/fa/ - Fashion

>>15691274
The Hirsch was expensive when I bought it in 2007ish...but that's what happens. The price listed for your pic probably has to do more with the NOS buckle branded with Omega than the actual strap though, but quite honestly straps and other accoutrements are just a way of getting the customer to spend more on the brand than they need to. That's why I tend to go with Hirsch, as they were a known supplier for Omega, Panerai, and others for some time. I have no idea if they are still suppliers though....but it doesn't matter. Their quality is excellent.

>>14531821
Yes it is, thanks. It's the no longer made Leonardo in blue Sharkskin from Hirsch; they make excellent straps...I'm just sad they discontinued this one. Apparently they're the brand that makes the OEM straps for Omega, but no one is supposed to know. That's why it fits well.

>>13517197
Oh shit, this it eht aactual first time anyone has actually asked me about it. Normally people just want to know, 'where do I get a 1963'. Oka, here we go. Wall of text coming up, and if you know me, then you know it's normal.

It is a Brosnan period, and you can tell by the hour indices (the more modern ones are surrounded by silver colour, maybe white gold, I don't fucking know). How do thye function day to day? Fucking perfect watch. They dress up (with a suit) and down (khackis and golf shirt), they are automatic wind, and the date is large enough even for my eyes to see. Mine holds within COSC specs, and did before the servicing as well. In terms of accuracy, mine gains time if left face up, and loses when the crown is up, so I can adjust it and leave it overnight depending on the gains/losses during the day, thus keeping it at 0.0. In terms of water resistence, as I said, I get it checked once a year because I'm one of the few people who actually dives with this fucking thing (It's a secondary/backup to my Suunto), so water resistance isn't a problem. But there is always a little concern about washing hands with it...probably a habit that I can't shake (I can't wash hands with my Seagull or any other watch I own). Quality of strap is where I need to go into more detail.

The strap in the pic you saw is a Hersch Leonardo Sharkskin in blue. They don't make them anymore. I always dive with it on the bracelet, and surprisingly the diving extension ACTUALLY WORKS. Props to Omega for making something practical for a change. But I wouldn't get the Sharkskin near water...there's no need, and I know what water does to treated skins....

I was lucky with mine; a colleague needed to get rid of it quickly, thus the price was very good and he wanted it go to someone who would care for it. I'm very happy with it, and I'll wear it until I die.

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