Glitch Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 (edited) I like my black 4th gen so much. CWAI has covered the flaws and recommended upgrades previously so I am not reporting on those anymore. I wasn't planning on switching out the hands. I figured they were "good enough". But the Omega logo on the dial shifted and is now crooked. Now I need to open it up to fix the logo. Must be sign to work on the dials so I drove to Ofrei's and got them. Also picked up a pair of springbars per CWAI's recommendation. Ofrei has other non-OEM springbars that looked just as nice. But I didn't want to mix and match too much so went for OEM instead. Now here's the great part: I wanted to replace the SS bracelet with a strap. I have held the gen leather and rubber straps and they feel cheap compared to the gen watch. It just didn't do it justice. So I checked out the straps based on what I saw on Ofrei's site. Also didn't want regular croc because I wanted to fill the space between the springbars and the case. Look at the pics and you'll know what I mean. I did not consider this rubber strap as it only takes an Omega buckle and I wanted to use a clasp. So I asked the saleslady to bring out the straps. She did and I had the opportunity to compare them side by side. All fit perfectly but I decided to go with this one. It's made of kevlar and it takes a clasp. I'll post pics when the work is complete. Edited August 1, 2006 by Glitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Amazing post!! I like that strap. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Very nice but 169.00 ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Very nice but 169.00 ouch We should find something cheaper...i like that design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 We should find something cheaper...i like that design Does someone know if we can find something similar for less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I dont believe there are any other options. You want to play you have to fork out all the dough. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I dont believe there are any other options. You want to play you have to fork out all the dough. MG damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 (edited) I have a GMT, SMP and PO. That gen strap easily fits the others. So it's not a bad move overall. BTW, it also fits speedmasters. Edited August 4, 2006 by Glitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I have a GMT, SMP and PO. That gen strap easily fits the others. So it's not a bad move overall. BTW, it also fits speedmasters. Glitch would you post some shots of your watch with this beautiful strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 A more economical alternative might be Banda's curved-end strap, here: http://www.banda.com/catalogue.php?category=72. I do like that carbon-fibre look, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 A more economical alternative might be Banda's curved-end strap, here: http://www.banda.com/catalogue.php?category=72. I do like that carbon-fibre look, though. Thanks Clive but i'm afraid it's not the same as it can't fill the space between the springbars and the case. Interesting link however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) Remember that Ofrei's is OEM ($169). The strap is a keeper. It fits Seamasters and Speedmasters. If you look at your PO's lug holes, they are almost at the end of the case. So with a regular strap, there will be a large gap between the case and the strap. That's what makes OEM's unique. Even if I end up without any Omega rep later on, I can easily sell on eBay and only lose a few $$. Until then, you'll have a very authentic looking PO. BTW, I used the rep clasp from one of our dealer's rep strap with clasp. VERY good quality IMO. Edited August 6, 2006 by Glitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) Remember that Ofrei's is OEM ($169). The strap is a keeper. It fits Seamasters and Speedmasters. If you look at your PO's lug holes, they are almost at the end of the case. So with a regular strap, there will be a large gap between the case and the strap. That's what makes OEM's unique. Even if I end up without any Omega rep later on, I can easily sell on eBay and only lose a few $$. Until then, you'll have a very authentic looking PO. Probabily you're fully right , anyhow it's too costy for my nowadays budget Can we see some pics and wristshots? Edited August 6, 2006 by ryaku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Very nice. Does ofrei have any 22mm straps for the 45mm PO ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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