Omega

I've just acquired a Horween shell cordovan strap dyed dark brown . . .

. . . that'll be fitted to my next Omega project currently being serviced. On the plus side: single layer, reasonable cost, fairly thin, pliable and durable. Minus: no scales, no stitching.

Spending hundreds on custom straps for watches that aren't especially valuable is a luxury I'm going to forego from here on out.

Art

Coffee with an old friend

By: Esharp : June 11th, 2021-04:51

After a hard week, taking it easy today before starting a three-day weekend. Popped out for a nitro cold brew sitting outside at my favourite local coffee place before lunch. Quiet and shaded, very pleasant…and feels good wearing this old pal. It’s on a r...

Very elegant, and a lot of soul!

By: amanico : June 11th, 2021-05:36

Thanks mon ami

By: Esharp : June 11th, 2021-05:47

Any strap suggestions? Semi-shiny brown croc (or calf) seems the obvious thing, but open to other ideas…

I would go for a light brown calf, something discreet to enhance the elegance of the watch. A shiny or semi shiny strap is a bit too much, in my opinion.

By: amanico : June 11th, 2021-05:49

Interesting! Hadn’t thought of that. Must look…

By: Esharp : June 11th, 2021-09:45

Thanks!

Let us know, please!

By: amanico : June 11th, 2021-19:59

Mine's now on a shiny croc

By: chippyfly : June 11th, 2021-09:59

The seconds hand is waiting for its authentic replacement when it is next serviced. ...

Oooh this is nice

By: Esharp : June 11th, 2021-13:45

The lugs…the large sub-second dial…yum! Love it! Best E.

My foggy memory says this topic has come up before . . .

By: Dr No : June 11th, 2021-16:55

. . . many years ago, Clive. I'd suggest looking for the seconds hand from now as parts are getting difficult to find. Cautiously, Art

Thanks to your earlier advice, I bought the then available seconds hand online from USA vendor. It is still in its little packet. Clive

By: chippyfly : June 12th, 2021-11:31

. . . that'll be fitted to my next Omega project currently being serviced. On the plus side: single layer, reasonable cost, fairly thin, pliable and durable. Minus: no scales, no stitching. Spending hundreds on custom straps for watches that aren't especi...