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When was the NATO strap introduced?

 

It can't pre-date NATO but I see them used on WW2 watches.
I wondered if anyone knew the history?

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Hamilton Royal Navy Chronograph Tropical.

 
By: amanico : October 9th, 2023-20:31
A bewitching piece of History. Not mine, but I cannot complain, I have two others which are top nice, too. Best, Nicolas ...  

I like it

 
By: ifraher : October 10th, 2023-20:45
Pretty spot aesthetics, I'll need to read up on what's powering it.
By: fop : October 15th, 2023-14:49
I've always thought nylon NATO straps didn't look right on pre 1970's watches but then a watch account I follow on Instagram featured a UK nylon issue strap still in it's brown paper wrapper dated 1955. I might get one for my Lemania HS9 Meanwhile, here's...  

Thank you Amanico.

 
By: fop : October 15th, 2023-17:15
Before anyone says anything, I know the hands are wrong and I do have a correct pair but I like these!

When was the NATO strap introduced?

 
By: fop : October 16th, 2023-14:53
It can't pre-date NATO but I see them used on WW2 watches. I wondered if anyone knew the history?

My interest was piqued..

 
By: fop : October 17th, 2023-20:45
The design dates from the end of WW2 and originally used on survival compasses carried by special forces but made of canvas and then used for watches designated A.F.0210. in 17.5mm. The 6B/2617 was the first nylon NATO strap issued in 1954 for the Mk11 na...