You wear your NATOs the wrong way around, just FYI. Also check out Haveston straps if you don't like the bulk of the tail.
Of the two watches you are considering, I would choose the Black Bay in black (I am biased, I have one). As others mentioned, try to find the ETA version - it looks great on a NATO and I also love mine on the new RubberB strap. Whilst the SMP is undoubtedly a great watch, I just can't get past the aesthetics of the bracelet (personally I don't think it looks good) and I'm not a fan of the bezel shape.
As for those thinking of getting the Globemaster in blue, I am wearing one right now so I figured I ought to attach an enabling photo...
Do you recall where you got this strap, base? Looks great.
I received my black SMP this past Wednesday and am compelled to share my first impressions.
I was simply not prepared for how strikingly beautiful the watch is. I've spent several months trying to scratch my itch and had it narrowed down to the Tudor Black Bay 36, a Rolex Submariner or the SMP. The Omega PO was in the running for a bit, but it was just to thick.
I've got skinny 6.5" wrists and my only other Omega is a 2500 Aqua Terra shown in my avatar. I was concerned that the SMP would be to big for my wrists, but to my delight, it wears beautifully. I put on a dark brown leather rally strap and holy crap! This thing is beautiful.
When wearing my Aqua Terra, (on a brown alligator strap) I would take it off everyday after work. With the SMP it looks so good in both work attire and jeans that I leave it on all day. I can't stress enough how much more beautiful it is in real life than in pictures.
I bought it here from Matt, (MDGRWL) and couldn't be happier.
-- Bob
I received my black SMP this past Wednesday and am compelled to share my first impressions.
I was simply not prepared for how strikingly beautiful the watch is. I've spent several months trying to scratch my itch and had it narrowed down to the Tudor Black Bay 36, a Rolex Submariner or the SMP. The Omega PO was in the running for a bit, but it was just to thick.
I've got skinny 6.5" wrists and my only other Omega is a 2500 Aqua Terra shown in my avatar. I was concerned that the SMP would be to big for my wrists, but to my delight, it wears beautifully. I put on a dark brown leather rally strap and holy crap! This thing is beautiful.
When wearing my Aqua Terra, (on a brown alligator strap) I would take it off everyday after work. With the SMP it looks so good in both work attire and jeans that I leave it on all day. I can't stress enough how much more beautiful it is in real life than in pictures.
I bought it here from Matt, (MDGRWL) and couldn't be happier.
-- Bob
I haven't had the chance to have the bracelet sized. It'll be a couple of weeks before I have the chance, but I'll probably end up with leather.
Order a 1.8mm screwdriver, an anvil, and tweezers from Esslinger and do it yourself. Modern Omega bracelets are amazingly easy to size.
