There is another option, the . . .

Aug 02, 2014,15:57 PM
 

. . . rubberized racing strap originally issued for the first foudroyante Speedmasters.  

 



[from another website, 2011; credit info lost]

These straps are 20 mm rubberized calf, and tailored for Omega's deployants*.  Still available in the US thru an independent supplier; the short length version has disappeared from their online catalog recently, most likely a victim of the recent curtailment order.  I've seen this strap in person, and find it overwhelmingly appealing.

Nylon looks good on your Speedy, Marcus - this is the season to wear it!

Best,

Art  

*  not inexpensive

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Speedmaster's new summer dress

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : August 1st, 2014-10:13
Speedmaster fans generally agree that a real Speedmaster must be combined with a steel bracelet: Unfortunately, I never felt really comfortable with steel bracelets. Consequently, every watch bought with a bracelet sooner or later finds itself on a strap....  

Great strap, Marcus! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 1st, 2014-10:23
And good looking watch! :) ¨Thank you for the share! Best Blomman

Great strap ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 1st, 2014-11:58
But my Omega friends here, or should I say addicts, would die if they see a Tag buckle on a Speedy. Did you tried another Omega buckle, like the ones used on rubber straps? Cheers, Nilo

Hhmmm ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : August 1st, 2014-12:25
I tried the regular Omega tang buckles. Now I found a pic in another forum, and think to understand what you mean: However, the tang on this buckle is much wider than the gap on my nylon strap can accomodate. But I will ask my friends at Swatch Group, may...  

There is another option, the . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 2nd, 2014-15:57
. . . rubberized racing strap originally issued for the first foudroyante Speedmasters. [from another website, 2011; credit info lost] These straps are 20 mm rubberized calf, and tailored for Omega's deployants*. Still available in the US thru an independ...  

This would be a great strap, but is not wide enough ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : August 3rd, 2014-00:24
... since the Co-axial Speedy has 21mm straps, like the new 9500 Speedmasters. For the price of these straps, I would rather not tolerate the inevitable gap caused by the missing mm. Marcus

Speedie is such an interesting

 
 By: William M aka Mr.Lume : August 4th, 2014-18:50
piece,so versatile w/ any good dressed up or down for wrk, IMO best on metal.