Poor man's watch thread

[Medwed]

Very nice Seiko, @Medwed

Homage to Roger's watch a few pages back. His is mechanical though...

 

[Riva]

Homage to Roger's watch a few pages back. His is mechanical though...

But do they black polished / zaratsued the case side and bezel as well?

 

[Medwed]

Unlikely.
However, in for sale listings I was able to find sellers mention enamel dial as one of the selling features. So perhaps it is exactly the same face and body as mechanical version of this watch.
I love the size and case shape. Not so much the lightness. I like to feel the watch on my hand , makes me aware it is there and consequently I bang it less.

 

[duff406]

I know there are a million options, but any recommendations for a nice leather band for a vintage Omega? I'm thinking black, maybe a lizard even? Just looking for a few recommendations to narrow down the field. Thanks!

 

[Riva]

I know there are a million options, but any recommendations for a nice leather band for a vintage Omega? I'm thinking black, maybe a lizard even? Just looking for a few recommendations to narrow down the field. Thanks!

Let the pic does the talking. The brand doesn't even matter, this is style territory.

 

[ter1413]

I know there are a million options, but any recommendations for a nice leather band for a vintage Omega? I'm thinking black, maybe a lizard even? Just looking for a few recommendations to narrow down the field. Thanks!

Er......a million options.

 

[venessian]

I know there are a million options, but any recommendations for a nice leather band for a vintage Omega? I'm thinking black, maybe a lizard even? Just looking for a few recommendations to narrow down the field. Thanks!

I'll help, rather than just snark:

Di-Modell "Teju Lizard".
The quality is excellent, very comfortable, durable, and the strap is not expensive for that quality. Check Holben's, FredaStraps, etc.

This is what it looks like on my 1958 Omega Seamaster, after several years of use:







I think the scale of the smaller, tighter, and more evenly dispersed lizard skin (as opposed to alligator, crocodile, ostrich, etc.) really looks very elegant and discreet on a smaller, thinner, vintage watch, and also much more luxurious than plain calf.

 

[Medwed]

I usually just search on Ebay for the straps, often find exactly what I am looking for. Not sure why searching for watchstrap requires an advise, unless you are Foo :foo:

and must spend 799.00 on the strap else it is not adequate..

 

[Riva]

I usually just search on Ebay for the straps, often find exactly what I am looking for. Not sure why searching for watchstrap requires an advise, unless you are Foo :foo:

and must spend 799.00 on the strap else it is not adequate..

Because some people have very small wrists and there is too much excess leather after punching an additional hole. Also some are anal about details being SF and all so they want a faithful 1 hole.

Agreed on the irrelevance of the price.

 

[WilYa]

Because some people have very small wrists and there is too much excess leather after punching an additional hole. Also some are anal about details being SF and all so they want a faithful 1 hole.

Agreed on the irrelevance of the price.

Yes, the common 120mm is too long for me, 110 is much better.
I highly recommend https://www.watchgecko.com/
Excellent quality&service at reasonable price.

 

[Anubis]

Yes, the common 120mm is too long for me, 110 is much better.
I highly recommend https://www.watchgecko.com/
Excellent quality&service at reasonable price.

I echo your recommendation of Watchgecko - who have rather a good sale on at the moment.

I find the Christopher Ward short straps to be very good; I buy them in their sales.

 

[mimo]

@duff406

Panatime is a good reasonably priced source.

Having worn a small (35mm - small by modern tastes) vintage Omega a lot, I can recommend a couple of things:

- Get an untapered strap with buckle. It gives a smaller watch a bit more masculinity and presence.

- Thicker, textured leathera and hides, and/or contrast stitching also add some presence and feel fresher and younger.

- Black is nice for formal/business wear, but try browns, burgundies and blues to add a bit of versatility and character.

My favourite straps on the Omega in the pic were a thick grain leather in brown, and a brown alligator from Hirsch, both untapered (18/18).

I currently wear a similar '67 Zenith on a mid blue leather untapered strap with cream stitching.

 

[Count de Monet]

I know there are a million options, but any recommendations for a nice leather band for a vintage Omega? I'm thinking black, maybe a lizard even? Just looking for a few recommendations to narrow down the field. Thanks!

At the helpful suggestion of @RogerP , @Vennessian , @Veremund and others, I opted for a black lizzard for my cir. 1962 model. Not the best pic but I coincidentally had it on when I saw your post so I snapped a quick pic with my phone. I’m pleased with the pairing. Thanks again for the help.

Note: I was specifically looking to dress it up with something in black.

 

[Riva]

I'll help, rather than just snark:

Di-Modell "Teju Lizard".
The quality is excellent, very comfortable, durable, and the strap is not expensive for that quality. Check Holben's, FredaStraps, etc.

This is what it looks like on my 1958 Omega Seamaster, after several years of use:







I think the scale of the smaller, tighter, and more evenly dispersed lizard skin (as opposed to alligator, crocodile, ostrich, etc.) really looks very elegant and discreet on a smaller, thinner, vintage watch, and also much more luxurious than plain calf.

This kind of dials would look better with some gray shades. Either nubuck or suede.

 

[LA Guy]

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At the helpful suggestion of @RogerP , @Vennessian , @Veremund and others, I opted for a black lizzard for my cir. 1962 model. Not the best pic but I coincidentally had it on when I saw your post so I snapped a quick pic with my phone. I’m pleased with the pairing. Thanks again for the help.

Note: I was specifically looking to dress it up with something in black.

I think that black suede with black leather edging would also dress that up nicely. The matte nap of the suede and the glossiness of the edging would really make the watch shine, while being both understated and eyecatching. Love those old Omegas, btw. They really are very good bargains.