Cognac Badalassi Strap for a Vintage Omega
A 1960s Omega automatic is the kind of watch a strap should flatter rather than fight, and this owner in Pennsylvania chose cognac Badalassi Wax leather to do it: warm, casual, and a little rugged. Built at 80/130mm for a 7.5-inch wrist with a gold buckle, it was cut to order for a watch long past any factory strap.
Strap specifications
| Leather | Cognac Badalassi Wax |
|---|---|
| Strap length | 80/130 mm (about 3.1/5.1 in) |
| Buckle width | 16 mm |
| Buckle | Classic, gold |
| Spring bar | Quick release |
Why these choices
Badalassi Wax is a wax pull-up veg-tanned leather: bend it and the wax in the hide lightens at the fold, then settles back, which is what gives it that lived-in, casual character. On a vintage Omega in cognac, it leans warm and informal, an everyday strap rather than a dressy one. It also ages visibly, picking up tone and marks with wear, so it suits a watch that already carries some history.
A gold buckle keeps the hardware in step with a 1960s gold-toned case, and the 16 mm buckle width keeps the proportions period-correct on a smaller vintage watch. The 80/130 mm length was cut for the 7.5-inch wrist, and quick-release spring bars let the strap come off without tools, which is gentler on an old case.
★★★★★
“My 90 year old father has worn this Omega every single day for over 70 years. He has gone through many cheap straps in that time… He says it's extremely comfortable and probably the nicest strap the watch has ever had.”
Jon H. · Cognac Badalassi strap
FAQ
Is cognac Badalassi a good strap for a vintage Omega?
Yes. The warm, waxy veg-tan leather suits gold-toned vintage cases and develops character as it ages, which complements a watch that already has some patina.
Can you build for an Omega with no factory strap left?
Yes. We cut to your lug width and wrist size from scratch, which is the point of a made-to-order strap for a discontinued watch.
See more Badalassi Wax leather straps, this cognac Badalassi strap, or the full custom leather watch strap range. Made to order, allow 2–3 weeks to delivery.
Working out the width for a different Omega? The Omega watch straps page lists lug widths across the range.