LHOOQ 0 Posted August 3, 2011 [Originally posted on 3 March 2011] My Speedy is my favorite watch. For most of the time I've had it, it's been on a brown Hirsch Medici, which is part of the Leonardo series of straps. What's so remarkable about Leonardos is that they're pretty much the only aftermarket curved-end straps that could pass for OEM. Better still, they fit into an Omega 18mm deployant with no modifications. But my dream strap for the Speedy has long been an Omega honey-brown croc--curved, and made specifically for deployants. These are incredibly hard to find, and sell for just under $400. Even worse, they only fit on 16mm deployment clasps so you can add another $230 on top of. >$600 for a strap? No thanks! So I approached donerix in December, and started talking. He finished work in February, but the mail was awful slow. Here's the finished item: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted August 3, 2011 That's a bit too much input for me today Mr.LHOOQ ! B) I should avoid your threads and pics a while... :P on my laptop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 3, 2011 that is just AMAZING COMBO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P THANK YOU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 3, 2011 Okay, I need to find a better way of removing drool from a keyboard.... Beautiful watch. Beautiful strap. Simply class all the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted August 3, 2011 This is what the people over on RG have had to live with for years. The constant reminder of how much our own watches and photo skills suck compared to those of L's. Now its our turn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted August 3, 2011 That is one hell of a combination......That strap has raised the 'Speedy' several notches up in my eyes...........Just wow....and hats off to you for being able to imagine and bring it to fruition, this combination............truly gorgeous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted August 3, 2011 It looks absolutely amazing on this strap. I don't like it on SS bracelet and even when I saw first pic, I wasn't sure. But on your wrist, it looks stuning, classy. Really nice watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Loving that strap ever since. Great combo M ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted August 3, 2011 OMG, that is a nice looking speedy.... congrats and thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pback 0 Posted August 3, 2011 damn, Eric does good work. that is a great looking combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2point 21 Posted August 3, 2011 A work of art. Excellent. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted August 3, 2011 wow! how much was the strap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted August 3, 2011 wow! how much was the strap? +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Heyzeus!!!!! this is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted August 3, 2011 wow! how much was the strap? I suggest contacting donerix about pricing. This one was the prototype, and some of the costs are unique to it. Let's just say it's significantly cheaper than the OEM strap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markturnr 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Does anybody have contact info for Mr. Donner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 3, 2011 How much was the price for the strap ? Please, I will surely buy this watch next month, and I want the exact combo like you have !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 3, 2011 That really is breathtakingly gorgeous. want want want want want want! g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted August 4, 2011 wow..just wow your strap looked like OEM! Omega will drool over this..im sure..=) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Does anybody have contact info for Mr. Donner? [email protected] You owe it to your Speedmaster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archaon 4 Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks for sharing your source. I was about to but this omega, any chance i can use more of your secrets to get an advice about where to get the watch from? Did you use one of our trusted dealers, as the watch looks beautiful too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted August 4, 2011 I should have mentioned in the OP that this Speedy's a gen! The Speedmaster has long been one of the most problematic watches to rep, and I don't see the situation improving anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 4, 2011 I've heard a lot of people saying this here. Anyone care to elaborate? I'd rather not throw away good money on a turkey. cheers g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
