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Post by carl on Oct 24, 2015 14:23:53 GMT -6
Heading downtown today. I have tried my Speedy with the nylon NATO that it comes with in the package. But I am really craving either a leather NATO or a rich looking darker leather strap. Here are some pics I took a while ago, with the Omega Barenia Leather NATO:
Really in a conundrum lately. Maybe next year, a new watch, but after years of buying/flipping I am really not sure. The only thing that I am sure of, is that the Speedy is still may favourite. I just cannot deny that, and maybe I am better off getting a couple of leather straps for it than buying a new watch. To be honest, the only one that really interests me is the new Globemaster, and I have yet to see a real one (only had the carnet models so far at the Boutique). I want to be absolutely certain that it is going to get lots and lots of wear. I love my Grand Seiko quartz with the white dial, every day watch for work, and at the weekends can't wait to wear the Speedy. Still my all-time favourite - even including all of the DSM and GSM models - with the hesalite and manually wound movement.
Anyway, maybe some pics to come with new shoes for the Speedy!
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Post by rw16610 on Oct 24, 2015 17:43:26 GMT -6
Omega offers some great strap options, if you don't get this one I'm sure they have several others that suit this classic piece. I can't recall ever seeing a leather NATO before either.
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 24, 2015 18:33:41 GMT -6
Straps can really change the look of a watch tremendously and make it feel like a different watch altogether. Will the black/grey NATO that they have on the Spector watch fit the Speedy? If so, that might be a great look to try out.
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Post by CHIP on Oct 24, 2015 20:26:34 GMT -6
You should try to get the NASA strap like I had.
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Post by Pete on Oct 25, 2015 0:07:03 GMT -6
Looks great on the NATO Carl.
The Speedy is a favourite of mine.
Flipping is a disease that I've beaten. It can be done!
Chasing perfection on vintage watches is fraught with danger I'm afraid.
That Speedy is a keep my friend.
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Post by carl on Oct 25, 2015 0:19:14 GMT -6
Well, in the end, the brown calf leather strap with Omega Deployant won out, as I thought it would. Turns out, I really am not a NATO strap guy, although there are plenty of wonderful straps from which to choose. This one gives the watch a totally different look, a lot of the look is borrowed from the FOIS with the darker brown leather strap. Also a great look. I just knew that for my Speedy, I had to go with a genuine Omega strap and buckle/deployant clasp. That is the only thing that would make me happy. These are a couple pics taken tonight, more to follow:   |
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Post by muckymark on Oct 25, 2015 8:29:17 GMT -6
carl That looks fantastic. As you say it gives it the FOIS look. Can't wait to see more photos. I always thought mine would live on its bracelet forever. Now....
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 25, 2015 10:22:17 GMT -6
That does give it the FOIS look. Nicely played sir, nicely played! Another option to consider IMHO would be python. Aaron has grey and back in stock and I think either would look awesome on the speedy with a contrast stitching - grey python with black stitching or black with grey.  |
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Post by carl on Oct 25, 2015 10:57:24 GMT -6
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 25, 2015 11:00:11 GMT -6
The deployant coming out on the Grey Side of the Moon in November has me considering my first chrono! We'll be in Vegas mid November and I plan to visit the Boutique there and check it out.
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Post by carl on Oct 25, 2015 11:07:24 GMT -6
The deployant coming out on the Grey Side of the Moon in November has me considering my first chrono! We'll be in Vegas mid November and I plan to visit the Boutique there and check it out. It is a beautiful watch. I was also told that they have a new manufacturer for their leather straps. I have seen and felt a couple of the new ones, and they feel softer and more like already worn-in.
They also now are starting to use new wooden boxes for all their watches. Saw one yesterday, and they are really beautiful. Wish I had had my camera with me  . Next visit I will be sure to get photos.
They also had a Speedmaster 9000, in Titanium, with a beautiful dark blue dial and blue leather strap. It really looks stunning, I only saw pics of the ti model, but much nicer in real life. The dial is almost a dark ink blue, actually I thought nicer than the AT or Orbis.
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Post by Archer on Oct 26, 2015 5:42:39 GMT -6
If you would consider an aftermarket strap, then check out Roverhaven. Myron is also a great guy, and he makes great straps. That is what I have been wearing my Speedmaster on for the last couple of months - excellent quality.  |
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Post by muckymark on Oct 31, 2015 16:42:30 GMT -6
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Post by carl on Oct 31, 2015 22:30:04 GMT -6
muckymarkI don't know, I think it's a nice contrast with the black dial. And the Hirsch Liberty is truly a quality strap, rivalling any other I have seen from the smaller manufacturers. I had one on a Breitling at one time. If you want to darken it a bit, try a bit of facial cream or moisturizer. It kind of softens the leather, and does darken it a bit. I personally like the look of that strap. Keep it on a few days, maybe it will grow on you. Cheers, Carl
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Post by muckymark on Nov 2, 2015 22:05:10 GMT -6
carlThanks for the tips. I'll give them a try. For some strange reason the Bay in Willowbrook small has an extensive Hirsch display. I'll see what the darker browns/tans look like. BTW we need to set up a GTG soon. Mark
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. Next visit I will be sure to get photos.
