Strap suggestions for this vintage ‘63 Hamilton
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I recently purchased this 1963 Hamilton Accumatic A-502 and brought it in for servicing. I got a strap for it, but it is too small for my wrist and i’m not sure if I like the design of strap. I was wondering if any of you would know the best type of strap and what design/colour would fit best?
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Brandon
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Brown leather strap? An old watch always looks great on leather
Brown leather strap? An old watch always looks great on leather
That’s what I was thinking! Can’t go wrong with a good old leather strap. Just wasn’t sure if I should go with brown or a darker colour?
Thinking that looks pretty damn fab how it is already. Options will vary.
I think leather too, but recently got this one, not bigging up this particular brand, others available, but might give it a contemporary look. Also worth remembering looking through WRUW you see many a watch/strap combo that should not work, but do.
The neutral dial color allows for a lot of options, so you can match any color and dress it up or down. If you want to be period specific, go with leather (cow or croc/gator), black, red, or brown in color. This is probably not suitable for NATO or rubber/resin as the watch is not "toolie".
I love the look of this strap from @twostitchstraps
The neutral dial color allows for a lot of options, so you can match any color and dress it up or down. If you want to be period specific, go with leather (cow or croc/gator), black, red, or brown in color. This is probably not suitable for NATO or rubber/resin as the watch is not "toolie".
Thank you, this will help a lot in the search! I tried looking up pictures of this watch and others from the 50s-60s to see what straps were paired with the watches and there seem to be a lot on croc/gator straps!!
I love the look of this strap from @twostitchstraps
That’s a beautiful watch and strap! I’ll check those out. Thank you!
Tan/caramel brown is always a great look with a light dial. But you could mix it up and go with pretty much anything given the aesthetic of this watch! My personal favorite is a burgundy leather strap with white or cream dials. Maybe in an alligator grain since the rest of the watch is quite simple—it would complement it well!
I just bought this one to temporarily replace leather for summer. I think it might look great on your Hamilton. Here's a pic with my Marloe Pacific 52. Fairly similar dial/color scheme. Very comfortable. Actually came from a WC recommendation!
https://www.crownandbuckle.com/chevron-adjustable-wheat-knit.html
I think any leather strap would compliment that gorgeous Hamilton - congrats! 🎯🤙
Tan/caramel brown is always a great look with a light dial. But you could mix it up and go with pretty much anything given the aesthetic of this watch! My personal favorite is a burgundy leather strap with white or cream dials. Maybe in an alligator grain since the rest of the watch is quite simple—it would complement it well!
Agree burgundy would also look good
Tan/caramel brown is always a great look with a light dial. But you could mix it up and go with pretty much anything given the aesthetic of this watch! My personal favorite is a burgundy leather strap with white or cream dials. Maybe in an alligator grain since the rest of the watch is quite simple—it would complement it well!
Thank you! Great suggestions. I hadn’t thought about a burgundy dial but i’m definitely seeing the potential in that now, especially with the alligator grain!