What watchstrap goes with your Omega Speedmaster ?

In French, I never know if Speed is feminine or masculine: do you say “un speed” or “une speed”?  (In French you have the choice between “une montre” – a watch or “un chronograph”). What is for sure is that a Speed watch can be perfectly worn with numerous different watchstraps, which is quite rare for a chronograph with 3 sub-dials, that takes on different colours of patina. Yet, every time we make a new combination, we realise it’s a success!

In this article, we won’t present you the Omega vintage steel watchstraps, because this topic has been addressed countless times: our objective is to present you the combinations that work with our Avel & Men canvas and leather watchstraps.

As you can see on our Instagram page, I have a passion for old vintage watches. Thus, I wanted to emphasize the fact that there are many different types of Omega Speedmaster watches. Whether the logo is applied or not, the step dial existent or not, or the patina of the hour marker’s tone leaning either towards a vanilla or a greyish green, these details can have a major influence on the pairing with the watchstrap.

Let’s start with the least risky combinations!

Hyères wins the award of the most classic and simple watchstrap, despite being very innovative: made out of carbon-toned sailing cloth, one can imagine that the regatta, its natural habitat, is worlds apart from the domain of space exploration, even though both require the use of the best, most rigid and resistant materials. It is true that the Hyères watchstrap will best suit a Speed with very subtle patina such as the 145 022 from the 80’s.

One can of course pair our Tampa watchstrap with a Speedmaster. The canvas watchstraps are very suitable for this type of watch and even give it a more casual look, that works amazingly with its design. But what colours should one go for? On a contemporary Speed, a black Tampa watchstrap would be the perfect match. Made in France, our Tampa watchstraps embody the colours of our country! Pairing a black Tampa on a Speedmaster of the RAID would be a must! The black Tampa with a Speed: a timeless combination that can be worn in any season!

The second Tampa tone that comes to my mind would be sand: it is clearly a watchstrap to wear in the summer, or in the winter if you’re nostalgic of the Quiberon Bay on your way to work. Despite being classic, its colour creates quite a significant contrast, which makes the combination very remarkable. I will let you admire the pictures we took one evening on Morbihan coast with a 105 012. The sand-toned Tampa with the Speed? Trying it is owning it!

The kaki Tampa is an original alternative. I have to admit that before trying it out, I was worried about the combination being too tacky since the colours are very different, particularly with the quite pronounced patina of the watch I used. But this kaki tone works wonders, giving it instantly a traveller look, that has seen numerous countries in the world, and hours on the plane. However, I wouldn’t recommend pairing this watchstrap with one of the limited-edition Speed watches, such as the one for the RAID, mentioned earlier. The colour of the hour markers could be too much.

A navy canvas watchstrap for the Speed? This combination is particularly tempting: the combination of black and navy is becoming extremely popular and can give your watch a contemporary look, especially your vintage ones: certain bezels can get a very desired petrol blue patina.

The leather watchstraps with the Speedmaster

The leather Douarnenez watchstrap matches the Speed perfectly: with its sharp edges and thick leather, it gives the whole look an elegant touch, whilst keeping the casual aspect of the watch. There are different possibilities of colours that would work perfectly with it: navy, as mentioned previously, cognac and burgundy. My favourite is the cognac: it is timeless and is a relatively risk-free combination that goes with every shirt you wear it with. You’re worried that this combination might be a little too plain? The “bleu-blanc-rouge saddle stitching gives it an original, yet sophisticated touch in order to make wearing a Speed watch with a classic watchstrap never boring!

On the same note, the alligator skin Hamilton watchstrap is a must-have combination for a Speed watch. Hamilton Island is located on Australia’s East Coast, very close to the Great Barrier Reef. It is a magical place to sail, with its warm water and the prestigious regattas it hosts. The Hamilton Island watchstrap totally changes the Speed’s look, transforming it from casual to luxurious. Paired with a step dial vintage Speed, it feels like you’re wearing extremely rare and refined watch wear…

Want a risky combination? The La Rochelle watchstrap…again!

The kevlar sailcloth La Rochelle watchstrap undoubtedly polarizes: you either love it or hate it. As mentioned in the article about the Yema Superman watch, its colours and geometric shapes can be hard to pair. I was therefore very pleasantly surprised when a client sent me a picture of his stunning Speedmaster that he had paired with our La Rochelle watchstrap. The patina of the hour markers matched the strap beautifully and made for a proud owner of this unique, but sophisticated combination!

I am delighted to share a few pictures of the Speedmaster with our watchstraps. Please remember that for the Speedmaster with a 19mm width, we have all the straps in that size in stock and available to order.

We remain at your disposal for any further questions and can’t wait to receive pictures of your combinations!