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Old 13 October 2019, 11:08 PM   #1
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Titanium or Rubber Strap

Need some help making a decision, I am wanting my next piece to be an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Titanium and am stuck on getting the titanium or rubber strap so what the group which should I go for.
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Old 13 October 2019, 11:47 PM   #2
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I would buy it on the bracelet and order the strap for a different look. Almost always cheaper to get the bracelet first.
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Old 14 October 2019, 12:09 AM   #3
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Get the boutique to Chuck the rubber in if they won’t do a discount...
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Old 14 October 2019, 01:19 AM   #4
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I would get both, however I would wear the rubber strap (I'm biased cause I live in a hot/humid water front environment).

As 1William says, always cheaper and easier to get with the bracelet on first.

Titanium bracelet will get swirls and scratches immediately, but it's always nice to have for future resale.

That rubber strap orange/gray combo just looks great.
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Old 14 October 2019, 04:07 AM   #5
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I’m a fan of the bracelet myself. I have the older 42 mm version with the 8500 movement. I prefer the look and feel of a bracelet. I also find it sits on my wrist better. I agree with the other folks on here. Get the watch on the bracelet and get the rubber stamp as an add on.
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Old 14 October 2019, 05:20 AM   #6
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I love that watch in rubber.

Bracelet is nice too. But damn that watch is pretty in rubber.
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Old 14 October 2019, 07:47 AM   #7
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I would buy it on the bracelet and order the strap for a different look. Almost always cheaper to get the bracelet first.


Yep this always
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Old 15 October 2019, 12:51 AM   #8
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You'll want both. I bought my POC on bracelet and monkeyed around with aftermarket straps for a few years. Eventually got the rubber strap and deployant. I keep it on rubber for warm months and the bracelet for cool months. The adjustable clasp makes all the difference on the bracelet.
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Old 15 October 2019, 07:57 AM   #9
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Thanks for the input gents, I do like the idea of swapping bracelets....
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Old 15 October 2019, 08:50 AM   #10
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Always buy the watch on the bracelet, depending on brand it will save you thousands versus buying the bracelet later. (For example the current Speedmaster Moonphase bracelet in steel is ~$1,000, however if bought on the bracelet, you only pay $100 more than the same model on leather strap). Rubber/leather straps and deployant/pin buckles can be bought later from Omega direct for ~$300.
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Old 15 October 2019, 05:35 PM   #11
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Bracelet is always my go to option for all the reasons stated. This watch is GORGEOUS on the strap, but I’d ask them to throw it in or acquire myself. Let us know what you pick!
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Old 15 October 2019, 07:53 PM   #12
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I would buy it on the bracelet and order the strap for a different look. Almost always cheaper to get the bracelet first.
I agree
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Old 16 October 2019, 01:32 AM   #13
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I’d agree with buying the watch on bracelet and adding the rubber strap....that having been said, I put my PO, purchased with bracelet, on rubber 2 years ago and the bracelet hasn’t see the light of day since
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Old 16 October 2019, 02:00 AM   #14
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ruber strap - Omega's bracelet are not so good.
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Old 16 October 2019, 09:02 AM   #15
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ruber strap - Omega's bracelet are not so good.
I would disagree with this statement. Omega's bracelets are excellent. (On Seamasters, Planet Oceans, and Speedmasters atleast). Having had several Omega's, Rolex's and AP's in the rotation, I can say with confidence that although they don't use 904 steel, Omega's bracelets are just as good as Rolex's.
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Old 16 October 2019, 09:22 AM   #16
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Bracelet first. Cheaper that way, and you might find another rubber strap, you like better, for less.


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Old 16 October 2019, 10:06 AM   #17
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I always tend to have both for all my watches, that way I have different options.
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Old 16 October 2019, 10:20 AM   #18
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I always tend to have both for all my watches, that way I have different options.
I have both for my Tudor BB, it has the original steel bracelet then an aftermarket one I picked up in leather for a reasonable cost.
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Old 16 October 2019, 10:23 AM   #19
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Smart money says metal, but that watch on rubber looks great!
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Old 16 October 2019, 02:29 PM   #20
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I love the look on rubber. Get the bracelet and order a rubber strap. Boutique would probably include it.
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Old 18 October 2019, 06:48 PM   #21
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Bracelet is always my go to option for all the reasons stated. This watch is GORGEOUS on the strap, but I’d ask them to throw it in or acquire myself. Let us know what you pick!
Well it’s going to be the first of the new year before I move forward with this acquisition and I have pretty much decided to get the titanium bracelet as I have priced them both ways and it better to have the bracelet first as stated and then acquire the rubber strap
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