Straps for the Speedmaster Professional

[jmsrolls]

First and foremost, we have the (in)famous "smurf" blue:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/bluestrap.jpg

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Don't anyone dare do this to their Speedy!

BTW, I did not buy this strap. Somehow it crawled into the box with a strap I had ordered. The seller refused to let me return it.

Hey, Bob, it might look good on your white dialed Seamaster GMT. Make me an offer.

John

[Jon]

Looks....................BLUE John ;-)

Here is the double ridged shark and the 16mm deployant from Omega
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/Speedmaster%20145/Speedmaster-100.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/Speedmaster%20145/Speedmaster-104.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/Speedmaster%20145/Speedmaster-108.jpg

Cheers Jon

[eptaz]

It's hard to top the Tiger Smurf, John.
Here's a plain black Omega leather strap.

http://homepage.mac.com/eptaz/.Pictures/watches/321/sp10.jpg

BooORING! :-D

eric

[Jan Willem]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f342/Johnnyr0tten/Speedmaster/Omega001.jpg

Here's a Honey brown crocodile Omega strap on a Omega 18mm deployant.

[grosby]

On a Bond nato

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c13/gannub/IMGP1122.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c13/gannub/IMGP0731.jpg

[jmsrolls]

Here's my Moon Phase Speedy Pro on the double-ridged, curved-end Omega alligator:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/moondble.jpg

John

[jmsrolls]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/pw1snake2.jpg

I acquired this strap from a WIS who custom ordered it for his silver dialed AT. It was made to the same dimensions of the Omega 20/18 deployant straps but the watch was sold without the strap ever being worn.

The strap is very nicely made and of good quality but I'm not sure this one is for me. :-S

John

[jmsrolls]

If you're looking for a nice inexpensive leather strap, you might check out the Hirsch Medici line:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/blkmedicidl.jpg

John

[eptaz]

On a nice, thick dark brown Hirsch Sheep:

http://homepage.mac.com/eptaz/.Pictures/watches/321/321dg05.jpg

eric

[Henry T]

John,

Like Indiana Jones, I hate snakes. :-D

Anyway, I bought myself a 20mm Hirsch 'carbon fibre look' strap which I think would look cool on the Speedy Pro. Problem is I still haven't got around to changing it after a month. The strap is still in its wrapping. :-)

[jmsrolls]

Like Eric, I also have a Hirsch sheep but in burgundy:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Speedypro/neilburgundy.jpg

John

[Harley]

Where can I obtain a top quality strap, like the alligators and shark, with Omega deployment buckle?

[Frederic Brouzes]

Try this one for worldwide travellers :-!

[Pureslab]

I find the omega deployment buckles poorly designed , they seem to pop open very easily.



A real Catch 22 situation , as I find the look terrific.



Anyone else have this experience ?

[Jim Z.]

B-) I like this combo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Pathfinder09/HPIM0731.jpg

[jmsrolls]

Here's PW1 on one of Walt's black Genesis II alligators:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/PW/pwnawcc.jpg

These straps are nicely padded and supple with a formal yet sporty look.

Fr. John+

[jmsrolls]

Then here is PW1 on the "killer strap"; a black Omega double-ridged shark with two-button Omega deployant:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/PW/pwshark.jpg

Fr. John+

[jmsrolls]

Here's "Neil" (my 105.012) on the Omega perforated racing strap with two-button deployant:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Speedypro/racing2.jpg

Fr. John+

[jmsrolls]

The racing strap is nice for casual wear but with a tuxedo (or for a requiem mass), the black Omega alligator is the way to go:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Speedypro/gator.jpg

Fr. John+

[GJ]

Don't forget the Mesh...;-)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/hiethaar/Speedy%20pre%20moon/DSCF0013.jpg

[rta108]

Does anyone happen to have a measurement on the OEM perforated racing strap? I'm curious about how much longer the 12o'clock side is on an omega deployment strap versus a standard strap.

[RjjR]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/pw1snake2.jpg

I acquired this strap from a WIS who custom ordered it for his silver dialed AT. It was made to the same dimensions of the Omega 20/18 deployant straps but the watch was sold without the strap ever being worn.

The strap is very nicely made and of good quality but I'm not sure this one is for me. :-S

John


Can this strap be purchased in the U.S.?

