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...It makes you wonder why they didn't offer it in the first place! The blue matches perfectly. I'll bet the black band would look good on a Speedy.

Sorry for the poor picture quality. I got a NOS Kodak DC120 and I'm trying to get used to it.

This view is from the inside of the band. The band consists of two identical rubber straps with notches and measurement numbers towards the bottom of the strap to cut to size. At the top it is plastic reinforced where the pins sre attached. It also is signed inside with the seahorse, Omega logo and the waves. I started off very large and whittled my way down. The band is too expensive to make mistakes [$200 in Israel]. Here it was sold as two parts. The rubber straps and the SS buckle, I think it was $50 for the two rubber straps and $150 for the buckle direct from Omega Israel. In the middle of the buckle, where it has the Omega logo and serial number, it appears to give an effect like the lettering is gold. I looked under a magnifying glass and it appears to be gold flecked etching. Maybe I'm seeing things or not but it sure looks neat.

The buckle consists of two sides, the left side in the picture folds down first or it can be left open as a deployment clasp. The right side then folds down on the left and locks in place. The clasp is intricate and a little on the large side. It's large because it allows micro adjustment of the rubber strap, four notches on one side, three on the other.

Here's half way through for those who can't make up their mind.

The author enjoys the fruits of his labor.

Notice the size of the buckle. It's about as long as the watch.

It looks great, like it was meant to be. It also lightens the load so I'll keep it for use in the summer time here when it gets pretty hot. The rubber is very comfortable and does not pull on the hair.

Simply put, it looks and feels cool!