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18 May 2023, 12:39 AM | #1 |
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Incoming after 5 weeks
Well, it's not a watch... but after just over five weeks, the AD called to let me know they received the bracelet I ordered for my Speedmaster. I originally purchased the watch on the black nylon strap and wanted to add the brushed steel bracelet as an option.
Nylon strap: Steel bracelet: I was a little surprised it took this long to order from Omega, but I wasn't in any kind of hurry and it was a good pretext to stop by the AD once or twice. What do y'all think, nylon or steel? I've got a feeling I'll go back to the nylon again but I'm enjoying the new look for now! |
18 May 2023, 12:40 AM | #2 |
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Great to have both options, congratulations
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18 May 2023, 02:06 AM | #3 |
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The steel looks pretty swanky but the nylon has that adventurous James Bond vibe. Both are beautiful
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18 May 2023, 02:13 AM | #4 |
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both look great!
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18 May 2023, 02:18 AM | #5 |
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Looks great-
I ordered mine on nylon as well, it should be in any day! I have been back and forth on whether I should have ordered it on steel and then gotten the nylon as secondary. My AD threw in a NASA velcro strap as well. I was not a huge fan of the steel bracelet for the sapphire or the hesalite, but figured I might want it for resale or just to have a set. May I ask what the AD charged for the steel bracelet? |
18 May 2023, 03:02 AM | #6 |
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It's definitely worth having both bracelets! I did it the other way around and paid 500€ for the Cordura strap including the folding clasp.
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18 May 2023, 03:03 AM | #7 |
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The bracelet was $763.25 including sales tax. I’m sure there is an optimal way to approach getting both the strap and bracelet but I didn’t plan it that carefully!
I like the steel but there’s no shortage of steel bracelets out there. The nylon is something different and in my opinion Omega executed it very well. |
18 May 2023, 03:30 AM | #8 |
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Thank you and I agree about the nylon. It felt way better on my wrist. Plus, I have 3 stainless watches already, and a Pelagos FXD that I switch between NATO and Erika strap, and a Casio on rubber, so I feel like the nylon will be a good way to switch it up.
My friend ordered the rubber strap for his. Waiting to see it in person- I like the look in pictures but I feel it is not as "natural" for the speedmaster being a non-diver watch. |
18 May 2023, 04:04 AM | #9 |
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Strap for winter, bracelet for summer.
Is that the bracelet with the new extension feature? If yes, can you post pics of the mechanism. |
18 May 2023, 07:39 AM | #10 |
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nice pick up - now get the Omega rubber speedy strap!
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18 May 2023, 10:10 AM | #11 |
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18 May 2023, 10:52 AM | #12 |
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Yes, this is the new bracelet with one step of adjustment. There’s a small tab that engages a catch in the clasp; I’d estimate it’s about 2 or 2.5mm difference between the positions.
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18 May 2023, 11:57 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for posting the excellent photo's. Very informative.
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18 May 2023, 05:32 PM | #14 |
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Looks good on both.
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18 May 2023, 06:29 PM | #15 |
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Love it on the bracelet. Nice watch.
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18 May 2023, 09:08 PM | #16 |
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Congratulations. A great watch and bracelet combo.
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