SJX
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Let's see your NATO straps!
These straps are known by many names - NATO, G10, MoD.
I just received two of them yesterday, both are by Maratac. For what they cost, they are really fun and good value.
- SJX
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Let's see your NATO straps!
These straps are known by many names - NATO, G10, MoD. I just received two of them yesterday, both are by Maratac. For what they cost, they are really fun and good value. - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-11-11 04:37:48...
as a previous military collector i've had loads of these and
think IMHO they are the most uncomfortable watch straps i've ever worn. i accept that all of mine have been the genuine green army issue, but the nylon chafes quite badly after a while. in the end i changed them all for 1 piece WW2 style leather military ...
Nato
The problem with the Maratacs is that they stretch when wet. So, though I have some fitted to my watches, when you come out of the water the watch is jangling around your wrist. I have never had any comfort issues, though the stretch/shrink cycle can be a...
Looks good JX, I will need to get the black piece for my vintage Omega Pilot. Is the
material nylon? If it is, they will expand if contact with water. Kong