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rossi46 · 15 May 2012, 03:32 AM

Calling Mr. Pierce, calling Mr. Pierce: permission to join Nylon Nation?

This is the "official" movie-style Bond strap from Corvus: https://corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=bond_moviestyle It's made in Britain and has a buckle with fabric-keeper (versus NATO style). The strap is definitely well-made, however I wish the nylon was just a bit thicker.

I welcome any comments!

opaline460 · 15 May 2012, 03:34 AM

good stuff

azguy · 15 May 2012, 03:36 AM

If you are happy, we are happy

Chewbacca · 15 May 2012, 03:37 AM

looks cool. almost tartan-ish imo.

mtrunner · 15 May 2012, 03:41 AM

Looks good. Very sporty.

TORRE · 15 May 2012, 03:53 AM

Love the watch/strap combo but I do not think the shirt is doing it any favours. I think you are losing the impact of the grey and red stripe against the brighter red and grey in the shirt. Go for the classic white cuff or bare arm and give the strap a chance to stand out, discretely of course.

rossi46 · 15 May 2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TORRE

Love the watch/strap combo but I do not think the shirt is doing it any favours.

It's funny you say that, as I actually wear my sleeves rolled up. I just put them down for the picture, in order to cover my unfortunately small wrists.

TORRE · 15 May 2012, 04:06 AM

Rather small wrists than the suspicions aroused by overly thick wrists, Still I suppose it keeps your watch wound up!

mvmbles · 15 May 2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TORRE

Rather small wrists than the suspicions aroused by overly thick wrists

Suspicions aroused by overly thick wrists? First time I've heard that one before. So, what are thick wrists supposed to be indicative of then?

mitcht · 15 May 2012, 04:07 AM

Love it :)

Thanks for sharing.

wrxsti · 15 May 2012, 04:20 AM

looks amazing, people that dont love natos should give it a try its a great alternative to the oyster bracelet and fab for summer

ptugolf · 15 May 2012, 04:22 AM

Looks good.

krlyuzh · 15 May 2012, 04:25 AM

I like it! Would be nice if the buckle had brushed finish but other than that, I dig it

Grumpy Badger · 15 May 2012, 04:44 AM

Lookshhh familiar...!

stockae92 · 15 May 2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Lookshhh familiar...!

the time is off :p haha

Grumpy Badger · 15 May 2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

the time is off :p haha

I'll do a better homage pic one day.

buffy · 16 May 2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Lookshhh familiar...!

WG dial and NAOT just looks full to me.
If you want the Bond look go and buy a 5513!

Grumpy Badger · 28 November 2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffy

WG dial and NAOT just looks full to me.
If you want the Bond look go and buy a 5513!

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I could have done without the "

", sport.

5513 may be better for Moore era Bond but he always wore his on a bracelet and if you want authentic to the watch worn with that strap it's generally accepted that was a 6538.

(donations gratefully received if anyone wants to help me fund one of THOSE!

)

Thanks to everyone else for your kind comments.

One day I might dig out the White Dinner Jacket and ronson lighter, set it to the correct time and take a proper homage shot!

mitcht · 15 May 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Lookshhh familiar...!

How did you take this picture? I see two hands?? LOL :)

MATCH1969 · 28 November 2012, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitcht

How did you take this picture? I see two hands?? LOL :)

same question

gslaskin · 15 May 2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Lookshhh familiar...!

Brilliant! Love it.

SkyKing31 · 15 May 2012, 04:45 AM

Looks great .. I am glad you are happy with it .. Enjoy in great health

lamnyc · 15 May 2012, 04:56 AM

Very smart.

Dr. Robert · 15 May 2012, 07:36 AM

That was my big complaint w/ the Corvus woven nylon strap, too flimsy for a heavier watch....that's why I stick w/ Maratac brand woven nylon straps, they use a beefier fabric.

nauticajoe · 15 May 2012, 07:53 AM

Nice combo.

jolimont · 15 May 2012, 08:22 AM

Is there excess "tail" with a nylon keeper (because on a nato you can fold it under the metal loop)?

psv · 15 May 2012, 08:45 AM

I love Rolex sport watches on nylon. Welcome to the team!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 15 May 2012, 09:33 AM

An a NATO the fat maxi case lugs don't look fat.

