So, first post here in 15 years and my C5 Malvern is still running albeit in need of a service*. Anyway, the same day I ordered a Sea Lander GMT (chop-chop, CW), I bought one of THOSE Chinese Seagull watches. At the same time, I also ordered a quick release strap as I was expecting to dislike the NATO strap. Long story short, I actually quite like it. It’s cheap, nasty, coarse but works well and my occasionally allergy prone skin seems to like it. So, I think I’d rather have a better NATO type strap (and perhaps also something playful for the Sea Lander).
What do our assembled experts recommend? I’m after straps in size 18mm and 20mm.
* Another story altogether and I’m expecting to balk at the cost.
Recommend me a NATO type strap
Recommend me a NATO type strap
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
I'm sure that you will get plenty of replies, personally I'm currently wearing Prometheus Design Werx (PDW) strap with titanium hardware but I also rate the Phoenix NATO straps - although not funky. Apparently phoenix are the suppliers to the MOD which probably means they were the lowest tender.
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
While technically not a NATO strap, I'm a big fan of the adjustable single pass straps from Cheapest Nato Straps. I like the soft fabric, and appreciate that they can be adjusted for length so that you don't have to tuck the end in.
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
Personally, I like the the 2-piece NATOs from Josh at WIAA. Quick Release pins too.
I have the Bond grey/black on my Bulova MoonWatch.
By the way! I’m not a big bronze fan, but C60 looks great on that strap. Congrats.
I have the Bond grey/black on my Bulova MoonWatch.
By the way! I’m not a big bronze fan, but C60 looks great on that strap. Congrats.
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
My two favourite suppliers for NATO straps are;-
Watchgecko and ukwatchstrap.co.uk
. . .both of whom offer a plentiful selection. Watchgecko are slightly more expensive but I find their quality good.
Happy hunting.
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Watchgecko and ukwatchstrap.co.uk
. . .both of whom offer a plentiful selection. Watchgecko are slightly more expensive but I find their quality good.
Happy hunting.
Guy
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
I really rate Haveston (my example here is an older model and no longer available). Apologies for the dirty strap in this photo - it isn't that obvious in person!
They make canvas straps such as this which are lovely to wear - I find them really comfortable. They're actually single pass (so not true Natos) but they're quite thick so each strap bar (at least, without using curved bars) holds the watch quite tightly. I've got two which both arrived pretty soft and have also survived multiple washes in the washing machine (in a delicates bag). They dry pretty quickly when wet and in spite of lots of use haven't yet started showing too many signs of fraying (though one of the holes is wearing out a bit).
They make canvas straps such as this which are lovely to wear - I find them really comfortable. They're actually single pass (so not true Natos) but they're quite thick so each strap bar (at least, without using curved bars) holds the watch quite tightly. I've got two which both arrived pretty soft and have also survived multiple washes in the washing machine (in a delicates bag). They dry pretty quickly when wet and in spite of lots of use haven't yet started showing too many signs of fraying (though one of the holes is wearing out a bit).
Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
Thanks everyone. I ordered an 18mm NATO from WatchGecko. That will go on the Seagull. Now looking at the 20mm straps from all of the above.
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
I'm a little late to the party here but two choices for me are MORA straps and ADPT straps from Worn & Wound. Neither of these are on the cheap side but they are VERY good quality NATOs.
The MORA straps are very close to Omega quality with hardware that is solid (machined from a single piece of metal with no bends or pins). The straps are very supple and conform well to the wrist. Very comfortable. They are on the longer side which is great for my 7.5 in wrist.
The ADPT straps are bomber. They are stiffer than the MORA but still comfortable to me. The hardware is top notch and they come in interesting colors. I would say I am at the maximum for length with my 7.5 in wrist. Any bigger and there would not be enough material to tuck.
I have also had good luck with B&R Bands NATOs. I bought a No Time To Die style NATO from them and it is very good quality. Strong hardware, comfortable and a good length.
MORA
ADPT
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The MORA straps are very close to Omega quality with hardware that is solid (machined from a single piece of metal with no bends or pins). The straps are very supple and conform well to the wrist. Very comfortable. They are on the longer side which is great for my 7.5 in wrist.
The ADPT straps are bomber. They are stiffer than the MORA but still comfortable to me. The hardware is top notch and they come in interesting colors. I would say I am at the maximum for length with my 7.5 in wrist. Any bigger and there would not be enough material to tuck.
I have also had good luck with B&R Bands NATOs. I bought a No Time To Die style NATO from them and it is very good quality. Strong hardware, comfortable and a good length.
MORA
ADPT
B&R
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
the £6 grey nato from sectime is my fave
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Re: Recommend me a NATO type strap
The Ute NATO Straps from Hodinkee are also very good.
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