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Congrats on your new watch, @aaceofspades. Mine's usually on one of these...Hirsch Accent or Carbon.

 

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Maybe I'm just a contrarian. The NATO straps look really good in pics, but I'm not a fan in real life. And, the OEM rubber strap is really nice, but it's just not for me. (I know...this is why they make chocolate and vanilla.) I've really enjoyed these two Hirsch straps (rubber Accent and "waterproof" leather Carbon). They work really well when flipping between "nice casual" and more of a toolish look...and the quick disconnect spring bars make it easy to do.

 

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I traded my PO for the white dial SMP and stoked. Any recommendations for black rubber strap other than the OEM (cost wise). I think the white dial is meant for a black rubber strap (the bracelet makes it too 'bland'). I saw this on Etsy and seller confirmed its 100% rubber (and not silicon). Appears to be identical to the oem.

The HIGHEST Quality for Omega Seamaster 300 Rubber Strap 20 Mm | Etsy

We are proud to introduce the NEWEST and the HIGHEST quality ever, upgraded as of December 2021: 20mm High End Curved Ends BLACK or BLUE Rubber / Silicone Watch Strap For Omega 300m Co-Axial (Pre co-axial models as well) Master Chronometer 41-42mm Mens Watch. UPGRADES: - new material - made from

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People probably get tired of me saying it, but check out the HIrsch Accent.

 

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It's really hard to beat this watch. These things have about everything someone could look for. A strap/bracelet change takes it from a little dressy to casual. It has a little bling, but not too much. It's good and accurate. The He valve has even begun to grow on me as a characterizing trait of the watch.

 

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Put mine on black/red nato (BlueShark). Might leave it like this for a while ..I think the red accents goes well with the red lettering.
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After seeing this, I bet the red Hirsch Ayrton would look good on the whited-dialed SMP - Hirsch AYRTON Carbon Embossed Performance Watch Strap in BLACK / RED … or maybe the Robby.

 

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I know some don't like leather on divers, but a hybrid strap is a good option to handle the sweat, etc. I think it changes up the look of the SMP nicely, too, and I don't hesitate to get mine wet.

 

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The SMP is such an awesome watch.

 

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Every time I see your black SMP I want to buy a black one to go with my white one

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Thanks. I'm actually thinking about a white one. I'm having a hard time letting go of the money, though. Perhaps if it pops up on AAFES...

 

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This thing is such a killer watch...

 

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I usually wear this thing on a Hirsch Accent, but I'm trying to make myself get used to the bracelet. Maybe after I get used to it I'll begin to like it a little more. It's a process...

 

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These things look good an a variety of straps. I decided to try out the Hirsch Tiger for a while.

 

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Just got it today. It came on the blue strap. However, since I keep my black one on a strap, I decided to use its bracelet on this one.

And this is the one that sacrificed its bracelet.

 

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I go back and forth between a ZuluDiver Sailcloth and a Hadley Roma cordura/canvas.

Didn’t really care for the OEM rubber it came with.

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I'm not a fan of the OEM rubber straps, either. I opt for a Hirsch Accent,

or sometimes a Hirsch Tiger (rubber/leather hybrid).

 

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Well here is the black and sedna. Well done Omega in my opinion!
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Very nice. Judging from the pics, I bet it’ll take your breath away in person.

 

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