It looks great.

rossi46 · 15 May 2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

I like it! Would be nice if the buckle had brushed finish but other than that, I dig it

Agreed. In the next couple days I'm going to figure out how to brush the buckle. What do people usually recommend - scotch pad?

Quote:

That was my big complaint w/ the Corvus woven nylon strap, too flimsy for a heavier watch....that's why I stick w/ Maratac brand woven nylon straps, they use a beefier fabric

I have a couple Maratac straps on order as well.

One a solid military gray, and another in the "Bond" colors.

Quote:

Is there excess "tail" with a nylon keeper (because on a nato you can fold it under the metal loop)?

I have a small wrist, but even going to one of the last holes on the strap, there is minimal "tail" as you put it. I was worried about the excess being too long (and thus hanging loose after the keeper), but it works out well. The healthy width of the keeper takes care of that concern.

Thanks for all the feedback.

HL65 · 15 May 2012, 09:49 AM

Looking good!

15 May 2012, 03:32 AM	#1
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	Why yes, that is a $40 (Bond) strap on an $8,000 watch (SubC) Calling Mr. Pierce, calling Mr. Pierce: permission to join Nylon Nation? This is the "official" movie-style Bond strap from Corvus: https://corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=bond_moviestyle It's made in Britain and has a buckle with fabric-keeper (versus NATO style). The strap is definitely well-made, however I wish the nylon was just a bit thicker. I welcome any comments! Attached Images __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

15 May 2012, 04:20 AM	#11
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	looks amazing, people that dont love natos should give it a try its a great alternative to the oyster bracelet and fab for summer __________________ PP Geneva

15 May 2012, 04:44 AM	#14
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Lookshhh familiar...! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

15 May 2012, 04:45 AM	#22
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Looks great .. I am glad you are happy with it .. Enjoy in great health __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

15 May 2012, 07:36 AM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	That was my big complaint w/ the Corvus woven nylon strap, too flimsy for a heavier watch....that's why I stick w/ Maratac brand woven nylon straps, they use a beefier fabric. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 May 2012, 03:34 AM	#2
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	good stuff

15 May 2012, 03:36 AM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	If you are happy, we are happy

15 May 2012, 03:37 AM	#4
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	looks cool. almost tartan-ish imo.

15 May 2012, 03:41 AM	#5
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Looks good. Very sporty.

15 May 2012, 03:53 AM	#6
TORRE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Stephen Location: STOCKPORT Watch: White Explorer II Posts: 50	Love the watch/strap combo but I do not think the shirt is doing it any favours. I think you are losing the impact of the grey and red stripe against the brighter red and grey in the shirt. Go for the classic white cuff or bare arm and give the strap a chance to stand out, discretely of course.

15 May 2012, 04:06 AM	#8
TORRE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Stephen Location: STOCKPORT Watch: White Explorer II Posts: 50	Rather small wrists than the suspicions aroused by overly thick wrists, Still I suppose it keeps your watch wound up!

15 May 2012, 04:07 AM	#10
mitcht "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 257	Love it :) Thanks for sharing.

15 May 2012, 04:22 AM	#12
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Looks good.

15 May 2012, 04:25 AM	#13
krlyuzh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Kirill Location: USA Posts: 11,932	I like it! Would be nice if the buckle had brushed finish but other than that, I dig it

15 May 2012, 04:56 AM	#23
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Very smart.

15 May 2012, 07:53 AM	#25
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice combo.

15 May 2012, 08:22 AM	#26
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	Is there excess "tail" with a nylon keeper (because on a nato you can fold it under the metal loop)?

15 May 2012, 08:45 AM	#27
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I love Rolex sport watches on nylon. Welcome to the team!

15 May 2012, 09:33 AM	#28
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	An a NATO the fat maxi case lugs don't look fat. It looks great. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

15 May 2012, 09:49 AM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Looking good! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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