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lmcgbaj · 8 May 2015, 01:09 AM

No big deal but I just saw the new NATO strap included with the Black Bay and it looks very nice. Even better than the old one which was quite nice as well. Very nice details.

tkerrmd · 8 May 2015, 01:12 AM

nice quality

live1 · 8 May 2015, 01:41 AM

Wow.when did that get release. I got my blackbay last week from tudor ad but I have the old blue strap

lmcgbaj · 8 May 2015, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by live1

Wow.when did that get release. I got my blackbay last week from tudor ad but I have the old blue strap

I have no clue. Must me new after Basel stuff.

madgpol · 8 May 2015, 02:18 AM

Thanks for sharing. Looks very nice

cdbeaver66 · 8 May 2015, 02:29 AM

That's nice, got mine from Harrods yesterday with the navy strap.

douglasf13 · 8 May 2015, 03:02 AM

The thing that gets me about many of the very nice, manufacturer NATOs from various brands is that, while the buckles look very nice, they often have a spring bar in them, which means another point of failure. The tang should be attached to a single piece buckle, or it kind of defeats the purpose.

fluxcore · 8 May 2015, 03:06 AM

looks nice. It would be nice to see one on a watch before I say I wish mine came with one. I bought many aftermarket NATOs and will be using these as I am not a fan of removing the spring bars so often.

Matt748 · 8 May 2015, 03:09 AM

It does look nice. I think they'll be selling off all the old stock before introducing new ones with new watches.

nfld · 8 May 2015, 04:15 AM

One questions...what does the term, NATO, mean or refer to?

Matt748 · 8 May 2015, 04:17 AM

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Dan Pierce · 8 May 2015, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfld

One questions...what does the term, NATO, mean or refer to?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt748

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Military requisition order forms had NTO [or something similar] on the paperwork when purchasing government issue nylon straps and so NATO evolved into the nickname. Has nothing to do with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
dP

Old Expat Beast · 8 May 2015, 05:54 AM

Looks good. Where did you see this?

Matt748 · 8 May 2015, 05:56 AM

I stand corrected:
The strap that collectors call "NATO" (not to be confused with the Rhino, Waterborne, or Maratec Zulu straps) is based upon the standard watch strap issued by the British Ministry of Defense (MOD). Called the "G10" by members of the British military because of the form used to requisition the strap (and other items) from inventory, the reason it got its "NATO" name is because the strap has a NSN or NATO Stock Number which identifies this type of strap. Incidentally, the actual military spec strap comes in only one color (Admiralty Grey) and one width (20mm). The hardware specs have not changed (chrome plated brass), though at least some of the straps currently issued have stainless steel fittings. And there are actually TWO NATO stock numbers for the straps: Army/Navy (6645-99-124-2986) and RAF (6645-99-527-7059).

Old Expat Beast · 8 May 2015, 06:09 AM

And of course Tudor straps are not NATO straps at all, nor do they really resemble them beyond the fact that they are fabric with steel hardware.

live1 · 8 May 2015, 07:02 AM

It looks like real quality like my hermes belts.I would like to see it on a bbb

Boxcars · 8 May 2015, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

And of course Tudor straps are not NATO straps at all, nor do they really resemble them beyond the fact that they are fabric with steel hardware.

Nor do Tudor/Rolex manufacture them.

Old Expat Beast · 8 May 2015, 09:43 AM

I wonder if this new design is still being made by the same French company.

In case anyone missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9EupScWPxc&app=desktop

BLACKHORSE 6 · 8 May 2015, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt748

I stand corrected:
The strap that collectors call "NATO" (not to be confused with the Rhino, Waterborne, or Maratec Zulu straps) is based upon the standard watch strap issued by the British Ministry of Defense (MOD). Called the "G10" by members of the British military because of the form used to requisition the strap (and other items) from inventory, the reason it got its "NATO" name is because the strap has a NSN or NATO Stock Number which identifies this type of strap. Incidentally, the actual military spec strap comes in only one color (Admiralty Grey) and one width (20mm). The hardware specs have not changed (chrome plated brass), though at least some of the straps currently issued have stainless steel fittings. And there are actually TWO NATO stock numbers for the straps: Army/Navy (6645-99-124-2986) and RAF (6645-99-527-7059).

Is the a NSN for "RAF" type straps? The kind that is simply one long piece of nylon.

bde · 8 May 2015, 12:00 PM

Looks nice

lmcgbaj · 8 May 2015, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Looks good. Where did you see this?

My AD in Montreal.

