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sfnyc · 11 July 2013, 02:44 AM

Hi, new to the forum, and looking to get a NATO strap for my Submariner to wear in the ocean. I was curious if anyone had suggestions on NATO vs ZULU to keep it safe.

Also, what size in mm should I be looking for for the Sub and any recommendations of wear to buy it from? Thank you!

mrhy · 11 July 2013, 03:35 AM

gnomon

damo_t · 11 July 2013, 10:39 AM

20mm.

I prefer a 3-ring ZULU or a RAF strap, as I don't like the extra flap on the NATO G10 or 5-ring ZULU.

ZULU's tend to be a thicker nylon, so be careful when threading through, RAF/NATO's are a thinner nylon and should feed though without to much hassle.

They are all just as secure in my opinion.

Jason71 · 11 July 2013, 10:42 AM

I definitely prefer MARATAC NATOs. Don't really care for the ZULU straps. Too thick IMHO. I have been through hundreds of NATO straps and the MARATACs are the best IMHO.

77T · 11 July 2013, 10:46 AM

Zulu is simple, just as safe and less rings to snag things.

porschedude · 11 July 2013, 10:59 AM

what size maratac NATO do I need to fit a Subc???

jonjonc · 11 July 2013, 11:00 AM

Zulu to thick

psv · 11 July 2013, 11:05 AM

Depends on the watch, on something like the DSSD I much prefer a ZULU

ecsub44 · 11 July 2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Depends on the watch, on something like the DSSD I much prefer a ZULU

Ed Rooney · 11 July 2013, 12:45 PM

My preference is the Maratec Mil strap. No rings at all.

busytimmy · 11 July 2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

+1.

Looks great

bde · 11 July 2013, 01:17 PM

I like both G-10 NATO and Maratac Mil straps, with the NATO feeling more secure. The rings on Zulu straps are too bulky for a Sub, IMHO. You want 20mm width for your Submariner.

I've had great luck buying straps from gnomonwatches.com, clockworksynergy.com, and broadarrow.net (Maratac bands exclusively).

Happy Hunting!

SUBversive · 11 July 2013, 01:21 PM

NATO. The safety of the keeper strap is cool

Johny · 11 July 2013, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I definitely prefer MARATAC NATOs. Don't really care for the ZULU straps. Too thick IMHO. I have been through hundreds of NATO straps and the MARATACs are the best IMHO.

maratac are great.

sfnyc · 12 July 2013, 12:59 AM

Thank you everyone - Maratac/NATO it is!

impalass · 12 July 2013, 02:20 AM

Welcome to TRF and great choice.

Billywiz · 13 July 2013, 02:27 PM

Neither!

Johny · 14 July 2013, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfnyc

Thank you everyone - Maratac/NATO it is!

your welcome. please post some pics later when you get them.

mkw · 14 July 2013, 01:52 AM

Thick rough textured Zulus work on big chunky boutique dive watches on large wrists. They would overwhelm the 40 mm case of a Rolex, not to mention putting a strain on the pins, potentially scratch the case back and sit much higher above the skin like on mini stilts. The thinner smoother NATO would be better for a small cased watch like a Rolex other than a DSSD , and James Bond would agree.
Dont even think about the 5 ring Zulus , even on ginormous divers , they are so bulky they look like a wrist splint,lol !

blackout · 14 July 2013, 03:17 AM

Love Nato on my 14060M!

11 July 2013, 02:44 AM	#1
sfnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SF Watch: JLC Deep Sea Chron Posts: 14	NATO vs ZULU Hi, new to the forum, and looking to get a NATO strap for my Submariner to wear in the ocean. I was curious if anyone had suggestions on NATO vs ZULU to keep it safe. Also, what size in mm should I be looking for for the Sub and any recommendations of wear to buy it from? Thank you!

11 July 2013, 10:42 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I definitely prefer MARATAC NATOs. Don't really care for the ZULU straps. Too thick IMHO. I have been through hundreds of NATO straps and the MARATACs are the best IMHO. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

11 July 2013, 10:46 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Zulu is simple, just as safe and less rings to snag things. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 July 2013, 03:35 AM	#2
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	gnomon

11 July 2013, 10:39 AM	#3
damo_t "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 16800, 94110 Posts: 349	20mm. I prefer a 3-ring ZULU or a RAF strap, as I don't like the extra flap on the NATO G10 or 5-ring ZULU. ZULU's tend to be a thicker nylon, so be careful when threading through, RAF/NATO's are a thinner nylon and should feed though without to much hassle. They are all just as secure in my opinion.

11 July 2013, 10:59 AM	#6
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	what size maratac NATO do I need to fit a Subc???

11 July 2013, 11:00 AM	#7
jonjonc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: 626 Posts: 53	Zulu to thick

11 July 2013, 11:05 AM	#8
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Depends on the watch, on something like the DSSD I much prefer a ZULU

11 July 2013, 12:45 PM	#10
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	My preference is the Maratec Mil strap. No rings at all.

11 July 2013, 01:17 PM	#12
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	I like both G-10 NATO and Maratac Mil straps, with the NATO feeling more secure. The rings on Zulu straps are too bulky for a Sub, IMHO. You want 20mm width for your Submariner. I've had great luck buying straps from gnomonwatches.com, clockworksynergy.com, and broadarrow.net (Maratac bands exclusively). Happy Hunting!

11 July 2013, 01:21 PM	#13
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	NATO. The safety of the keeper strap is cool

12 July 2013, 12:59 AM	#15
sfnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SF Watch: JLC Deep Sea Chron Posts: 14	Thank you everyone - Maratac/NATO it is!

12 July 2013, 02:20 AM	#16
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Welcome to TRF and great choice.

13 July 2013, 02:27 PM	#17
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Neither!

14 July 2013, 01:52 AM	#19
mkw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay and Tahoe Watch: RB GMT II 3186 Posts: 272	Thick rough textured Zulus work on big chunky boutique dive watches on large wrists. They would overwhelm the 40 mm case of a Rolex, not to mention putting a strain on the pins, potentially scratch the case back and sit much higher above the skin like on mini stilts. The thinner smoother NATO would be better for a small cased watch like a Rolex other than a DSSD , and James Bond would agree. Dont even think about the 5 ring Zulus , even on ginormous divers , they are so bulky they look like a wrist splint,lol !

14 July 2013, 03:17 AM	#20
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	Love Nato on my 14060M!

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