Best NATO straps for a Sub?

[AllGoldRollie]

I'm looking for high-quality NATO straps in various colors for Submariners. Does anybody have recommendations?

I've found these online but have not tried them out yet. Does anyone have experience with any of these NATO straps?

https://windupwatchshop.com/collections/straps/haveston

https://windupwatchshop.com/collections/straps/adpt

https://ligerstraps.com/collections/...-poesaka-black

https://www.luxurywatchstraps.co.uk/...pr_seq=uniform

https://www.etsy.com/shop/luxurywatc...g_id=523948906

https://drydenwatchco.com/products/n...gn=sag_organic

https://watchbandit.com/products/wat...ype=nato-strap

https://watchbandit.com/product/prem...y-wb-original/

https://watchbandit.com/product/nato...d-wb-original/

https://www.timefactors.com/collections/nato-straps

https://www.crownandbuckle.com/strap...to-straps.html

[rushca01]

My biggest complaint is 99% of natos don’t fit between the case and the springs bars…

[-dustin]

I've gone down the NATO rabbit hole a couple times now. I've decided that there are 3 outliers...Crown and Buckle, DaLuca, and Toxic. Toxic was the best...period. Check out the hardware...the hardware will tell you everything you need to know. Does it look cheap? Then the strap is probably cheap. Look super heavy duty? Then the strap is probably heavy duty and thick. Nicely finished and clean? Then the strap is likely nice and supple, and durable.

DaLuca are some of the most durable NATOs I've come across. Long, too. But they look a little 'utilitarian'.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rushca01

My biggest complaint is 99% of natos don’t fit between the case and the springs bars…

Plus the fact expensive does not always give better quality I remember many many years Rolex did sell NATO straps that were expensive, but no better in quality in one's costing half the price or less of many others.

[MRBolton]

Check out Phenomenato! I honestly prefer them to OEM Omega.

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

Check out Phenomenato! I honestly prefer them to OEM Omega.

Those look really nice. Have you used them on a Rolex?

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by padi56

Plus the fact expensive does not always give better quality I remember many many years Rolex did sell NATO straps that were expensive, but no better in quality in one's costing half the price or less of many others.

Good point. The hardware does seem to indicate the overall quality.

[Dhiren]

Haveston from windup watch straps


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[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by -dustin

I've gone down the NATO rabbit hole a couple times now. I've decided that there are 3 outliers...Crown and Buckle, DaLuca, and Toxic. Toxic was the best...period. Check out the hardware...the hardware will tell you everything you need to know. Does it look cheap? Then the strap is probably cheap. Look super heavy duty? Then the strap is probably heavy duty and thick. Nicely finished and clean? Then the strap is likely nice and supple, and durable.

DaLuca are some of the most durable NATOs I've come across. Long, too. But they look a little 'utilitarian'.

Thanks. Good info. Looks like Toxic is not around anymore. I can't load their website. But Crown and Buckle and DaLuca look nice.

[espanol]

I recall Phoenix straps were previously British military-issued. May be worth looking into, as if the company is good enough for the military, then it should be good enough for desk diving.

[ryangambrill]

I have had great experiences with C&B.

Erika’s is supposed to be amazing as well.


Current:
- 16622 & 18078
- Tudor GMT - 79830
Past:
- Sub Serti Silver 16613
- Sub SS w/Date

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by ryangambrill

I have had great experiences with C&B.

Erika’s is supposed to be amazing as well.


Current:
- 16622 & 18078
- Tudor GMT - 79830
Past:
- Sub Serti Silver 16613
- Sub SS w/Date

Erika’s look very nice!

[opawlows]

Have a few C&B Matte Supreme straps and so far they still look pretty good, no fraying, after wearing them on some of my watches over the last 2 years.

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by opawlows

Have a few C&B Matte Supreme straps and so far they still look pretty good, no fraying, after wearing them on some of my watches over the last 2 years.

Good to know. Do you have any pics?

[Andjwhite]

You can pick up a phoenix strap from sagatrading.co


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[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by AllGoldRollie

Those look really nice. Have you used them on a Rolex?

I have on rolex and Tudor. Just keep in mind that on it and other brands you’ll need curved spring bars since the gap between the springbars and the case is really narrow.

[Easy E]

These are really nice too.

https://www.blusharkstraps.com/

[WastedYears]

Toxic NATOs, now known as UTE straps after a trademark dispute with the scumbag who owns the term 'NATO strap', are available at the Hodinkee shop.

As much as I hate giving money to Hodinkee, I too agree that Toxic have always made the best NATOs.

[JPBlackBay]

I have several UTEs and can confirm the quality. Crown & Buckle makes nice ones too.

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

I have on rolex and Tudor. Just keep in mind that on it and other brands you’ll need curved spring bars since the gap between the springbars and the case is really narrow.

Interesting. I have not heard of that. Where do you get yours? I just found some on a site called Strap Code. They are $12.

https://www.strapcode.com/products/p...t-acc-sdf-178c

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by Easy E

These are really nice too.

https://www.blusharkstraps.com/

That's a nice find. Love the variety of colors too.

[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by AllGoldRollie

Interesting. I have not heard of that. Where do you get yours? I just found some on a site called Strap Code. They are $12.

https://www.strapcode.com/products/p...t-acc-sdf-178c

This is for modern Rolex. I just found some on eBay that were the right size tip on the springbars.

[AllGoldRollie]

Originally Posted by WastedYears

Toxic NATOs, now known as UTE straps after a trademark dispute with the scumbag who owns the term 'NATO strap', are available at the Hodinkee shop.

As much as I hate giving money to Hodinkee, I too agree that Toxic have always made the best NATOs.

Oh, this is good to know because I could not find Toxic NATO straps anywhere.

[-dustin]

Toxic (UTE) was also the most awesome source for spring bars. Really miss that guy. He posts here every so often.

[opawlows]

Originally Posted by AllGoldRollie

Good to know. Do you have any pics?

Will snap a few pics when I get back from my cottage!

[Kap007]

Nato-International. On eBay. Real deal NATO. Has the R in the circle. Reasonable price and good selection. Polished or brushed buckle. Plenty of width choices.