Strap help - vintage Hamilton Chronomatic

[~tc~]

Finally got it back from service. Had bought a blue/black NATO when I got the orange stripe one for the Ball. It is very comfortable, but not a big fan of the looksas the blue does not match very well.

Lug size is 19mm

I'm thinking a blue leather, but don't want to spend a fortune, as I'm getting close to max invest after the service.

What did they come on originally?

[SeanO]

IW run some nice blue straps,

Panatime does a good line in coloured straps,

and occasionally Scott has some nice stock.

[~tc~]

IW?

Scott = Timesofplenty?

[~tc~]

Bump for leather strap sources

[CometHunter]

The 1976 catalog shows the Chronomatic with a very plain leather strap/w white contrast stitching.
Also, when we had a Hammy photo file, there were 3 examples and none were on any kind of metal bracelet.

[~tc~]

Thanks!

Looking at this one.
20mm Blue/White Soft Leather Calf Breit Style 120/80 20/18 Strap

[timesofplenty]

Most of my vintage straps use 16mm buckles, and it looks like I'm out of the newer but out-of-production 20mm/18mm.
I don't have any blue straps right now either.
...great watch btw!

[CometHunter]

Thanks! Looking at this one.
20mm Blue/White Soft Leather Calf Breit Style 120/80 20/18 Strap

That'll work just fine!