Do you wear your SMP on anything other than the bracelet?

**odgreen** · 24th September 2015, 06:29

Originally Posted by mjoranga

I will as my Omega doesn't offer the Micro adjustment which is really annoying... I have an incoming Omega Rubber and some Nato as well to play with my SMP GMT

Here is teaser for you:

...And chrono with same strap.

-OD

**mjoranga** · 24th September 2015, 07:11

Thanks... that's exactly what I'm getting. Just the shorter version to avoid too much excess on my tiny wrist...

**windows95** · 27th September 2015, 23:53

That GMT looks great on the Speedy, really suits it.

The Omega mesh is probably a fortune from Omega, other recomended places? On Ebay two good feedback sellers, swiss *limited* editions or jameschat7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/291565976446

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/171500264488

**mjoranga** · 28th September 2015, 00:20

I don't know but I find mesh unattractive... Just not my liking I guess...

**seikokiller** · 28th September 2015, 02:16

I'm normally a nato fan, but the SMP is a watch I just don't think works on em.

Bracelet, chunky mesh, or rubber (preferable isofrane) looks best IMO.

**S.L** · 28th September 2015, 02:24

OEM rubber is close to perfection in this case IMO.

Nato is ok, makes for a wonderfully light combo with the Ti SMP,

**mjoranga** · 28th September 2015, 08:26

Originally Posted by S.L

OEM rubber is close to perfection in this case IMO.

Nato is ok, makes for a wonderfully light combo with the Ti SMP,

This will look even better with a black Insert.

**Knisse** · 28th September 2015, 09:42

@S.L could i ask you to post a picture of the nato next to one of the bracelet? Also, the version you have looks so similar to the 2254 (same but with black bezel) what ref is yours? Or is a modified 2254?
And last, i might be in the minority here but i definitely prefer the nato to the rubber strap in this case.

**walkerwek1958** · 28th September 2015, 10:06

I`m not a fan of Cousins but they do some excellent straps at very attractive prices. This is the one I`ve used on a black Bond SMP and the blue version would be equally as good on the blue models.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/ha...-for-breitling

Paul

**MakeColdplayHistory** · 28th September 2015, 18:10

I have the ridged rubber strap for mine and and a really nice Omega 'gator strap but right now I have it on this lovely Stowa 'gator...

**whatmeworry** · 28th September 2015, 18:15

In the summer the bracelet fits me perfectly, in the winter it's a little loose, so then I tend to wear on blue leather, rubber or a Nato

**S.L** · 29th September 2015, 13:35

Originally Posted by Knisse

@S.L could i ask you to post a picture of the nato next to one of the bracelet? Also, the version you have looks so similar to the 2254 (same but with black bezel) what ref is yours? Or is a modified 2254?
And last, i might be in the minority here but i definitely prefer the nato to the rubber strap in this case.

Ref 2231.50
The titanium full size version.

**PickleB** · 29th September 2015, 14:50

Originally Posted by Knisse

@S.L could i ask you to post a picture of the nato next to one of the bracelet? Also, the version you have looks so similar to the 2254 (same but with black bezel) what ref is yours? Or is a modified 2254?
And last, i might be in the minority here but i definitely prefer the nato to the rubber strap in this case.

Originally Posted by S.L

Ref 2231.50
The titanium full size version.

From his pictures, I too though that S.L's watch had a black dial, but I did note the blue digits on the bezel. Can I ask if it might have been a 2232.80.00 rather than a 2231.80.00? My 2231.80.00 has, as illustrated in the link, a white line around the date window but S.L's does not, like the 2232.80 illustrated.

If Knisse is interested in the black dial versions, these are the 2031.50.00 and 2231.50.00.

**S.L** · 29th September 2015, 15:00

It has a black dial.

**PickleB** · 29th September 2015, 15:48

Originally Posted by S.L

Ref 2231.50
The titanium full size version.

Originally Posted by PickleB

From his pictures, I too though that S.L's watch had a black dial, but I did note the blue digits on the bezel. Can I ask if it might have been a 2232.80.00 rather than a 2231.80.00? My 2231.80.00 has, as illustrated in the link, a white line around the date window but S.L's does not, like the 2232.80 illustrated.

If Knisse is interested in the black dial versions, these are the 2031.50.00 and 2231.50.00.

Originally Posted by S.L

It has a black dial.

...pic...

I've just noticed my error. You correctly gave you watch's model number as "2231.50" and I missed the similarity to "2231.80" and so posted about the blue dial versions (and the black ones). Sorry about that.

The early black dial Ti SMPs had a blue-grey numbered bezel. They changed over to black in about 2007.

Note: As my penance I've been to the Fundraiser and made a donation. Just joking...my real reason was my 5k post.

**Layin_Cable** · 15th February 2016, 11:08

I know this is an old post but I've recently purchased a 2531.80 and am interested in alternatives to the bracelet.

While I absolutely love the bracelet, it is in mint condition and I am looking at ways to keep it so.

I have just tried it on a leather NATO and can't decide if it looks right or not...

Anyone else have the SMP with an alternative strap they are happy with?

**walkerwek1958** · 15th February 2016, 11:54

The one I recommended is this; https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/ha...-for-breitling

Cheap enough, it looks fine, and they wear well. I don`t believe in paying a lot for straps, they can become an expensive consumable (aka ripoff).

Paul

**Bootsy** · 15th February 2016, 12:18

Originally Posted by Foxy100

I lasted 16 years and it's only off the bracelet because I haven't got round to finding a spare link yet! The Tropic does feel really good though.

