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Re: Seamaster rubber or leather strap

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: I've had my Seamaster Chrono for a few months
: now on the steel bracelet and I fancy a
: change over the summer.

Probably would be smart for you to first buy an *economical* rubber strap and try it for a little bit. Some guys like the rubber straps, other really don't like the feel of them. So far smarter to try out a $20 one before spending $200+ on the official OMEGA one. You can find all kinds of inexpensive rubber straps on eBay.

: Also, has anyone put a leather strap on one of
: these? How did that go? How did that affect
: the way it sat?

Leather straps work fine. Just make sure you get a thick one to help balance the weight and size of the watch head. Also sharkskin straps are a nice touch on diving watches.

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