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noordijn
·Any links can be shared for great deals on straps? Nato/Rubber/Leather.
What's your favourite strap for your Speedy?
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Ssunnylee24
·It is a small store and a one man operation. You can also find his goods on ebay. If you want to have anything done custom, it would probably be a good idea to contact him ahead of your arrival.
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ras47
·~$22 (shipped) for a good quality NATO from www.watchgecko.com
Fast shipping too.
Fast shipping too.
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esspee1200
·Brown shell cordovan strap is rather nice.
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R3D9
·N noordijnAny links can be shared for great deals on straps? Nato/Rubber/Leather.
Here's a write-up I did recently on my favourite NATO strap maker:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/haveston-nato-strap-mini-review.58252/
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ras47
·I keep trying NATO straps on my Co-Axial Speedmaster but end up back with the original leather strap. I WANT to like NATOs. I like that is one spring bar fails the watch doesn't fall to the ground. I like the strength and durability of the nylon. What I do not like is the bulkiness outside the lugs that the NATO adds.
I think that if they replaced the metal hardware for the excess strap material with low-profile nylon loops it might cut down on this bulk and provide just the look I'm seeking. Here's my Speedy with a plain black 21mm NATO from WatchGecko.
I think that if they replaced the metal hardware for the excess strap material with low-profile nylon loops it might cut down on this bulk and provide just the look I'm seeking. Here's my Speedy with a plain black 21mm NATO from WatchGecko.
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R3D9
·I keep trying NATO straps on my Co-Axial Speedmaster but end up back with the original leather strap. I WANT to like NATOs. I like that is one spring bar fails the watch doesn't fall to the ground. I like the strength and durability of the nylon. What I do not like is the bulkiness outside the lugs that the NATO adds.
I think that if they replaced the metal hardware for the excess strap material with low-profile nylon loops it might cut down on this bulk and provide just the look in seeking. Here's my Speedy with a plain black 21mm NATO from WatchGecko.
You're welcome, my friend:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/haveston-nato-strap-mini-review.58252/
New colours apparently coming down the road.
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ras47
·Ordered! Many thanks!!
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McJamesT
·Well, time to get a list going from here. Beautiful straps abound!
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nlogax
·Just took custody of two custom Horween straps from Myron over at http://www.roverhaven.com and I’m mightily impressed.
I’ve put both onto their respective owners (replaced one buckle and have another Omega one coming through the post) and took a quick glamour shot:
I’ve put both onto their respective owners (replaced one buckle and have another Omega one coming through the post) and took a quick glamour shot:
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerMyron makes fine straps for sure - my Speedmaster is on one of his Horween straps.
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ras47
·As many of you are doubtless aware by now, I've had an issue with NATO straps and the loose end creating added bulk. If you are not aware of this then you haven't been paying attention to my whinging about it. But that's ok, nobody likes a whinger.
I love the idea of the NATO straps and how even is one spring bar fails the watch won't fall to the ground. I also like nylon for a strap material. Minimalist, and the black nylon compliments the black face of my Speedmaster. Well, I think I may have found the solution in the Zulu Diver from WatchGecko. I got the "Bond" style with black and grey since I have a couple NATOs in plain black. Considering how much I'm loving the Zulu Diver though I'll probably order the all black one too. These straps are about $23 shipped os it's no biggie to order a bunch.
This isn't a classic NATO strap as there is no upper strap area that holds the watch atop the main strap section. This is just a single nylon strap that winds over the spring bars and under the watch case back. There are also no metal loops into which you tuck the strap end. Instead it uses flat nylon bands for end tuckage. And because the upper nylon loop is movable you can ensure it's positioned to best minimize the scourge of NATOs, the excess strappage. Anywho, new favorite alternate strap for me!
I love the idea of the NATO straps and how even is one spring bar fails the watch won't fall to the ground. I also like nylon for a strap material. Minimalist, and the black nylon compliments the black face of my Speedmaster. Well, I think I may have found the solution in the Zulu Diver from WatchGecko. I got the "Bond" style with black and grey since I have a couple NATOs in plain black. Considering how much I'm loving the Zulu Diver though I'll probably order the all black one too. These straps are about $23 shipped os it's no biggie to order a bunch.
This isn't a classic NATO strap as there is no upper strap area that holds the watch atop the main strap section. This is just a single nylon strap that winds over the spring bars and under the watch case back. There are also no metal loops into which you tuck the strap end. Instead it uses flat nylon bands for end tuckage. And because the upper nylon loop is movable you can ensure it's positioned to best minimize the scourge of NATOs, the excess strappage. Anywho, new favorite alternate strap for me!
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ras47
·Another shot of my co-axial 44.25mm Speedy with the Zulu Diver from WatchGecko:
And the properly centered buckle:
And the properly centered buckle:
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Foo2rama
··Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can.As many of you are doubtless aware by now, I've had an issue with NATO straps and the loose end creating added bulk. If you are not aware of this then you haven't been paying attention to my whinging about it. But that's ok, nobody likes a whinger.
I love the idea of the NATO straps and how even is one spring bar fails the watch won't fall to the ground. I also like nylon for a strap material. Minimalist, and the black nylon compliments the black face of my Speedmaster. Well, I think I may have found the solution in the Zulu Diver from WatchGecko. I got the "Bond" style with black and grey since I have a couple NATOs in plain black. Considering how much I'm loving the Zulu Diver though I'll probably order the all black one too. These straps are about $23 shipped os it's no biggie to order a bunch.
This isn't a classic NATO strap as there is no upper strap area that holds the watch atop the main strap section. This is just a single nylon strap that winds over the spring bars and under the watch case back. There are also no metal loops into which you tuck the strap end. Instead it uses flat nylon bands for end tuckage. And because the upper nylon loop is movable you can ensure it's positioned to best minimize the scourge of NATOs, the excess strappage. Anywho, new favorite alternate strap for me!
3 ring Zulu or 1 piece Nato. I've got a custom one on my skx. Agreed best of both worlds, not perfect...
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sensui
·Another vote for Myron:
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mrchen
·Does anybody have a reccomendation for MTO straps for the FOIS? I have tiny 6" wrists. Combine that with the 19mm width and it becomes almost impossible to find an off the shelf strap for me.
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Foo2rama
··Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can.Does anybody have a reccomendation for MTO straps for the FOIS? I have tiny 6" wrists. Combine that with the 19mm width and it becomes almost impossible to find an off the shelf strap for me.
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