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sheldonsmith · 15 August 2016, 06:29 AM

After experimenting with traditional NATO straps such as the ToxicNATO, and seeing this image, I called my pals at Fourtané and ordered a Tudor cloth strap for my Explorer II ref 216570.

Tudor took the concept of a cloth strap and raised it to a new level. Most NATO straps are leather or nylon but the Tudor NATO strap is truly a cloth strap. I was skeptical that a cloth strap would have the same robustness as the Explorer II, but after reading this about the Tudor cloth strap and realized that this is not an ordinary NATO strap.

The strap comprises of three separate pieces, not one piece with all the bits sewn into the strap. Coming out of the package, it’s readily apparent that this strap is not an ordinary NATO strap. Rather than the buckle and keepers being sewn into the strap, the only sewn item is one keeper at the end of the strap.

What is also readily apparent is that this NATO strap does not have an extra strap that prevents the strap from sliding through the springbars when the watch is worn, especially when the strap is worn loosely. Keeping the watch is place are what Tudor refers to as “tunnels” sewn into the strap to hold the springbars in place.

There's more to the review over at my (ad free) site at https://www.minus4plus6.com/cool.php#tudor

-Sheldon

BNA/LION · 15 August 2016, 06:36 AM

I like that idea! Thanks for sharing...

Can you please post a picture of the buckle when on the wrist?

sheldonsmith · 15 August 2016, 06:50 AM

I'll have to post one later, but I can tell you that the buckle is centered because where the buckle resides is entirely adjustable, similar to adding/removing links on an Oyster/Jubilee bracelet to move the clasp location.

BNA/LION · 15 August 2016, 06:53 AM

Great! I was wondering that. Searched online and did not see where to buy or different colors etc. Can you direct me? Thanks!

bdex75 · 15 August 2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

Great! I was wondering that. Searched online and did not see where to buy or different colors etc. Can you direct me? Thanks!

It looks like the strap from the THC. I believe that they make a black/orange for the gray and a blue/orange for the blue. Any Tudor AD can order them. They are not cheap but are nicer than anything I have ever bought.

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15 August 2016, 06:29 AM	#1
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Tudor NATO cloth strap on my Explorer II After experimenting with traditional NATO straps such as the ToxicNATO, and seeing this image, I called my pals at Fourtané and ordered a Tudor cloth strap for my Explorer II ref 216570. Tudor took the concept of a cloth strap and raised it to a new level. Most NATO straps are leather or nylon but the Tudor NATO strap is truly a cloth strap. I was skeptical that a cloth strap would have the same robustness as the Explorer II, but after reading this about the Tudor cloth strap and realized that this is not an ordinary NATO strap. The strap comprises of three separate pieces, not one piece with all the bits sewn into the strap. Coming out of the package, it’s readily apparent that this strap is not an ordinary NATO strap. Rather than the buckle and keepers being sewn into the strap, the only sewn item is one keeper at the end of the strap. What is also readily apparent is that this NATO strap does not have an extra strap that prevents the strap from sliding through the springbars when the watch is worn, especially when the strap is worn loosely. Keeping the watch is place are what Tudor refers to as “tunnels” sewn into the strap to hold the springbars in place. There's more to the review over at my (ad free) site at https://www.minus4plus6.com/cool.php#tudor -Sheldon __________________

15 August 2016, 06:36 AM	#2
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,653	I like that idea! Thanks for sharing... Can you please post a picture of the buckle when on the wrist? __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

15 August 2016, 06:50 AM	#3
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I'll have to post one later, but I can tell you that the buckle is centered because where the buckle resides is entirely adjustable, similar to adding/removing links on an Oyster/Jubilee bracelet to move the clasp location. __________________

15 August 2016, 06:53 AM	#4
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,653	Great! I was wondering that. Searched online and did not see where to buy or different colors etc. Can you direct me? Thanks! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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