My favourite straps for the Speedmaster and a quick "How to remove the bracelet on your watch?"

[@dezmarinvestmentsllc9964]

The Speedmaster went to the moon, it can handle light water use. I used my speedy while snorkeling in Maui two years ago, and it’s working fine.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Tried snorkelling on the moon once. Big success

[@way2wei]

Nice video Tom. You're a pro in Straps changing now. We need more videos !

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Doing my best. Need to find some content.

[@way2wei]

Would help if I could

[@hendersonshorology]

What a great video Tom! I’m sure this will help many people enjoy their watches in a new way - no need to go to an AD/jeweller to get your strap changes done! I’d struggle to say I have a favourite strap type, I’m lucky enough to have similar options to you and each serves a purpose, depending on what I’m up to that day. If all else fails, you can’t beat a nato 😊 Cheers!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

You even are a bigger strap addict than me 😂 thanks for watching R. 🙏

[@DarylChangs]

@@BowlOfSalmon Tom, I’ve tried the spring bar tweezers in the past but they usually only work well for Rolex/Tudor and somewhat for omega spring bars. Is there a spring bar tweezers that also works for seiko and other brand spring bars?

[@darrenstollings2463]

Great video sir. The speedy is a dream watch for myself

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Sorry I can only clone them digital 🙃

[@driller7714]

I use my thumbnail to depress the spring bar when reinstalling the bracelet. Works like a charm and I don’t have to worry about a metal tip scratching the watch. I’m not nearly as worried about scratching the watch with the tool when removing as I am when reinstalling. I guess the thumbnail trick only works for those who keep a bit of nail though.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

The process is always a nailbiter

[@driller7714]

@@BowlOfSalmon 😂😂😂

[@369MatteGrey]

Nicely done. So far my favorite is the flatlinks followed by Artem. Cheers.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Glad we agree on those. ! Thanks for watching

[@DavidHowellsBuilders]

Thanks very much. Great video.

[@johnzhao5194]

Thanks for the content! Very helpful!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Thx bud

[@julianmoriati4682]

Great video again. Nothing new to me, but I liked to see all the strap options for this grail.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

thanks for the support Julian !

[@CaliberandCamber]

Couple Joseph Bonnie’s on the ol’ Christmas list 👌🏻

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Ho Ho Ho 🎅

[@navarromahulette3085]

Great vid Tom! This will help a lot of folks i reckon!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

I hope so. New creed. “What is obvious to you is amazing to others “

[@watch_girl_life]

Great video Tom. I have a view scared watche 😂. My speedy is normally on the bracelet as it is super comfy. My go to straps are from @artisan straps. Another great Aussie brand. I do love the OEM Nato straps. So many options for the Speedy. Again thanks for the tips.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

My are both scared when they see me coming and scarred when they see me leave 😂

[@timepeacelove5837]

Really awesome video you put together here! Great tips and definitely need me some better tools

[@BowlOfSalmon]

thanks jeremy ... when in a pinch ;.. toothpicks work too

[@kikiiriawan1860]

you realy put alot of effort in your videos, your an inspiration!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

I try. Glad you like them!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video man 👏

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Thx mate 🙏

[@AUav8r05]

Love the video. Do you have a link to watch case used at the end of the video?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

The box ? Blackchest uk

[@robertvanderpoel7721]

Great Video Tom. I do have a question; why do you claim that Speedmasters are not waterproof? Omega state that they are swimmable, and I have been using them in the pool for many years. So many claim the same as you, but no one seem to have had bad experiences proving Omega wrong.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

I’d prefer you try to claim them wrong tho. Might have some water resistance but I prefer beeing prudent and avoid claims 🫣

[@andrebalsa203]

Just a short comment: if you are dealing with a watch worth more than a couple thousand dollars (as is the case with any Omega, or Rolex, etc), then you *really* should tape the lugs when changing the strap or bracelet, because a single small scratch on the lugs will cost you more than $300 or so in terms of loss of resale value of your preciousss. And even if you are not reselling it, it's always disheartening to damage the case of a good watch. It takes perhaps 1 minute at most to tape the lugs, but a scratch on your watch will stay there forever.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Agreed. Good practice

[@joeygreen77]

I just need a Speedy now. 😅👌

[@BowlOfSalmon]

come on' joey you know you want one

[@joeygreen77]

@@BowlOfSalmon I really do want one. 😅

[@johnscott4693]

excellent stuff 👏 👏

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Thanks for the visit

[@adennis200]

Interesting choice :) Would you say it makes sense to order the watch with its original steel bracelett and then get any other somehwere else? Like nato, rubber, nylon etc ?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Oh definetly get the og bracelet and go for aftermarket straps !

