@@TimelessHistoryChannel hello there. I was wondering if i could reach out to you in regards to you having a look at one of my straps. I have a s company who produces (hand made, hand stitched) bespoke straps in the UK. Please let me know if you would be happy to discuss this
when you came to 14:05 with gold/champagne white dials (all four) it was breathtaking, I did not know that omega did such tasteful vintage watches. Especially the bluestrapped watch is magnificent
Great video(or should I say treatise) on a subject many of us take for granted. While common sense would conclude the appropriate watch band to be picked-common sense is the least common of the senses for many of us. Your chosen examples visually make your points. There's nothing worse than having a remarkable watch that's not being complimented by having an appropriate band. Bravo on this video. On a subject some would easily dismiss as mundane this belongs with some of your best . I really appreciate the length(and effort) that has gone into the preparation and execution of this video.
Many Many thanks my friend. Greatly appreciated. Too often I really want to tell someone to maybe swap their watch strap to something else. But of course, it is none of my business. haha
20:00 The Omega on the teal strap here is stunning. I also really like many of the Constellations, and Seamasters… and a bunch of the others too! ;) Great video, great tips, just great!
Wow amazing video! Loved how you used 2 different straps on the watch with the dial that aged unevenly. Brilliant! Now I want a watch like that cause in the end it looks super cool!
Great video, very valuable information, thank you so much - Excellent work !!! Not knowing anything about leather and where to find a quality supplier, would you be kind enough to share a few links of quality suppliers ?
I love watching your channel as it’s extremely informative and professional. I’ve got a few Omega watches and my latest find is an original Seamaster 1948 bumper automatic cal 351 center second two tone dial in completely unrestored nicely but gently patinared condition and I absolutely adore it however, it’s on a cool 50s expander bracelet which is ok but I’d really would love to get an original buckle for this reference ,bit not sure the item reference or even size as lugs 18 and it might taper to 16 ? Also it would be nice to match an original looking strap made with the said buckle to complete the look . I’d love to send you a picture of it but not sure how to . Kind regards from sunny Cape Town.
Thank you for the comment. A 18mm strap usually taper to 16mm. 18mm to 18mm is not great looking. And 18mm to 14mm makes the watch appear like a lady’s watch. For original straps you can try www.ofrei.com
Thank you! Honeycomb bracelet as in mesh type? They are available on EBay. Just search the size + mesh bracelet for watches. Ex: 18mm mesh bracelet for watches
Very nice collection. You guys with thin wrists can wear this beautiful old pieces, it looks to feminine on my 7,5 inch wrist. Your way to choose straps is exactly the way I have done it to. 👍
Maybe when these watch companies can provide me with their watches I'll be able to provide you guys with a review. For now, I can only discuss what I collect and sell.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel I have contacted JLC to send you their Hybris Mechanica - Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel, let's wait for their reply ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WCjVwRdL8ic.html
@@japd7897 Haha, who knows. That is one very complicated timepiece. To me the mechanism is most important. How this watch is assembled involved a lot of brain and talent. There is a JLC AD near my home. In fact, most of these big name watch brands are near me including Breguet and VC. Patek is the only that is not around.
I have a seiko 5 snkl17 watch ( white dial and golden hands and indices ) which strap should i combine with ,, with black or brown leather strap . I am going to take hirsch boston buffalo calfskin. So which colour i should that black or brown ??
I am a just finished architect and I need somethin eccentric for office for my gold toned dress watch with white/champagne dial. What colors do you think are possible? ever had exotic materials like cork or tweed straps?
I have, but those are usually more suitable for military-type watches. You're better off with something more dressy to match the watch, such croco pattern or something more casual with plain with stitching.
when looking at vintage watches online, is it common for the original strap to be the one included and does it help with the value of the watch? just assessing whether i should buy a vintage watch even if it does not have the ideal strap for my preference. Thanks!
No. Original strap usually will not increase the value since they are most likely used and in poor condition. If it comes with the original bracelet, then depending on the brand and condition it can affect the value
This video is amazing,and I am finding it very helpful about my strap choice. I own a vintage watch with a full steel case with gold bezel, champagne dial; gold indexes and patinated lume. Which strap is best in your opinion?
I am sure there are plenty of dealers who sell great quality straps. Unfortunately, I would not know who to recommend since I supply my own straps. But just not during covid.
Where do you suggest we look for straps? There are a lot of online providers, and it's tough to tell quality. My favorite was the distressed blue leather you shipped with my silver-dialed seamaster 600 with black index, but I haven't been able to find it!
Maybe later on next year I'll begin to sell straps again. Then you can buy them from me directly. I would not know who to recommend you to. So probably best to buy one directly at a watch shop.
To match with the watch, blue would be best. Depending on the tone of the blue dial, if its shiny then stick to a shiny strap. Neutral colours will be black or brown. But if you want the dial to pop, then stick to a gold metal bracelet.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel I didnt say that I said “that frankin-lex” is something. As in that is quite the watch to behold. What caliber is that? And it’s a frankin because it doesn’t have the original strap that’s why I used that terminology
@@skizzlemane1 Ohhh, lol. Because in the watch community, when you describe a piece as "frankin", it is fake or made up. The wrong strap, crown, or crystal does not make the watch a frankin. The calibre inside this watch is 645.
Why is that? I have a solid gold Omega Constellation with gold dial fitted on a green croco strap. It looks amazing! You can see it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LIT5zXSMF_g.html
@@TimelessHistoryChannel I have a gold nato herringbone strap and a green marine strap and with both straps I’ve been told I should be wearing uniform colours as it is a black and white dial or a blue dial blue bezel watch that I own.
@@atifghafoor6258 I cannot make a visual of what your watch looks like. All that I can say is, matching the correct strap and using a quality one is highly important.
Can I get your opinion? I’m having a hard time pairing a strap to a Seiko Super Cub SRPJ49. Like the one in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-13o2Tzh6uJQ.html Any suggestions on which type of straps and colors would go good as a replacement?
This is incorrect. You're supposed to balance things out. If the watch is very simple, making the strap very simple will just give you a Minimalist look. In general most people want a balance. Same for colors, if you want the dial to pop you don't put a strap with the same color, you have it be a complement color. Matching everything basically turns your watch into a bracelet
I just started watching your videos. Excellent work! your design sense in impeccable. im looking forward to watching more of your videos! oh , and what a fantastic what collection you have!
