Pretty cool!
The water cooler is only about three feet tall and requires no steps. It’s safe to come back 😁. I’m just leaning on it surfing the ‘net trying to figure out if the $15 Italian leather strap on Amazon is really $85-$100 less in quality and looks from the Veblenist or Bulang and Sons versions for my Speedy. 👍
Are the company named after this guy? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorstein_Veblen
Maybe their straps are Veblen goods?
Love the bracelet, but I am seriously stuck between sizing. Take a link out and too tight, leave it in adjust the micro adjust and it’s a bit big.
I like Watch Steward elastic single pass straps for my Speedy. $25 bucks, made in the US, and the most comfortable strap you will wear. I like the TDM material the best. Stretchy but firm.
https://www.thewatchsteward.com/options.html
Some photos.
Is it an 1861? If so, I 100% recommend the half-link from Uncle Straps.
https://unclestraps.com/products/omega-stock-bracelet-1861-1-2-link
I was also between sizes and couldn’t wear the bracelet. After screwing in the half link, my Speedmaster bracelet now fits perfectly on my 6.75” wrist. It’s all I wear. The US leather straps are also very nice for $45.
Is it an 1861? If so, I 100% recommend the half-link from Uncle Straps.
https://unclestraps.com/products/omega-stock-bracelet-1861-1-2-link
I was also between sizes and couldn’t wear the bracelet. After screwing in the half link, my Speedmaster bracelet now fits perfectly on my 6.75” wrist. It’s all I wear. The US leather straps are also very nice for $45.
Is it an 1861? If so, I 100% recommend the half-link from Uncle Straps.
https://unclestraps.com/products/omega-stock-bracelet-1861-1-2-link
I was also between sizes and couldn’t wear the bracelet. After screwing in the half link, my Speedmaster bracelet now fits perfectly on my 6.75” wrist. It’s all I wear. The US leather straps are also very nice for $45.
Better suggestion than mine for sure, hope it solves the issue!
I like Watch Steward elastic single pass straps for my Speedy. $25 bucks, made in the US, and the most comfortable strap you will wear. I like the TDM material the best. Stretchy but firm.
https://www.thewatchsteward.com/options.html
Some photos.
Good thought. Was contemplating these two,..but I am admittedly miserly at times, hence the saunter down Amazon Lane (But who the hell puts a $15 strap on a Speedmaster??)
Hi. I've been having similar thoughts on ripstop straps.
But I've not yet purchased one. Anyway, here is another alternative from Italy :
I've purchased several times from GLC in the past and it is good quality for the money and if you want something custom made, they are also quite responsive and helpful and it does not cost more in my experience.
https://www.glcstraps.it/en/straps/...w-edition-tiger-stripes-strap-natural-thread/
Yep, got my 1861 stock bracelet to fit perfectly with the 1/2 link
Can second their quality! I did not know they started Ripstop straps and I will definitely be buying one. I also just texted them to see if they will make a custom black Ripstop for me. While typing this comment, they quickly replied and said they “do make bespoke straps and will get back to me tomorrow as it’s night time” so my fingers are crossed.
I have both the green Ripstop
And blue Ripstop
From B&S and love them both. I have been patiently waiting for them to make a black one as I think it would age real nice, but if Glc can do that, 👍👍👍
I’m also a big fan of that worn ripstop look. The green looks great but black is more my style. But, I’m also a bracelet guy through and through so not sure I’d stick with a strap on the Speedy for any length of time.
Can second their quality! I did not know they started Ripstop straps and I will definitely be buying one. I also just texted them to see if they will make a custom black Ripstop for me. While typing this comment, they quickly replied and said they “do make bespoke straps and will get back to me tomorrow as it’s night time” so my fingers are crossed.
I have both the green Ripstop
And blue Ripstop
From B&S and love them both. I have been patiently waiting for them to make a black one as I think it would age real nice, but if Glc can do that, 👍👍👍
