Will 19mm NATO strap fit between 18mm lugs?

NotYoSpeedy · Jan 6, 2020

harbwe5
Exactly. I wear multiple 20mm Omega OEM natos on my 60th anniversary Speedmaster (19mm lugs) and they fit perfectly with the curved spring bars, which the OB should give you for free.

Did you get yours at a Boutique or special order shipped? (I'm referring to your curved spring bars)

funkright · Jan 6, 2020

Here's a 22mm on a 21mm lug (Speedy GMT BA Chrono) 😎

imranbecks · Jan 8, 2020

22mm Omega nato strap on 21mm lug...

NotYoSpeedy · Jan 8, 2020

This is a Crown & Buckle Navy NATO strap. The top loop holder is sewn in-spot and does not track up. The strap can’t be looped back because of that. It also does not help it is short. The quality of the band is not as nice as an Omega NATO strap. I have included a side by side photo of my striped green Omega NATO so you can see the length.

NotYoSpeedy · Jan 8, 2020

Here’s a shot of the loop back on the Omega NATO strap. Again the watch pictured is an 18mm lug Day Date with a 19mm Omega strap. No curved pins.

BradleyJ. · Jan 10, 2020

Am I the only one who doesn't trust curved spring bars? I've rarely used them but the idea of the ends not being perfectly square doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (even though they go into the lugs a fair amount)

imranbecks · Jan 10, 2020

BradleyJ.
Am I the only one who doesn't trust curved spring bars? I've rarely used them but the idea of the ends not being perfectly square doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (even though they go into the lugs a fair amount)

Tell me about it. Sure beats me. Recently when I purchased my Seamaster 300 and the boutique was nice enough to include the Bond nato strap to me for free (bless them), I asked them if a curved springbar is required. The Omega staff said its not necessary. Using the existing straight springbar used for the bracelet is not a problem.

rob#1 · Jan 10, 2020

I stuck a spare leather 20mm strap on 19mm lugs, no problem. It’s only 0.5mm (or less) on either side and it doesn’t impede the movement of the strap. It also looks a lot better than the old 18mm band that had a messy looking gap on each side.

imranbecks · Jan 10, 2020

rob#1
I stuck a spare leather 20mm strap on 19mm lugs, no problem. It’s only 0.5mm (or less) on either side and it doesn’t impede the movement of the strap. It also looks a lot better than the old 18mm band that had a messy looking gap on each side.

So I tried fitting on my 20mm strap on the 21mm lug... Yup, the visible gaps are an eyesore.

Graemega · Apr 8, 2020

Noticed omega are now doing an 18mm polyamide strap. It’s a cappuccino/brown type colour, so not really up my street:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/omega-nato-straps-031cwz011322w

96SS10SS · Jun 19, 2021

Bringing this one back to life. Apologies in advance for that.

Speaking of 19mm NATOs…does anybody happen to know the part number of the 19mm gray NATO (dark gray with light gray borders) that comes with the Hodinkee Speedmaster H10 ref. 311.32.40.30.06.001?

Will 19mm NATO strap fit between 18mm lugs?

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