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CPTL · 24 February 2010, 10:43 PM

I'm looking to spice things up a bit in the strap department. I've got a couple of NATOs (pictured below), but I'm looking for new colors, materials, and looks.

Looking for 20mm straps for sports models.

Whaddaya got, guys?

Please post some pics of what you got and where you got it. Also, possibly, include a little pros/cons and how the strap affixes (if not obvious from the pic). Thanks!

(And since I'm starting: these are both G-10s from timefactors. We've all got 'em. Pros: good hardware, military linkage, easy to install/change. Cons: stretch when they get wet--more so apparently when the strap has a few miles under it.)

Dan Pierce · 24 February 2010, 11:29 PM

Here's a G-10 in buffalo leather.
Pros: inexpensive [$10], super comfortable, dressy yet rugged.
Cons: not water proof.
dP

JimSnyder · 24 February 2010, 11:31 PM

I buy mine from http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

richardmenard · 24 February 2010, 11:37 PM

Not sure if you are after a dressier look, but this is what I've done to spice my watch up.

CPTL · 25 February 2010, 03:40 AM

If only I had lug holes...so many more options.

How in the heck does one change out 20mm straps if you don't have lug holes?

TattooedGQ · 25 February 2010, 03:43 AM

OK dumb question....What's the difference, if any between a G-10, NATO, and ZULU??

Dan Pierce · 25 February 2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

OK dumb question....What's the difference, if any between a G-10, NATO, and ZULU??

All are terms used to identify the British military issued nylon strap. Zulu straps tend to have thicker, rounded hardware and thicker nylon. G-10 is also used to refer to the style strap that includes the keeper portion. RAF style describes the strap without the keeper portion.
Hope this helps,
dP

Jolu · 25 February 2010, 05:09 AM

I like the looks of NATO's, but prefer perlon straps - you get them in black, blue, grey and brown in 20mm.

Pros: Strong (one-piece clasp without springbars), durable (lasts much longer than a standard NATO), always good fit (no holes in the braided nylon), no extra hardware

Cons: cheap and simple look on an expensive watch? (I like it that way).

CPTL · 25 February 2010, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolu

I like the looks of NATO's, but prefer perlon straps - you get them in black, blue, grey and brown in 20mm.

Pros: Strong (one-piece clasp without springbars), durable (lasts much longer than a standard NATO), always good fit (no holes in the braided nylon), no extra hardware

Cons: cheap and simple look on an expensive watch? (I like it that way).

Nice! Can you tell me a bit more about these? Where did you get it? Any pics of the caseback and/or full strap?

Jolu · 25 February 2010, 05:57 AM

Sure, the brand is Eulit and I got them from a webshop called Yelly's Watch Corner.

Here's the caseback:

The clasp - you can see how the strap is secured.

You can also regulate the length by pulling it further through the clasp.

No need for holes:

eagle_lex · 25 February 2010, 05:59 AM

that brown croc is HAWT!

CPTL · 25 February 2010, 06:16 AM

Nice--thanks!

TattooedGQ · 25 February 2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

All are terms used to identify the British military issued nylon strap. Zulu straps tend to have thicker, rounded hardware and thicker nylon. G-10 is also used to refer to the style strap that includes the keeper portion. RAF style describes the strap without the keeper portion.
Hope this helps,
dP

Very much so! Thanks Dan.

scrog10 · 25 February 2010, 07:11 AM

a little different

datejust1 · 25 February 2010, 07:17 AM

I did this to make JJ freak out. Long time ago

But seriously... I used this for a while...

24 February 2010, 10:43 PM	#1
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Strap thread I'm looking to spice things up a bit in the strap department. I've got a couple of NATOs (pictured below), but I'm looking for new colors, materials, and looks. Looking for 20mm straps for sports models. Whaddaya got, guys? Please post some pics of what you got and where you got it. Also, possibly, include a little pros/cons and how the strap affixes (if not obvious from the pic). Thanks! (And since I'm starting: these are both G-10s from timefactors. We've all got 'em. Pros: good hardware, military linkage, easy to install/change. Cons: stretch when they get wet--more so apparently when the strap has a few miles under it.) Attached Images __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

24 February 2010, 11:29 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Here's a G-10 in buffalo leather. Pros: inexpensive [$10], super comfortable, dressy yet rugged. Cons: not water proof. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

24 February 2010, 11:31 PM	#3
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I buy mine from http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

24 February 2010, 11:37 PM	#4
richardmenard "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Canada Watch: 116610 Posts: 9	Not sure if you are after a dressier look, but this is what I've done to spice my watch up. Attached Images

25 February 2010, 03:40 AM	#5
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	If only I had lug holes...so many more options. How in the heck does one change out 20mm straps if you don't have lug holes? __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

25 February 2010, 03:43 AM	#6
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	OK dumb question....What's the difference, if any between a G-10, NATO, and ZULU?? __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

25 February 2010, 05:09 AM	#8
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	I like the looks of NATO's, but prefer perlon straps - you get them in black, blue, grey and brown in 20mm. Pros: Strong (one-piece clasp without springbars), durable (lasts much longer than a standard NATO), always good fit (no holes in the braided nylon), no extra hardware Cons: cheap and simple look on an expensive watch? (I like it that way). __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

25 February 2010, 05:57 AM	#10
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	Sure, the brand is Eulit and I got them from a webshop called Yelly's Watch Corner. Here's the caseback: The clasp - you can see how the strap is secured. You can also regulate the length by pulling it further through the clasp. No need for holes: __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

25 February 2010, 05:59 AM	#11
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	that brown croc is HAWT!

25 February 2010, 06:16 AM	#12
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Nice--thanks! __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

25 February 2010, 07:11 AM	#14
scrog10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Simon Location: Devon U.K Watch: Rolex GMT 2c Posts: 240	a little different Attached Images

25 February 2010, 07:17 AM	#15
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	I did this to make JJ freak out. Long time ago But seriously... I used this for a while...

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