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DJsub · 27 January 2013, 05:20 AM

I just read a thread by SUBversive (BTW, love that handle) about the Speedmaster on a strap.
A timely posting since right now I'm narrowing down my choices for two new straps for more versatility. I currently wear my Speedmaster on a matte chestnut red/brown alligator strap and really like it.

I would appreciate readers' thoughts or votes:
1) Matte black alligator with black stitching.
1) Matte black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial.
2) Matte chocolate brown alligator with matching stitching.
3) Matte dark blue/black alligator with matching stitching.
4) Matte dark blue/black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial.

These are the five combination that I want to choose from. As I said I'm looking for versatility and, of course, a great look on the Speedmaster.

Thanks for your thoughts.
Cheers,

Cesium133 · 27 January 2013, 05:36 PM

I vote for #1. Oh, wait...#1 is #2. But #2 is #3? Ok, I'll just vote for the matte black alligator strap. Oh, wait...

Seriously, go with black strap with black stitching.

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 02:59 AM

Cool straps for the speedy. Seems like the age old question with few answers. Thx for the new thread on this. I've posted a few times on topic with little to no reply. The omega section here needs a jump start for sure.

Anyway: I don't care for the original steel. So I've been using he isoprane rubber strap. After several months I got really sick of it and decided its a summer strap anyway. I just got a horween black shell cordovan strap. I searched for a long time and pulled the trigger in that. Wore it for a week. I like. Don't love it. Has a bit if a sheen that I'm told will fade. It's on the thin side with no pad. I'm not sure it matches the case. I took it off for now. But not ditching it.

I moved back to a black NATO. I'm now in the market for a few new natos. Been on a few sites and ill try to repost with the links. I'm looking for top quality made in uk. Black and admiralty gray.

Also looks for black leather. IMHO I'd go with number 1 on your list. Think it looks best on black or dark gray. I have a brown distressed strap from gunny but it just doesn't seem to work. I may go back to him as he is great to work with and top quality.

I'm considering a racing strap. Still looking.

Also the omega alligator sport model with the two raised humps appeals to me.

Lastly I'm hoping to try a Velcro from gas gas bones if he ever re-opens.

Appreciate others weighing in? Options. Sites. Recommendations?

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 04:14 AM

This is the steel I like.

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Saxon007 · 28 January 2013, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

This is the steel I like.

Attachment 351570

That is an 1171 bracelet, I have one on my SM300. It is an old style bracelet, very light and feels somewhat flimsy compared to a modern bracelet. It also tapers to 16mm at the buckle. Although the 1171 is comfortable I prefer the modern Speedy bracelet.

Only photo I have of it (and it doesn't show much of the bracelet).

RC2 · 28 January 2013, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subversive

this is the steel i like.

Attachment 351570

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SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 08:56 AM

It's more for looks. I'm not too concerned about the heft although you make a good point. Nice watch btw.

Cesium133 · 28 January 2013, 11:21 AM

Another option is the rally strap. My personal favorite for a chrono.

(Internet pic)

Le Chef · 28 January 2013, 01:01 PM

Sadly the Rallye strap is no longer available. I asked the Boutique here in Chicago and was told they stopped making it a few years ago.

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Sadly the Rallye strap is no longer available. I asked the Boutique here in Chicago and was told they stopped making it a few years ago.

Think omega makes / sells it but only seen it with deployment only.

Mickey® · 28 January 2013, 11:25 AM

Always strap for me. The head is so light and comfy...without that bracelet.

I am craving no other watch currently...even Rolex more than this...

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 11:29 AM

Nice watch to covet. Good luck. Like that strap.

I've been considering a rally strap also

Mickey® · 28 January 2013, 12:15 PM

Meant to add...GasGasBones are great too

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 12:22 PM

Ah very nice. Have my eye on gas gas.

Query if you don't mind. Which ones do you have? The basic, NASA version: is it like a NATO. Slip under the pins? Can't quite figure it out from his pics. He's been closed forever too.

Mickey® · 28 January 2013, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Ah very nice. Have my eye on gas gas.

Query if you don't mind. Which ones do you have? The basic, NASA version: is it like a NATO. Slip under the pins? Can't quite figure it out from his pics. He's been closed forever too.

