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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptFound this on a site with a large number of Omega ads.
Not ever strap had those rolled edges. But the line....
https://millenarywatches.com/omega-vintage-advertisements/
Vintage Omega Reproduction Straps
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SkunkPrince
·What do you mean by « but the line... »?
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptAh, yes, one italian craftsman from whom I ordered a number of straps called it «rigato a caldo » ie « heat striped ».
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toddle321
·That narrow impression on each side running down the length of the strap.
I don't think it's near as prevalent in hand than it is in the drawings/illustrations you posted.
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Syrte has right of refusal.
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SkunkPrince
·I don't think it's near as prevalent in hand than it is in the drawings/illustrations you posted.
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JwRosenthal
·I get why Tom is being so fussy about this- it is all in the details. I am happy for anyone who wants to make straps “in the style of”, but if they are not 1:1 (perhaps better construction that the originals but stylistically 1:1) then they aren’t what is being called for.
I have been in the hunt for 40’s style straps using modern leather like this for years:
I have spoken with several vendors who alway point me to something “similar”, and even had one Italian strap maker do one based on pics I sent him- and it was a lovely strap- but it wasn’t that.
I have been in the hunt for 40’s style straps using modern leather like this for years:
I have spoken with several vendors who alway point me to something “similar”, and even had one Italian strap maker do one based on pics I sent him- and it was a lovely strap- but it wasn’t that.
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesI share the same sentiment. To me, the thick "ronde" edge and pastel colors are part of the charm of those period straps. The thinner reproductions out there are nice, I'm sure, but they just aren't the same.
That edge is the result of a fairly stiff cord wrapped in the leather.
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Caliber561
·That edge is the result of a fairly stiff cord wrapped in the leather.
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Glylex
·There might be special 'tooling' (basically molds or clamping forms) in getting everything positioned right at the gluing phase. Also I suspect a standard leather sewing machine foot would not allow stitching that profile (there are all sorts of specialized variants though in specific industries). Is the leather on the originals uncommonly soft?
None of the original straps posted in the last 2 pages look to have been painted post-assembly to me. The original sheen of the thread is still pristine.
None of the original straps posted in the last 2 pages look to have been painted post-assembly to me. The original sheen of the thread is still pristine.
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SkunkPrince
·G GlylexThere might be special 'tooling' (basically molds or clamping forms) in getting everything positioned right at the gluing phase. Also I suspect a standard leather sewing machine foot would not allow stitching that profile (there are all sorts of specialized variants though in specific industries). Is the leather on the originals uncommonly soft?
None of the original straps posted in the last 2 pages look to have been painted post-assembly to me. The original sheen of the thread is still pristine.
Soft? These are decades old. Mostly, but not always.
As for the thread... these are spray-dyed, and they do that after manufacture. Not sure what the original color of the thread is, though.
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Glylex
·As for the thread... these are spray-dyed, and they do that after manufacture. Not sure what the original color of the thread is, though.
I'd love to read up on this process. Successfully doing that on leather and thread simultaneously is quite a feat.
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SkunkPrince
·G GlylexI'd love to read up on this process. Successfully doing that on leather and thread simultaneously is quite a feat.
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cristos71
·I get why Tom is being so fussy about this- it is all in the details. I am happy for anyone who wants to make straps “in the style of”, but if they are not 1:1 (perhaps better construction that the originals but stylistically 1:1) then they aren’t what is being called for.
I have been in the hunt for 40’s style straps using modern leather like this for years:
I have spoken with several vendors who alway point me to something “similar”, and even had one Italian strap maker do one based on pics I sent him- and it was a lovely strap- but it wasn’t that.
I've been searching for leather 18mm/19mm box stitched straps in 40's/50's style for ages too....without much success I might add, very, very difficult to find.
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptI get why Tom is being so fussy about this- it is all in the details. I am happy for anyone who wants to make straps “in the style of”, but if they are not 1:1 (perhaps better construction that the originals but stylistically 1:1) then they aren’t what is being called for.
I have been in the hunt for 40’s style straps using modern leather like this for years:
I have spoken with several vendors who alway point me to something “similar”, and even had one Italian strap maker do one based on pics I sent him- and it was a lovely strap- but it wasn’t that.
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersI’m kind of half-following this thread to see what y’all come up with. Anywho, dude on Instagram posted what appears to be a NOS strap along the lines of what you are looking at. If more photos are needed, I’m sure he’d provide them
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIaNDadqiEd/?igshid=62t1qun033m0
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIaNDadqiEd/?igshid=62t1qun033m0
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Bill Sohne
··Bill @ ΩFSyrte has right of refusal.
Hi everyone
Does anyone have any "Long" length straps ? I have a 8 inch wrist. augh.... PM me...
Good Hunting
Bill
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Mods
·Nick Gabarro is a wholesaler who makes straps for some auction houses, dealers and retailers (I think bulang & sons). There is a model on his website that is close to the 50s omega straps. He does bespoke work so I’m sure he could manage a replica and better colours could be used than those shown.
http://www.gabarrostraps.com/index-ourstraps.html
http://www.gabarrostraps.com/index-ourstraps.html
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Rman
·Hello everyone,
I have made an order of 20 straps in three basic brown colors of pigskin in the style mentioned previously. After looking at a few dozen straps of the period in a wonderful collection, I’ve opted for a single bigger strap keeper to complete the authentic look, but it can slide freely it isn’t fixed in place like the old ones.
Two were ordered for larger wrists with first dibs going to Bill. Frankly, he deserves to have one gratis after offering so much to the watch collecting community over the last hundred years.
I know some here have strong opinions and that’s nothing new, should anyone be unhappy with the lack of a ronde edge and cares to organize another group purchase you’re free of course to do so, I may even want one—- just wanted to let you know that the set I’m offering are in progress and will be available in the new year.
If this goes well I’ll probably offer a box-stitched strap design. I have had many made over the years by my friend Matteo. Here is an example in a beautiful textured leather that looks good on practically everything.
Hope everyone is in good health,
Ryan
I have made an order of 20 straps in three basic brown colors of pigskin in the style mentioned previously. After looking at a few dozen straps of the period in a wonderful collection, I’ve opted for a single bigger strap keeper to complete the authentic look, but it can slide freely it isn’t fixed in place like the old ones.
Two were ordered for larger wrists with first dibs going to Bill. Frankly, he deserves to have one gratis after offering so much to the watch collecting community over the last hundred years.
I know some here have strong opinions and that’s nothing new, should anyone be unhappy with the lack of a ronde edge and cares to organize another group purchase you’re free of course to do so, I may even want one—- just wanted to let you know that the set I’m offering are in progress and will be available in the new year.
If this goes well I’ll probably offer a box-stitched strap design. I have had many made over the years by my friend Matteo. Here is an example in a beautiful textured leather that looks good on practically everything.
Hope everyone is in good health,
Ryan
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