Tudor BB purchased where to buy Nato and strap remover tool

[SlowlnFastOut]

Purchased a new Heritage BBB on the weekend and absolutely love it. Its my first watch and would like to buy some additional straps, currently liking the look of black and grey Natos and these leather ones:-

https://bulangandsons.com/product/bs-caramel-brown...

What websites should i be looking at for quality Nato straps?

Also, I guess I will be needing a metal spring bar tool, so I can interchange the straps. Can anyone recommend one in particular and where I should get it?

Thanks for your help.

[GCH]

Bergeon 6767 for the tool

[benny.c]

Try Timefactors or Monkeyswag for the NATOs. I prefer the quality of the Timefactors ones but Monkeyswag have a more varied selection.

[aberdeeneuan]

GCH said:

Bergeon 6767 for the tool

If you've not done it before, masking tape helps avoid the scratches on the lugs too.

[nikaiyo2]

Hey dude

B&S make amazing straps... However have a butchers at Steveo, maybe a leather NATO?

http://www.steveostraps.com/straps-2/nato-straps

You can't go wrong for the price, and he is a top guy.

[Spice_Weasel]

Consider a Toshi strap too. Plenty of fans on here

[Bigmart]

Yes Steveo straps are excellent, very well made and an excellent service offered. Price very good.

[Bigmart]

Yes Steveo straps are excellent, very well made and an excellent service offered. Price very good.

[SlowlnFastOut]

Thanks for the great suggestions, have the Bergeon tool and will be going for the Steveo leather and Timefactors Nato when the store is working.

[GCH]

SlowlnFastOut said:

Thanks for the great suggestions, have the Bergeon tool and will be going for the Steveo leather and Timefactors Nato when the store is working.

Tape the lugs with electrical tape (not masking tape - to0 much adhesive) when changing a strap...helps prevent gouges and marks

[critical mass]

Totally agree re Toshi straps - also GasGasBones really good for NATOs..

[critical mass]

Totally agree re Toshi straps - also GasGasBones really good for NATOs..

[gregd]

How did you get on with changing your straps OP? I bought a BB recently too and fancy doing the same thing. I've got a couple of NATO's kicking around alreeady but like the look of the Steveo's leather one. I am a bit worried about damaging the case / lugs / springbars though.

[SlowlnFastOut]

gregd said:

How did you get on with changing your straps OP? I bought a BB recently too and fancy doing the same thing. I've got a couple of NATO's kicking around alreeady but like the look of the Steveo's leather one. I am a bit worried about damaging the case / lugs / springbars though.

Spring Bar Tool is still in its packaging at present!

Mainly been down to the fact that I hadnt been able to purchase the Nato from Timefactors due to the store being down and because the Steveo straps are made to order and take up to 14 days. However the Steveo strap should be with me by the end of the week, will keep you posted how it goes.

[gregd]

Thanks! I've ordered a Watchgecko leather NATO and a pliers type tool for mine so I'll let you know how I get on too

[SlowlnFastOut]

Found it a bit of a fiddle to start with then watched this video and it was fine:-

http://youtu.be/v_mdv6v0A6s

I understand why some people only leave it to dealers though for fear of scratches etc. I taped it up heavily with electrical tape to protect from this.

Really pleased with how it looks on a leather nato!

[gregd]

That looks great! The one I've gone for is a little lighter in colour I think. I'll get my pics up when it arrives. Glad you managed it without damaging the case. Did you use the original springbars from the bracelet to secure the NATO?

[SirSquidalot]

Wow that looks epic!

[SlowlnFastOut]

Thanks! Yep, original spring bars in place.

[gregd]

Got round to changing mine this afternoon. The pliers weren't as useful as the Bergeon tool to be honest and I may send them back. Here's mine on a Watchgecko Italian Leather "vintage Rolex" Strap

Edited by gregd on Wednesday 27th April 16:47