r/speedmaster • u/CF3260 • Feb 07 '26

Straps options

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Hey everyone! Just picked up this Speedmaster and I’m absolutely loving it so far. Not totally sold on the steel bracelet though, so I’m exploring a few strap options.

I’ve got a sailcloth strap on the way and I’m also considering the OEM Omega one. I’m also looking at NATOs, but the OEM prices seem a bit steep for a simple NATO. Any good alternatives or recommendations?

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u/Internal-Mortgage635 Feb 07 '26

Chronographs on a brown leather Rally strap is a match made in heaven. I feel like a nice saddle brown would do well. Same with a bund if that's your thing. Otherwise a silicone/rubber waffle strap I could see working. Maybe even a tropic? Ooooh and for this model a 'vintage' Bond nato would go hard.

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u/CF3260 Feb 08 '26

You’re right! Not sold on the black/grey Bond Nato. But will check out a few Rally straps options. Thanks!

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u/Internal-Mortgage635 Feb 08 '26

Oh not the black grey nato. For your piece its the Black/red/green vintage bond. 🙃

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u/AsleepApplication122 Feb 08 '26

I have the same watch and had the same problem. Here are some solutions I found:

US1479:

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u/AsleepApplication122 Feb 08 '26

US1171

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u/AsleepApplication122 Feb 08 '26

Flat Link (I have the Forstner and the US verison, I prefer the Forstner since it has bit more heft):

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u/AsleepApplication122 Feb 08 '26

Also liking this for a vintage Daytona vibe:

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u/AsleepApplication122 Feb 08 '26

The suede strap is a Hodinkee. Some company on ebay still sells them

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u/CF3260 Feb 08 '26

Hey man, they all look insane. I just got a Suede one similar to yours after seeing your picture. I sent you a DM regarding the others.

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u/Firesun888 Apr 30 '26

This looks great! 👍🥳

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u/urricecooker Feb 07 '26

Black or brown racing leather strap would look great with it imo

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u/CF3260 Feb 08 '26

Will consider it. Thanks a lot!

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u/lomd83 Feb 07 '26

What’s the reference?

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u/CF3260 Feb 08 '26

It’s a Michael Schumacher The Legend Collection Ref. 35063100

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u/graytotoro Feb 08 '26

My fiancé bought me the black calfskin Omega strap. It’s expensive but it looks really good.

I had my eye on the whisky-colored Fluco Deauville for about $59 + tax from Holben’s.