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stevemulholland3 · 31 January 2009, 10:07 AM

hhhhmmmmm...what do you think?

onkyo · 31 January 2009, 10:08 AM

Let me think about that question for a while.

...... ok

I think you like them.

mike · 31 January 2009, 10:11 AM

Beauties Steve.

Xenophon · 31 January 2009, 10:28 AM

Good man. I trust they conform to the correct MOD standard

karmatp · 31 January 2009, 12:00 PM

I love them too and I used to have tons of them on my vintage British mil. watches, that's what they were designed for. You do realise that the strap is supposed to be tucked back in towards the watch not outwards like in the pics. Between Nato's or G10's (which is the British military calls them) and Zulu's I do think I prefer Zulu's because you don't have the extra strap to fold, and I don't need to fit it over a flight suit.

I am a supporter though of them, even though many hate them. I am going to order a black Zulu tonight for my GMT II coke, I think it will look sweet and give a nice variety from always wearing bracelets.

hflee55 · 31 January 2009, 12:33 PM

guess you do love nato bands. nice!

JimSnyder · 31 January 2009, 01:36 PM

I Do!!

Spark · 31 January 2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Good man. I trust they conform to the correct MOD standard

This one does including the correct colour as it is an Admiralty strap

Great watches Steve!!!

gmt 16750 · 31 January 2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I love them too and I used to have tons of them on my vintage British mil. watches, that's what they were designed for. You do realise that the strap is supposed to be tucked back in towards the watch not outwards like in the pics. Between Nato's or G10's (which is the British military calls them) and Zulu's I do think I prefer Zulu's because you don't have the extra strap to fold, and I don't need to fit it over a flight suit.

I never knew that Trev - is there any reasoning for this?

- Neil.

mailman · 31 January 2009, 08:26 PM

I'm thinking about getting one for a watch I have so I have a question.

Seeing how the Nato's pass underneath the watch twice and the Zulu's once, is there a noticeable difference in the height of the watch when it's on the wrist

I also know that there is a two piece strap option.

Thanks in advance

yannis · 31 January 2009, 08:29 PM

Nice watches as always Stevo!!

Xenophon · 31 January 2009, 09:17 PM

There are two G10 straps defined for use in the British forces. One with the watch back piece (3 rings) for use by Royal Navy and Army and one without this back piece (2 rings) for RAF. This is because the crabs (RAF), for some reason, don't like the additional height it adds to the watch.

Lamone · 31 January 2009, 09:27 PM

Nice!!!

Vintages of Nato/Zul are the prettiest.

spirotechnique · 31 January 2009, 09:28 PM

I do also ;)

mike · 31 January 2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spark

This one does including the correct colour as it is an Admiralty strap

Great watches Steve!!!

buz-lh · 31 January 2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

I'm thinking about getting one for a watch I have so I have a question.

Seeing how the Nato's pass underneath the watch twice and the Zulu's once, is there a noticeable difference in the height of the watch when it's on the wrist

I also know that there is a two piece strap option.

Thanks in advance

The strap is a little over 1mm thick so that is all your adding to the height. I have NATO and ZULU straps and they are both very comfortable with the additonal height not being a factor.

buz-lh · 31 January 2009, 09:40 PM

Here's an RAF style strap on my Tudor.

Quicksilver · 31 January 2009, 09:52 PM

All beauties

Subs look great on a Nato.

Spark · 31 January 2009, 10:07 PM

Just got some better shots of the 5513 on the Bond

JimSnyder · 31 January 2009, 10:42 PM

I know the Nato strap has been talked to death on the forum. I am here to tell you there is no way more stress is put on the spring bars by a Nato. It has to be a more trusted setup then a bracelet (maybe not better looking, to some) you have to have both springbars fail to lose the watch. As for wear on the case back

well the Military Issued Tudors have engraved case backs and they were only ever worn on Natos and I have never seen one with a casebak that looks worn down

and they lived hard lives

vapalux · 31 January 2009, 10:48 PM

Absolutely lovely. I want one!!

Si

swatty · 31 January 2009, 10:52 PM

Looking good Steve

JimSnyder · 31 January 2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

Here's an RAF style strap on my Tudor.

Buz I do like that

karmatp · 31 January 2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

I'm thinking about getting one for a watch I have so I have a question.

Seeing how the Nato's pass underneath the watch twice and the Zulu's once, is there a noticeable difference in the height of the watch when it's on the wrist

I also know that there is a two piece strap option.

Thanks in advance

I think it somewhat depends on the material. I have had some nato's that were so thin and flexible that the watch laid perfectly on my wrist and I have had Zulu's that were so rigid that it made the watch rise just a tad on my wrist. In my experience, once they get worn in they tend to lay just right on the wrist. I just bought another Zulu for my GMT so I will post some pics. when it makes it to my casa. Great pics. guys.

alphamale2012 · 1 February 2009, 06:59 AM

I do love it. I got a blk nato on my gmt II and looks the business.

stevemulholland3 · 1 February 2009, 07:13 AM

I love the way they match my cargo shorts and pants...lol..
very shallow reason but oh well...its true!!

wantonebad · 1 February 2009, 07:13 AM

Unfortunately I don't have my dream 5512 to put on a NATO so I had to settle for this beauty

STEELINOX · 1 February 2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

You do realise that the strap is supposed to be tucked back in towards the watch not outwards like in the pics.

