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    Looks ace!

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    I've bought a couple too and on balance I'm pleased with them.



    The colour and weave are absolutely spot on. The hardware looks a lot better in the flesh that I was expecting, so much so that the changes in profile do not bother me at all. The only slight issue I have is that I think the increase in spacing between the second and third rings to 80mm is too much. I find the rings are sitting against the edges of my ulna and raduis where previously they would have sat higher up, avoiding the boney bits of my wrist. For an 18mm strap, I don't think the trend of oversized watches is an issue and so would have thought that perhaps 70mm spacing for 18 (and maybe 20mm) straps might be better and the full 80mm for the 22mm straps. Anyway, with the strap wearing in, that is not such a big issue but thought it worth mentioning. Overall, though, terrific.

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    ^^^ Very much liking the darker shade of these new grey ones. I've ordered a couple and I'm looking forward to using them on my PRS1 and SKX007.

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    Blown away by the new strap colour, fabric and fittings. The best NATO I have ever had - I've had maybe 50 and from maybe 10 manufacturers.
    Gray

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    I've had mine a couple of weeks now and would probably say that it's the best nato I've ever had. I've just received this rather lovely SKX007 with mil mod dial and sword hands and I think they look the dogs danglies together:





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    I'm thinking about doing a few of these as well.





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    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    That clasp looks nice. Do you know what the price would be?

    Is that your existing canvas strap or is that a new type of strap?

    Thanks, P

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    Quote Originally Posted by Packer View Post
    That clasp looks nice. Do you know what the price would be?

    Is that your existing canvas strap or is that a new type of strap?

    Thanks, P
    It's NATO-style nylon. The sample has a nubuck backing but that means you can't wash it so I'd have them made with double thckness nylon. I haven't got a price yet.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Great - I like the idea of having a nato-material strap that does not increase the height of the watch.

    Will it come in yellow though? :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Packer View Post
    Great - I like the idea of having a nato-material strap that does not increase the height of the watch.

    Will it come in yellow though? :)
    No but I'm planning an orange.

    Eddie
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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    No but I'm planning an orange.
    Great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I'm thinking about doing a few of these as well.





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    Like the strap a lot but would be happy with the new NATO buckle rather than the deployment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StuS View Post
    Like the strap a lot but would be happy with the new NATO buckle rather than the deployment.
    I second that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barryw View Post
    I second that.
    Thirds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gray View Post
    Blown away by the new strap colour, fabric and fittings. The best NATO I have ever had - I've had maybe 50 and from maybe 10 manufacturers.
    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    I've had mine a couple of weeks now and would probably say that it's the best nato I've ever had.
    Completely agree. I received one of these today and all my other straps have been instantly consigned to a draw. Perfect colour, awesome hardware.

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    My 18mm Grey is amazing on my G10 - cheers Eddie!

    I offered it up to my Speedy Pro & it looks amazing. Can't wait for the 20mm to arrive.

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    Also loving the new NATO, in fact so much so, that I am willing to understap until the 20mm becomes available.

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    Eddie, when you update the green straps with the new hardware, will you go the same way, making it a darker olive drab colour? I hope so :)

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    beautifully done, great strap.

    Quote Originally Posted by zeroeseight View Post




    Also loving the new NATO, in fact so much so, that I am willing to understap until the 20mm becomes available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shish View Post
    Eddie, when you update the green straps with the new hardware, will you go the same way, making it a darker olive drab colour? I hope so :)
    Yes.

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    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Sweet, thanks Eddie

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    I'll be buying the new green one as well then...��
    Last edited by Strnglwhank; 8th August 2014 at 21:17.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeroeseight View Post




    Also loving the new NATO, in fact so much so, that I am willing to understap until the 20mm becomes available.
    Already with you on that 😊

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    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post


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    That looks great, love the colour and density of the weave.When can we expect them please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by barryw View Post
    That looks great, love the colour and density of the weave.When can we expect them please?
    About 3 weeks.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Smile

    ^^^Thanks^^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    About 3 weeks.

    Eddie
    They look great, Eddie, looking forward to it :)

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    Put my DC67 on the new grey today. Loving it, the hardware is a great match for the case of the Damasko...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Strnglwhank View Post
    Already with you on that 
    Also waiting (with baited breath) for the 20mm :)

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    Ah that darker green looks great! The feel of these is spot on in my book...just the right balance between rigidity and flexibility. Still not sure what I think of the angular keepers but the larger buckle is definitely a winner...





    Looking forwards to getting my hands on a few in 20mm!

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    Loving the new hardware and shade.


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    New Grey NATO

    Ordered the new grey Nato yesterday lunchtime and it just arrived today! Great service from Eddie as usual.
    Popped it straight on to the Dreadnought, I really like the quality, which amazingly does manage to improve on the original and best Timefactors NATO.
    Looking forward to ordering a black version when they are available.





    Andy

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    Ordered one in 22 mm for my Tuna. Can't wait for it to arrive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    No but I'm planning an orange
    Only just noticed this, for some reason. Still planning this, Eddie?

    I was going to pick an orange one off another site, but if you've got one in the pipeline, I'll hold off until you release yours.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shish View Post
    Only just noticed this, for some reason. Still planning this, Eddie?

    I was going to pick an orange one off another site, but if you've got one in the pipeline, I'll hold off until you release yours.
    I've ordered them but only as a 20mm 2-piece with deployant.

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    I see, so presumeably they'll be closed-end?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shish View Post
    I see, so presumeably they'll be closed-end?
    Yes.

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    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Thanks Eddie :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigD View Post
    Loving the new hardware and shade.

    Loving your ML. Never seen one in the wild before - spot on!

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    And a different green too.





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    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    No but I'm planning an orange.

    Eddie

    ohh id love a nato 22mm in orange

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    That's cracking.
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    Top, new stile in 20mm is available in green, black and green.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LVE View Post
    Top, new stile in 20mm is available in green, black and green.
    Cool, just splurged on a handful of them. :)

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    Already have one of the new 18mm greys and very impressed with the quality of it having now worn it day and night for a couple of weeks. The holes are are very cleanly done, the heat welding very neat and the hardware looks great. Just ordered a 22mm black as a partner for my 22mm Rhino (the latter also from Eddie). Can't wait to get it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I'm thinking about doing a few of these as well.





    Eddie
    Will the buckle be polished Eddie?

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    The new grey NATO will be a different grey



    Straps arrived quickly, also ordered a YAB, without looking at the description. Hadn't realised its hardware was also updated, bonus! :)

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    I've just received a few of the new ones too. Absolutely fantastic Eddie, the best on the market by a country mile!

    Grab them while they're underpriced folks...

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