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Looking to pick up a few 22mm ZULU or NATO watch straps. The market seems fairly inundated with bands, and need help separating out what is junk and what is worth spending money on. Post you experience with specific brands and websites (with pictures if you want!).
I looked at CountyComm, but they only offer three ring ZULU (pretty sure this is the style I want, but you can post any NATO or ZULU) in Bond, and I would like some variety in color. I also looked at natozulu, which offers more colors, but not sure on the quality.
I’ve purchased from Marx at Westcoasttime. Think he has an ebay store too. He carries a bunch of military watch bands from various companies. Worth giving a look and the prices are fair.
Also brought zulu from countycomm. Lasted longer than my watch did.
natostrapsco.Based on reviews on some watch sites Im about to order a couple from them.
I actually have a natostrapco strap on my wrist right now. I 100% will buy from them again. Great quality.Panatime
County Comm/Maratac
NatostrapcoCan’t go wrong with any of these. All are top notch quality. I have several from each of those places that have lasted years and years of daily use and abuse.
Avoid Clockwork Synergy, LLC on Amazon unless you’re OK with questionable QC and loose jingly rings. They are not horrible but not on par with the ones listed. They reside on my quartz beaters for yardwork/pool maintenance days.
I actually have a natostrapco strap on my wrist right now. I 100% will buy from them again. Great quality.
Nothing better than a first hand review.Nothing better than a first hand review.
The thing I like about mine is the lateral rigidity. I use them on an LL Bean vintage field watch, so they are only 18mm, but they are quite stiff, not like cheap straps. They can hold the watch on edge no problem.
[IMG]Without hesitation: Natostrapsco.
I wear NATOs on most of my watches and have bought from a few different places over the years. The variety and quality of the straps these guys sell is great. Will try and get some pics of some of my watches on NATOs – finest straps in the world IMHO.
Great replies so far. I really like the variety of bands that natostrapco has, and the prices, while a few dollars more than some other sites, are not outrageous. It looks like they also give a 10% discount for buying two which is nice.
The thing I like about mine is the lateral rigidity. I use them on an LL Bean vintage field watch, so they are only 18mm, but they are quite stiff, not like cheap straps. They can hold the watch on edge no problem.
That looks really nice, and almost makes me want to reconsider ZULU over NATO. What are your thoughts on NATO vs ZULU?I actually have a natostrapco strap on my wrist right now. I 100% will buy from them again. Great quality.
You can add another recommendation for these guys from me, as similarly to medicevans there is one currently strapped to my wrist (on a Seiko SARG003).
I put in an order for a few, since they have a great selection of designs and worked out at being a relatively good price (and got to me pretty quickly for an international order).
That looks really nice, and almost makes me want to reconsider ZULU over NATO. What are your thoughts on NATO vs ZULU?
I am a ZULU fan. The photo is of my natostrapco I’ve had for about 2 years. Which ever brand or type you choose, I do recommend using curved spring bars though. If you change straps frequently, it will save your straps edges from fraying when being pulled through the spring bars and lugs. Plus, I just prefer the way the strap lies against the case with those installed.
[IMG]Starpcode Zulu is awesome it is built so well compared to the NATO I bought I love it
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