The initial debut of the NATO strap was by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 1973. Back then, there was only one version and it had a singular tone: admiralty grey. Nicknamed the G-10, British Special Forces were required to fill out a G-1098 form before being issued the strap.
What color was the bond NATO watch strap?
grey coloured
Who makes the original NATO strap?
Phoenix Straps Ltd
What is a James Bond watch strap?
Instead, he always wore the iconic dive watch on either a leather band, or more commonly, a regimental stripe cloth strap. For quite a few years, gray and black striped so-called NATO straps have been popular with watch collectors wanting a “Bond” strap.
What is Zulu strap?
Let's start with the Zulu. As a strap, it is made of one single piece of fabric, and features and a much chunkier and more rounded set of keepers and buckle than the NATO, which features much slimmer, usually more rigid keepers.19 Jul 2018
What is the NATO watch strap?
The NATO watch strap is a single piece of material that slips between the watch face's lugs, under the caseback, doubling back on itself, and secures by way of a buckle closure. Because of the “caseback double-back,” the watch stays centered and secure on the wrist.28 Sept 2021
What was the original Bond NATO strap?
The real one, the original or called by most and also by us, the Vintage James Bond strap. It originates from the movie Goldfinger from 1964. Bond was wearing his Rolex Submariner as you can see in the picture below. He changed the standard strap to a Nylon one in order to make it fit over his diving suit.
Why do they call it a NATO strap?
The “NATO” namesake comes from the NSN (NATO Stock Number) used when ordering the strap. The 20mm nylon band was light, breathable, and kept the wearer's watch from sliding around their wrist. A favorite among the British Special Forces, the strap became an icon of spartan ruggedness and simple reliability.28 Sept 2021
What does NATO style mean?
(The NATO name came from its stock number.) The design of the strap is perfect for rugged conditions. It's a one-piece strap that slides underneath the case so that the skin never touches metal. It also means the strap will stay on the wrist even if a spring bar pops out. The real beauty of the NATO is its simplicity.31 Jul 2017