zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Hi all,
: I have just brought an Omega seamaster
: 2254.50.00 black dial.
: Although the strap is fantastic etc and I love
: the watch, I would like a nice leather strap
: to go on it too.
: I've spoken to Earnest Jones jewlers and they
: said the only one Omega makes for my watch
: is a croc at over £230, thats fine but I've
: only been married 5 weeks and I'd like to
: stay that way, I'm not the most popular
: person in the world as it is after spending
: MY money on a watch not a rug or dish
: washer!!
: Is there a cheaper or another omega strap that
: will look nice.
: I'm sure I'm not the first man out there thats
: had this exact same "problem"

: Thanks

: David

I suspect that price included the Omega factory deployant buckle, which fits Omega's premium alligator straps. Most straps cost around $200 US, and the buckle is about another $200. 230 UK pounds sounds outgrageous just for the strap alone.

Basically, any 20mm strap will fit your watch, and there are lots of online shops you can look at (including ebay). You can save money by using a generic tang buckle rather than paying for a deployant buckle, though aftermarket deployants can be had for far less than the $200 Omega charges. I've seen some really nice ones for sale in the $75 range.

In some instances, animal skin straps can't be shipped from one country to another, so I think your best bet is to do a google search to find some online shops in the UK that sell watch straps. Also check out ebay, as there are some good buys there as well. You just have to be sure to get a 20mm strap, since this is the width of the strap at the lugs of the 2254.50.

Good luck,
John