I've always been a sucker for blue leather straps. I've tried most of the cheap ones on FleaBay but does not meet the quality standards I am aiming for to include the tone of the blue. I came across a website from a German based company, Waccex, and decided to test them out. They are far better quality compared to the other $30 straps I've tried, from calf to calf allgator stamped patterns. Padding/thickness is just right that may be stiff at first but eventually softens up after a few hours of wear. For those who are interested, they have an eBay store as well which is easier to navigate straps for different brands of watches. Here is the blue calf strap delivered and installed today. Took 5 days to deliver to California..
Nice strap, I have one alligator skin blue for my speedy. I don’t know how to swap straps so it’s sitting in the SS bracelet for now.
Would love to see some pictures. So easy to install, just make sure to purchase a quality tool such as the Bergeon 6767. These are like $20 in Amazon and cheaper elsewhere. Lot's of DIY videos out there as well.
Here is mine on an OEM cordura. 230 from an AD which I find completely fair. I bought my AT to wear on this strap as my Sub stays on the bracelet. I actually did not like the bracelet so I sold it. I also saw this on the blue face at and looked good.
I have the tool and still find it difficult to get a purchase on the tight clearance between the pin and the bracelet on my SM. I wish it were easier, because I would like to swap bracelet and straps... I may try the OP's recommendation, that strap looks very nice!
Blue Jean Rousseau cordura NATO (JR is the OEM supplier for Omega cordura straps). It's available if anybody would like one of these at a nice discount to new
Omega straps are pricey but they are of good quality these days, here's a couple of mine that I've yet to use.