Used to wear mine on a Blue Tropic sometimes and they do really work.

**henryviii** · 15th February 2016, 16:03

Originally Posted by adesmith

Really liking this!

**henryviii** · 15th February 2016, 16:25

Originally Posted by Layin_Cable

I know this is an old post but I've recently purchased a 2531.80 and am interested in alternatives to the bracelet.

I'm in the same boat, so thanks for digging up this thread :)

Tempted by the Hirsch blue/ivory strap!

**JNH** · 15th February 2016, 16:46

Personally I love the 2254 on a plain black nato, really makes the dial stand out (even more so).

**peter2704** · 15th February 2016, 17:30

mine on a £5 band,cannot fault it

**g40steve** · 15th February 2016, 18:57

Any of the previous watches mid sized?
If so what strap would you recommend?
Cheers.

**Foodle** · 15th February 2016, 19:06

**walkerwek1958** · 15th February 2016, 22:04

Originally Posted by g40steve

Any of the previous watches mid sized?
If so what strap would you recommend?
Cheers.

Smaller version of the Cousins strap for £15 +VAT

I wore my full-size SMP black bond on the Cousins strap a couple of years ago whilst undergoing medical treatment in 2014. None of my bracelet watches fitted because my wrists had gone skinnier so I fitted a couple onto straps, that's how I stumbled across this one. Once I regained full health and got back in the gym etc my wrists went back to normal and all the bracelets fitted again; the sight of the watch on the strap brings back bad memories so I`ve no urge to swap it back!

Paul

**paw3001** · 15th February 2016, 22:31

I have been playing with my 2254 with the official Omega Bond strap. I'm still undecided though

**ktmog6uk** · 15th February 2016, 22:46

Here is mine, strap was a tenner on the bay

**mjoranga** · 15th February 2016, 23:00

Both my SMP are on Zulu 3 Rings and the rest of my watch apart from the G Shock...

**henryviii** · 16th February 2016, 09:49

Loving the strap ktmog - link?

**Tim63** · 16th February 2016, 21:53

Originally Posted by Foodle

God dammit, thought I was over the urge to find one of these....lovely pic, good match with the NATO too.....

**TimeOut** · 16th February 2016, 21:56

Not at the moment but I'm thinking of trying the 2254 on a 20mm Omega shark mesh.

**ktmog6uk** · 16th February 2016, 21:59

Originally Posted by henryviii

Loving the strap ktmog - link?

here you go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Genui...39NvfDlixYvn_g

**ktmog6uk** · 16th February 2016, 22:01

Originally Posted by henryviii

Really liking this!

what strap is this please

**boris9** · 16th February 2016, 22:02

Love mine on the bracelet. It's far superior to that of my sub. Perhaps looks a little dated, but it's incredibly comfortable and wears really well.

**ktmog6uk** · 16th February 2016, 22:03

what strap is this please?

Originally Posted by adesmith

on leather nato and my favourite rubber on deployment....

**Mouse** · 16th February 2016, 22:08

Though I now have the rubber strap to try at some point, I have to say that I think it probably doesn't get any better than on the bracelet. For this version of the SMP at least.

Picture credit: colin t

**colin t** · 16th February 2016, 22:10

Nice pic

**Mouse** · 16th February 2016, 22:13

Originally Posted by colin t

Nice pic

Apologies Colin. Now sorted. Hope you don't mind me using it......it's far better than anything I could do!

**colin t** · 16th February 2016, 22:16

Originally Posted by Mouse

Apologies Colin. Now sorted. Hope you don't mind me using it......it's far better than anything I could do!

Haha don't be daft, I'm not precious about it at all!....just thought it looked familiar.

**Routers** · 16th February 2016, 22:37

Well this thread has certainly convinced me that SMPs look much better on a bracelet.
All IMO of course.

**mjoranga** · 16th February 2016, 22:50

Originally Posted by Routers

Well this thread has certainly convinced me that SMPs look much better on a bracelet.
All IMO of course.

And if they added a micro adjustable clasp... Bracelet will be a winner hands down... If Omega ever sells or make an adjustable clasp any time soon. I'll have it ASAP. .. Some pictures on Natos/zulu and Omega Rubber strap

**Mr Curta** · 19th February 2016, 00:55

I'm rather liking this combination at the moment, one of Rev-O's 're-made' vintage military straps.

And here's a Bond pattern nylon pull-through.

**Valekk** · 20th February 2016, 08:38

Love the pictures

**JeremyO** · 20th February 2016, 09:38

The Bond bracelet is the most comfortable I have ever worn and I've never worn either my SMP 300 or my Seamaster 120M on anything else.

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**Tenko** · 20th February 2016, 12:39

Always felt that the Hirsch Carbon suited my SMP

**wildheart** · 9th March 2016, 15:16

Originally Posted by JeremyO

The Bond bracelet is the most comfortable I have ever worn
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Yep I've tried everything myself and came to the same conclusion

**wildheart** · 9th March 2016, 15:21

Originally Posted by TimeOut

Not at the moment but I'm thinking of trying the 2254 on a 20mm Omega shark mesh.

Here you go, only lasted an couple of days for me!

**S.L** · 13th March 2016, 13:38

More rubber love,

**TimeOut** · 13th March 2016, 14:50

Originally Posted by wildheart

Here you go, only lasted an couple of days for me!

Looks cool!

The titanium version is also a beaut.

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