Let's see your NATO's

[Spice_Weasel]

I have just ordered my first ever NATO, a 22mm 'Bond' style from TF. Up to now I have never really warmed to the NATO style despite the inherent safety it offers, however I have an upcoming outdoor event where a NATO could be useful.

It will be going on my Seiko 007 so hopefully I will post some pictures later this week.

[andy_s]

Apparently 'NATO' has been trademarked by 'International Watchman' last week; cheeky beggars.

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=17...

[anonymous-user]

Can anyone point me in the direction of a thick NATO strap? I have a couple, but the problem I have is the material is way too thin. For example, this is probably a good representation of the thickness of material that most NATOs generally have:





The problem with such a thin and lightweight material is the head of the watch then becomes significantly heavier than the rest of the strap, the result is the watch head wants to always rotate around the wrist. It's really annoying. I want a material at least twice, if not three times as thick as the example above, if just feels to flimsy. In order to stop this happening, the material needs to be about 2-3mm thick, approximately the thickness of a leather strap. The best example I can give would be the type of material used for harnesses in a track car, similar in build up to the NATOs above, but much thicker (but still thin enough to pass between the spring bar and the watch head). It's not like these straps are a squeeze at present is it?

I just can't seem to find anything substantial - all I keep getting are cheap and nasty thin material straps like the ones above

Anyone help?

EDIT - This looks like a better example on Page 1

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 3rd October 20:03

[andy_s]

Rhino? Gasgasbones velcro?

[SVS]

Hi everyone. I have the same question as Mac.

Mac. said:

Can anyone point me in the direction of a thick NATO strap?

Rhino and Gasgasbones both look promising for thickness.

Any other recommendations or websites to check for thick NATOs?

Edited by SVS on Wednesday 3rd October 22:15

[Spice_Weasel]

Here's my 007J on a TF Bond NATO as promised. Pics are only a week late!!!





I really like it and am now a NATO convert

[rog007]

Great combo; looks very right!

[Doofus]

[marcosgt]

Can any recommend a source of good quality NATOs?

I've just acquired a 'new' (to me) watch that I think will look good on one.

I've got a cheapish one on a Seiko already, which is ok, but some of the straps here have much more solid looking rings.

Cheers.

M

[Vvroom]

marcosgt said:

Can any recommend a source of good quality NATOs?

I've just acquired a 'new' (to me) watch that I think will look good on one.

I've got a cheapish one on a Seiko already, which is ok, but some of the straps here have much more solid looking rings.

Cheers.

M

I've paid £20 for them in the past and very recently bought one for £4 delivered, from Hong Kong, on eBay. I couldn't tell the difference.

The cheapo one is made by 'Infantry' and it's plain black with matte black buckles. Looks the business with my 16610 Sub on it. Rings are sturdy IMO

[Disastrous]

Ordered a more appropriately sized one for me new diver:



Comfy as!

[LukeBird]

marcosgt said:

Can any recommend a source of good quality NATOs?

Timefactors.
Excellent quality and they have bead-blasted hardware, which I much prefer to the shiny stuff.

[ed335d]

Best colour combination (IMO). And 42 today!

[marcosgt]

ed335d said:

Best colour combination (IMO). And 42 today!

Certainly goes well with the watch, although I'm not usually a big fan of the multicoloured NATOs, personally.

As someone said before, they always remind me of Schoolboy Timexs

M.

[touching cloth]

Had to order up a Nato just so I could join the thread - arrived this morning and here it is



Gone for the ubiquitous Bond albeit in "vintage" guise so a bit more muted. Love it. Another one also on order.

Edited by touching cloth on Friday 23 November 15:58

[Ranger 6]

marcosgt said:

ed335d said:

Best colour combination (IMO). And 42 today!

Certainly goes well with the watch, although I'm not usually a big fan of the multicoloured NATOs, personally.

As someone said before, they always remind me of Schoolboy Timexs

M.

Lovely

marcosgt - you should see my NATO in regimental colours, it makes that one look restrained

[Shaw Tarse]

ed335d said:

Best colour combination (IMO). And 42 today!

I really like that. (unless you're auctioning it, in which case it looks rubbish & worth £3.69)

[luke111s]

Currently on the bracelet, but may change it back to NATO tonight...

[cst]

Please recommend me a Nato strap for this, I'm unsure what would suit it due to it having a white face, and most on this thread are dark. I was thinking about a striped black/silver/orange one but now I'm not sure and am overanalysing it as usual.

Thanks

[z4chris99]