Military watch strap?

[Legion]

For some reason a pin has fallen out of the band of my Omega SMP. I have no idea why. It could have been worse, at least it fell out while I was holding the watch, not wearing it, so the watch didn't just fall off and break. I found the pin and put it back in, but it just wants to fall out now and it is not safe.

I will probably get around to taking it to the watch maker and getting it sorted soon but I am also thinking of getting a military nylon watch strap for it. This is not without precedent. James Bond wore his Rolex that way in the early movies and It is actually a comfortable, light and snug way to wear a watch.

My only problem is that most of the straps I find online are a bit cheap and nasty. I bought one on ebay for my Vostok watch and that is fine, a cheap band for a cheap watch. It seems to fit. But for the SMP I want something a bit better quality, especially since it is my most worn watch.

So, can any of you guys point me towards a better quality nylon watch strap? I kind of like the security of the one piece ones that go right under the whole watch but I am open to suggestions. Or any other straps you might think would be cool on this watch.

 

[xillion]

Maratac straps are extremely well built. They don't seem to fray and fall apart like some straps I have owned.

Check them out here:

http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

http://www.countycomm.com/zulu.htm

I own several zulu and a Mil-Nato straps and love them all. Here is a Mil-Nato on my Titanium Eco-Drive.

 

[RayG]

Maratac Zulu straps.

 

[xillion]

Also, check out this video.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYfrsVCG-DI[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Uncle Erik]

Maratac makes a nice strap - I have one on a beater. You can find a variety of military straps at West Coast Time. I especially love having a military strap when I go in the water. They're much better than synthetic leathers or metal bracelets.

 

[Austin]

Maratac makes an excellent strap. I own a few of them. I also get my Nato straps here:

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21922

 

[lenard]

Watchadoo is an Aussie ebay seller known for selling good straps. Any pics of the Omega and Vostok? I have been meaning to get a Vostok Amphibian for some time now.

 

[Thebigspendur]

Most nylon straps are pretty thin and cheap and intended for more basic and military inspired watches. Yes the Maratec and Rhino are thicker but thats a relative thing. I've seen people wear them with a Rolex but I'm not sure they go with certain watches movies aside. They also have plainer or military type leather straps which might be a better choice.

 

[Legion]

Watchadoo is an Aussie ebay seller known for selling good straps. Any pics of the Omega and Vostok? I have been meaning to get a Vostok Amphibian for some time now.

Yep, here ya go Lenard. Amphibiany goodness. (The Omega is the blue "Bond" SMP. Plenty of pics of that one around, although I ordered a "Bond" Maratac Zulu for it last night, so I might take a picture of it with its new strap once it arrives to show you how it looks.)

 

[echelon3]

Maratac makes an excellent strap. I own a few of them. I also get my Nato straps here:

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21922

His status shows as "banned", Austin.
I need a band and his prices are great.

Have you bought from him lately?

 

[blackglass]

Another vote for Maratac. I have one of the black NATO straps and love it!

 

[Austin]

His status shows as "banned", Austin.
I need a band and his prices are great.

Have you bought from him lately?

You can get them here from the same fella.

http://www.natostrap.blogspot.com/

It's been several months since I bought from him. My transaction with him was flawless.

 

[scottish steve]

I bought a G10 stap direct from The Military Watch Company, which supplies The British Army and the one I got the watchworx.co.uk is at least 5 times better. I'd thoroughly recommend them.


http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/NatoG10.htm

 

[koso]

You can get them here from the same fella.

http://www.natostrap.blogspot.com/

It's been several months since I bought from him. My transaction with him was flawless.

I bought a zulu from him six weeks or so ago; no problem.

 

[Triumph Coupe]

Is this the look you are going for?

Here is my 'Bond' SMP on the 'bond' grey black strap Nato.

I think it looks much better on the metal band personally but each to their own...

 

[echelon3]

You can get them here from the same fella.

http://www.natostrap.blogspot.com/

It's been several months since I bought from him. My transaction with him was flawless.

I bought a zulu from him six weeks or so ago; no problem.

His status shows as "banned", Austin.
I need a band and his prices are great.

Have you bought from him lately?

Just an FYI, I ordered from him and received a nice email asking if I could wait until Saturday as he was out of town.
Seems like a good guy, so thanks for the tip, gentlemen.

 

[Austin]

Just an FYI, I ordered from him and received a nice email asking if I could wait until Saturday as he was out of town.
Seems like a good guy, so thanks for the tip, gentlemen.

I am really pleased with his bands. They are thicker than most of the other nato straps. I think you will like them.

 

[Legion]

Is this the look you are going for?

Here is my 'Bond' SMP on the 'bond' grey black strap Nato.

I think it looks much better on the metal band personally but each to their own...

Ha! That is exactly the watch I own and almost exactly the band I ordered, except I ordered the Zulu version. Glad to see it looks so good. Thanks!

 

[Legion]

Well, I'm glad I went with the majority here and bought the Maratech. I've had it on for the last 24 hours and I will say it is probably the most comfortable watch strap I've worn. Looks quite nice too.

I guess I'm in no hurry to have the original Omega bracelet repaired now.

 

[Cmaster03]

I've always worn the SMP on the bracelet, but that Maratac looks good with yours.