Wristwatch collectors out there?

gettysburgfreak · 08-04-2010, 07:41 PM

Ive been saving and think I am going to go with either a Tag Carrera or an Omega Speedmaster, not sure which one yet.

mosesbotbol · 08-04-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Ive been saving and think I am going to go with either a Tag Carrera or an Omega Speedmaster, not sure which one yet.

Omega all the way.

eber · 08-08-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Ive been saving and think I am going to go with either a Tag Carrera or an Omega Speedmaster, not sure which one yet.

both are goregeous watches, and both can be had for roughly the same price, I would probably choose the Omega, for no other reason because I have an Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph and I absolutely love it. However Tags are great as well.

gettysburgfreak · 08-09-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by eber

both are goregeous watches, and both can be had for roughly the same price, I would probably choose the Omega, for no other reason because I have an Omega Seamaster Professional Chronograph and I absolutely love it. However Tags are great as well.

I am leaning towards the Tag because I like the croc bands unless I can find the speedmaster in a leather band. I'm not so keen on stainless steel.

wayner123 · 08-09-2010, 08:07 AM

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I am leaning towards the Tag because I like the croc bands unless I can find the speedmaster in a leather band. I'm not so keen on stainless steel.

There are a TON of aftermarket selections for bracelet and leather straps for watches. NEVER count out a watch based on it's strap. There is also a really nice custom market which can make the leather straps to your wants.

mosesbotbol · 08-09-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

There are a TON of aftermarket selections for bracelet and leather straps for watches. NEVER count out a watch based on it's strap. There is also a really nice custom market which can make the leather straps to your wants.

Agree! You don't have to get an "Omega" labelled strap, but Omega deployment clasps are out there if you really want it to look OEM. Hirsch is a very popular brand of leather straps.

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/shop...raps-c-54.html

eber · 08-09-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

There are a TON of aftermarket selections for bracelet and leather straps for watches. NEVER count out a watch based on it's strap. There is also a really nice custom market which can make the leather straps to your wants.

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Agree! You don't have to get an "Omega" labelled strap, but Omega deployment clasps are out there if you really want it to look OEM. Hirsch is a very popular brand of leather straps.

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/shop...raps-c-54.html

I agree completely, and if you get one with a SS bracelet and get a leather one, you will always have the option to change back and forth if the mood strikes.

gettysburgfreak · 08-09-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Agree! You don't have to get an "Omega" labelled strap, but Omega deployment clasps are out there if you really want it to look OEM. Hirsch is a very popular brand of leather straps.

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/shop...raps-c-54.html

Thanks for the link. Hopefully I can find a place in San Antonio that has a nice selection so I can try on a bunch of different models.

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