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trying out the new MN strap

  1. 2ar2c1 May 24, 2017

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    it works pretty well:
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  2. R3D9 May 24, 2017

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    Looks great!
     
  3. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 24, 2017

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    Seems a shame to scratch up a nice back like that. Perhaps you are going to put a sticky pad on to protect it?
     
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  4. arcadelt May 24, 2017

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    Are the straps quite elastic and does that feel weird on your wrist?
     
  5. Don Bocadillo May 24, 2017

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    That engraving is amazing!!
     
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  6. R3D9 May 24, 2017

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    Would the nylon band actually scratch the back of the case?
     
  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 24, 2017

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    Yes. Minute particles of dust/dirt get between the strap and back. These rub and mar the finish.
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  8. R3D9 May 24, 2017

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  9. arcadelt May 24, 2017

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    Case back stickers are cheap on eBay and would be worth buying for protection before using a NATO style strap.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/192040126752Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  10. shishy www.hpmor.com May 25, 2017

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    Apologies if this is a dumb question but where did you get that specific mn strap? It's seriously good looking

    EDIT: Is it erika's?
     
  11. alohatime May 25, 2017

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    +1

    Also is the clasp just a hook? Looks very nice !
     
  12. shishy www.hpmor.com May 25, 2017

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    Yeah the marine Nationale straps are like that. I have a yellow and red piped one that i picked up from MWR but the black one looks beautiful haha
     
  13. alohatime May 25, 2017

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    @shishy haha TIL thanks, I guess I've always seen the Tudor MN straps and thought the color scheme = Marine Nationale. Guess not a lot of people take a picture of the clasp side.
     
  14. shishy www.hpmor.com May 25, 2017

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    it's a little terrifying tho cus i imagine a good pickpocket could snatch it off easily :p

    but with that said, they're sooo comfortable
     
  15. 2ar2c1 Jun 9, 2017

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    i've been wearing natos/nylon straps for almost 20 years and never had the type of damage as on those mil watches. i think it just depends where/how you wear a nato. so no pads necessary for me but if you're concerned about it, feel free to use them.
     
  16. 2ar2c1 Aug 2, 2017

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    yes.
     
  17. watchestelltime Aug 14, 2017

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    Looks pretty good