[@cbran7]

Great video! This was very helpful and some great inspiration. What's the watch stand at 4:00? Also would like to know about the travel case at the very beginning.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

stand .. "the watch stand" :) thewatchstand.com/

[@KRBY555]

Great vid & wider content. The tool that comes with the Speedy is great. Forstner end links are better than Uncle Seiko - they both make some nice OEM replicas though.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

totally forget they provide a tool in the box too .. mine is just still in the box :)

[@AmitBhandari82]

GREAT vid!!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

thanks mad. glad you liked it

[@JustYouL]

What do you think of the OEM Omega Leather strap on a smaller wrist?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

I never owned any oem omega. I don’t really care for the logo on the buckle. And I’ll prefer to have a custom size made for me. Eg. Delugs

[@JustYouL]

@@BowlOfSalmon Gotta admit. The delugs leather strap looks like a killer.

[@Tom_H327]

These straps are a great.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

thanks

[@muscooler]

Wow. Very useful video. Great. So can you say your brush width? I try to find some looks like mine 😊

[@BowlOfSalmon]

I suppose you mean wrist size ? 16,5cm

[@muscooler]

@@BowlOfSalmon yep. Thx 🙏🏼

[@DennisC_X]

Do you recommend using tweezers or a singled forked tool for changing out the bracelet?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

I'm terrible with tweezers myself .. or just with "not scratching" lugs so I'm the worst fish to ask for help :)

[@secretname2010]

Great video!! May I ask which one you think was more comfortable? Delugs or Artem’s strap?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

different materials different purpose ...

[@tacticaltruth8118]

Great video. Thanks. Is there a nato-like strap that you would recommend for the Pelagos FXD that buckles like a regular strap and does not require the extra folds?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Haven’t been able to try the fxd. But hopefully… soon

[@richardwarren2024]

@@BowlOfSalmonI’m from the future. You’re going to own two if them

[@KRBY555]

Speedmaster is more water resistant than people think. I don't worry if I forget to take mine off in the shower or bath children wearing it.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

yeah.. there is a dude on IG posting snorkling pics etc... but .. i'd rather not risk it ... I rinsed it quickly too in the past tho

[@KRBY555]

@@BowlOfSalmon Who's that? Keen to dive in...

[@chris.thebeard]

I always keep it on my wrist when i take a shower.

[@thattablebloke]

Stupid question - how do you undo/take out the clasp on the bracelet so you can get behind it to change the strap??

[@BowlOfSalmon]

🤔 I don’t take out the clasps

[@thattablebloke]

​​​@@BowlOfSalmonIn the video you seem to - like open the clasp so you can lay the bracelet flat when going at the spring bars. Separate the clasp/bracelet so it's not a big circle, instead it's long and flat if you get me.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

@@thattablebloke ah okay ... see it now .. the bracelet that is open is the forstner/uncle seiko one and is also attached to the clasp with a spring bar so its easy enough to remove. i think I just did this to be able to show it a little better tho

[@pas0003]

Great video! Whats your wrist size?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

16,5cm .. did Evan put you you up to this ?

[@pas0003]

@@BowlOfSalmon ahh cool! I'm not sure who Evan is!

[@roelvandenbergen611]

Goed bezig mn besten

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Thx Roel

[@tacomn]

Which is your fav brand and type of Nato for it?

[@BowlOfSalmon]

The type would be tubular and the brand. Not too many differences. I like the bark&jack hardware style tho

[@tacomn]

@@BowlOfSalmon Thanks for the feedback, I would of expected the seat belt style would be generaly more preferred. So good to know. Any favorite colors to use with the Speedy you recommend most? Thank you.

[@BowlOfSalmon]

@@tacomn depends on your skin tone or preference I suppose.. greens always works .. black / grey / or tan are the favs here

[@mikhailjoe]

great video..

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Thanks for the visit

[@TylerDurden916]

Great video! Cheers!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Thanks. Should I do another like this ?

[@TylerDurden916]

@@BowlOfSalmon yes please! Cheers!