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BristolCavendish · 9 January 2018, 06:37 AM

The NASA-inspired velcro watch strap is similar to a NATO but one rarely sees them worn on Omega Speedmasters or Rolex sports models.

Overpriced or simply based on an aversion to velcro?

https://www.seb12100030.com/products...-mil-spec-tape

DocHorton · 9 January 2018, 06:40 AM

After about a month of constant use Velcro gets all fuzzy and looks like crap, plus it doesn't do well getting wet. That would be my guess as to why it didn't catch on.

SearChart · 9 January 2018, 07:07 AM

I really like the look, but the points Brandon stated would put me off.

GradyPhilpott · 9 January 2018, 09:30 AM

That's an outrageous price for a Velcro strap, regardless of what's printed on it.

DJ TT 2002 · 9 January 2018, 10:11 AM

Do you know how many Velcros had to give their lives to make that strap?
Shame on you!

Laszlo · 9 January 2018, 10:15 AM

It looks good though. I would get one of these for my Damasko.

CRM114 · 9 January 2018, 11:25 AM

Looks much better than the Dumbo-ear Nato and Zulu straps.

GradyPhilpott · 9 January 2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

Looks much better than the Dumbo-ear Nato and Zulu straps.

True.

GB-man · 9 January 2018, 11:39 AM

Looks ok I guess but tang is my choice for securing a strap.

Kizz40 · 9 January 2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DocHorton

After about a month of constant use Velcro gets all fuzzy and looks like crap, plus it doesn't do well getting wet. That would be my guess as to why it didn't catch on.

I make these (so I am partial!), but one problem with other Velcro-type straps is that used exclusively retail-sourced Velcro (not US Mil-Spec). This new stuff is incredibly hard wearing and fray resistant.

For those who want the vintage look and feel, they also come in 1970's mil spec, which has a whole different look and feel. But I make no special claims for how good those are, I simply commit to follow the NASA specs 100% and they were only qualified for a 3 week round trip to the moon inside a capsule, with a few hours extravehicular activity thrown in.

kilyung · 10 January 2018, 01:08 AM

I prefer NATO straps for the security of knowing BOTH springbars would have to fail to lose the watch. I see no advantage for this type of strap (other than supreme adjustability) over a bracelet or even leather strap.

Kizz40 · 12 January 2018, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I prefer NATO straps for the security of knowing BOTH springbars would have to fail to lose the watch. I see no advantage for this type of strap (other than supreme adjustability) over a bracelet or even leather strap.

With many NATOs, the springbar in the buckle is a single point of failure. If made cheaply, probably not gone through any meaningful Quality Control like an OEM springbar.

9 January 2018, 06:37 AM	#1
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	An Authentic Style Watch Strap that Never Quite Caught On The NASA-inspired velcro watch strap is similar to a NATO but one rarely sees them worn on Omega Speedmasters or Rolex sports models. Overpriced or simply based on an aversion to velcro? https://www.seb12100030.com/products...-mil-spec-tape

9 January 2018, 09:30 AM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	That's an outrageous price for a Velcro strap, regardless of what's printed on it. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	It looks good though. I would get one of these for my Damasko. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	Looks ok I guess but tang is my choice for securing a strap. __________________

9 January 2018, 06:40 AM	#2
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	After about a month of constant use Velcro gets all fuzzy and looks like crap, plus it doesn't do well getting wet. That would be my guess as to why it didn't catch on.

9 January 2018, 10:11 AM	#5
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Do you know how many Velcros had to give their lives to make that strap? Shame on you!

9 January 2018, 11:25 AM	#7
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Looks much better than the Dumbo-ear Nato and Zulu straps.

10 January 2018, 01:08 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I prefer NATO straps for the security of knowing BOTH springbars would have to fail to lose the watch. I see no advantage for this type of strap (other than supreme adjustability) over a bracelet or even leather strap.

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