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Wait time for Seamaster Diver 300m short rubber strap?

  1. goldengrottosharks Jun 6, 2019

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    Has anyone on the board ordered and received the short rubber strap from Omega? If so, how long did it take? I had my AD order the blue one (without pin buckle) as I was able to negotiate a bit on price, but it’s been 5 weeks now. I was quoted 3-4 weeks when inquiring directly at Swatch Group, AD states that Omega’s standard line is “4-6 weeks.” Part number is O032CVZ010484.
     
  2. wiem0014 Jun 6, 2019

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    My AD just checked on the Black Rubber strap today (with pin buckle) and was told 6-8 weeks for the strap and the pin buckles would be in around the end of September. Yuck!
     
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  3. LM2611 Jun 7, 2019

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    I’ve heard 2-3 weeks! What are the size differences between short, medium and long? Cheers
     
  4. goldengrottosharks Jun 7, 2019

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    Thanks for the input. Was this just for the normal sized black rubber strap though? I wonder if the short has a longer lead time for some strange reason. I will post back when mine eventually arrives.
     
  5. goldengrottosharks Jun 7, 2019

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    No way on the 2-3 weeks. I'm nearly double that estimate already. I cannot comment on the size differences...just know that I will need a shorter strap so I'm not using the last hole.
     
  6. LM2611 Jun 7, 2019

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    Honestly 2-3 weeks, call the omega team. Sizes are as follows - S - 10.5/11cm M - 11.5/12cm L - 12.5/13cm.
    There is approximately a 1cm difference according to omega, (I am not sure you would ever notice that) why do you not want to use the last hole?
     
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  7. goldengrottosharks Jun 7, 2019

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    Thanks. I was not claiming that you were intentionally giving out false information, but rather that Omega's estimate on the shipping time is not correct (in my case at least). When I asked Omega directly I was told, and I quote, "This is on backorder 3-4 weeks after the order is placed." My AD was then told 4-6 weeks. AD placed the order on May 1st (just over 5 weeks ago).

    I don't want to use the last hole as the watch wears a bit looser than I'd like when my wrist gets cold. If there were one additional hole it'd be perfect. I like a very snug fit and have a small wrist.
     
  8. LM2611 Jun 7, 2019

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    Yeah exactly. That's fair enough
     
  9. wiem0014 Jun 7, 2019

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    Yeah, that was for the standard length strap.
     
  10. mjb Jun 7, 2019

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    I prefer the shorter strap when available because with a small wrist, I can punch holes in a regular strap and make it work, but then I've got all of that extra material hanging around.

    OP, if I may ask, what is the cost of the strap?
     
  11. goldengrottosharks Jun 7, 2019

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    Omega quoted $250 but I negotiated $230 at my AD.
     
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  12. 83n Jun 7, 2019

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    Price in Germany is 275 €. Wait was exactly 4 weeks.
     
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  13. mjb Jun 7, 2019

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    Thanks! Be sure to update thread with pics when you get it!
     
  14. goldengrottosharks Jun 7, 2019

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    Sure thing. I should reiterate that this is short strap only - no pin buckle.
     
    Edited Jun 7, 2019
  15. goldengrottosharks Jul 3, 2019

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    At long last I received and installed my OEM short blue rubber strap. It fits perfectly! I still can't get over that it took NINE WEEKS to obtain.
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  16. Woodlands Jul 4, 2019

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    Looks fantastic.
     
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  17. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jul 4, 2019

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    Great combo. That really makes that watch pop!
     
  18. cjoedaniel Jul 4, 2019

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    Looks great what did you do about the pin buckle?
     
  19. goldengrottosharks Jul 8, 2019

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    Thanks. I removed the pre-existing pin buckle from my regular length (stock) strap and affixed it to the short strap.
     
  20. zoohannover Jul 30, 2019

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    Do you have the part number of the long version in blue?

    Would be great!