Was $200 a waste? Hmm...

[boostin20]

Just got my gen integrated strap in for my gen Omega PO. Looking at it, I'm entirely unimpressed at the cost:coolness ratio. I'm more impressed with my rep Omega deployant I just got. After playing the gen deployant, I've decided to keep the rep deployant on my gen strap. I'm waiting on some gen spring bars and a Bergeon spring bar tool from Ofrei before I can put the strap on. Anyway, here's a couple pics for everyone:

EDIT

After wearing the new strap for a couple weeks, I take back everything I said and think it's totally worth it. I love the way the strap feels, and it wears like leather. Sometimes I'm out in the heat for a while, and I'm not sweaty under the strap (main reason I didn't like rubber before). I will definitely keep the rep deployant on it though. I still can't see paying $258 for a gen one when I have two franken projects I'm trying to complete. Anyway, on to some pics!! (just for you Q5)

 

[MrYesterday]

There are a few omega, tag and chopard rep straps that are so good I don't see a point in getting the gen. Hopefully you can resell and get a little $$$ back.

 

[If you see Kay]

So, are you selling the gen deployant???

 

[boostin20]

^No, I didn't have one. I was messing with one that one of my friends has on a rep. After messing with the rep and the gen some, I don't see a reason to buy the gen for $258.

I'll keep the strap just because it was backordered everywhere I called, and I went through a lot to get it.

 

[believer123]

Buying GEN is never a bad decision; however, neither is buying a REP.

 

[slimslim]

companies in general (i mean cross product; cars/cameras/electronics) make a LOT on accessories. i assume (perhaps foolishly) that watches are no different. that said nice looking strap. this is a bit different but an example. i used to work on a accessories catalog for a major car co. the markup was 50-100% at a WHOLESALE level. unreal.... and it was similar with canon/nikon/leica gear as well. in some cases you were paying 1000% production cost.

 

[drbollocko]

I agree, OEM straps are an utterly ridiculous price, saying that I wish there were more aftermarket that are sized to OEM strap sizes for the omega deployant, there just isn't enough available.
Speaking of rep deployants, that looks very good, can I ask where you got that one?

Just to add, in fairness I've had a couple of gen omega straps for a while....open ended version for PO similar to yours, smp olympic strap and omega gen alligator and while they are very very expensive they are superb quality, extremely durable and long lasting. No comparison between rep straps and gen, however hirsch/dimodell etc give them a good run for their money. I just wish gen straps were about 50%-60% of their actual cost then there would be no issue.

 

[boostin20]

I agree, OEM straps are an utterly ridiculous price, saying that I wish there were more aftermarket that are sized to OEM strap sizes for the omega deployant, there just isn't enough available.
Speaking of rep deployants, that looks very good, can I ask where you got that one?

Just to add, in fairness I've had a couple of gen omega straps for a while....open ended version for PO similar to yours, smp olympic strap and omega gen alligator and while they are very very expensive they are superb quality, extremely durable and long lasting. No comparison between rep straps and gen, however hirsch/dimodell etc give them a good run for their money. I just wish gen straps were about 50%-60% of their actual cost then there would be no issue.

That's great to know your gen straps are lasting you. Oh, and I got the deployant from Angus @ Puretime.

 

[frodostar]

personally putting a gen strap just adds that little extra bit of quality,all depending on what sort of cashflow you have, i had the planet ocean gen rubber and rep and the extra for the gen strap was worth it, also dont think your strap is available for rep so gives the watch more of a gen-ability !!!!!! nice post, good to see some gen straps as a comparison to reps.

 

[ThinkBachs]

For the most part, I think gen bracelets and straps are better, but there are many threads where people have commented that their rep strap is excellent quality. I know that my Ploprof strap is great, and couldn't imagine wanting to spend extra for the gen version- just doesn't seem like it would be worth it as I can't imagine it being better. Deployants and clasps I can see being a different story though....

 

[Q5?]

Bump!!!!!

I would like, if you please, to see some pictures of this beauty secured to your PO. Please? Pretty please? :lol:

 

[boostin20]

Bump!!!!!

I would like, if you please, to see some pictures of this beauty secured to your PO. Please? Pretty please? :lol:

LOL, ok I'll try to take some good ones with my crappy camera and post them up.

 

[Q5?]

 

[dan_j]

I would love to see some wrist shots as well opcorn:

 

[boostin20]

Updated pics in post#1!!

 

[Q5?]

I'm getting it. I'm getting it! [BLINK]I'M GETTING IT!!![/BLINK]

 

[murklemark]

I'm getting it. I'm getting it! [BLINK]I'M GETTING IT!!![/BLINK]

Did you get it?

 

[Q5?]

I am working on the best price. I have the deployant already inbound.

 

[boostin20]

I am working on the best price. I have the deployant already inbound.

You'll probably be able to knock at least $20 off what I paid if you dig a little.

 

[dan_j]

Hey Q5? did you ever get the strap?