Bond strap

[verschuur]

We have all seen the 'Bond' strap for the sub/dweller

http://corvuswatch.com/images/bond-goldfinger-strap-big.jpg

And have tried to copy this look with NATO straps etc, although none of these had the correct colors. Although, as Harb has rightly pointed out, these are regimental colors and shouldn't be worn if you're not associated to that specific military regiment.

Anyways, for those looking for the 'Bond' straps in more accurate colors and not to troubled with the ettiquette surrounding regimental colors, I stumbled on these straps

http://corvuswatch.com/images/NATORAF.jpg

Available at http://corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=watchbands

[harb]

LOL! I see they offer a narrow 18mm version, to get that authentic understrapped look! Neat!

[Cmaster03]

Yeah, I've been looking at these, very cool.

[sub]

Nice looking straps.

[AndyK]

I have the grey and black "Bond" nato strap, but this one is cooler! Gotta have one...must order now!!:eek:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/agk972/007Sub.jpg

[subsea-sub]

indeed cool looking strap, not cheap though.

cheers
mike

[AndyK]

indeed cool looking strap, not cheap though.

cheers
mike

I rationalized it to be $29 plus $10 shipping. A bargain!

[subsea-sub]

I rationalized it to be $29 plus $10 shipping. A bargain!

is that not roughly double the usual price of a bond nato ?
hey, i am not knocking the product and will probably get one for my 5513, just wish it was cheaper thats all.

cheers
mike

[bt63]

is that not roughly double the usual price of a bond nato ?
hey, i am not knocking the product and will probably get one for my 5513, just wish it was cheaper thats all.

cheers
mike
Hi Mike, d'ya know where I can buy the bond Nato strap for my 16610? I'd appreciate any information.

Thanks.

[geoff malter]

is that not roughly double the usual price of a bond nato ?
hey, i am not knocking the product and will probably get one for my 5513, just wish it was cheaper thats all.

cheers
mike

Everybody's economic situation is different, but spending $30 on a strap after spending several thousands on the watch can't be that big a deal. :confused:

[subsea-sub]

Hi Mike, d'ya know where I can buy the bond Nato strap for my 16610? I'd appreciate any information.

Thanks.

depends where you are based, but i get my natos from timefactors in the uk, eddie stocks IMO the best quality on the market these are 9 gbp, also seikoprince on the bay from singapore? does good quality ones.

hope this helps

cheers
mike

[subsea-sub]

Everybody's economic situation is different, but spending $30 on a strap after spending several thousands on the watch can't be that big a deal. :confused:


for me geoff its not really the money that is the issue, its the fact that i can get natos cheaper(although not that colour) and unless the corvus ones have been dipped in angel pi$$ as part of the manufacturing process i dont see why they need to be more expensive!!

just my 2cents


cheers
mike

[Slugo]

I never thought they looked all that good, but those two are pretty sporty! I just couldn't replace a beautiful Oyster bracelet with anything else other than another Oyster bracelet. But, those two are pretty cool...

[bt63]

depends where you are based, but i get my natos from timefactors in the uk, eddie stocks IMO the best quality on the market these are 9 gbp, also seikoprince on the bay from singapore? does good quality ones.

hope this helps

cheers
mike Hi Mike, I am from KL,Malaysia. thanks so much for the info. I'll probably try and order online from timefactors, uk, if that is possible.

Cheers!

[AndyK]

Just got the $39 "real" Bond strap. I like it much better than the grey and black Nato! My wife looked at it, and called it "God Awful". The flash didn't do it any justice, and the shine should wear off - if I wear it long enough before I miss the classic Oyster bracelet. Not that it justifies the higher price, I do think the Corvus strap has much nicer metal bits, finished in a rich looking shine compared to the black and grey bond Nato in my photo above.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/agk972/IMG_0596-1.jpg

[harb]

...I do think the Corvus strap has much nicer metal bits, finished in a rich looking shine...

That'd be due to the angels' pi$$... ;)

[AndyK]

That'd be due to the angels' pi$$... ;)

Ha! I'll have to try some of that on my car!

[subsea-sub]

looks good andy, i think that it will look a bit better with a couple of washes/bit of fading.


cheers
mike

[AndyK]

Thanks. Yeah, I'll be taking it on vacation next week, a little lake water should soften it up a bit.

[AndyK]

Here's an update, my $39 Nato is fraying at the buckle and strap end. I may contact Corvus about it since it should be a little more durable after less then a week, right? Or are these bands just throw aways after a few months?

[subsea-sub]

Here's an update, my $39 Nato is fraying at the buckle and strap end. I may contact Corvus about it since it should be a little more durable after less then a week, right? Or are these bands just throw aways after a few months?

no, they should last years, have had some for a loooong time, some of them have spent 100s of hours underwater without fraying. sorry to hear this has happened, keep us updated please

cheers
mike

[verschuur]

Here's an update, my $39 Nato is fraying at the buckle and strap end. I may contact Corvus about it since it should be a little more durable after less then a week, right? Or are these bands just throw aways after a few months?

Hmm that shouldn't happen I believe? These NATO/RAF style straps are supposed to be quite durable.
I was thinking of the Corvus, will hold out and see how yours develops.

[AndyK]

Hmm that shouldn't happen I believe? These NATO/RAF style straps are supposed to be quite durable.
I was thinking of the Corvus, will hold out and see how yours develops.

I cut off some of the frayed edges with my trusty Swiss Army scissors. So far, the rest of the band is holding up OK. I may swap back to my grey and black Nato band purchased from Timezone, to see if it starts fraying.

[cool breeze]

I need the black and yellow, tell me where can i get it in chicago.

[subsea-sub]

I need the black and yellow, tell me where can i get it in chicago.

not sure in the states, however i got my good quality one from seikoprince on ebay.

cheers
mike

[cool breeze]

not sure in the states, however i got my good quality one from seikoprince on ebay.

cheers
mike

I will try that website, weigh in on the poll when you get a chance , TT blue sub V/S TT black sub.

[subsea-sub]

I cut off some of the frayed edges with my trusty Swiss Army scissors. So far, the rest of the band is holding up OK. I may swap back to my grey and black Nato band purchased from Timezone, to see if it starts fraying.



how is the strap now andy, still fraying or settled down?

cheers
mike

[AndyK]

how is the strap now andy, still fraying or settled down?

cheers
mike

I think it did settle down. Maybe when they're new, there are extra strands of fiber that need to be cut off? Here is a blurry shot (my cell doesn't do macro shots) - I think it's the only show in town when it comes to "real" Bond colored Nato straps! If I had a lighter, it would be almost perfect!

http://www.newturfers.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=92

[harb]

If I had a lighter, it would be almost perfect!



Take your pick... ;)

http://www.newturfers.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=828&d=1251878997

[AndyK]

Take your pick... ;)

http://www.newturfers.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=828&d=1251878997

Ha! A Felix Leiter!

Jack Lords is THE Felix Leiter, all others are just substitutes! Actually, the Felix in Goldfinger was OK too.