Hands-On With The Omega Speedmaster VELCRO Straps
Alongside a slew of new watches released earlier this year at Watches & Wonders, Omega showed off three new straps exclusively for the Speedmaster. These three straps were a bit different than the abundant NATO or leather options offered, however; these are 2-piece VELCRO straps, featuring the NASA ?meatball? insignia and the Speedmaster logo, all constructed in a way that looks right in line with space suits worn by the Apollo astronauts. There?s no denying the fun factor here, but are these viable for everyday use"
As you?re no doubt aware, the Speedmaster is what the kids refer to as ?a strap monster?. It looks good in all manner of strap material and color, and if you own one you likely have a drawer full of fun straps that make the rounds. And until recently, the Speedmaster hasn?t exactly had a great bracelet from the factory, so it really begged for other options right out of the gate. With that in mind, Omega has delivered with some great OEM options these new Velcro straps are a welcome addition.Â
Now, it?s worth noting that these Omega straps, officially Omega signed, are considerably pricier than the kind of straps you?ll find from other sources, and at $190 these Velcro straps are no exception. Unlike some of the NATO options however, these are quite unique and I suspect you?d have a very tough time finding anything similar from a third party if the NASA and Omega branding is important to you. If that’s not a big deal, there are defini...
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