Opinions on Bond Nato?

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PRW

·Jul 26, 2020

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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ama98

·Jul 26, 2020

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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·Jul 26, 2020

ama98

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.

Nice.
Any chance of a couple of shots around the strap?
Cheers.

 

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ama98

·Jul 26, 2020

PRW

Nice.
Any chance of a couple of shots around the strap?
Cheers.

Here they are.

 

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stevec14

·Jul 26, 2020

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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Graemega

·Jul 26, 2020

ama98

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.

Looks great- fantastic combination with the watch itself.

 

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·Jul 26, 2020

ama98

Here they are.

Many thanks, that does look quality.

 

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rootbeer7

·Jul 26, 2020

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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dstfno

·Jul 26, 2020

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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77deluxe

·Jul 26, 2020

I’m a fan of most natos, on practically any watch.

 

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Evitzee

·Jul 26, 2020

Nice color palette, but I can never get past the bulky look of a NATO.

 

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Perseus

·Jul 26, 2020

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!

 

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wolfe44

·Jul 27, 2020

ama98

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.

Where did you find that omega nato? I've never seen that color combination online. Thx

 

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wolfe44

·Jul 27, 2020

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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ama98

·Jul 27, 2020

wolfe44

Where did you find that omega nato? I've never seen that color combination online. Thx

I have posted more info under this:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/new...ommanders-watch-for-the-new-diver-300m.95584/

 

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mcemeren

·Jul 27, 2020

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.

 

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08M6

·Jul 27, 2020

Check out PhenomeNato. Their straps are very similar to Omega straps including the floating keeper.

 

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gpstar

·Jul 29, 2020

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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·Jul 29, 2020

G gpstar

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.

Looks neat.

 

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·Jul 29, 2020

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