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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address


    893bet wrote: »
    Are hirsh straps good? I've an Omega aqua Terra seamaster incoming and my pick up a strap at some point to. I think they are 19mm..thinking black or dark blue would go well with the dial

    CWZ003833 19mm blue omega strap.
    Expensive nylon :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Those hirsch straps are the best and most economical way to transform a watch

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,148 ✭✭✭893bet


    Expensive nylon :)

    New then ridiculous price!

    Second hand (which is often unworn) should be less than 100.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address


    893bet wrote: »
    Expensive nylon :)

    New then ridiculous price!

    Second hand (which is often unworn) should be less than 100.
    Would you recommend leather or nylon?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Be careful buying unworn secondhand omega straps, the fake ones are very good

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,148 ✭✭✭893bet


    Would you recommend leather or nylon?

    Down to personal preference.

    I prefer rubber and nylon over leather.

    (That sentence belongs in the sex and sexuality forum).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address


    893bet wrote: »
    Would you recommend leather or nylon?

    Down to personal preference.

    I prefer rubber and nylon over leather.

    (That sentence belongs in the sex and sexuality forum).
    Yeah I think I'd rather spend the money on nylons to
    .

    These look nice to

    https://shop.atelierdegriff.com


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,148 ✭✭✭893bet




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address


    893bet wrote: »
    Still fair bit cheaper than an Omega strap and I guess better quality?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Haven’t heard of that strap company before and browsing through I noticed quite a few of the straps don’t actually fit the watches properly

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Haven’t heard of that strap company before and browsing through I noticed quite a few of the straps don’t actually fit the watches properly
    Apologies can you describe how that strap doesnt fit? I'm not an expert on fit etc.. thought any 19mm strap would.work


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Apologies can you describe how that strap doesnt fit? I'm not an expert on fit etc.. thought any 19mm strap would.work

    The strap on that speedy for example is too tight if you look at the lugs and the strap on zoom it’s slightly squashed into place and for €100 I would expect better
    There are companies that will do a strap for the specific male and model of watch you have too, can’t go wrong with hirsch either

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  • Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭lepoatnam




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,205 ✭✭✭scotchy


    Snow on the way...Time to get the Vostok out...



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    💙 💛 💙 💛 💙 💛



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭OldBean


    My new Hamilton looks beautiful when the light hits it.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭micks_address


    OldBean wrote: »
    My new Hamilton looks beautiful when the light hits it.
    Is that the silver dial version of the interstellar watch?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭OldBean


    No, it's the Khaki Field Day Date Auto, as opposed to the Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto. I was originally set on the Interstellar but went with this instead as the only ones I could try on were the silver face and I wasn't gone on them. The lume against the silver turned me off, though I still love the one with the black dial. The red second hand detail completely won me over.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    got a new strap in the post today for my carrera and im tempted to hang onto it now :confused:

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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    A little present from me to me. Been years since I last had a Seiko and had been looking at the Alpinist but just didn't sit well, but still loved the colour scheme. A new daily appeared in the form of SNAF09P1

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    I need a better phone camera


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Onecoolcookie


    OldBean wrote: »
    No, it's the Khaki Field Day Date Auto, as opposed to the Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto. I was originally set on the Interstellar but went with this instead as the only ones I could try on were the silver face and I wasn't gone on them. The lume against the silver turned me off, though I still love the one with the black dial. The red second hand detail completely won me over.

    Oh I really like the look of that! Did you purchase second hand or new? If new how much if you don't mind me asking.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭Keyzer


    That Seiko Chrono is lovely - nice homage to the Speedmaster.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭OldBean


    Oh I really like the look of that! Did you purchase second hand or new? If new how much if you don't mind me asking.

    New but in the Swatch outlet in Kildare Village - after some further haggling it came in at €477, RRP €900ish - couldn't leave it behind!


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Nice price for a B&M store. They were $299 (around €260) on Black Friday on Ashford.com, came close to pulling the trigger. But with customs and shipping it would have been 3-something and obviously harder to return if any issues.


  • Registered Users Posts: 246 ✭✭dsaint1


    New watch and new strap to match. SNZG17 and a Barton Elite strap. Best rubber straps I've used.

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  • Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭oxocube


    Finally wearing my wedding present as I didn't want to bring it on honeymoon :cool:

    Tag Link CJF2114

    The photo doesn't do it justice. The batton markers really pop and the dial is a lovely dark navy (I'm a sucker for blue watches).

