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Old 14 May 2014, 03:35 PM   #1
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I need help finding a NATO

So I stumbled upon this picture on the forums about a year ago, I liked the strap/sub combo so much I saved the picture with the intentions of purchasing the strap in the future. So, here we are now.. Im trying to find this strap online however am having no luck. Can someone point me in the right direction!

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Old 14 May 2014, 03:38 PM   #2
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I don't think this is an exact match, but it's very similar.

http://www.strapcode.com/store/nato-...l#.U3MBK16yjwI
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Old 14 May 2014, 04:01 PM   #3
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It looks to me like it could be one of the Maratac mil series (scroll to the middle of the page):

http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

And global watch band is running a sale on NATOs:

http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/70/

I just ordered a couple of the ones with different color stitching.
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Old 14 May 2014, 08:54 PM   #4
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This guy sells good ones at a good price,,Have bought many from him.The black and tan would also look good!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NATO-G10-Bal...item27ce64baaa
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Old 14 May 2014, 09:05 PM   #5
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I know that weave and color. Unfortunately, mine is wet in this picture, but that is a MARATAC. I will see if I can get some pictures of the strap when it is dry today. No question that is a MARATAC desert sand

Maratac Mil Series NATO 20mm

http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

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Old 14 May 2014, 09:09 PM   #6
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Check ebay. Happy hunting.
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Old 14 May 2014, 09:15 PM   #7
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I have a couple that are slightly darker than the one you want.

PM me your address and I'll post one to you.
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Old 14 May 2014, 09:16 PM   #8
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Try Nato Strap Co
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Old 14 May 2014, 09:46 PM   #9
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"Crown and Buckle" is another great site for NATOs.
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Old 14 May 2014, 11:45 PM   #10
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I highly recommend Maratac bands. They are both heat bonded AND sewn. The tactical color bands are thicker then the black, Bond, etc. and the brushed steel is nice. They are manufactured and distributed by Maratac which is the trademark name of Countycomm.com. Check out their other high quality items like Embassy pens and titanium peanut lighters.

http://countycomm.com/whatsnew.html
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Old 15 May 2014, 12:06 AM   #11
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As others have said, it is definitely a Maratac 20mm in Desert Sand.
It can be purchased at BroadArrow and I have always found them to have great customer service.
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Old 15 May 2014, 01:49 AM   #12
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Maratac makes a good NATO strap! Also Phoenix.
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Old 15 May 2014, 01:51 AM   #13
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ill second www.crownandbuckle.com

Picked up an orange/black/grey nato for my 216570 from them... so far so good...

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Old 15 May 2014, 01:57 AM   #14
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Check ebay. Happy hunting.
just make sure you do not buy the cheap ones. If the pin is too loose and /or too short, it may slip past the buckle when twisted (if you shake your wrist quickly) and you can loose your watch...
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Old 15 May 2014, 02:48 AM   #15
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That looks exactly like my crown&buckle nato.

http://www.crownandbuckle.com/straps...nato-20mm.html

You're welcome ;)
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Old 15 May 2014, 09:29 AM   #16
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Thanks for the help gents!

Will post some pics once i get it.
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Old 15 May 2014, 11:07 PM   #17
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As others have said, it is definitely a Maratac 20mm in Desert Sand.
It can be purchased at BroadArrow and I have always found them to have great customer service.
I think the color looks like the Maratac Desert Sand, but IMO the weave doesn't look like the typical Maratac weave.
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