[GJ]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/hiethaar/Speedy%20pre%20moon/DSCF0001.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b280/hiethaar/Speedy%20pre%20moon/DSCF0012.jpg

Hirsch Carbon..|> |> |>

[eptaz]

Omega unpadded, black, leather:

http://homepage.mac.com/eptaz/.Pictures/watches/1861/186121.jpg

eric

[jmsrolls]

For a vintage look, here's a suade leather by Speidel on PW2:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/suadestrap.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/suadepw2.jpg

Fr. John+

[Flightpath]

Hi,

this is my first Omega, I am very interested in flight/military/NASA watches.

After seeing Speedmasters with leather straps I realised that many of them actually look better than the SS bands, they tend to highlight the watch itself and it's qualities.

After searching for a strap that would suit my wrist and choice of style and colour I chose a US made Hadley Roma MS886 in matt green........ I love it!

I think it gives it a little military/ready for use look too.
Should I buy an Omega 18mm SS buckle for it?

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/milorgman/Leatherstrap01.jpg

cheers,

-Flightpath

[eptaz]

Here's what Speedy looked like on his first time in the water: a one-piece, black nylon strap.

http://homepage.mac.com/eptaz/.Pictures/watches/1861/1861wetlg.jpg

eric

[eptaz]

Omega kevlar:
http://homepage.mac.com/eptaz/.Pictures/watches/1861/1861kevlar02.jpg

eric

[john wilson]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/DSC_0041-1.jpg John Wilson.

[john wilson]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/DSC_0023aBW.jpg John Wilson.

[john wilson]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/DSC_0015a.jpg John Wilson.

[jimmoose]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P7220220.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P6290023.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P7080132.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P7080228.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P3240056.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P3240039.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P3240067.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/Picture184.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P6290025.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P6290003.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P8090055.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P8090048.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P8090050.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/jimmoose/Omega/P8090042.jpg

[Rudy50]

Jim, thanks again for showing me how inadequate I am. Thank God, I make up for it in other ways.

[gilgabo]

NASA strap from Carl at Gasgasbones.com.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/1399107627_1a9cb7ac6a_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/1399999288_7e15d22e76_o.jpg

[Ozz]

nato in black

http://members.chello.nl/%7Ewijnand1/speedy/nato.gif

[gilgabo]

May I please know the part number for this Omega two-button deployment? I have the same double ridge strap and would love to have the same deployment. Thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/Speedmaster%20145/Speedmaster-104.jpg

[vertew]

Then here is PW1 on the "killer strap"; a black Omega double-ridged shark with two-button Omega deployant ... Fr. John+

Hi, I came across this forum while carrying out extensive search for THE perfect strap for my speedy pro (3573.50). It originally came with the standard bracelet but I now prefer the non-metal straps.

After studying this thread I'm really set on the curved-end straps that thicken up at the lug end and just seem to fit the speedy so well. There are beautiful pics of the doubled ridged black shark (Jon & jmsrolls), the black alligator (jmsrolls), the brown alligator (john wilson) and the racing strap with holes (jmsrolls).

I've had a look http://www.ofrei.com/page760.html, but I can only find one of these 'curved-end thick at the lug' straps ... which is the racing style with holes. (There is a shark double ridged, but this looks thin/straight at the lugs?). Never imagined there would be so many straps ... !

So, could you tell me where you got your straps from + how much they cost? I've got the 18mm Omega deployment clasp, will this fit?

cheers v much.

[jmsrolls]

My personal Speedy strap preference is the Hirsch Leonardo Medici line. I love the curved ends and the fact that it works with the 18mm Omega deployant.

Here is a black Medici on my PW1:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/medicidepldial.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/medicideplopen.jpg

And the gold brown on my 105.012 “Neil” watch:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/Straps/Medici/neilmedici.jpg

Over time the gold brown develops a rich patina that adds to the vintage look. As a matter of fact, this strap has become a regular on my PW2, a ’57 reissue look-alike, because of its vintage appearance.

Fr. John+

[whifferdill]

My response to all in this link:-p:-p

[Remember2]

Here's a new look for ya!:-!

http://www.kenberg.dk/diverse/forums/speedy-fender_800x600.jpg

http://www.kenberg.dk/diverse/forums/speedy-cort_800x600.jpg

[jmsrolls]

And my favorite "vintage look":

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/jmsrolls/watches/PW1.5/dialmedici.jpg

My PW2 on a "well-oiled" Hirsch Medici.