    Delighted with it :D

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,918 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    dsaint1 wrote: »
    New watch and new strap to match. SNZG17 and a Barton Elite strap. Best rubber straps I've used.

    The Elite straps are great. Really comfortable.

    I have a few other Barton straps too and have been impressed with them all so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Captainsatnav


    Hi folks - Omega website doesn't seem to list OEM bracelets & straps. Any suggestions? Looking at maybe a rubber one for my Aqua Terra. Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Hi folks - Omega website doesn't seem to list OEM bracelets & straps. Any suggestions? Looking at maybe a rubber one for my Aqua Terra. Thanks.

    https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/collections/omega-watch-straps

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,707 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Nice strap but GBP200 for a bit of cloth? :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,257 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    I suppose compared to the mental price for an OEM NATO, it's not as bad as I was expecting, but I'd be going aftermarket all day long.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,867 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    hitemfrank wrote: »
    The Elite straps are great. Really comfortable.

    I have a few other Barton straps too and have been impressed with them all so far.

    Another vote for Barton elite straps. Quick change spring bars are amazing. Can change straps everyday quickly and effortlessly.

    Have a 22mm for my OVM and another 2 x 20mm on route for my Speedy. Very comfy straps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Captainsatnav


    unkel wrote: »
    Nice strap but GBP200 for a bit of cloth? :eek:

    leather and really nice nylon at that!


  • Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭2shea


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    I love it! hasn't came off my wrist since I got it.
    Cost €75 worked out at €106 after tax and charges.


  • Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭2shea


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    37mm is just perfect. Lug with 19mm so bit odd but I have been informed 20mm leather and silicone straps will fit that size no problem.

    So there is some nice Barton straps on the way :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    My trusty Citizen Eco-drive military style watch. I reckon I bought this when I was 18 (which makes it ~12 years old), it was my favourite watch for a long long time. But the strap it came on fell apart, and it lived in a drawer for a long while. It's on a watchgecko strap here, a lovely green military style nato. The 19mm lug width is awkward so it's squashed on a 20mm strap.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,707 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Lovely strap. I find slightly oversizing a NATO / Zulu works quite well. It doesn't take away from the looks (unless you have severe OCD :D) and it improves stability / comfort.


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Funny enough with an odd size like 19mm, I prefer to slightly under strap it and go for 18mm. Maybe because down the years looking at vintage military issued watches on their original straps/bonklip bracelets they tended to under size them.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Funny enough with an odd size like 19mm, I prefer to slightly under strap it and go for 18mm. Maybe because down the years looking at vintage military issued watches on their original straps/bonklip bracelets they tended to under size them.

    Yeah, I had the same thought after I fitted it. If I was ordering another I would go with the 18mm I reckon. But at the same time it's not terribly noticeable when you're wearing it, and it does hold the watch body in place well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,707 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Funny enough with an odd size like 19mm, I prefer to slightly under strap it and go for 18mm. Maybe because down the years looking at vintage military issued watches on their original straps/bonklip bracelets they tended to under size them.

    You are the real James Bond, Sir :D

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    6538 in "Goldfinger"


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭artanevilla


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    Just arrived today courtesy of Kintarō Hattori.


  • Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭lepoatnam


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    Bought today to replace Seiko Solar Chronograph SSB313P1.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭IRISH OS1R1S


    My everyday watch. Casio edifice ECB-500D-1AER

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Time to give my ancient big bruiser Omega (Seamaster Chrono Diver I think) a run. The sub dial hands have faded but the watch is running fine, I might get them replaced/painted when service is required.

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    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43 Satta Massagana


    My 21 year old "Gshock Raysman" DW-9300J.
    The first solar powered Gshock.
    Still being powered by the sun :)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,317 ✭✭✭emo72


    Try this photo

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,630 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    Don’t worry wibbs will be along to save the day

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭Blanchy90


    Hi everyone I'm new to this part of the forum. I was active on wus for a few years and then migrated over to intlwatchleague with the mwc guys.

    My collection is currently around 20 watches and I am going to start back into a rotation to wear them all.

    I'll post a picture of each different watch as I wear them so hopefully this will motivate me to keep on rotating.


    Today's watch is my Gruppo Gamma Bronze Vanguard, I have it about 3 years and its been my favourite the whole time.

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