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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:28:48 PM EDT
[#1]
I've been on the fence myself, but would love to see some pics.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:30:21 PM EDT
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Funny you should ask.
My wife just gifted me a Tudor Black Bay literally 45 minutes ago - I'm thinking of swapping out the distressed leather for the included NATO type strap. I don't have one of those little pin extractor tool things so I'm hesitating. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:31:29 PM EDT
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crown and buckle has good ones.
the premium line with low pro keepers are my personal favorite for a "NATO". My go to however, is the RAF strap from natostrap co. much less bulk. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:32:09 PM EDT
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Metal bands only please. Tried nato straps for a bit - just not for me. Same way I like leather belts and not stuff like a Wilderness instructor belt.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:33:38 PM EDT
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I like them. Granted I just have a $10 one off Amazon.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:37:05 PM EDT
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Just my LUM-TEC Combat B1. I don't wear it as much as I should though...
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:39:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Funny you should ask. My wife just gifted me a Tudor Black Bay literally 45 minutes ago - I'm thinking of swapping out the distressed leather for the included NATO type strap. I don't have one of those little pin extractor tool things so I'm hesitating. Awesome watch. Looks great with the nato My work watch is a hamilton khaki auto and ive got a couple nato straps for it. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:40:56 PM EDT
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And here I thought you guys were on about some fetishist gear queer thing. I am currently wearing a Seiko 5 with a strap just like that. I can't say that I am bowled over by it, but it has been sturdy and comfortable compared to the steel bracelets I normally choose for a Seiko 5.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:44:20 PM EDT
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I've been on the fence myself, but would love to see some pics. 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:44:46 PM EDT
[#10]
I like mine, I have a hairy arm so metal bands suck.
 I switched every watch over to NATO bands except for my dressiest one, left that one stainless.
I get mine from County Comm. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:47:13 PM EDT
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its currently getting the dial and hands replaced and I put a murphy smooth bezel on it.
natostrapco RAF regimental strap 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:47:22 PM EDT
[#12]
Im really wanting one of these..
LOL Fin beat me to it.. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:49:28 PM EDT
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Im really wanting one of these.. http://www.countycomm.com/_images/milmi6/milmi61.jpg LOL Fin beat me to it.. theres lots of options for the design, make sure the keeper is stitched |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:50:32 PM EDT
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Get a Vintage Bond from Geckota.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:51:26 PM EDT
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I like the extra long ones so you can wear your watch over winter clothing.
That's the only time I use them. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:52:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:53:27 PM EDT
[#17]
I went through 2 leather bands in 18 months, switched to a cheap nato strap so I could wear it until I could order another leather. Decided to just keep the nato.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:54:09 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote Historymuch more bad ass.. 
didnt know guys were modding that watch. might have to pick me up another.. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:55:58 PM EDT
[#19]
I like mine especially that I can toss it in the wash |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 9:56:56 PM EDT
[#20]
Get both! NATO strap on some, steel bracelet on others.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:04:45 PM EDT
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much more bad ass.. https://adventuresinamateurwatchfettling.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/skxpilot_2.jpg?w=529&h=516 didnt know guys were modding that watch. might have to pick me up another.. Quote HistoryQuoted:
much more bad ass.. https://adventuresinamateurwatchfettling.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/skxpilot_2.jpg?w=529&h=516 didnt know guys were modding that watch. might have to pick me up another.. mines getting a dagaz "bund" dial and black ladder hands as we speak.... 
there is a 800 page thread of SKX007/9 mods on WUS eta: like this 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:07:32 PM EDT
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Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? They're cool and all but wait awhile until the body oils and sweat build up and suddenly they're not so cool anymore. Ask me how I know!  They end up smelling like old pennies so you throw them in a box somewhere and a couple years later you find them and they're frosty with mold and fungus...
