What watch do you wear?

mrk · 10 Feb 2014 at 11:15

Having owned and tried all manner of NATO straps during the Mako ownership... Timefactors.

I'm ordering another one but silver this time. The threading is high quality, feels as good as a Maratac NATO but is a bit thinner so more comfortable and the ends finishing is heat sealed nicely. The buckles and rings are bead blasted stainless steel.

Their store is only open Tue/Wed/Thu though.

2StepSteve · 10 Feb 2014 at 11:58

Sounds just what I want. I'm not normally a NATO guy but I have a Seiko 5 Sport incoming that I think would look great on a NATO.

G|mp · 10 Feb 2014 at 11:59

My OM has arrived, I don't have to get angry every time I see your sig now Steve

Ewaf · 10 Feb 2014 at 12:10

*** no trading outside the mm please *** Will Gill

mikeh501 · 10 Feb 2014 at 13:52

2StepSteve said:
Best place to get a high quality NATO? I wasn't too impressed with the one that I got from Sectime on the bay (it was only £5 though!).

heard good things about gasgasbones
http://www.gasgasbones.com/

mrk · 10 Feb 2014 at 14:03

Some of the GGB ones look ok but they all look very bulky, the prices are ridiculous too. A Maratac is cheaper and they're arguably the best (toughest) NATOs you can buy.

panthro · 10 Feb 2014 at 14:05

mrk said:
Some of the GGB ones look ok but they all look very bulky, the prices are ridiculous too. A Maratac is cheaper and they're arguably the best (toughest) NATOs you can buy.

They're worth the money. Never seen a bad word said about his straps.

mrk · 10 Feb 2014 at 14:08

Not denying that, I'm sure they're great but they're certainly not as clean looking as a normal decent NATO and thus won't suit many watches because of that.

Edit*
Either Timefactors or Official Maratac via http://westcoastime.stores.yahoo.net/marnatimbanf.html (comes to $25 inc shipping).

panthro · 10 Feb 2014 at 14:53

mrk said:
Not denying that, I'm sure they're great but they're certainly not as clean looking as a normal decent NATO and thus won't suit many watches because of that.

Edit*
Either Timefactors or Official Maratac via http://westcoastime.stores.yahoo.net/marnatimbanf.html (comes to $25 inc shipping).

You'll never know until you try one!

mrk · 10 Feb 2014 at 14:54

These things I just know man

Cosimo · 10 Feb 2014 at 14:57

mrk said:
These things I just know man

So you keep telling us.

mrk · 10 Feb 2014 at 15:00

Considering that's the first time I've posted ^that in this thread.... yeah.

G|mp · 10 Feb 2014 at 18:57

To rotate with my Tissots, damn you 2stepsteve.

alexisonfire · 10 Feb 2014 at 19:04

I feel compelled to own an orange monster, despite not liking them. I just want to add one to my collection of seiko divers

Which reminds me, i just bought another. :rolleyes:

Seiko SSC017 inbound

2StepSteve · 10 Feb 2014 at 20:15

Congrats G|mp. It's a great piece for the money.

When I first discovered the Monster I can't say that I had much love for the design. But give it half a chance and the uniqueness of it will cling to you! Mine hasn't been off my wrist since I opened the box.

Janesy B · 10 Feb 2014 at 20:19

I want a Monster to go with my SNZF17J1, been wearing it daily for nearly two years and fancy a change.

G|mp · 10 Feb 2014 at 20:42

2StepSteve said:
Congrats G|mp. It's a great piece for the money.

When I first discovered the Monster I can't say that I had much love for the design. But give it half a chance and the uniqueness of it will cling to you! Mine hasn't been off my wrist since I opened the box.

Yeah it's nice and weighty too which I like, I have a Tissot PRS516 and that's nice and weighty but it's in for repair at the mo.

I've always liked the design of the monsters, kinda design classic nowadays instead of being a Seamaster copy.

Hyburnate · 11 Feb 2014 at 02:17

Decided to look on the bay for the price of a CWC, they're gorgeous watches think I'll treat myself to one after I pass my test. Some real nice pieces on the bay too, good reviews on the sellers. About £100, most of them from the gulf war.

Scrutinize · 11 Feb 2014 at 09:01

Well my ray raven arrived yesterday. The lume is fantastic, it looks smart in the black. Popped it on a black NATO strap for now which works well. So far its running at +-1sec in 20 hours.

Simian · 11 Feb 2014 at 09:38

Scrutinize said:
Well my ray raven arrived yesterday. The lume is fantastic, it looks smart in the black. Popped it on a black NATO strap for now which works well. So far its running at +-1sec in 20 hours.

Well get some flippin pics up then!!