Omega Speedie Pro bracelet question.
Hi all.I am a lover of fine watches and of course that includes Rolex and Omega.I want to ask the advice of this forum.I have a late 80s-early 90s 861 speedie pro and the question involves the bracelet. Do you think the 1171 bracelet is nicer than the current bracelet?I bought my Speedie from a vintage watch dealer - used - and it came with the newer style bracelet. Whilst I love the newer bracelet - it did not feel 100% right.I then bought a 1171 bracelet off ebay - very fairly priced at around 150-The speedie now has the vintage feel back - sorry if that not make sense.My question is. do other people agree with me on the 1171 bracelet being nicer than the new style.

Wait or buy?
Hi all, as you know I just got a 5726 today, and already have a 5712-1A, basically it's the only 2 nice watches I have, flipped my RG Daytona and the Hulk.My question is, my 2 PP are not really beaters, before I always had a sub or something of the sort, I plan on MAYBE getting, not sure, a 5167R in a few years, I know it's not a beater, I was thinking either get a 114060 (non date sub) and that would be my trio, or just wearing my old Omega for swimming and sports and just get a 5167R when I can, I would swim with it and practice non violent sports.Knowing that I found it not very comfortable to wear heavy watches like a sub recently, exact opposite before I needed to feel the watch, not the case since I got my 5712, so do you think I should get the sub and flip it when/IF I get the 5167R, or just wear my Omega?Here's a few pics of the Omega.Thanks in advance for your repliesP1000729.JPGP1000730.JPG

TRADE POLL: 5726/1a and 5164a for 5960/1a plus cash v. VOTE NOW!!
I am contemplating trading my 5164a and 5726/1a for a 5960/1a (and cash to me). I have been offered a great deal so I'm not worried about that end. I'm just completely split on what to do. The 5164a is really not singing to me so I do want to flip that. I like the 5726/1a but think the 5960/1a will more than make up for that. I mean chrono, ac, steel, amazing insane different dial. My concern is the bracelet. Pictures don't make it look great but I am sure Patek makes a beautiful bracelet and that the subtleties and nuances of the craftsmanship come alive in person. So TRF, what would you do?I am also curious what TRF thinks about long term value of 5960/1a? Is this a winner?

Waterproof Leather strap for sea diving???
I am looking for a strap for water and day wear, I am going to live in Thailand in a few months so heat, transpiration and swimming will be permanent. I don't like very much the feel of the original Panerai rubber strap on my wrist, nato's are nice but I prefer way more leather straps. There are a few strapmakers that have for sale leather waterproof straps, has anyone already used these straps for this kind of use, for example in places like Florida or others?What are the result, does the strap hold the distance or are they just a little more resistant than a good aftermarket leather strap but no more?Thanks for sharing your experiences about this, I have found a few but the ones from good strapmakers are not cheap, between 180-240 dollars, would hate to spend that kind of money if it only lasts for a few months.

Cyclops AR coating
Makes such a difference!