No...it has "slots" for the spring bars to go through and the head sits on top of the strap....I think thats what makes it so comfortable.

You should be able to see it in the first and third photo...

SUBversive · 28 January 2013, 12:40 PM

Thanks.

Mickey® · 28 January 2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJsub

I just read a thread by SUBversive (BTW, love that handle) about the Speedmaster on a strap.
A timely posting since right now I'm narrowing down my choices for two new straps for more versatility. I currently wear my Speedmaster on a matte chestnut red/brown alligator strap and really like it.

I would appreciate readers' thoughts or votes:
1) Matte black alligator with black stitching.
1) Matte black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial.
2) Matte chocolate brown alligator with matching stitching.
3) Matte dark blue/black alligator with matching stitching.
4) Matte dark blue/black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial.

These are the five combination that I want to choose from. As I said I'm looking for versatility and, of course, a great look on the Speedmaster.

Thanks for your thoughts.
Cheers,

BTW...Let's see some pics of yours!!!!!!

NYCrussino · 6 February 2013, 04:27 PM

Can anyone recommend a good affordable rally strap? I think it would compliment my new acquisition.

Poloplayer · 13 February 2013, 07:37 PM

Hirsch make a nice one - mind you, I wear my Speedy on a Hirsch Obsession 2 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1360748228.566392.jpg

Passionata · 13 February 2013, 08:15 PM

#2

jmsrolls · 14 February 2013, 12:30 AM

My favorite Speedy Pro strap remains the gold brown Hirsch Medici:

I like the curved ends and over time, the strap takes on a vintage "bomber jacket" patina:

You can also use the OEM Omega fold-over deployant with it.

For more strap ideas, click here: Straps for the Speedmaster Professional

Personally, I do not care for black straps on the Speedy Pro and they seem to make for too much black on the wrist.

Here is a Hadley Roma oil tan on my "First Omega in Space":

Here again, I like the vintage look for the Speedy Pro.

richardew · 16 February 2013, 03:07 AM

1. OEM alligator
2. Omega light brown alligator
3. HR light brown rally
4. HR oil tanned leather for that vintage look

RC2 · 8 April 2013, 11:39 AM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365385151.802472.jpg

Black NATO

SLRdude · 10 April 2013, 03:25 AM

Black Alligator with white stitching and (if you can find one) the OEM X-33 NASA Kevlar strap.

wantonebad · 10 April 2013, 04:20 AM

This is my favorite speedy bracelet ref. 1998/840

mrhy · 10 April 2013, 04:54 AM

Will try to find a photo.I put an everest band on my speedy and I would say its the most comfortable band i have ever worn.

mrhy · 11 April 2013, 12:11 AM

everest band and clasp

SearChart · 11 April 2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJsub

I would appreciate readers' thoughts or votes:
1) Matte black alligator with black stitching.
2) Matte black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial.
3) Matte chocolate brown alligator with matching stitching.
4) Matte dark blue/black alligator with matching stitching.
5) Matte dark blue/black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial.

Personally I'd like a Matte black gator with the slate grey stitching, although I must say that I really like the look of GasGasBones nylon straps and a brown gator strap.

DJsub · 12 April 2013, 12:10 PM

I've just ordered a brown alligator strap from Omega. I'm sure it will look great on my Speedmaster.
While I wait for the strap to arrive my thoughts now turn to how best to take care of it to make it last. Any thoughts?
Thanks everyone for your comments.
Jeff

gmax · 13 April 2013, 07:29 AM

Here's the brown leather strap that came with my Speedy. Very comfortable and showing a nice patina after many years. Sorry no wrist shots.

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12 April 2013, 12:10 PM	#29
DJsub Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT Watch: all of them... Posts: 33	Thanks everyone I've just ordered a brown alligator strap from Omega. I'm sure it will look great on my Speedmaster. While I wait for the strap to arrive my thoughts now turn to how best to take care of it to make it last. Any thoughts? Thanks everyone for your comments. Jeff

