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  1. PRW Jul 26, 2020

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    Has anyone bought the original NATO for the new SMP 300 mc?
    Is it worth the money or are there near same alternatives out there?
    From my experience of the original rubber strap for this watch, it is far superior to any after market straps I've purchased.
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  2. ama98 Jul 26, 2020

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    I have purchased an Omega NATO strap more than a year ago. I really love it and I think its worth it. even though it's not cheap.
     
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  3. PRW Jul 26, 2020

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    Nice.
    Any chance of a couple of shots around the strap?
    Cheers.
     
  4. ama98 Jul 26, 2020

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    Here they are.
     
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  5. stevec14 Jul 26, 2020

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    You will get all sorts of replies on this depending on individuals experience.

    mine is that I’ve bought hundreds of NATO’s, most have been hard and scratchy and a waste of money.The omega ones are different gear in my view.

    whether that equates to being worth 10 times more is what you need to come to terms with. In my view, they are and I wish I’d saved my money and bought a few of these.
     
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  6. Graemega Jul 26, 2020

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    Looks great- fantastic combination with the watch itself.
     
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  7. PRW Jul 26, 2020

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    Many thanks, that does look quality.
     
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  8. rootbeer7 Jul 26, 2020

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    My Seamaster 300 came with it. It’s certainly a step up from the usual NATO’s, although I can’t quite get it to fit perfectly. I guess I need to wear it more often.
     
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  9. dstfno Jul 26, 2020

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    When Omega released their straps they were miles ahead of everyone else. Now you can find good quality NATO straps from many manufacturers.

    IMO the ones that are equally good and perhaps even better than the Omegas are the Phenomenato straps. They've basically copied the Omega ones and made some improvements (brushed hardware, no spring bar in the buckle, no steel parts digging in your wrist). They are one of the few that also do not use the original NATO specs so the 12h part of the strap is longer than with a standard NATO, which makes the buckle sit below your wrist instead of on the side.
     
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  10. 77deluxe Jul 26, 2020

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    I’m a fan of most natos, on practically any watch.
     
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  11. Evitzee Jul 26, 2020

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    Nice color palette, but I can never get past the bulky look of a NATO.
     
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  12. Perseus Jul 26, 2020

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    I own a variety of straps, including two Omega NATO's, and I can confidently say Crown & Buckle's Supreme NATO is 9/10th's the Omega strap for 20% of the price. Go ahead, buy two and treat your self!
     
  13. wolfe44 Jul 27, 2020

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    Where did you find that omega nato? I've never seen that color combination online. Thx
     
  14. wolfe44 Jul 27, 2020

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    Does anybody ever cut the extra length off the end of the strap so they don't have to tuck it back under? I don't love the tuck
     
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  15. ama98 Jul 27, 2020

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  16. mcemeren Jul 27, 2020

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    I have 2 nato straps, one omega (came with Moonwatch) and Hamilton Pioneer Mechanical. I tried to enjoy with Moonwatch but it did not work for me. I thought about cutting the extra length but then did not want to do it. Hamilton is small in diameter. My perception is that if the diameter is smaller relative to my wrist, I like the style, otherwise somehow it disturbs me.
     
  17. 08M6 Jul 27, 2020

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    Check out PhenomeNato. Their straps are very similar to Omega straps including the floating keeper.
     
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  18. gpstar Jul 29, 2020

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    Do not forget about Phoenix Straps, they are also soft and smooth like PhenomeNato and Omega. Plus they are heat welded to MOD specifications instead of sewn like PhenomeNato and Omega.

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  19. PRW Jul 29, 2020

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  20. PRW Jul 29, 2020

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    gpstar, you've just made me slightly sad as I parted with my PO this week