I think its easier to strap on myself, safer anyways. Besides, I dont like the hardware on the resting side of my wrist as it tends to scratch whatever its lying against like my MAC BOOK. More comfy I say too...
Thanks,
Randy

EDIT: Someone just pointed out to me that what you were talking about was the looping pattern by which you tuck the strap inside the hardware rather than loop outside, sorta doubling it up on itself and then passing it under the hardware. Cool too. I actually loop NATOs that way but the Zulus are over the hardware...

mailman · 1 February 2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

The strap is a little over 1mm thick so that is all your adding to the height. I have NATO and ZULU straps and they are both very comfortable with the additonal height not being a factor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

I think it somewhat depends on the material. I have had some nato's that were so thin and flexible that the watch laid perfectly on my wrist and I have had Zulu's that were so rigid that it made the watch rise just a tad on my wrist. In my experience, once they get worn in they tend to lay just right on the wrist. I just bought another Zulu for my GMT so I will post some pics. when it makes it to my casa. Great pics. guys.

Thanks for the info guys

stevemulholland3 · 1 February 2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Unfortunately I don't have my dream 5512 to put on a NATO so I had to settle for this beauty

its o.k. marc...the seamaster looks great on a nato also!!
so whats stopping you from getting a 5512?...
the prices are better than ever right now...

31 January 2009, 10:07 AM	#1
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	do I love nato bands?? hhhhmmmmm...what do you think? Attached Images

31 January 2009, 10:28 AM	#4
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Good man. I trust they conform to the correct MOD standard Attached Images __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

31 January 2009, 12:00 PM	#5
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I love them too and I used to have tons of them on my vintage British mil. watches, that's what they were designed for. You do realise that the strap is supposed to be tucked back in towards the watch not outwards like in the pics. Between Nato's or G10's (which is the British military calls them) and Zulu's I do think I prefer Zulu's because you don't have the extra strap to fold, and I don't need to fit it over a flight suit. I am a supporter though of them, even though many hate them. I am going to order a black Zulu tonight for my GMT II coke, I think it will look sweet and give a nice variety from always wearing bracelets. __________________ My grails:

31 January 2009, 01:36 PM	#7
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I Do!! __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

31 January 2009, 08:26 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I'm thinking about getting one for a watch I have so I have a question. Seeing how the Nato's pass underneath the watch twice and the Zulu's once, is there a noticeable difference in the height of the watch when it's on the wrist I also know that there is a two piece strap option. Thanks in advance __________________ JJ

31 January 2009, 10:08 AM	#2
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Let me think about that question for a while. ...... ok I think you like them.

31 January 2009, 10:11 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Beauties Steve.

31 January 2009, 12:33 PM	#6
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	guess you do love nato bands. nice!

31 January 2009, 08:29 PM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Nice watches as always Stevo!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

31 January 2009, 09:17 PM	#12
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	There are two G10 straps defined for use in the British forces. One with the watch back piece (3 rings) for use by Royal Navy and Army and one without this back piece (2 rings) for RAF. This is because the crabs (RAF), for some reason, don't like the additional height it adds to the watch. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

31 January 2009, 09:27 PM	#13
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Nice!!! Vintages of Nato/Zul are the prettiest.

31 January 2009, 09:28 PM	#14
spirotechnique Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: France Watch: submariners Posts: 177	I do also ;)

31 January 2009, 09:40 PM	#17
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Here's an RAF style strap on my Tudor. Attached Images __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 January 2009, 09:52 PM	#18
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	All beauties Subs look great on a Nato. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

31 January 2009, 10:07 PM	#19
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Just got some better shots of the 5513 on the Bond Attached Images

31 January 2009, 10:42 PM	#20
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I know the Nato strap has been talked to death on the forum. I am here to tell you there is no way more stress is put on the spring bars by a Nato. It has to be a more trusted setup then a bracelet (maybe not better looking, to some) you have to have both springbars fail to lose the watch. As for wear on the case back well the Military Issued Tudors have engraved case backs and they were only ever worn on Natos and I have never seen one with a casebak that looks worn down and they lived hard lives __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

31 January 2009, 10:48 PM	#21
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Absolutely lovely. I want one!! Si

31 January 2009, 10:52 PM	#22
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Looking good Steve

1 February 2009, 06:59 AM	#25
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	I do love it. I got a blk nato on my gmt II and looks the business.

1 February 2009, 07:13 AM	#26
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I love the way they match my cargo shorts and pants...lol.. very shallow reason but oh well...its true!!

1 February 2009, 07:13 AM	#27
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Unfortunately I don't have my dream 5512 to put on a NATO so I had to settle for this beauty __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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