Fr. John+

[dshap]

Here's a double stitched leather-
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii43/dshap11/2-1.jpg

[Dimer]

NASA strap from Carl at Gasgasbones.com.



http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/1399107627_1a9cb7ac6a_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/1399999288_7e15d22e76_o.jpg



One word: WOW!!

If or when I get my Speedmaster, I will get this strap!!

[hiro1963]

GasGasBones V2
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/hiro1030/8-8038-c.jpg



Hirsch classic line nature collection series "Sheep"
Brown
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/hiro1030/Hirschsheepbrown022-30.jpg

Black
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/hiro1030/6-6027-30-c.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/hiro1030/6-18012-30.jpg


Omega Alligator double ridge
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/hiro1030/omegagator051-35-crop.jpg

[pdpmojo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/Goatpunishment/DSC01139.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/Goatpunishment/DSC01149.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/Goatpunishment/DSC01132.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/Goatpunishment/DSC01147.jpg

[john wilson]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/jw1954-2/DSC_0061.jpg #2. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/jw1954-2/DSC_0897bw.jpg

[john wilson]

Here's a new look for ya!:-!

http://www.kenberg.dk/diverse/forums/speedy-fender_800x600.jpg

http://www.kenberg.dk/diverse/forums/speedy-cort_800x600.jpg

This strap is hot!

[Reno]

I've just changed my Speedy's strap... again !
The strap comes from a unknown quartz watch...

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=155442&d=1231848490

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=155443&d=1231848505

Previously (after the Omega bracelet), on LIP black strap...

http://r.crouzet.free.fr/Ressources/images/ftp/OMEGA-SpeedPro-041008/000-Omega_speedmaster_cuir-301108/DSCF5914.JPG

http://r.crouzet.free.fr/Ressources/images/ftp/OMEGA-SpeedPro-041008/000-Omega_speedmaster_cuir-301108/DSCF5917.JPG

[mebunzing]

wow, this double ridged shark is the BEST i have seen so far. is there any way to purchase this somewhere??n cheers

[khw]

Strap was made for 42mm PO. I think it looks good on Speedmaster. It is a curved end strap with PO buckle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-07.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-09.jpg

[khw]

Strap was made for 42mm PO. I think it looks good on Speedmaster. It is a curved end strap with PO buckle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-06.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-07.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/ezm1x/SPE-09.jpg

[glh]

Beside the original bracelet, THIS ist it!!! :-! I love it!
Is this a kaufmann strap?

glh

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/DSC_0041-1.jpg John Wilson.

[rosenkruez]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/jw1954-2/DSC_0061.jpg #2. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/jw1954/jw1954-2/DSC_0897bw.jpg


What's the brand and the name of the strap in the first picture?
Thanks.

[mbbransc]

John, come back and tell us!! I can't tell if I'm in love with some of those straps or your photography!!

[JonF]

I'm really liking this Di-modell Rallye...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/jonf_330ci/DiModell.jpg

[mebunzing]

Looks....................BLUE John ;-)

Here is the double ridged shark and the 16mm deployant from Omega




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/Speedmaster%20145/Speedmaster-108.jpg

Cheers Jon
nic 1 too jon !
your picture made me spent $$$ :) well spent have to say, i just installed the same strap as you in your pic ! in my case it is the Broad Arrow.
i was wondering if you use special spring bars (which ones do you have mounted?) because there is a lot of discussions about whether the spring bars are different for bracelet as for leather...
regards

[Hansch99]

I've had good luck with the Hirsch Heavy Calf on my old Speedmaster:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_8897.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_8902.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_4145.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_8761.jpg
I've also tried a DiModell Bali Chrono, but it felt a little too chunky at 20mmx20mm:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_9199.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_9198.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_9192.jpg
Finally, I tried the Hirsch Duke, which was a good (and cheap) alternative to the croc strap that is available with the Speedmaster:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_8789.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n162/Hansch99/IMG_4160.jpg

[daryllwin]

My "Legend" strap

http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy242/daryllwin/Speedie/P1220005.jpg