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7 June 2018, 07:13 AM | #1 |
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NATO Straps, Who has the best?
The title covers it. I have had several cheap NATO straps. Are they all like that or are some of a higher quality? If so, where do I buy these?
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7 June 2018, 07:36 AM | #2 |
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NATO Straps, Who has the best?
There are many high quality ones which are much better than your regular cheap ones
Some of these that I have had and recommend - 1) Cincy Watch Straps 2) Haveston 3) Timefactors 4) Toxicnatos 5) Blushark 6) BandRbands 7) Erika’s |
7 June 2018, 07:38 AM | #3 |
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I wear mainly Toxic but Phenomenato is the best to me
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And just a couple pics
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7 June 2018, 07:53 AM | #5 |
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Monta makes an awesome one!
https://montawatch.com/collections/w...cts/nato-strap |
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I really like that top strap.....who makes that one??
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I have probably 100+ NATO straps from many different sources. However, I believe that the MARATAC Mil-NATO straps are the highest quality straps. Unfortunately, their colors are limited, but I have an orange strap that has probably been on 200+ dives with me and it is a bit faded now, but it isn't frayed in the least. Take it FWIW.
https://countycomm.com/collections/w...mil-nato-bands
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I’ve been very pleased with:
Natostrapco Toxic natos Maratac Zulu’s from countycomm I’d say the maratac are the best I’ve owned from a quality standpoint. Wasn’t thrilled with crown and buckle stuff. |
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7 June 2018, 08:11 AM | #11 |
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Omega
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7 June 2018, 08:19 AM | #12 |
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Thanks all!
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milit NATO
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7 June 2018, 08:37 AM | #15 |
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Try Bulang and sons . https://www.bulangandsons.com/ they’re Dutch I think , but great straps . I have my 14060 on one of their NATO’s .
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Don’t know why I said “but” .... they’re Dutch and they are great straps !
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NATO Straps, Who has the best?
Tudor does, although they're only made for Tudor watches !
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7 June 2018, 04:11 PM | #19 |
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- dalucastraps.com (I have the blue leather limited edition USA military watch strap)
- clockworksynergy.com (from cheaper to premium and heavy nylon straps) |
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7 June 2018, 05:01 PM | #21 |
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If you like Omega but not their prices, then Phenome make the almost exact same strap for far less. I have both and they are virtual copies.
Toxic are great but their seat belt natos are quite thick and this makes the watch sit high. This is for all natos at 1.4mm. Cincy make nice seat belt natos but hardware is average. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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I know they are not known for NATO straps but the finest one I own is made by JLC. Unmatched fit and finish without sacrificing the security of a one piece design. They even go as far as Hemming the lug loops so as not to pass twice under the case; What’s more, they match the case w/ grade5 titanium hardware. Most other straps pass twice under the case giving to much height, and a wobbly presence.
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Bonnetto Cinturini Rubber is my absolute favorite and i would say is a MUST for any collection
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Also strapcode.com.
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Toxic nato
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17 August 2018, 05:03 PM | #28 |
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White Black
Found this thread whilst looking for a specific nato and thought you guys might be able to helps.
I’ve found loads of black and white natos (speedy tuesday/bond examples) But i’m actually looking for white black. The attached one is all sold out and i cannot find another on any site. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks |
18 August 2018, 04:45 AM | #29 |
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Just got Cincy Strap Co’s SB nato and it’s the best I have seen.
Tudor’s old loomed nato is good but to short for my taste and phenomenato’s harware felt like shiny plastic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Toxic nato & Blu Shark.....excellent fit & finish, well priced.
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