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Omega Official Nato strap - now I know!

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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.


Great thanks!


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The long foldover is part of the tradition! It's the one thing I don't like about my Omega NATO - it's longer than my G10 strap but the position of the Omega buckle & keepers make it so that I can't get a big enough foldover to go through both keepers. There's just enough to fold back into the top keeper. It looks like it goes back all the way down, but I know that it doesn't, which bugs me unreasonably because I know that it should.


pardon my ignorance, but what's the tradition?
 
ras47
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I love the idea and look of the NATO strap. Extra secure, holding the watch if one spring bar fails. Two things that ruin it for me though is the typical extra strapage sticking up at the top lug and the buckle on the side of my wrist. I have modified a few NATO straps by cutting off the upper strap and using only the long lower one. Lets me align the buckle with the bottom of my wrist. I can also cut/burn the strap to get the length right for me so there is not too much extra strap to deal with once it's through the buckle and into the keeper loop.
 
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Actually our design has the same moving first keeper as Omega. All have the second keeper fixed

Apologies, I got them mixed around in the original post.

While we're on the subject, another concern I have with NATOs in general (not necessarily picking on yours) is that many have too-short a length on 12 o'clock, resulting in uncomfortable keeper positions when resting my hand. In my harsh, desk-diving environment, I wear a watch on left wrist, and use mouse with left hand. Depending on the placement of the keepers, they may be digging into my wrist.

Because I have found the Omega NATOs significantly more comfortable that other brands I've tried, I have tried to figure out exactly what Omega does right to improve the experience. (hence my interest in this thread). I'll try to find some of the 'bad examples' in my NATO strap collection and upload pictures to demonstrate.
 
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Seems the packaging has reached Australia.. Years later.
I was surprised when my NATO turned up yesterday in less than 20 hours after ordering online and wow, that packaging sure surprised me. Enough has been said about that. I will add tho' I love the Spring Bar tool that came with it for $10. Having only used Burgeon's 6767 previously, I was sceptical, but after changing out my strap, I doubt I will use the Burgeon ever again. Nice precise feel that works for me.
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I use the red case for traveling; it holds all of my chargers and cords for my iPad, iPhone, etc.

I appreciate the added touch of the accessories when you order online. Plus the case is a great place to keep your bracelet, extra spring bars and tools.

I also love how when you buy from the OB itself you get nothing but the strap and a cardboard sleeve. At least give me the option of the case or spring bars; I don’t need the wax seal envelope. . . Of course I bought from the OB on a whim (it was my 2nd NATO after getting the full online kit) so I forgot to ask for springs bars and only asked for the case, which I didn’t get. But I feel like the OB experience they should be leading and advising me and giving me what I need without asking. I’ve always been less than impressed with my OB, thus I’ve never paid full price from them based on my perceived value of their experience/service level. Plus they are still playing the only one person in the store at a time via security guard routine.
 
PATRICK JP
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I ordered the official Omega Nato strap - I had to know why it cost $160. For those that want to know, here you go.
I think the wax seal on the documents goes just a bit too far for a strap. Don't get me wrong, I love great packaging but it has to match the value of the thing I am ordering.

Wow ! That’s pure class from Omega !
 
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Omega’s nato straps are measured differently from cheaper nato straps. Their 12 o’clock side is longer, which makes for a world of difference for ranging wrist sizes - It also makes the buckle sit where its supposed to.

I’ll agree they’re overpriced, but they’re no $20 nato.

The materials themselves are also superior to any other nato I’ve tried. The only other brand that comes close to Omega is Artem.
 
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Yep that 6x9 box and 3 small pieces of paper are going to completely destroy the planet.
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Alwaysontime12
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I feel like phenomanato is being under represented in this conversation when it comes to comparable straps.
 
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