Omega Railmaster Shell Cordovan Strap

G99 · 2010-12-20T11:25:38Z

G99 showcases a unique 'crazy back' Shell Cordovan strap on his Omega Railmaster, highlighting its versatility and rugged appeal. See photos.

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G99's exploration of a new Shell Cordovan strap for his Omega Railmaster highlights the transformative power of strap choices in personalizing a watch. His detailed account of the 'crazy back' Cordovan, featuring the Horween stamp, offers a unique perspective on material aesthetics and functionality. This post demonstrates how a well-chosen strap can enhance a watch's character and versatility, making a modern Omega feel even more distinctive.

hi Guy's, this only arrived this morning, but i like it so much i thought i'd let you enjoy it.

i've tried a lot of different straps on my Railmaster from the original croc it came on to polished Stingray described by Art as 'inspired'. however, i've grown very very fond of Shell Cordovan and now have several of them on different watches. i did have the Railmaster on a Shell Cordovan NATO, but then i saw this very funky cordovan amongst my favourite suppliers stock. they call it 'crazy back' and what it is is the underside of the shell cordovan used as the top of the strap so that you get some of the HORWEEN stamp across the strap. i couldnt resist as i know the quality is brilliant and price pretty good. the texture is different to other Cordovan as its more suede like with no polish. it came as a 22/20mm and even though the Railmaster is 21/19mm it is flexible enough to not only fit the lugs, but to fit the original deployment clasp which is a bit of a bonus.

in short, i love it so enjoy the pics.

Graham

Key Points from the Discussion

The Shell Cordovan strap, particularly the 'crazy back' style with the Horween stamp, adds a unique and fun element to the Railmaster, appealing to Cordovan enthusiasts.
The strap's flexibility allows it to fit the Railmaster's 21/19mm lugs and original deployment clasp, despite being a 22/20mm size, showcasing its versatility.
The Railmaster is considered one of the best modern Omegas due to its versatility, unpretentiousness, and functionality, which is further enhanced by a sporty casual strap.
The 'crazy back' Cordovan uses the underside of the leather as the top, giving it a unique, more suede-like texture compared to polished Cordovan.
The contributor has experimented with various straps, including python on a Speedmaster, demonstrating an adventurous approach to watch styling.
The strap's ability to make a rugged watch like the Railmaster appear even more rugged, despite its original dressier options, is noted as an interesting and effective outcome.

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mac_omega

Dec 20, 2010

Hi Graham, How long will the printing last - any experience? Will it disappear with wearing or will it stand the environment? kind regards erich

Dr No

Dec 20, 2010

. . . the "Geneva Seal", then why not the "Horween Seal" for straps? Makes sense to me!

mrsnak

Dec 20, 2010

...was that it looked like the cattle brand. High marks for something outside the norm, though

BDLJ

Dec 20, 2010

....sounds like this is a split grain cordovan. Will be interested to see how it holds up versus the usual top grain cordovans you've got.

davidcast77

Dec 20, 2010

Great choice. Could have gone south but in the end it worked very well.

hans_jorgen_1968

Dec 21, 2010

..looking forward to the long time wear and tear report. Did the watch come with the Omega buckle? Great indeed Best Hans

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