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:08:00 PM EDT
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Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? I bought a three ring OD green Luminox band for my Seiko 5 Sports and like it. The guy I bought it from had given me a different band than the stock OD green one. 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:12:14 PM EDT
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They're cool and all but wait awhile until the body oils and sweat build up and suddenly they're not so cool anymore. Ask me how I know! They end up smelling like old pennies so you throw them in a box somewhere and a couple years later you find them and they're frosty with mold and fungus...Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? They're cool and all but wait awhile until the body oils and sweat build up and suddenly they're not so cool anymore. Ask me how I know! They end up smelling like old pennies so you throw them in a box somewhere and a couple years later you find them and they're frosty with mold and fungus...Shower with them, or throw them in the washing machine. My nicer watches are bracelets only. I tried natos and a couple rubber straps and it just looked and felt meh. My G-Shock on the other hand, nato 24/7. Eta: G-Shock with 24mm nato 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:12:44 PM EDT
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I need a Ghurka Regiment and Fleet Air Arm strap.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:26:19 PM EDT
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Not a fan, but I'm currently wearing a skx007 on Seiko z22 rubber.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:28:55 PM EDT
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I really do like them. I prefer the heavy duty Zulu style. I have 8.25" wrists, so the length is just right for me.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:31:39 PM EDT
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mines getting a dagaz "bund" dial and black ladder hands as we speak.... [img]http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_wink.gif[/ there is a 800 page thread of SKX007/9 mods on WUS eta: like this http://i.imgur.com/0frOW44.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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much more bad ass.. https://adventuresinamateurwatchfettling.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/skxpilot_2.jpg?w=529&h=516 didnt know guys were modding that watch. might have to pick me up another.. mines getting a dagaz "bund" dial and black ladder hands as we speak.... [img]http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_wink.gif[/ there is a 800 page thread of SKX007/9 mods on WUS eta: like this http://i.imgur.com/0frOW44.jpg I like the dagaz watches. Rather than buying a 007 and moding it, I might just buy one of the customs. I plan on keeping my 009 stock. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:32:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? Yup! Fixed that rash I was getting on my wrist, too  |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:34:11 PM EDT
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Yup! Fixed that rash I was getting on my wrist, too https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12311242_10206473526371541_8874818974148389481_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=0ec829a17a58e459272556b26065219f&oe=56AEFDF4 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? Yup! Fixed that rash I was getting on my wrist, too https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12311242_10206473526371541_8874818974148389481_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=0ec829a17a58e459272556b26065219f&oe=56AEFDF4 Nice SKX173. I have a coyote Zulu strap on mine. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:35:24 PM EDT
[#31]
Great for dive watches, for other watches not so much.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:37:43 PM EDT
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Yup! Fixed that rash I was getting on my wrist, too https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12311242_10206473526371541_8874818974148389481_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=0ec829a17a58e459272556b26065219f&oe=56AEFDF4 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? Yup! Fixed that rash I was getting on my wrist, too https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12311242_10206473526371541_8874818974148389481_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=0ec829a17a58e459272556b26065219f&oe=56AEFDF4 Damn gunny, you got midget fingers.
Nice watch though  Reminds me I need a new watch
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:39:10 PM EDT
[#33]
Almost all my watches have NATO bands.
I loop em thru my belt loops when I wash my jeans. They stay clean that way. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:39:19 PM EDT
[#34]
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Metal bands only please. Tried nato straps for a bit - just not for me. Same way I like leather belts and not stuff like a Wilderness instructor belt. Same here. Not a fan. Just doesn't look/feel right to me on a quality timepiece. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:39:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:42:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:43:17 PM EDT
[#37]
I use PVD Nato straps to avoid a nickel allergy. They're cheap, look good, and work good.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:47:21 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I get mine from County Comm. Same here, good quality. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:47:53 PM EDT
[#39]
I miss the wind up watch i got in basic with the cloth strap. Is that what you are talking about?
