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JohnFM · 15 October 2011, 08:18 AM

I like Maratac's Zulu straps but they're thicker than most. Does anyone know if there is enough room between a 16610's spring bar and case to insert the strap? Thanks very much!
John

dddrees · 15 October 2011, 10:17 PM

Dan2010 conducted a contest on TRF not to long ago and gave away a Maratac Zulu. I won the contest and I wear it on my 1680 Sub without issue. I would think you would be Ok.

travisb · 15 October 2011, 11:04 PM

It's fine. Just make sure you get a 20mm strap to fit the lugs.
They come in different sizes (widths). You need a 20 mm for the Sub.

JohnFM · 16 October 2011, 04:42 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'll order a couple of Zulus with confidence. My concern was that the 16610 has a narrower space between spring bar and case than earlier Subs, but I suspect it will be fine.
John

STEELINOX · 16 October 2011, 04:44 AM

Thread a ZULU

Seat only one end of the spring bars...

Thread and position the strap in place...

JohnFM · 30 October 2011, 04:28 AM

Thanks for all the replies, especially the last with pictures.

I purchased a few Zulu straps since my original post and I can say now that Zulus are a bit too thick to fit easily between the case and springbar of a 16610. They can be forced through but the better way would be to remove at least one end of the springbar, thread the strap, then re-attach the spring bar. Better to go with a slightly thinner strap, such as a Maratac or Timefactors NATO. These both fit this particular watch more easily.

John

STEELINOX · 10 March 2013, 09:18 AM

See, these fat Zulu's do fit!

STEELINOX · 11 March 2013, 12:58 AM

No need to worry about these springbars ever comin out with these "holed" mid cases...

David cote · 11 March 2013, 01:27 AM

It fits my 16610 !! But I gotta say its kinda a pain to wear!! The sides are not that comfortable!!

STEELINOX · 11 March 2013, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David cote

It fits my 16610 !! But I gotta say its kinda a pain to wear!! The sides are not that comfortable!!

These straps have to "break in," they're a littl stiff outta the gate...

Nice !

David cote · 11 March 2013, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

These straps have to "break in," they're a littl stiff outta the gate...

Nice !

Thank you Steel, I will still give a go!!

77T · 11 March 2013, 04:09 AM

Some folks who have a bit of trouble sliding the thicker ones through the gap have also gone to curved springbars with the Zulu's and NATO's.

TempoKing · 11 March 2013, 04:44 AM

This Chaki polyester strap is called Maratac Zulu..?...Fancy names - had no idea

15 October 2011, 08:18 AM	#1
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Will a Maratac Zula strap fit on a 16610 Sub? I like Maratac's Zulu straps but they're thicker than most. Does anyone know if there is enough room between a 16610's spring bar and case to insert the strap? Thanks very much! John

15 October 2011, 10:17 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Dan2010 conducted a contest on TRF not to long ago and gave away a Maratac Zulu. I won the contest and I wear it on my 1680 Sub without issue. I would think you would be Ok. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 October 2011, 04:44 AM	#5
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Thread a ZULU Seat only one end of the spring bars... Thread and position the strap in place... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

10 March 2013, 09:18 AM	#7
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	See, these fat Zulu's do fit! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

11 March 2013, 12:58 AM	#8
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	No need to worry about these springbars ever comin out with these "holed" mid cases... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

15 October 2011, 11:04 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	It's fine. Just make sure you get a 20mm strap to fit the lugs. They come in different sizes (widths). You need a 20 mm for the Sub.

16 October 2011, 04:42 AM	#4
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Thanks for the replies. I'll order a couple of Zulus with confidence. My concern was that the 16610 has a narrower space between spring bar and case than earlier Subs, but I suspect it will be fine. John

30 October 2011, 04:28 AM	#6
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Thanks for all the replies, especially the last with pictures. I purchased a few Zulu straps since my original post and I can say now that Zulus are a bit too thick to fit easily between the case and springbar of a 16610. They can be forced through but the better way would be to remove at least one end of the springbar, thread the strap, then re-attach the spring bar. Better to go with a slightly thinner strap, such as a Maratac or Timefactors NATO. These both fit this particular watch more easily. John

11 March 2013, 01:27 AM	#9
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	It fits my 16610 !! But I gotta say its kinda a pain to wear!! The sides are not that comfortable!!

11 March 2013, 04:09 AM	#12
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	Some folks who have a bit of trouble sliding the thicker ones through the gap have also gone to curved springbars with the Zulu's and NATO's. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 March 2013, 04:44 AM	#13
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	This Chaki polyester strap is called Maratac Zulu..?...Fancy names - had no idea

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