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I always
Sep 28, 2023,15:47 PM
associate ostrich strap with white dials reverso’s.
Strange JLC didn’t provide you this, cause everyone knows CF are there suppliers.
CF are the 👑 of straps.
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Lessons learned
By: xxn : September 27th, 2023-08:29
When choosing non OEM straps I’ve learned never settle. Some brands undercut the competition by offering what seems like the real deal at 1/3 the price, but I learned the hard$$ way My recent experience taught me always hold off and go for quality and put...
Agreed. Most of the straps on my vintage Omegas . . .
By: Dr No : September 27th, 2023-15:21
. . . are custom tailored, and the few that aren't are checked for fit at the well-stocked downtown LA parts supplier before purchase. Wearing one of the off-the-shelf-but-tried-on-first straps . . . ['53 ref 2608] . . . today. ...
Super cool
By: xxn : September 27th, 2023-15:54
Lugs, dials, indices, strap choice is icing on the 🎂 👌🏻
1000%
By: xxn : September 27th, 2023-16:23
On the tang buckle, always swap those out with my OEM Omega pin buckle. Unfortunately the 60th trilogy watches came with with sub par straps so I’ve been on the hunt for straps.
You don't like the flat link bracelets?
By: andrea~ : September 27th, 2023-16:57
I too am probably going to buy an omega strap to put on my 321 as I find the bracelet to be too flimsy and thin compared to the rest of the watch.
Good luck
By: xxn : September 27th, 2023-18:26
The trilogy speedy bracelet was a major let down, I’ve ended up with like 5 different straps now endless chasing for a replacement. The Fostner flat link as flimsy as it has been is more true to the 2915 than Omega’s.
Couldn’t agree more with your sentiments
By: j.jota : September 27th, 2023-15:31
Look at it this way… you’ll not make the same mistake again, so think of any $ expended as part of your education in acquiring straps. I’ve had several custom straps made by Camille Fournet and ABP; the results have been well worth the expense and lead ti...
Thanks for your input
By: xxn : September 27th, 2023-16:20
I’ve heard so much about ABP, think I’ll need to check them out.
I always
By: xxn : September 28th, 2023-15:47
associate ostrich strap with white dials reverso’s. Strange JLC didn’t provide you this, cause everyone knows CF are there suppliers. CF are the 👑 of straps.
I had a different experience
By: MrkK : September 27th, 2023-17:35
I wanted a rubber strap for my Seamaster Trilogy which blends seamlessly with the lugs the way rubber bracelets do for other Seamaster models. The salesperson at Omega boutique checked that 19mm Seamaster rubber band simply doesn't exist and offered to or...