Nope, because he spent the same amount of money I did and got less for it...
I have been owning and maintaining Porsche vintage cars for around 25 years. I used to cringe when buying authentic parts for the cars that were made by "Porsche". Didn't understand why the name-brand was more expensive than the alternative non-name brand item.
25 years later.....
Many of those parts are still in great shape today. In fact, they seem to have aged well..... maybe making them better than the day I bought them.
But..... not all parts. Some. "Some" were simply a waste of extra money that could have gone into other parts that I needed.
My point is this... if you are into Omega watches, you are already buying based largely on love for the brand and style. Well, your favorite brand just made a nato strap. And it may not be very clear now, but in 25 years that strap may be in nice shape..... and it will be made by your favorite brand. (cool, right?)
I am new here, so I am still learning..... but I thought to share a perspective from a newer crazy watch person.
My first nice watch was an Omega.... I treated myself when I turned 25 years old because my boss had the same watch and it looked solid as a rock. I turn 50 this year and I am looking for another.... Omega.
I will pass on the Nato - but only because I am saving up for more much needed Porsche parts. 😉
Cheers, and happy to be part of this community.
for less than 40 bucks you can get a really good substitute https://omegaforums.net/threads/introduction-discount-for-of-members-on-wristicons-straps.91993/
I designed my own NATO strap based on the original G10 and from our beloved brand, but there was some room for improvement (hardware) and bigger holes, combined with nice packaging and some subtle logos and label (iconic watches make us tick). And sorry but most of that packaging of Omega seems to me like useless waste.
P.S. use code OF3=2NATO to buy 3 get on free
In my experience, the problem with this NATO strap design, compared to Omega's, is that the second keeper is fixed in place. With the Omega NATOs, you can freely move the second keeper to where it needs to be, depending on strap length remaining.
If anyone knows of a manufacturer that creates NATOs that have an un-fixed second keeper, please let me know. This makes a huge improvement in comfort and usability for me.
In my experience, the problem with this NATO strap design, compared to Omega's, is that the second keeper is fixed in place. With the Omega NATOs, you can freely move the second keeper to where it needs to be, depending on strap length remaining.
If anyone knows of a manufacturer that creates NATOs that have an un-fixed second keeper, please let me know. This makes a huge improvement in comfort and usability for me.
On the topic of NATOs, does anyone make a shortened one where that excess foldover isn't necessary? It's bulky for my tastes.
they are available. what you also can do is take a coin, get a pair of scissors and cut it. then get a lighter and hold a bit of distance and warm the loose threads, without catching fire, so the fabric won't fringe. this will do the job.
