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Trying to fish, looks like a caught a decent bumper, Wadsworth case F6524

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What do you think is more appropriate for the watch?

not an omega expert, but i'd guess that watch might have come with a shrunken calf strap.

originals are tough to find and they didn't age well so they do tend to be brittle.
i'd say even in very good condition an original omega shrunken calf isn't suited for daily use: rare and not inexpensive.
actually imo all old straps are best used infrequently and with care:
they lasted this long because they weren't used.

i might go with a vintage un-padded alligator or single-layer shell cordovan.

for something carefree and easily replaceable perhaps something from hirsch.

whatever went on it i'd make sure it was tapered to 5/8" or maybe 9/16" at the buckle, but tapered for sure.

the 200mm length is kinda limiting, long vintage straps aren't exceptionally common.
 
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I know, so many metal bands are likw 5-5/8“ and don't fit my hairy 7-7.25x wrist so we'll. Hair ripping is a thing. But I do love the look of exactly what your talking about. I called upon a custom leather maker on facebook and he's making me an unpadded red croc using the 11/16 to 5/8" taper. Kevin O'Leary would be proud.

I have one of your black ones in my l wishlist and I'll be picking up at least one. I figured having variety would be good at those ages.

You've been amazing with the answers. Thank you so much. I'll pick something up on this paypday friday.
 
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I know, so many metal bands are likw 5-5/8“ and don't fit my hairy 7-7.25x wrist so we'll.

a common mistake when looking at band length is to forget to add the watch into the calc.
depending on the watch and if your wrist is 7" and a watch is added then 5 5/8" might be just about right.
 
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a common mistake when looking at band length is to forget to add the watch into the calc.
depending on the watch and if your wrist is 7" and a watch is added then 5 5/8" might be just about right.

I did think of that, I lay the 5-5/8" around my wrist and it didn't seem to be able to hit the lugs without some stretch, let alone sit properly. Mathematically the numbers appear to jive: 7" = 177.8mm ... 5-5/8" = 142.875mm ... leaves 35mm for the watch, so technically with a 44m lug-to-lug it SHOULD fit. I'll have to see where the longer bracelet ends up, maybe I can measure one of my existing bracelets, but they all seem to have their own personality when it comes to judging the correct fit.
 
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Finally picked it up today! Still working on a proper crown.

I'm hooked. You guys are so bad for my wallet.

Thank you all for your assistance. I'll be sticking around for a long while. I might even be "forced" to buy an old Speed master now too. Seems like some great deals right around the $5k Mark to be had see, there I go again.
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Looks like my fish had a little bit of condensation show up whilst I was washing up during cooking tonight. I opened the crown and have it in a plastic bag with a silica gel packet sitting near a lamp. Or is that just a myth? Should I try to remove the caseback? I have a wrench but it's 14k gold and I don't want to damage it. I will have my watchmaker check the crown tube seals.
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Looks like my fish had a little bit of condensation show up whilst I was washing up during cooking tonight. I opened the crown and have it in a plastic bag with a silica gel packet sitting near a lamp. Or is that just a myth? Should I try to remove the caseback? I have a wrench but it's 14k gold and I don't want to damage it. I will have my watchmaker check the crown tube seals.
Best get it to the watchmaker forthwith.
 
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Best get it to the watchmaker forthwith.
Yah, it dried out on the dial side, obviously the movement side is the most important. I'll get it there ASAP. Sonofa ... Should I normally need to worry a out taking off a vintage watch before washing my hands? It wasn't once it was like 3 times and it got pretty steamy. I knew I would have been better off taking it off.
 
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Yah, it dried out on the dial side, obviously the movement side is the most important. I'll get it there ASAP. Sonofa ... Should I normally need to worry a out taking off a vintage watch before washing my hands? It wasn't once it was like 3 times and it got pretty steamy. I knew I would have been better off taking it off.
That it happened once implies it might happen again. Your watchmaker will tell you whether a certain watch has any water resistance based on inspection of the crystal and crown and case seals. I, personally, have not had a watch fog up in decades, and I wear totally unsealed watches from time to time.

But your environment is yours, and the decision you make is based on your personal experience.
 
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That it happened once implies it might happen again. Your watchmaker will tell you whether a certain watch has any water resistance based on inspection of the crystal and crown and case seals. I, personally, have not had a watch fog up in decades, and I wear totally unsealed watches from time to time.

But your environment is yours, and the decision you make is based on your personal experience.

I appreciate the advice, I will also be bringing it over there.

I'm new to all this so I was definitely curious as to what I should expect from other vintage watches I'm getting from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
 
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