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4 August 2013, 06:26 AM | #361 |
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HI Chris I'd like to put a rubber strap on this one. I prefer more of a diver sport look than the leather look in rubber (which is what i've found so far). Any ideas? This is the 41mm diver, with 20MM bracelet purchased in 2003. Thanks Matt
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4 August 2013, 07:26 AM | #364 |
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If you don't like the Omega one that is available for it (blue with white contrast stitching with the foldover clasp), then an Isofrane strap is often considered the gold standard when it comes to rubber straps for divers
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7 August 2013, 04:31 AM | #365 |
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Hey Chris-
What do you think of the Speedmaster Pro on this strap? The manufacturer is from your neck of the woods.
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I have to say that it does look like they have a good team in Glasgow, certainly a very friendly & welcoming one. Which tempts the most? Easy Darkside without a doubt as bar the strap(possible change come production?) everything about it is quality. Downside? £7600 is pushing my budget up a notch & not sure if I'm making myself think I could live with the size.....either that or i'm making a fuss out of nothing. As for the 57 I stupidly never noticed it until I was leaving the store but iirc the steel is a little cheaper than the DS, has the movement pedigree & I know the size will be great. Racing? I came damn as close to buying this near the end of last year but I decided to hold off to see what Basel would show. I love this on as it's a good size & out & out 'wrist presence' is not something I covet. The price is excellent & would allow me to possibly pick up another watch later in year/early next year(Pelagos or Fastrider both look appealing) but the lesser movement makes me wonder if i'd end up moving it on, decisions decisions |
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7 August 2013, 05:39 AM | #367 |
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Hi Chris...I checked out the Speedmaster '57 at an AD in Los Angeles yesterday. Silver dial, stainless bracelet. Magnificent. I have my father's Speedmaster Professional (purchased new in the early '70s) and may just have to buy the '57, though I'm leaning towards the black dial, SS bracelet combination. The silver is tempting, though.
The retail price tag is a shocker: $9,200! I'm sure the AD will offer a fair deal when I'm ready, but it will still be a hefty sum. Anyway, I think this watch is a real winner and, despite the price, will be a strong seller... One question: from the Omega website, it seems the titanium case is only available with the white dial. Is that correct? I'd be interested in the titanium, but prefer the black dial (though it's a close call). I wonder if the initial release will offer just the white dial/titanium combination and that a black dial/titanium combination might be offered in the future? Your thoughts are welcome, as always... |
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Looks pretty good to me! The Speedmaster is one of those watches you can put on a wide range of straps and will still look great - versatility is this watch's speciality!
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Thanks for your input, Chris!
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25 August 2013, 04:02 AM | #370 |
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Chris, I have read all your posts, both this one, and the last. Thanks for all your time!! Question--Did Rolex make the smurf dial on the t/t Sub a little darker since it's first release? I bought a random serial number one, and it seems like a darker blue than the earlier ones? It does have a diamond dial if that makes any difference. Thanks again.
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Hi Chris.
Thank you for continuing this thread! I'm considering a new Omega, model # 212.30.41.20.03.001. I currently own the chrono pictured below. My question is will the rubber strap from this watch fit the ceramic watch? Thanks for your help. |
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Oh boy, I've really neglected this - sorry folks!
Anyway, I have some big news - I'm selling Rolex again! I've hopped across the fence (or, more accurately, to the shop opposite) and am now working for Fraser Hart in Brent Cross. Great store, great lineup of brands, and a whole lot of Rolex to sell! I'll try and work my way through outstanding questions tonight, and please feel free to throw some more at me - I need to blow out the cobwebs! Chris |
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I think the case is a little chunkier on the Chrono compared to the new ceramic, so it might not line up perfectly. Omega usually won't say if a strap is compatible or not if it wasn't originally designed for that particular model. However, it's worth a go at least!
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Hi Chris! Since you're back with Rolex I am wondering what's your take on the new blnr? Is it selling well, whats your rolex rep say, do u like the blue,etc.,etc. Any and all thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
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I think it's a nice addition to the range, and the technical achievement is most impressive. Personally, I still prefer the LN, but that's just me. It's been selling well from what I've heard from my co-workers, it's simply something that is pretty difficult to get hold of right now. It's caught people's attentions, and that's great to see |
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Hey Chris. Congrats. Don't wear your speedmaster at the new employer.
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Thanks for your response and insight. I was planning on buying that Speedmaster '57 (black dial, SS), but decided to pass. I was in the Omega boutique in Los Angeles. As I prepared to leave, I was chatting with the manager and mentioned a watch Omega had offered some years before, a reproduction of President Kennedy's Omega tank watch. I'd only seen it in a magazine article. She smiled and brought out that very watch, the only one they had (very limited production). I had nothing like it and loved its look and history, so took a breath and slapped down the plastic. I plan on giving it to my daughter one day (she is now 7), but wonder how it will hold it's value. I tend to be skeptical of "commemoratives" as actually having any special value, but this watch is a close copy of JFK's watch and very few were made. Any thoughts? Best of luck to you in your current endeavors... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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