Have any of you ever used the remake NASA Velcro strap.

[River Rat]

I was wondering how good these remake NASA Velcro straps are for the Omega Speedmaster any of you tried it.Here is the Ebay link was thinking of ordering one.Just thought I would ask how good they are before I buy one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Omega-Speedmaster-N ... 4154c57c5a

[cali kid]

For the price it worth giving one a try Mike! Looks like a very cool strap!

[River Rat]

Well I ordered it.I will see if I like it.

[snootydog]

Well I ordered it.I will see if I like it.

Looking forward to see what you think of it. I've wanted a NASA velcro strap for my Speedy for ages but could never decide which label i liked the most. Carl (gasgasbones) told me he would be making his version of the NASA strap again,last month,so that will be another one to think about.

[moishlashen]

Speedy is 20mm?

[River Rat]

Speedy is 20mm?

Your right they are 20mm lugs

[rockmastermike]

Would love to see more of Carl's version. Liked the older ones I've seen in the past. Definitely would get one if I had a speedy.

[moishlashen]

Would love to see more of Carl's version. Liked the older ones I've seen in the past. Definitely would get one if I had a speedy.

See this one Mike:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-ome ... 04933.html

[River Rat]

Would love to see more of Carl's version. Liked the older ones I've seen in the past. Definitely would get one if I had a speedy.

See this one Mike:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-ome ... 04933.html

You sould go for it that's a fair price for one.

[rockmastermike]

agreed - good price, but am I wrong to be hung up on no box/papers? is this a rookie wis affliction? is this a phase, like my teenage son goes thru?

[moishlashen]

agreed - good price, but am I wrong to be hung up on no box/papers? is this a rookie wis affliction? is this a phase, like my teenage son goes thru?

Well you're not wrong at all. I'm the same way for the most part. If he had the bracelet with no box or papers I'd be considering it more-but it would be more money also. Bracelet is upwards of $500 new BTW. Its a personal thing but I'm pretty much the same way. Its not a steal right now at that price. I've bought watches before without box and papers but only at a steal of a price. They are a bitch to sell also so buyers use it as leverage to low ball.

[River Rat]

agreed - good price, but am I wrong to be hung up on no box/papers? is this a rookie wis affliction? is this a phase, like my teenage son goes thru?

The one I just got was made around 1974 the box proberly been gone for years I paid 1400.00.Think of it this way it's proberly cheaper because it don't have the box and papers and bracelet you can pay 150.00 more for anther that mite pop up with the boxes but to pay a extra 200.00 for a box and bracelet ?

[River Rat]

agreed - good price, but am I wrong to be hung up on no box/papers? is this a rookie wis affliction? is this a phase, like my teenage son goes thru?

Well you're not wrong at all. I'm the same way for the most part. If he had the bracelet with no box or papers I'd be considering it more-but it would be more money also. Bracelet is upwards of $500 new BTW. Its a personal thing but I'm pretty much the same way. Its not a steal right now at that price. I've bought watches before without box and papers but only at a steal of a price. They are a bitch to sell also so buyers use it as leverage to low ball.

Otto Frie has the older style Omega Speedmaster 1171 bracelet that has micro adjustment on the clasp a defect in the new 500.00 speedmaster bracelet that can't adjust to your wrist except with link removal and hope it works I have that newer bracelet on my seamaster it never fit's right.The 1171 sells for 180.00 and 37.00 for a set of end pieces.

[moishlashen]

Good point Mike. You have to do the half-link boogie where 2 half-links are about the size of 3/4 full link. My Omega bracelet is like that and I have to use 2 half links for a proper all around fit so it works for me but I can see some having issues.

[River Rat]

Rockmastermike here is a link to flea bay you have to be member to use the search put in Omega Speedmaster check completed auction and search it will give you a idea what they sell for.It will show the latest completed auctions
http://shop.ebay.com/ebayadvsearch/?rt=nc

[rockmastermike]

time to consult my friends Jack and Coke

I get the thought that it's cheaper upfront without box and papers but would like to have them if I flip it one day. on the other hand, really, what $$$ value for a box and a card that is likely out of warranty anyway. I think the expectation is that a 30/40 year old pice might not have the extras, but a piece that is 2007 should have. maybe he'll come off it a little and will become too good to pass up! maybe a little more jack and a little less coke

[moishlashen]

time to consult my friends Jack and Coke

I get the thought that it's cheaper upfront without box and papers but would like to have them if I flip it one day. on the other hand, really, what $$$ value for a box and a card that is likely out of warranty anyway. I think the expectation is that a 30/40 year old pice might not have the extras, but a piece that is 2007 should have. maybe he'll come off it a little and will become too good to pass up! maybe a little more jack and a little less coke

Spoken like a veteran IMO.

[River Rat]

Chris
I knew that one would sell any one here bought it.

[rockmastermike]

C'mon, Chris...fess up. did you snag it? can't remember if you already have one

[moishlashen]

C'mon, Chris...fess up. did you snag it? can't remember if you already have one

Not me-I was thinking about it but B & P and no bracelet sort of killed if for me. 2007 is fairly new though so I was considering it. Waiting for seller to come down a bit but I guess not the case.

I'm still looking Mike.

[polaco23]

i had this strap and i didnt like it. looked ok, but felt sharp ad cheap IMO. maybe this one is different, doesnt look exactly as the one i remember.

lets see, not like the strap is a bank breaker.

[River Rat]

You all know I bought this strap some time ago.I still have not received it.All the seller does is give me BS and don't answer the emails I send him in a timely manor.I finely got a tracking no. today when I was told it was shipped 6 days ago proberly since I told him I contacted paypal about getting my money back.Well if any of you are thinking about getting one of these straps I would stay clear I am not happy with his customer service.I have never gave any body bad feedback on fleabay this mite be the first.

[polaco23]

that sucks, lets hope its at least a nice strap. bad experience on ebay always leaves a sour taste in your mouth for months. hope it ends well.