Reply With QuoteThese the straps with the striped edges?
Not my cup of tea from a purely visual point of view. I'd try a plain one though, if there was such a thing.
Decided to post this here instead of Leather,nylon......
Because I want as many people as possible to see it.
Eddie's new straps are going to change the history of Nato straps IMO.
They are that good.
They are as good as Omega Natos except that they cost a fraction.
I got a few and will get more.
Nothing like any nato straps Inhave owned before.
Cannot post pics as photobucket is down but will do as soon as I can.
Well done,Eddie.
Now just hope for more colors and patterns.
These the straps with the striped edges?
Not my cup of tea from a purely visual point of view. I'd try a plain one though, if there was such a thing.
Yes. Ones with striped edges. I loved Omega Natos but these are as good and plus metal work is better.Originally Posted by demonloop
Craziest poem I ever read.
I didn't like the one I bought.
And they're unlikely to rid the world of malaria.
The ones Ingot are coated with a novel anti malarial agent 😄😄
that's what I was thinking
but I am glad they are a success, you cant argue with the price.
Thats not half as good
Worst modern poetry thread
Ive read
For ages
This is very good Haiku!
Thank you
And I never even knew it
But seriously, do folks that have one these reckon a 20mm one would squeeze onto 19mm lugs OK?
I'd be up for a few if there were some more muted colours - grey, khaki, brown. But I will try a black/grey one.
If you read it like a Native American Indian it sort of makes sense.
Like this...
White man come.
Make many promises.
Break all promises.
Take our land.
Etc.
I thought it had something of Maya Angelou about it. You know, shit and not rhyming.
Something like this
Americans come
F€£k us up our asses
We try to keep out nose up
We look like losers
No. Because of the density of the fabric they're not very squeezable at all and the weaving on the edge would squish over the lugs and chew itself as its a finer weave.
Strap Material is very pleasing but the metal hardware probably need some improvements or try sticking a Zulu rings for other options...
Well this thread took a weird side turn
Thanks for that
Shame - the orange and black one would have suited something I had in mind
Ignore it
Just responding to some losers.
I have a 22 mm squeezed into 21 mm lugs. I think it does fine but it is an individual thing.
I didn't like them in the slightest.
Too thick, too shiny, too bulky on the wrist, and just too blingy
Made me realise i like my Nato to be plain and boring.
Eddies 2014 Nato's are much nicer
I agree, not my cup of tea they remind me of seatbelt material
Good heads up. I'm going to check them out now.
Thanks
Might give it a try than - at £12 its hardly the end of the world........
Huge congratulations to Timefactors for producing these at such a competitive price, but also proves watches are a fashion accessory (which I’ve always agreed with).
The strap was designed for a purpose and that purpose was not to match the second hand/whatever other part of the watch, nor be interchangeable dependent on your mood.
They call it progress...
Well done to the people that make them too.Oh and Eddie for selling them.
Anyone here got one of these AND an Omega one?
Some side-by-side shots would be interesting, also a review comparing the two.
From looking around they seem to be very similar in construction and materials -- but not in price.
Will try to do it, over the weekend.
Be warned - it might sound like a Native American poem though.
That works well
They look very good from the pics and at that price you really can't go wrong. I'll be interested to see your comparisons with the Omega versions. I've handled one of the grey edged Omegas and yes it was a higher quality strap than the 5 quid ebay specials but the price is ridiculous IMHO. OK you pays your money and you takes your choice and fair enough but talk about marketing and branding over substance. There is profit and then there is price gouging. If Eddies are even close to the Omega at that price range then sign me up.
I think it was meant in jest pal, I know my comment certainly was. No harm intended.
No worries. No offense taken.
Certainly high quality given the price point. Find they don't work quite as well with longer straight lugged watches, but this might be more of an issue with my small wrists.
I tend to cut mine down to avoid the loop back. The fixings however are suited to the doubling up of the fabric so can leave the strap a touch loose in the keeper. Not a major issue but Eddies other offerings lend themselves better to my "cut to measure" preferences. All that said I'm more than impressed with mine.
Hmm that orange trim may go well with the DN Voyager - may need to give it a try!
It does, it really does. Head over to the leather rubber and nylon thread and you'll find several pics from Ralphy of that very combo...
:-)
Thanks.
Thanks! Just had a look. No brainier to give it a go!
Here is a comparision with Omega Nato.
Am a man of few words- so will be brief
They are very similar in overall feel and looks.
Some differences which I would mention-
The Timefacotor looks brighter overall and has little more lustre.
The edges on TF Nato are a touch wider.
TF is slightly thicker and a touch less supple. I would say omega is 10-15% thinner and more supple by same margin
Omega metal work is polished.
Compared the RAF TF with Omega that is more G 10 style but TF is also available in G10 style.
Omega is slightly longer in the sizes I have.
For thicker, heftier watches, would definitely pick TF over Omega regardless of price.
The price difference really makes it a no brainer.
It is not
My intention not to suggest that Eddie set out to mimic Omega nato but given the looks a comparision is inevitable.
Will let the pics speak for themselves.
These are untouched/photoshopped
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In the above pics the straps are straight out of the packet, with a bit of wear they’ve moulded up nicely around the spring-bars.
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Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
Here is a comparision with Omega Nato.
I think eddies look much nicer.
My feeling as well but will let people draw their own conclusion.
Regardless, the price difference makes it a no brainer.
I'll wait until Eddie does a camouflaged one
Phew, it's a jungle out there!
They do look good, though some some single black grey and green would be nice.
Thanks Ralphy! Anyone noticing a comfort difference between the RAF and G10?
thanks RAJEN
Looking at those side-by-side photos, lm going to agree with the "no-brainer" comments - every bit as good-looking as the Omega offering, and the price blows it out of the water.
I've seen and tried no end of NATOs that are pretty in pictures and for me, despite many false dawns, there has never been a game changer.
When it comes to strapping a watch to you wrist, nothing is more practical or comfortable, soaking wet and bone dry, than the original Phoenix version.
Tempted to agree, but the movable second keeper on the Omega strap is a genuine "game changer" as far as I am concerned. I'd resent any NATO without that now.
Surely it's the first keeper that's movable? The one nearest the buckle? A floating second keeper would be much better.
As for the side-by-side comparison shots, the Eddie strap looks like the original and the Swatch jobbie a cheap copy: thinner material, narrower side stripes and the biggest giveaway of a cheap NATO: stitched rather than heat-sealed / welded.
The prices should be the other way by the look of things.
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