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:50:51 PM EDT
[#40]
Zulu, three ring.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 10:57:07 PM EDT
[#41]
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I really do like them. I prefer the heavy duty Zulu style. I have 8.25" wrists, so the length is just right for me. https://techno-ruby.smugmug.com/photos/i-999ZvNB/0/L/i-999ZvNB-L.jpg Same here! Love the zulu - strap for days. I do have a question: The zulu has an extra strap that runs underneath the watch that's sewn to the main strap and terminates with two additional metal loops that the main strap goes through doubling the band under the watch. Does anybody know what that's used for? The zulu is great for big wrists and even better for wearing the watch over gloves, wet suits, ski jackets etc. OP: there's only one drawback to nato straps and that is after a month of wear you'll start to smell what you think is your own feet. just toss the band in the wash with a load of clothes and you're back in business.
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:00:37 PM EDT
[#42]
My GMT master is in a nao strap
Makes it much more comfortable… to heavy otherwise |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:02:11 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: [snip] OP: there's only one drawback to nato straps and that is after a month of wear you'll start to smell what you think is your own feet. just toss the band in the wash with a load of clothes and you're back in business.Yep... Love the zulu style on my Seiko diver, can't deal with the mildew smell. I'm constantly around the water, and usually don't take my watch off to shower. As a result, zulu band is way too funky for me, and my countycomm sourced bands sit in the drawer while I wear the regular rubber band. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:04:43 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They're cool and all but wait awhile until the body oils and sweat build up and suddenly they're not so cool anymore. Ask me how I know! They end up smelling like old pennies so you throw them in a box somewhere and a couple years later you find them and they're frosty with mold and fungus...Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? They're cool and all but wait awhile until the body oils and sweat build up and suddenly they're not so cool anymore. Ask me how I know! They end up smelling like old pennies so you throw them in a box somewhere and a couple years later you find them and they're frosty with mold and fungus...Easy. Strap it to a belt loop when you throw your pants in the wash. Just make sure you take the watch off first. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:07:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn gunny, you got midget fingers. Nice watch though Reminds me I need a new watchQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Just swapped a few of my watches over to NATO straps. They feel so much better than the metal bands.. Any one else here a fan? Yup! Fixed that rash I was getting on my wrist, too https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/12311242_10206473526371541_8874818974148389481_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=0ec829a17a58e459272556b26065219f&oe=56AEFDF4 Damn gunny, you got midget fingers. Nice watch though Reminds me I need a new watchThat's how we roll in the shire |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:11:32 PM EDT
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Same here! Love the zulu - strap for days. I do have a question: The zulu has an extra strap that runs underneath the watch that's sewn to the main strap and terminates with two additional metal loops that the main strap goes through doubling the band under the watch. Does anybody know what that's used for? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I really do like them. I prefer the heavy duty Zulu style. I have 8.25" wrists, so the length is just right for me. https://techno-ruby.smugmug.com/photos/i-999ZvNB/0/L/i-999ZvNB-L.jpg Same here! Love the zulu - strap for days. I do have a question: The zulu has an extra strap that runs underneath the watch that's sewn to the main strap and terminates with two additional metal loops that the main strap goes through doubling the band under the watch. Does anybody know what that's used for? That is the 5 ring Zulu. You can get a 3 ring Zulu to keep things thinner. The Zulus usually have the heavy duty rings too. I have a leather Nato Zulu for my Maratac. 
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:11:50 PM EDT
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Quote Historywhat model is that? |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:16:06 PM EDT
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its currently getting the dial and hands replaced and I put a murphy smooth bezel on it. natostrapco RAF regimental strap http://i.imgur.com/raqW5nS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/HnRDfKO.jpg Very nice! I have a Bulova my wife gave me 10+ years ago and I never wear because the steel band just rips up my arm hair. I may have to add that to my Christmas list! Thank you. |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:24:54 PM EDT
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Nato strap co. Is doing a killer blackfriday deal. They have some nice straps. You guys can thank me latter. I won't even hide it in a team only thread.
http://natostrapsco.com/ |
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Posted: 11/25/2015 11:28:41 PM EDT
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I have to use plastic/rubber. Any type of fabric soaks the sweat and it starts smelling NASTY after a while. Even after washing.
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