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Ljung · 2 August 2012, 01:12 AM

No problem with NATO, but having trouble sliding ZULU strap through the gap.

I recall reading somewhere, that the correct way to fit ZULU is to remove the springbar (like fitting other strap/bracelet), but will the thickness of the strap cause too much strain (or stress?) to the springbar and lug over some long period of time?

JRA21 · 2 August 2012, 05:42 AM

No, In my opinion it would not it's just fabric.

ttomczak · 2 August 2012, 05:43 AM

The only thing I ever worried about was it scratching the back of the case...

I never worried about the spring bar...

77T · 2 August 2012, 05:47 AM

Over time the strap will get broken in and chafe to lessen the strain you're describing. As for the springbar, continuous stress has been known to bend the pins a bit due to deflection. But I've only seen it on vintage pieces where the bracelet has also undergone much wear and stretch.

Dr. Robert · 2 August 2012, 06:04 AM

Sometimes the woven nylon fabric is thicker in the ZULU style....that's why I prefer the NATO....thinner fabric.

SALTY · 2 August 2012, 07:20 AM

I too prefer NATO over Zulu for reasons that include the thickness and interaction with springbars. Speaking from experience, as to the NATO, the spring bars are no worse for wear. Besides, even if one were to suffer a failure (haven't heard of that yet due to a NATO) the arrangement allows for the other to be a failsafe.

TSW · 2 August 2012, 07:22 AM

No

2 August 2012, 01:12 AM	#1
Ljung "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 284	Is ZULU strap "unhealthy" for springbar (of submariner)? No problem with NATO, but having trouble sliding ZULU strap through the gap. I recall reading somewhere, that the correct way to fit ZULU is to remove the springbar (like fitting other strap/bracelet), but will the thickness of the strap cause too much strain (or stress?) to the springbar and lug over some long period of time?

2 August 2012, 05:42 AM	#2
JRA21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joshua R Asch Location: NY, Brooklyn Watch: Sub Posts: 293	No, In my opinion it would not it's just fabric. __________________ *JRA*

2 August 2012, 05:43 AM	#3
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	The only thing I ever worried about was it scratching the back of the case... I never worried about the spring bar... __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

2 August 2012, 05:47 AM	#4
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Over time the strap will get broken in and chafe to lessen the strain you're describing. As for the springbar, continuous stress has been known to bend the pins a bit due to deflection. But I've only seen it on vintage pieces where the bracelet has also undergone much wear and stretch. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 August 2012, 06:04 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	Sometimes the woven nylon fabric is thicker in the ZULU style....that's why I prefer the NATO....thinner fabric. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 August 2012, 07:20 AM	#6
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	I too prefer NATO over Zulu for reasons that include the thickness and interaction with springbars. Speaking from experience, as to the NATO, the spring bars are no worse for wear. Besides, even if one were to suffer a failure (haven't heard of that yet due to a NATO) the arrangement allows for the other to be a failsafe. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

2 August 2012, 07:22 AM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	No __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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