Is my watch incompatible with a Nato strap?
Is my watch incompatible with a Nato strap?
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MartinM

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495 posts

224 months

Thursday 20th April 2023
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Hi all
I recently bought a cheap, but I think handsome, Accurist chronograph. I like wearing my watches with nato straps but on inspection it looks as if the lugs wont hold a bare spring bar in by themselves ie, they are outward rather than inward facing (see pic)
Does anyone have another suggestion for another strap thsn the standard fit metal bracelet?
Many thanks

MartinM

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495 posts

224 months

Thursday 20th April 2023
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Here's another pic from the side. Basically the 2 black"rabbits teeth" are part of the case.

r159

2,418 posts

91 months

Thursday 20th April 2023
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Have you got a pic of the underside, from what you describe it looks like you could be knackered for fitting a Nato...

gregs656

11,810 posts

198 months

Thursday 20th April 2023
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That could just be the screw/pin for the end link. Need to look at the underside.

MartinM

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495 posts

224 months

Friday 21st April 2023
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Thanks for your help so far. Here is the underside.

gregs656

11,810 posts

198 months

Friday 21st April 2023
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Ah, you’re toast for a NATO on that.

MartinM

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495 posts

224 months

Friday 21st April 2023
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gregs656 said:
Ah, you’re toast for a NATO on that.
Ah I thought as much. Do you happen to know if any other type of aftermarket straps will fit this type of arrangement?


gregs656

11,810 posts

198 months

Friday 21st April 2023
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I doubt you'll find anything.