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Shark strap comparison... *PIC*
In Response To: Seamaster Straps. *PIC* ()

Here are three shark straps. The top one is the Omega version you mentioned. I found it to be nice--but a bit too lavender-blue to go right with the Bond SMP.

Next is the Hirsch 'Atlantis' strap which is 100M water resistant and a bit livelier and purer blue.

Third is a brown version of the Hirsch 'Shark' strap (also 100M water resistant). Note that the regular length on this strap is about 1/2 inch longer than the other two regular length straps. I believe that is intentional to allow extra for if you need to ever wear your watch on the outside of a scuba suit.

I've used a black version of this for several years and it has held up REAL well and still looks great. These water resistant straps don't get soiled and crummy in the insides like most other straps can over time.

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