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20 January 2012, 02:04 PM | #1 |
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Who else cannibalizes their NATO's?
Am I the only one who cuts the "keeper strap" off NATO's. I find it less bulky and more comfortable, that is why I do it. I know it's technically not as secure though.
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It should be just as secure with or without the keeper strap, you still have 2 spring bars holding the watch. I have and wear both styles but haven't removed a keeper strap.
Whichever works. dP
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20 January 2012, 02:12 PM | #3 |
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Never done it. Never thought about it.
I suppose if I didn't want the keeper, I'd buy a plain Maratac-type nylon strap. The reason I buy the "NATO" is because I like the look/fee/security of the keeper.
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I've done it once, and prolly wont ever do it again...
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20 January 2012, 07:18 PM | #5 |
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With keeper - NATO G10
Sans keeper - RAF Pattern I just buy the style I want rather than cutting one up. Do you not find the cut edge rubs if you sweat or get dirt under it? I always find cut edges on nylon either fray terribly or, if you heat seal them, chaff like hell.
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Absolutely,
I chop off the keeper strap, sometimes the extra strap retainer, shorten the strap to size with scissors and seal the ends with a flame. Way to go.
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Looks good to me. Almost did it last night to one.
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Look extremely comfortable and more "breathable" to me. Awsome.
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Look extremely comfortable and more "breathable" to me. Awsome.
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Look extremely comfortable and more "breathable" to me. Awsome.
*Double post, sorry.
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20 January 2012, 10:56 PM | #12 |
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I recently bought two NATO straps for my DSSD, one a single thicknes and the other double. Whilst I quite like the double thickness, I don't like the "James Bond" which is single (to reduce thickness of material under watch case) as the watch "wobbles" on my wrist - I think the DSSD case is simply too heavy for it.
This strap is the G10 RAF Pattern on the Time Factors website (http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm) in 22mm width and if anyone in the UK would like this strap free, gratis and for nothing PM me with your address and I will post it to you. Its not been worn, just tried on! I think it will only work on a lighter watch like a Sub though, not Deep Sea. |
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I cut it so I can move the watch and center the buckle on my wrist ... I tried the one piece zulu w/out the retainer but it is too thick to the point where I have to remove one end of the springbar to slide it and then force it back in.
I don't see how the retainer makes it any more or less secure.
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20 January 2012, 11:46 PM | #14 |
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I cut it off a Maratac nato as it was quite thick, I actually find the cheaper, lower quality straps to be more comfortable as the material is thinner and more compliant, although they do start looking a bit scruffy after a couple of months, wheras the Maratac still looks great 6 months in.
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I meant NATO. But the ZULU's from gnomonwatches.com will be more in between. They are also very soft and durable. Completly different feel compared to Maratac.
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Good idea guys
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you guys have me ready to change off the steel bracelet on my GMT.....
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