Yesterday I received a velcro strap, made by Carl over at gasgasbones.com. This strap looks really great on my vintage Speedmaster and gives the watch its authentic ‘astronaut’ look! Today I wore the watch on the velcro strap while co-driving a classic Austin Healey 3000 from 1963. Both the driver and myself were wearing Speedmaster caliber 321’s.

This strap is the ‘V1′ model from his website, with the NASA product number label and custom made length to fit my wrist perfectly.

..for the ones who are able to read German, go here. Article by Elmar, from oysterinfo.de.

Just recently, someone over at the Dutch Rolex Forum mentioned the Rolex Bubble Back Club. A site dedicated to these (small) vintage beauties for collectors and enthusiasts who are a bit tired of the ever ongoing vintage sports Rolex discussions. Or just for the collector who wants to try something different for a change

The owner of the site also has Rolex watches for sale. Bubble Backs and other Rolexes. Click here to go to the Bubble Back Club website.

Many Omegans wear a NATO strap on their Speedmaster Professional, to get the NASA look-and-feel. However, NATO straps never left earth ofcourse

Today I received an email from gasgasbones (Carl) and he makes them from NASA blueprint number DWG SEB 12100030. So, for all you space buffs out there, visit his site www.gasgasbones.com and order one! He also delivers various labels attached to the velcro strap. The coolest one is the one with the NASA number, however… ‘Real astronauts wear Rolex’ is also funny ofcourse

Prices vary (but very attractive!). Go ahead, NASA-up your Speedy! (or other watch that will look good on a velcro!)