Open-Ended Strap for a Vintage Omega RAF

Vintage military watches often have fixed bars welded into the lugs, so a standard strap cannot thread through; the strap has to be open-ended to feed under the bar. This build is an open-ended black Alran strap for a vintage Omega RAF, cut extra-long at 115/170 mm. The brief was a strap that fits the fixed bars and a larger wrist.

Strap specifications

Why these choices

An open-ended strap is finished without a closed loop at the lug end so it can slide under a fixed spring bar, which is the only way to fit a watch like an RAF-issue Omega without cutting the bars. We built it open-ended to feed under the original bars.

At 115/170 mm this is an extra-long cut, well past a standard strap, so it suits a larger wrist on a watch that was issued to be worn over kit. Black Alran keeps the military look plain and serviceable.

A classic black buckle matches the understated case, and regular spring bars hold the buckle end.

FAQ

What strap fits a fixed-bar Omega RAF?

An open-ended strap for the Omega RAF feeds under the fixed bars where a standard strap cannot thread, so the watch keeps its original bars.

Can an open-ended strap be made extra-long?

Yes. This one was cut 115/170 mm for a larger wrist; we size open-ended straps to your measurement.

Each strap is made to order, so allow two to three weeks to delivery. See this open-ended strap, or browse our extra-long watch straps, black leather watch straps, and the full custom leather watch straps range.

See our custom Omega straps page for lug widths across the range, and the leathers we cut them in.