There is no stock currently available. Word is that the shop will open up again on April 14th, so be quick! Perhaps the most simple version, but close to the original. The cheapest version is the SPV3, for 14GBP. However, quantities are very limited (sold out currently). It is their V207 you should be after, that you can find here. This website, also known as GasGasBones, was one of the first to show me a decent VELCRO® Brand strap for the Speedmaster. Let’s have a look at a couple of these VELCRO® Brand straps.Ī couple of years ago, I came across the website of Carl Evans. Some of them are based on the original blueprint (shown below) from NASA, others are more or less a modern interpretation of the original VELCRO® Brand 12100030 strap. VELCRO® Brandīesides the original OEM Omega strap (only offered as spare it seems), you can buy these VELCRO® Brand straps from a couple of suppliers today. Sure, the original specifications would make it a bit long to wear on your wrist, but wearing your Speedmaster on VELCRO® Brand will make you feel a bit closer to one of the Apollo astronauts for sure. Other NASA documents contain(ed) strict guidelines on the specification of the used materials, dimensions of the loops, placement of the internal reference number and serial number, fonts to be used and so on. The -210 version is the short version of this strap, measuring 11.5 in (29.2cm). This manual can be found on the NASA website, in case you want more detailed information (look up section 8.4). This band is used for wearing the chronograph when suited”. The watchband is looped through the strap-pins of the Chronograph. NASA’s 296 page handbook of ‘Pilot Operational Equipment for Manned Space Flight’ says the following about the strap for the Speedmaster Professional: “The -202 Watchband strap is made of Velcro pile fabric with sections of VELCRO® Brand hook fabric for adjustable fastening. You will find them with either -202 or -210. NASA created a VELCRO® Brand strap themselves, and gave it their internal product – or reference – number SEB12100030. The Gemini and Apollo astronauts wore their Speedmasters on VELCRO® Brand straps as well, as NASA required. These are not cheap, but quality wise I haven’t come across better ones.Īnyway, personally I am more in favor of wearing the Speedmaster on VELCRO® Brand, as that makes some historical sense and it actually wears nice as well. Omega jumped in and started to deliver their Moonwatch also with an additional NATO strap and you can actually buy them as accessory for any of your Omega watches these days. People just like the look of their Speedmaster on NATO I guess. NATO straps – although a military background, click here for a history lesson on NATO straps by our friends from GearPatrol – are more common on Speedmasters, while there is no real military history with these watches. It somewhat surprises me that only few people out there are wearing their Speedmaster on velcro straps. However, if you already have your Speedmaster, there are some options to purchase a VELCRO® Brand strap for your watch. Inside the huge watch box, you’d find a NATO strap, loupe, changing tool and. View Customer Feedback from Verified Review Sites.A few years ago, Omega started to upgrade the box and accessories you’d get with your Speedmaster Professional. We are top rated sellers on all major websites and have included a link for you to review below: To assure authenticity in advance of purchase, the reputation of a seller should be thoroughly vetted. All items originate from the manufacturer, and are carefully inspected upon arrival by a team of trained professionals to ensure quality and authenticity. Please do not hesitate to call us at (800) 808-9928 or +1 (805) 823-8888 if you are not 100% comfortable shopping with us after reviewing the link below.Īll authentic watches and accessories sold by are 100% authentic with all serial numbers intact, and any item purchased will be no different than the same watch purchased at an authorized dealer. Our primary goal at is to ensure that all of our clients have a pleasant shopping experience without having any doubt regarding the authenticity of our products.
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