27 January 2013, 05:20 AM	#1
DJsub Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT Watch: all of them... Posts: 33	Speedmaster strap choices I just read a thread by SUBversive (BTW, love that handle) about the Speedmaster on a strap. A timely posting since right now I'm narrowing down my choices for two new straps for more versatility. I currently wear my Speedmaster on a matte chestnut red/brown alligator strap and really like it. I would appreciate readers' thoughts or votes: 1) Matte black alligator with black stitching. 1) Matte black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial. 2) Matte chocolate brown alligator with matching stitching. 3) Matte dark blue/black alligator with matching stitching. 4) Matte dark blue/black alligator with slate gray stitching that matches the dial. These are the five combination that I want to choose from. As I said I'm looking for versatility and, of course, a great look on the Speedmaster. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers,

27 January 2013, 05:36 PM	#2
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	I vote for #1. Oh, wait...#1 is #2. But #2 is #3? Ok, I'll just vote for the matte black alligator strap. Oh, wait... Seriously, go with black strap with black stitching.

28 January 2013, 02:59 AM	#3
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Cool straps for the speedy. Seems like the age old question with few answers. Thx for the new thread on this. I've posted a few times on topic with little to no reply. The omega section here needs a jump start for sure. Anyway: I don't care for the original steel. So I've been using he isoprane rubber strap. After several months I got really sick of it and decided its a summer strap anyway. I just got a horween black shell cordovan strap. I searched for a long time and pulled the trigger in that. Wore it for a week. I like. Don't love it. Has a bit if a sheen that I'm told will fade. It's on the thin side with no pad. I'm not sure it matches the case. I took it off for now. But not ditching it. I moved back to a black NATO. I'm now in the market for a few new natos. Been on a few sites and ill try to repost with the links. I'm looking for top quality made in uk. Black and admiralty gray. Also looks for black leather. IMHO I'd go with number 1 on your list. Think it looks best on black or dark gray. I have a brown distressed strap from gunny but it just doesn't seem to work. I may go back to him as he is great to work with and top quality. I'm considering a racing strap. Still looking. Also the omega alligator sport model with the two raised humps appeals to me. Lastly I'm hoping to try a Velcro from gas gas bones if he ever re-opens. Appreciate others weighing in? Options. Sites. Recommendations?

28 January 2013, 04:14 AM	#4
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	This is the steel I like. image.jpg

28 January 2013, 08:56 AM	#7
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	It's more for looks. I'm not too concerned about the heft although you make a good point. Nice watch btw.

28 January 2013, 11:21 AM	#8
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Another option is the rally strap. My personal favorite for a chrono. (Internet pic)

28 January 2013, 01:01 PM	#9
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Sadly the Rallye strap is no longer available. I asked the Boutique here in Chicago and was told they stopped making it a few years ago.

28 January 2013, 11:25 AM	#11
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Always strap for me. The head is so light and comfy...without that bracelet. I am craving no other watch currently...even Rolex more than this...

28 January 2013, 11:29 AM	#12
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Nice watch to covet. Good luck. Like that strap. I've been considering a rally strap also

28 January 2013, 12:15 PM	#13
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Meant to add...GasGasBones are great too

28 January 2013, 12:22 PM	#14
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Ah very nice. Have my eye on gas gas. Query if you don't mind. Which ones do you have? The basic, NASA version: is it like a NATO. Slip under the pins? Can't quite figure it out from his pics. He's been closed forever too.

28 January 2013, 12:40 PM	#16
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Thanks.

6 February 2013, 04:27 PM	#18
NYCrussino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Watch: 16610 Posts: 214	Can anyone recommend a good affordable rally strap? I think it would compliment my new acquisition.

13 February 2013, 07:37 PM	#19
Poloplayer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Watch: '72 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 169	Hirsch make a nice one - mind you, I wear my Speedy on a Hirsch Obsession 2 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1360748228.566392.jpg

14 February 2013, 12:30 AM	#21
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	My favorite Speedy Pro strap remains the gold brown Hirsch Medici: I like the curved ends and over time, the strap takes on a vintage "bomber jacket" patina: You can also use the OEM Omega fold-over deployant with it. For more strap ideas, click here: Straps for the Speedmaster Professional Personally, I do not care for black straps on the Speedy Pro and they seem to make for too much black on the wrist. Here is a Hadley Roma oil tan on my "First Omega in Space": Here again, I like the vintage look for the Speedy Pro.

10 April 2013, 04:54 AM	#26
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Will try to find a photo.I put an everest band on my speedy and I would say its the most comfortable band i have ever worn.

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