Rogdogg · 8 May 2015, 12:48 PM

Without seeing it on the watch yet I think I prefer the regular navy blue strap that currently comes with most Black Bays, however, in saying that, it is very nice also.

lmcgbaj · 8 May 2015, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluxcore

looks nice. It would be nice to see one on a watch before I say I wish mine came with one. I bought many aftermarket NATOs and will be using these as I am not a fan of removing the spring bars so often.

Quote:

Originally Posted by live1

It looks like real quality like my hermes belts.I would like to see it on a bbb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Without seeing it on the watch yet I think I prefer the regular navy blue strap that currently comes with most Black Bays, however, in saying that, it is very nice also.

Wish granted. :)

Rogdogg · 8 May 2015, 12:54 PM

It looks great, Thanks.

Afghanvet · 8 May 2015, 01:02 PM

Sweet!

lmcgbaj · 8 May 2015, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wonder if this new design is still being made by the same French company.

In case anyone missed it:

Very cool video. BTW, I just noticed in the video that looks like the Advisor has the same NATO. Maybe my AD just messed them up. LOL. I will ask them to double check. Maybe it's the Advisor NATO.

Old Expat Beast · 8 May 2015, 01:34 PM

Good eye! Could be.

soho · 8 May 2015, 09:38 PM

Definitely like this and would love to get one for my red. Can it be purchased separately?

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8 May 2015, 01:09 AM	#1
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8 May 2015, 12:48 PM	#22
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Without seeing it on the watch yet I think I prefer the regular navy blue strap that currently comes with most Black Bays, however, in saying that, it is very nice also. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

8 May 2015, 12:54 PM	#24
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	It looks great, Thanks. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

8 May 2015, 01:02 PM	#25
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Sweet! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

8 May 2015, 01:12 AM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	nice quality

8 May 2015, 01:41 AM	#3
live1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: london Posts: 231	Wow.when did that get release. I got my blackbay last week from tudor ad but I have the old blue strap

8 May 2015, 02:18 AM	#5
madgpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: UK Posts: 695	Thanks for sharing. Looks very nice

8 May 2015, 02:29 AM	#6
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	That's nice, got mine from Harrods yesterday with the navy strap.

8 May 2015, 03:02 AM	#7
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	The thing that gets me about many of the very nice, manufacturer NATOs from various brands is that, while the buckles look very nice, they often have a spring bar in them, which means another point of failure. The tang should be attached to a single piece buckle, or it kind of defeats the purpose.

8 May 2015, 03:06 AM	#8
fluxcore "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Northern Location: Alberta Canada Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 75	looks nice. It would be nice to see one on a watch before I say I wish mine came with one. I bought many aftermarket NATOs and will be using these as I am not a fan of removing the spring bars so often.

8 May 2015, 03:09 AM	#9
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	It does look nice. I think they'll be selling off all the old stock before introducing new ones with new watches.

8 May 2015, 04:15 AM	#10
nfld "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: I Location: Canada Watch: Sub & Aqua Terra Posts: 304	One questions...what does the term, NATO, mean or refer to?

8 May 2015, 04:17 AM	#11
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

8 May 2015, 05:54 AM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Looks good. Where did you see this?

8 May 2015, 05:56 AM	#14
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	I stand corrected: The strap that collectors call "NATO" (not to be confused with the Rhino, Waterborne, or Maratec Zulu straps) is based upon the standard watch strap issued by the British Ministry of Defense (MOD). Called the "G10" by members of the British military because of the form used to requisition the strap (and other items) from inventory, the reason it got its "NATO" name is because the strap has a NSN or NATO Stock Number which identifies this type of strap. Incidentally, the actual military spec strap comes in only one color (Admiralty Grey) and one width (20mm). The hardware specs have not changed (chrome plated brass), though at least some of the straps currently issued have stainless steel fittings. And there are actually TWO NATO stock numbers for the straps: Army/Navy (6645-99-124-2986) and RAF (6645-99-527-7059).

8 May 2015, 06:09 AM	#15
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	And of course Tudor straps are not NATO straps at all, nor do they really resemble them beyond the fact that they are fabric with steel hardware.

8 May 2015, 07:02 AM	#16
live1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: london Posts: 231	It looks like real quality like my hermes belts.I would like to see it on a bbb

8 May 2015, 09:43 AM	#18
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I wonder if this new design is still being made by the same French company. In case anyone missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9EupScWPxc&app=desktop

8 May 2015, 12:00 PM	#20
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Looks nice

8 May 2015, 01:34 PM	#27
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Good eye! Could be.

8 May 2015, 09:38 PM	#28
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Definitely like this and would love to get one for my red. Can it be purchased separately? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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