Notched Strap for a Vintage Omega Seamaster 196.0085
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Nobody sells a replacement strap for the Omega Seamaster ref. 196.0085 anymore — Omega included. Like many vintage dress watches, its case was designed around a fitted band, so a standard straight-cut strap won't seat properly where the leather meets the steel. A recent order from Newfoundland and Labrador solved it the only way that really works: a notched strap for a vintage Omega Seamaster, corner-cut in blue Alran leather to the customer's own measurements.
The build
| Strap type | Corner-notched custom strap |
|---|---|
| Leather | Blue Alran |
| Notch cut | A 25 mm, B 12 mm, C 3 mm |
| Strap length | 65/105 mm (about 2.6/4.1 in) |
Why these choices
Corner notching is the Cartier Santos pattern: the corners of the strap's end are cut away so the strap steps into the case instead of butting against it. The A, B, and C numbers define that cut, and they came from the customer — we build to the measurements provided, because two examples of the same vintage reference can measure differently after decades of wear and polishing. A jeweler's measurement is worth the errand; half a millimeter is visible on a fitted cut like this.
The 65/105 mm length runs shorter than the 75/115 mm we suggest for average wrists — typically the sign of a smaller wrist, or a preference for a short tail that stays put. On a dress watch of this era, a trimmed tail keeps the strap as clean as the case lines.
Alran is a leather we will simply name rather than oversell. In this blue it reads considered rather than safe — black would have disappeared on a watch like this. There are more shades in the same family across our blue leather watch straps, and the full leather menu is available on every notched build.
Questions we hear on orders like this
Can I get a notched strap for a vintage Omega Seamaster?
Yes. If the case won't take a standard band, a corner-notched or center-notched cut usually solves it. Our custom notched straps are cut to the measurements you enter, in any leather we stock.
How do I measure A, B, and C for a corner-notched strap?
The three numbers describe where, how wide, and how deep the strap must be cut to seat into your case. Calipers beat a ruler, and a jeweler beats both. Measure twice — the strap is cut once.
If a vintage watch in your drawer has outlived its strap, configure a replacement on the corner-notched strap page or start from the full range of custom leather watch straps. Every strap is made to order — allow 2–3 weeks to delivery.