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vladi123456 · 7 February 2017, 08:42 AM

I really like the weight of the watch - but I can't stop wondering whether it would look better on a strap. Brown or black, alligator or no alligator - what do you guys prefer?

Ewellblue · 7 February 2017, 11:52 PM

what do you guys prefer?[/QUOTE]

Pictures lots of pictures!!

vladi123456 · 8 February 2017, 08:45 AM

Ya, we'll get to the pictures soon - my wife and I just had the bracelets adjusted, so the modeling sessions will start shortly)

vladi123456 · 8 February 2017, 08:47 AM

Looks like it's a 50/50 split so far. But after just scratching the bracelet at the gym - I'm leaning towards a strap, for the obvious reasons

sensui · 8 February 2017, 10:01 AM

Get a couple more scratches, then you will just enjoy the look of it.....leather will wear on a strap also. IMO it's not one or the other, learn to change between the strap and the bracelet with a simple bergeon tool and you can just wear as your mood chooses. Enjoy that bad boy, love this watch.

RW16610 · 8 February 2017, 01:05 PM

I'm all about the bracelet here!

vladi123456 · 8 February 2017, 01:37 PM

Thank you guys for taking the time to provide your opinions, much appreciated!
Good point about the strap - on my previous Omega it still had the original bracelet it came with when I sold it. I had that watch for about 12 years - so those bracelets can definitely take some abuse which leather strap wouldn't survive..

JacksonStone · 8 February 2017, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladi123456

But after just scratching the bracelet at the gym - I'm leaning towards getting a cheaper watch to wear there instead, for the obvious reasons

FTFY

P.S. I vote for bracelet.

SamQue · 11 February 2017, 11:28 PM

Just posted this standard Speedmaster on another thread. Give the leather strap a try, does make the overall weight significantly lighter.

venom43 · 12 February 2017, 09:11 AM

Mine has had an alligator omega strap for about 4-5 yrs now... think it's a great way to wear this beautiful watch. So for me it would be strap over bracelet.

vladi123456 · 12 February 2017, 10:31 AM

That is awesome - I definitely like the strap! Anybody else can post their pictures with the strap?
I saw quite a few different kinds of straps on ebay - but it's hard to tell what they would look like on a wrist with an actual watch..

vladi123456 · 12 February 2017, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

FTFY

P.S. I vote for bracelet.

My wife also prefers the bracelet - but I'm torn.. Also, wearing a strap means no more scratches on the original bracelet, ha!

BNA/LION · 12 February 2017, 10:55 AM

Do both!

vladi123456 · 12 February 2017, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamQue

Just posted this standard Speedmaster on another thread. Give the leather strap a try, does make the overall weight significantly lighter.

This one looks really good - would you mind sending a link?

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7 February 2017, 08:42 AM	#1
vladi123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 118	Apollo Soyuz - leather strap or stock bracelet I really like the weight of the watch - but I can't stop wondering whether it would look better on a strap. Brown or black, alligator or no alligator - what do you guys prefer?

12 February 2017, 10:55 AM	#13
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7 February 2017, 11:52 PM	#2
Ewellblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Epsom Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 55	what do you guys prefer?[/QUOTE] Pictures lots of pictures!!

8 February 2017, 08:45 AM	#3
vladi123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 118	Ya, we'll get to the pictures soon - my wife and I just had the bracelets adjusted, so the modeling sessions will start shortly)

8 February 2017, 08:47 AM	#4
vladi123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 118	Looks like it's a 50/50 split so far. But after just scratching the bracelet at the gym - I'm leaning towards a strap, for the obvious reasons

8 February 2017, 10:01 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Get a couple more scratches, then you will just enjoy the look of it.....leather will wear on a strap also. IMO it's not one or the other, learn to change between the strap and the bracelet with a simple bergeon tool and you can just wear as your mood chooses. Enjoy that bad boy, love this watch.

8 February 2017, 01:05 PM	#6
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	I'm all about the bracelet here!

8 February 2017, 01:37 PM	#7
vladi123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 118	Thank you guys for taking the time to provide your opinions, much appreciated! Good point about the strap - on my previous Omega it still had the original bracelet it came with when I sold it. I had that watch for about 12 years - so those bracelets can definitely take some abuse which leather strap wouldn't survive..

11 February 2017, 11:28 PM	#9
SamQue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 13	Just posted this standard Speedmaster on another thread. Give the leather strap a try, does make the overall weight significantly lighter.

12 February 2017, 10:31 AM	#11
vladi123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 118	That is awesome - I definitely like the strap! Anybody else can post their pictures with the strap? I saw quite a few different kinds of straps on ebay - but it's hard to tell what they would look like on a wrist with an actual watch..

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