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Charlemagne1333
·Lovely watch
It’s good that you are removing the strap. These elasticated Speidels are known for destroying lugs. Can’t quite tell from the photos but the lugs look ok
You could fit a leather strap of any colour to this watch. Personally I’d go with a honey brown as it would match the tone of the watch
Have a good one
It’s good that you are removing the strap. These elasticated Speidels are known for destroying lugs. Can’t quite tell from the photos but the lugs look ok
You could fit a leather strap of any colour to this watch. Personally I’d go with a honey brown as it would match the tone of the watch
Have a good one
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Sherbie
·agree - Try to remove the bracelet carefully, without damaging the lugs
Almost any local jewellery store will have an assortment of leather straps - ask to see what they have, and lay them next to the watch and chose what you like
brown or black plain leather, Croc, or lizard would look good IMO
you can spend from 20-300 - so buy something that suits your budget
there are many firms out there - Molequin straps are great, Hodinkee now have a huge range, Watch Obsession in the UK are great supplier ( and stock a huge range, including Hirsch straps) etc
Some internet sites also give examples of what their straps look like on stainless steel watches, and gold watches, so you can get some impression of what it may look like - ie Hodinkee
also search threads here for watches on straps - this might give you some leads
Almost any local jewellery store will have an assortment of leather straps - ask to see what they have, and lay them next to the watch and chose what you like
brown or black plain leather, Croc, or lizard would look good IMO
you can spend from 20-300 - so buy something that suits your budget
there are many firms out there - Molequin straps are great, Hodinkee now have a huge range, Watch Obsession in the UK are great supplier ( and stock a huge range, including Hirsch straps) etc
Some internet sites also give examples of what their straps look like on stainless steel watches, and gold watches, so you can get some impression of what it may look like - ie Hodinkee
also search threads here for watches on straps - this might give you some leads
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GreekOmega
·Very cool watch, and what a better way to make it cooler than having some fun with straps. Honestly, once you see how much fun it is and how each strap can make it feel fresh again, you may want to get a couple (if you are planning on wearing it). My advice would be to buy straps with a quick-release tab, or even get pins that have the quick release so you can swap it out without the trouble of using tools and damaging anything.
I don't have many pictures on me, but here is an old Seiko somebody gave me for being in their wedding and I put this gray perlon on it and I absolutely love it and is fun to wear. (plus inexpensive to swap). A lot of companies have inexpensive options. On old gold, I like seeing anywhere from blue leather to even a maroon. Of course the tans and blacks are classic, but have some fun with it and do what the watch was made to do: Be worn!
I don't have many pictures on me, but here is an old Seiko somebody gave me for being in their wedding and I put this gray perlon on it and I absolutely love it and is fun to wear. (plus inexpensive to swap). A lot of companies have inexpensive options. On old gold, I like seeing anywhere from blue leather to even a maroon. Of course the tans and blacks are classic, but have some fun with it and do what the watch was made to do: Be worn!
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Dave lee
·agree - Try to remove the bracelet carefully, without damaging the lugs
Almost any local jewellery store will have an assortment of leather straps - ask to see what they have, and lay them next to the watch and chose what you like
brown or black plain leather, Croc, or lizard would look good IMO
you can spend from 20-300 - so buy something that suits your budget
there are many firms out there - Molequin straps are great, Hodinkee now have a huge range, Watch Obsession in the UK are great supplier ( and stock a huge range, including Hirsch straps) etc
Some internet sites also give examples of what their straps look like on stainless steel watches, and gold watches, so you can get some impression of what it may look like - ie Hodinkee
also search threads here for watches on straps - this might give you some leads
Thanks so much for your advice
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Dave lee
·agree - Try to remove the bracelet carefully, without damaging the lugs
Almost any local jewellery store will have an assortment of leather straps - ask to see what they have, and lay them next to the watch and chose what you like
brown or black plain leather, Croc, or lizard would look good IMO
you can spend from 20-300 - so buy something that suits your budget
there are many firms out there - Molequin straps are great, Hodinkee now have a huge range, Watch Obsession in the UK are great supplier ( and stock a huge range, including Hirsch straps) etc
Some internet sites also give examples of what their straps look like on stainless steel watches, and gold watches, so you can get some impression of what it may look like - ie Hodinkee
also search threads here for watches on straps - this might give you some leads
That's great advice so thank you
When I've changed it I'll post new pictures
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Dave lee
·Lovely watch
It’s good that you are removing the strap. These elasticated Speidels are known for destroying lugs. Can’t quite tell from the photos but the lugs look ok
You could fit a leather strap of any colour to this watch. Personally I’d go with a honey brown as it would match the tone of the watch
Have a good one
Yeah I was thinking of a honey brown colour
Thanks for the advice and when I've changed it I'll post some pics
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Walrus
·That’s great those are my favorite watches to see, those handed down. I know I’ll save my grandfathers bulova which is very basic over everything else I have. Sometimes if you look around here people are selling used straps. There definitely is a big difference in strap quality but big difference in prices as well. As everyone already said you would be wise to remove that bracelet as soon as you can. I picked up an old seamaster that had one on it I think the only reason it didn’t do any damage as it hadn’t been worn for years. You will have no shortage of options, plenty of people sell handmade straps etc. I hope you find one you really like, enjoy your watch.
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wagudc
·I think chocolate brown would be nice. Something with a character to match the dial patina. I agre perlon could be nice. I like the Eulit brand for that. I have wanted to pick up one of these patina dial watches to put it on Portuguese cork.
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malilis
·Hi !
Try : https://www.martuleather.com !
Try : https://www.martuleather.com !
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fan
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Syrte
·Matte croc would look nice on a watch like this- and I agree with the recommendation of brown, honey, blue or maroon.
Also make sure no one « buffs » your watch, the patina on old gold is beautiful.
Personally I prefer flat straps on a vintage dress watch, I find padded straps often overly bulky as those vintage watches are not huge like modern ones.
Here’s a thread with a million recommendations for suppliers-
https://omegaforums.net/threads/«wa...-buy-good-quality-leather-watch-straps.82232/
Also make sure no one « buffs » your watch, the patina on old gold is beautiful.
Personally I prefer flat straps on a vintage dress watch, I find padded straps often overly bulky as those vintage watches are not huge like modern ones.
Here’s a thread with a million recommendations for suppliers-
https://omegaforums.net/threads/«wa...-buy-good-quality-leather-watch-straps.82232/
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Zapatta
·I would go with light brown or light gray suede strap. Looks great on gold tone watches.
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rob#1
·Nice watch 👍. I’d get a range of straps so you can change it up when it gets too familiar.
Maybe try a light brown, then a dark brown, then maybe a burgundy - it’ll give the watch a fresh look each time
Maybe try a light brown, then a dark brown, then maybe a burgundy - it’ll give the watch a fresh look each time
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DON
·Thin semi matte black with black stitching and quick release spring bars (if you can find)
Casual. Medium brown. Brown stitching. Not to light, but not too dark. Same as above spring bars
DON
Casual. Medium brown. Brown stitching. Not to light, but not too dark. Same as above spring bars
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Dave lee
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Charlemagne1333
·Thank you to everyone for their advice.
I chose this style and colour in the end which I think goes very well with the old girl.
I'm also keeping her the way she is now with no restoration only servicing
Thanks
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