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USMCsilver · 26 July 2007, 09:44 AM

Wanna put a NATO on my new GMT, but before I do -- does anyone with a new GMT (or older for that matter) have it on a NATO? I don't mean just a black Zulu, I mean the two colored NATO. If youdo, can you post a picture? I didn't see one in the other NATO thread.

Also, what size do I need.

And -- got a link for a source you've used in the past and were happy with.

mike · 26 July 2007, 09:49 AM

You want 20MM.

I've had great luck with these people,
http://www.timefactors.com/

USMCsilver · 26 July 2007, 10:12 AM

Hmm, should I get the one with or without the keeper bars? I have a seiko without, but don't know if they'd be that bad.

Does the watch really sit that high if the strap is doubled up under the case?

mike · 26 July 2007, 10:44 AM

I don't think they are. Hard to tell from these pics, but I find the fit great.

On a 1680 Sub,

On a Seamaster,

USMCsilver · 26 July 2007, 10:46 AM

Thanks. I looked back on that thread, and no, they did not look too high.

Guess we'll see when it gets here. Had to order a tool, too, to remove the bracelet.

Hope the strap folks across the pond have a pretty speedy shipment.

mike · 26 July 2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Thanks. I looked back on that thread, and no, they did not look too high.

Guess we'll see when it gets here. Had to order a tool, too, to remove the bracelet.

Hope the strap folks across the pond have a pretty speedy shipment.

I want to say it took about a week if memory serves.

^fai^ · 26 July 2007, 12:32 PM

Hello Mike...

I would like to get a NATO strap for my 1680 as well - it looks great

Where do you normally get them and what is the size to fit?
Are they from rolex and anything to do with original?

LH

JPSUB · 26 July 2007, 02:39 PM

I would recomend www.westcoastime.com if you are buying in the US. I just got mine 3 weeks ago and love it. The service was very fast and the product great.

James

leopardprey · 26 July 2007, 02:50 PM

www.lapolicegear.com

Search for Zulu.

You want a Zulu band, will not cause to the watch to sit as high up. They have a wide range of color selections.

diaz1023 · 26 July 2007, 03:40 PM

www.qualitytyme.net, has some nice bands and bracelets too

^fai^ · 26 July 2007, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the links

To fit onto a 1680, what is the size of the strap - 20mm?

LH

Andad · 26 July 2007, 04:17 PM

The NATO bands are very thin so two thicknesses are not a problem, even with my SD.
I have snipped the keepers off of this NATO band and put a Seiko on it. Contrary to some comments the band doesn't slip all that easily through the lug pins - you have to pull it through after it has been on for a while as it takes 'shape'.
I have cut the band short to suit the buckle keeper and sealed the end with a gas lighter flame (just a touch will do - dont nuke it).

Without the keepers the buckle relocates to a more comfortable position.
Took some quick pix as I am wearing it today. The buckle shot looks a bit tight but as you can see from the crease I usually wear it on the next hole. I couldn't be bothered taking another pix.
I also have a Seiko Monster on a JB Nato and it looks neat considering the size of the puppy.

Andad · 26 July 2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I don't think they are. Hard to tell from these pics, but I find the fit great.

On a 1680 Sub,

On a Seamaster,

Stuff the NATO. I WANT a 1680.

26 July 2007, 09:44 AM	#1
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Two Questions - Lug Width & Wheretafindastrap? Wanna put a NATO on my new GMT, but before I do -- does anyone with a new GMT (or older for that matter) have it on a NATO? I don't mean just a black Zulu, I mean the two colored NATO. If youdo, can you post a picture? I didn't see one in the other NATO thread. Also, what size do I need. And -- got a link for a source you've used in the past and were happy with. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

26 July 2007, 10:12 AM	#3
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Hmm, should I get the one with or without the keeper bars? I have a seiko without, but don't know if they'd be that bad. Does the watch really sit that high if the strap is doubled up under the case? __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

26 July 2007, 10:46 AM	#5
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Thanks. I looked back on that thread, and no, they did not look too high. Guess we'll see when it gets here. Had to order a tool, too, to remove the bracelet. Hope the strap folks across the pond have a pretty speedy shipment. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

26 July 2007, 02:39 PM	#8
JPSUB "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: James Location: Houston TX Watch: 16610 Posts: 332	I would recomend www.westcoastime.com if you are buying in the US. I just got mine 3 weeks ago and love it. The service was very fast and the product great. James __________________

26 July 2007, 04:17 PM	#12
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	The NATO bands are very thin so two thicknesses are not a problem, even with my SD. I have snipped the keepers off of this NATO band and put a Seiko on it. Contrary to some comments the band doesn't slip all that easily through the lug pins - you have to pull it through after it has been on for a while as it takes 'shape'. I have cut the band short to suit the buckle keeper and sealed the end with a gas lighter flame (just a touch will do - dont nuke it). Without the keepers the buckle relocates to a more comfortable position. Took some quick pix as I am wearing it today. The buckle shot looks a bit tight but as you can see from the crease I usually wear it on the next hole. I couldn't be bothered taking another pix. I also have a Seiko Monster on a JB Nato and it looks neat considering the size of the puppy. Attached Images __________________ E

26 July 2007, 09:49 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	You want 20MM. I've had great luck with these people, http://www.timefactors.com/

26 July 2007, 10:44 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I don't think they are. Hard to tell from these pics, but I find the fit great. On a 1680 Sub, On a Seamaster,

26 July 2007, 12:32 PM	#7
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	Hello Mike... I would like to get a NATO strap for my 1680 as well - it looks great Where do you normally get them and what is the size to fit? Are they from rolex and anything to do with original? LH

26 July 2007, 02:50 PM	#9
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	www.lapolicegear.com Search for Zulu. You want a Zulu band, will not cause to the watch to sit as high up. They have a wide range of color selections.

26 July 2007, 03:40 PM	#10
diaz1023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: california Posts: 54	www.qualitytyme.net, has some nice bands and bracelets too

26 July 2007, 03:42 PM	#11
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	Thanks for the links To fit onto a 1680, what is the size of the strap - 20mm? LH

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