Flightmaster strap recommendations
Ok so in the true TZ tradition of not being able to make up my mind on my own…
I have had my flightmaster for a number of years, it’s a keeper but…
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6b5784b32a.jpg
I can’t find a strap I am happy with.
I have been wearing it on a nice battered grey buffalo leather rally strap but it’s not quite right, I don’t really do leather straps, I don’t like them if I am honest.
I also have a brushed strapcode mesh which is a very nice bracelet but it’s too bling, I like them in photos but not on my wrist. The lack of taper over powers an already very large distinctive watch.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...591e1d4af4.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...116f19bdcc.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...435a9f72be.jpg
I do have the original omega bracelet but it’s very stretched and needs a bit of TLC.
So what would you wear this watch on?
I am thinking about getting the OEM sorted or finding an NOS / Service strap but in the mean time what are the gangs suggestions?
(Garden crocs full of snail sh1t coming to an SC near you soon)
Flightmaster strap recommendations
So as an update
I think I have settled on this
The taper is a bit serious but it works on the wrist
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...39bc9d8fc6.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...401ad462f5.jpg
Forstner bullet with JP clasp.
It’s as close to the original as I could find at a reasonable price
Flightmaster strap recommendations
Quote:
Originally Posted by
simesman
Looking on the WatchObsession site, they only seem to do a 21/16mm Forstner BULLET bracelet (with Straight Ends). Is that what you are using? I am in a similar situation to you with my original Omega bracelet on my Speedy MK3 and I reckon a Bullet would be alright too. Just a bit concerned that I need 22mm though.
Yep that’s the bracelet but I went straight to Forstner and got a 22mm
It is a different shape to the original bracelet being narrower but it is close
I have not worn the watch since so might break it out tomorrow for the office.
I guess the lack of wear since getting the bracelet is an indication on how successful I think the match is
The forstner tapers quite a lot very early so it’s quite skinny against the watch head
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0dba1ccfa5.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...370879ecb0.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7ebb4e646e.jpg
I might give it a wear over the next few days to see if it grows on me