SMPc strap thoughts

[Foxyadam]

Just acquired a new blue SMPc and am not fussed on the bracelet in this weather, so I swapped it out for a grey canvas.

I like it, but what’s thoughts of others on here?





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[demonloop]

Looks good to me! Just enough of a blue hint in the grey to make it work.

[Carl.1]

Looks a bit washed out to me with that watch. So sorry, it is a fail!

[Quality Man]

It's a no from me....sorry!

[Motman]

No, no, no!

[cf31bloobird]

I'm not fussed on that, looks like a very nice watch on a very average strap imo

[jonyd]

I've found omega bracelets to be amazingly comfortable. maybe make sure its sized correctly and give it another shot.

[Redwolf]

Can’t say it looks good mate.

[raptor]

I am afraid i dont like it :(


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[WatchIng]

Eye of the beholder! Not for me, I wear mine mostly on a dark blue Hirsch Pure rubber strap: but that's me and doubtless many would dislike that!

[Strebor]

Looks ok but need a better angle to see more of the strap


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[Steelgecko]

Sorry but it's not a good match between bezel and strap.

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[woodacre1983]

Sorry it’s a no from me.


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[lughugger]

You could always try upgrading to the adjustable clasp. Just a thought,

[SiSetts]

Again sorry a no for me. But its what you think that realy counts.
As above,get the micro clasp fitted.
Changes the fitting of the watch by + 100%.

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[Steelgecko]

I second comments above about the ratchet clasp, makes a world of difference to the fit. I chose the one with the diver's extension as I wanted to keep this aspect of the original clasp, but it does make it rather long. You can also go with a no extension version that's a lot shorter (I have this on my Speedmaster!).

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[wits]

Nope
A richer blue for me
Great watch though

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[mycroft]

I like canvas straps but I think this would be a much better combination if the strap was dark blue...

Simon

[Wallasey Runner]

The problem with a lot of aftermarket straps is that they are completey flat at the point where they join the lugs, creating a look which often looks odd. If you go for an Omega strap they are usually curved and look a lot better, although they are more expensive.

Check out the current Speedmaster Straps thread, almost an identical thread. You might get some good ideas from there.

[Foxyadam]

The problem with a lot of aftermarket straps is that they are completey flat at the point where they join the lugs, creating a look which often looks odd. If you go for an Omega strap they are usually curved and look a lot better, although they are more expensive.

Check out the current Speedmaster Straps thread, almost an identical thread. You might get some good ideas from there.

Thanks a lot. Will do. As I’ve had a resounding no from most people, it’s made me look differently at my choice so will be removing it.

I think I will now add a NATO to it. As it’s summer I may add a red white and blue coloured one? Thoughts?

Thanks everyone too


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[relaxer7]

blue rubber would be my choice

[Carlton-Browne]

Are you sure that's grey canvas - it looks more like silver nylon from the photo? I thing grey canvas might look alright.

[mycroft]

Are you sure that's grey canvas - it looks more like silver nylon from the photo? I thing grey canvas might look alright.

Personally I rather like grey straps, but I think they suit black watches more than blue ones...



For blue watches I'd generally stick to blue straps...



Simon

[Retep]

I wear mine on the OEM Omega rubber double-ridge with the adjustable butterfly-clasp.

[willie_gunn]

I'm with mycroft on this.

I think it's hard to beat the combination of a blue isofrane matched with the SMP:

[greasemonkey]

my SMP lives on this blue sharkskin in the summer months ...

[mycroft]

I'm with mycroft on this.

I think it's hard to beat the combination of a blue isofrane matched with the SMP:

To the OP:

If you like the look of Willie's SMP/ISOfrane combination but can't stomach the price of an actual ISOfrane, check out the Borealis look-alikes. Just Google 'Borealis Watch'. They are brilliant (equally as good imo) and less than a quarter of the price...

Simon

[Bobbyf]

I think it’s the colour of the watch strap that makes it look a bit off for me. It seems a bit shiny. I had a grey Cordura strap on my Planet Ocean. I bought it from Weston Watch Straps (no affiliation!).



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[Progressive]

Non-ceramic SMP owner here. Canvas straps can work, even grey ones. A few shades darker and non as 'shiney' and you'd be sorted I think.

[willie_gunn]

I hadn't seen those, Simon, so thanks for that.

I have a Obris Morgan isofrane-lookalike on my Seiko BFK and have been very happy with that too:



http://www.obrismorgan.com/natural_r...01_blu_20.html

[windows95]

Got loads of straps for mine, but lately its been on a Page & Cooper denim, super soft, choice of blue or black.

[silver centurian]

[QUOTE=greasemonkey;4794947]my SMP lives on this blue sharkskin in the summer months ...[/Q Di-Modell Shark and Hirsch Heavy calf both look great on Seamasters and are 100m water resistant +they wont break the bank. The alternative is to go for the Omega OEM straps ........

[Montybaber]

The best strap I found for a SMP was a cousins submariner rubber, it was perfect and cheap as chips

[Gullers]

The best strap I found for a SMP was a cousins submariner rubber, it was perfect and cheap as chips

Hi Craig, have you got a link to that? I’d love a rubber strap for my full size 41mm 2531 Bond and have tried a couple from eBay neither of which fitted. I this one is a know entity to fit I’d be grateful for a pointer.

Thanks a lot