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cpsomas · 7 October 2010, 10:25 AM

Hi Guys,
How are NATOs on a small wrist? I am pretty active and want a different strap option for my Sub when I hike, mountain bike, camp, etc. My wrist size is only 6 3/4 so I am wondering if there will be a too much slack left over on the NATO. Any other strap options you guys enjoy? I like the NASA velcro straps too but wonder if those run large as well.

Please send pics if you have any. Thanks guys!

Ed Rooney · 7 October 2010, 10:50 AM

I would get the regular maratec military strap rather than a nato. They tend to sit a bit cleaner on the wrist and still give you the advantages of a nylon strap. Plus they are butter soft.

http://www.broadarrow.net/ms20l.jpg

Dr. Robert · 7 October 2010, 12:41 PM

I have a 6.75" wrist & have no problem w/ the Maratac brand NATO type straps.

SaddleSC · 7 October 2010, 01:34 PM

I have a 6.75" wrist and have recently started wearing NATO on my 14060M and I love it. It is nice to not have to worry about damaging the bracelet when engaging in "active" pursuits.

zeuloa · 7 October 2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I have a 6.75" wrist and have recently started wearing NATO on my 14060M and I love it. It is nice to not have to worry about damaging the bracelet when engaging in "active" pursuits.

Looks great!!! WHere did you get this NATO from if you don't mind me asking?

slevin kelevra · 7 October 2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I have a 6.75" wrist and have recently started wearing NATO on my 14060M and I love it. It is nice to not have to worry about damaging the bracelet when engaging in "active" pursuits.

Looks great, 14060m always awesome on a NATO.

To the OP. I reckon any NATO will be fine for you. Any slack is just folded under or over the keepers on the band.

Doug507 · 7 October 2010, 09:12 PM

Do you have a Sub or a Sub Date? The Maratac ZULUs do not fit inside the spring bars on the 14060M, but they do fit on the Sub Date. The Maratac NATOs fit well on either.

I use a Maratac NATO on my 14060m for diving - a very comfortable and classic look.

JimSnyder · 7 October 2010, 09:28 PM

I would go with the G10 nato. The Zulu overpowers the sub, it's to much. The G10 is perfect http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

Shade · 7 October 2010, 09:47 PM

Subs look great on NATOs, and black crocs... or even dark brown at times.

swish77 · 7 October 2010, 10:44 PM

Suggestion: Get the two-piece NATO strap. The regular, wrap-around kind can scratch/mark the case-back. I know; it happened to me. I wore a NATO for months on my old Sub and it left the impression of the strap width on the case-back from rubbing. A two-piece NATO eliminates that issue.

SaddleSC · 8 October 2010, 12:29 AM

I ordered this particular strap from David Hawley, who is a well known seller of these straps from GA. He has excellent customer service, lightening fast shipping and the quality of the straps is good. If you need his contact info, just PM me or go to NATOSTRAP.blogspot.com

Broadarrow is also an excellent source for the Maratac brand of straps.

Eric88 · 8 October 2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

The Zulu overpowers the sub, it's to much.

Seriously?

How so? NATO straps have so much more fabric to tuck and fold than a zulu-style (I actually like the ones with the military keeper vs. all the rings). I can't rock a NATO on my 6.5-6.75" wrist...just WAY too much strap.

cpsomas · 8 October 2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Seriously?

How so? NATO straps have so much more fabric to tuck and fold than a zulu-style (I actually like the ones with the military keeper vs. all the rings). I can't rock a NATO on my 6.5-6.75" wrist...just WAY too much strap.

Do you have a pic you can post? Sounds like you are in the same boat as me.

JimSnyder · 8 October 2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Seriously?

How so? NATO straps have so much more fabric to tuck and fold than a zulu-style (I actually like the ones with the military keeper vs. all the rings). I can't rock a NATO on my 6.5-6.75" wrist...just WAY too much strap.

Seriously! 1st pic nato 2nd pic zulu. The zulu is alot more strap and if you go with the rings they are bigger also

1000ft · 8 October 2010, 02:11 PM

Where can I find a rolex brand leather or rubber strap?

JimSnyder · 8 October 2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1000ft

Where can I find a rolex brand leather or rubber strap?

A Tropic strap was an available option at one time from the AD

Andad · 8 October 2010, 05:52 PM

Cut off all the extra strapping and remove the extra 'locating' piece along with the extra bars. Cut the strap to the length you require and seal the ends with a gas lighter.

7 October 2010, 10:25 AM	#1
cpsomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lower 48 Watch: SMP 2254.50 Posts: 337	Submariner Strap Options Hi Guys, How are NATOs on a small wrist? I am pretty active and want a different strap option for my Sub when I hike, mountain bike, camp, etc. My wrist size is only 6 3/4 so I am wondering if there will be a too much slack left over on the NATO. Any other strap options you guys enjoy? I like the NASA velcro straps too but wonder if those run large as well. Please send pics if you have any. Thanks guys!

7 October 2010, 12:41 PM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	I have a 6.75" wrist & have no problem w/ the Maratac brand NATO type straps. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 October 2010, 01:34 PM	#4
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have a 6.75" wrist and have recently started wearing NATO on my 14060M and I love it. It is nice to not have to worry about damaging the bracelet when engaging in "active" pursuits. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

7 October 2010, 09:12 PM	#7
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	Do you have a Sub or a Sub Date? The Maratac ZULUs do not fit inside the spring bars on the 14060M, but they do fit on the Sub Date. The Maratac NATOs fit well on either. I use a Maratac NATO on my 14060m for diving - a very comfortable and classic look. __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

7 October 2010, 09:28 PM	#8
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I would go with the G10 nato. The Zulu overpowers the sub, it's to much. The G10 is perfect http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

7 October 2010, 10:50 AM	#2
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I would get the regular maratec military strap rather than a nato. They tend to sit a bit cleaner on the wrist and still give you the advantages of a nylon strap. Plus they are butter soft. http://www.broadarrow.net/ms20l.jpg

7 October 2010, 09:47 PM	#9
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Subs look great on NATOs, and black crocs... or even dark brown at times. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

7 October 2010, 10:44 PM	#10
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	Suggestion: Get the two-piece NATO strap. The regular, wrap-around kind can scratch/mark the case-back. I know; it happened to me. I wore a NATO for months on my old Sub and it left the impression of the strap width on the case-back from rubbing. A two-piece NATO eliminates that issue.

8 October 2010, 12:29 AM	#11
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I ordered this particular strap from David Hawley, who is a well known seller of these straps from GA. He has excellent customer service, lightening fast shipping and the quality of the straps is good. If you need his contact info, just PM me or go to NATOSTRAP.blogspot.com Broadarrow is also an excellent source for the Maratac brand of straps. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

8 October 2010, 02:11 PM	#15
1000ft Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C Watch: Submariner 14060m Posts: 45	Where can I find a rolex brand leather or rubber strap?

8 October 2010, 05:52 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Cut off all the extra strapping and remove the extra 'locating' piece along with the extra bars. Cut the strap to the length you require and seal the ends with a gas lighter. Attached Images __________________ E

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