Marine Nationale Straps - This or a NATO?

[@scotts9508]

Bruce, try slipping your wrist in between the straps so that only one piece is between the watch and your wrist. Then adjust and hook together, it gives you an even better fit with less space between the watch head and your wrist. These straps are way better than NATO imho but are not cheap, that’s for sure.

[@d206gt]

I am pretty sure that MN strap is not the patented Erika's Originals design so the strap is too long and does not have the correct hardware to be worn that way. However, I agree that the Erika's straps are way better than NATO straps, which I never liked anyway.

[@NomadSupreme911]

I used to wear Natos. Once I bought an Erika's Original Marine Nationale I never wore a NATO again.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Bought one recently. Nice strap. Too bad it does not come in 18mm size for more vintage time piece.

[@VivekSingh-hy1dk]

Thanks Bruce! Just got my MN strap from the canada watch straps for my seiko baby tuna save the ocean series. And it's amazing!

[@evaninnewport]

Love the MN strap. so comfortable. and no excess strap to loop backwards like the nato

[@BruceWilliams]

evaninnewport that's a big draw for me. I hate tucking back the excess

[@peterbeck-rasmussen8514]

Have one with red stripe sold from CWC / Silvermans on my CWC SBS and love it - way more comfortable than a nato and imho looks better since there is no loop of exess material to worry about. Find it to be quite secure but have stitched the bottom loop to the retainer after sizing it, just to make sure. Strap can still be taken off the watch after stitching. Only complaint would be the price on both the regular version you show here and especially Erika´s Originals - however on Erika´s I can sort of understand it because of the workmanship involved. On the regular version which is essentialy just a loop of parachute webbing with a hook sewn to it in the middle and a loose retainer, the price of £45 seems quite ridiculous !!! Still the most comfortable strap I have ever worn a watch on, bar none !!

[@magicrising]

I have no personal experience of the MN strap - but I have a friend who had a Tudor on one, when he was rushing to catch a train his arm brushed his waist and it came undone and for that reason alone I would stick with a Nato if fabric straps are your thing, let alone the ridiculous price of the MN and limited colour options

[@BruceWilliams]

MagicRising ouch that is awful

[@gregwhite5027]

MagicRising that would be why I wouldn't wear this strap, I think. Novel idea, but I see it popping off much easier than a pin hole and buckle system.

[@mabr6444]

I hope he/she didn't wear it like the idiot in this video because that's not how you wear it. You are supposed to put your arm through the loop, that way it doesn't fall off it it opens and it sits much tighter and more comfortable.

[@Eyejeey]

I think he wears it right, exept he cut the strap ends a little short for it to feel secure, you are suposed to have a little bit left to fold either way (so it covers the keeper from your skin), on mine the kepper have no chance of moving at all, its acctualy rly hard to adjust first time (mine is 22mm from jackostraps)

[@arthurscargill8010]

Can imagine those colours working well with the Alpinist

[@aleone5685]

Arthur Scargill - I agree. If anyone has done that please post a picture somewhere and point us to it.

[@viningscircle]

The divider stripe really sets it apart from both the solid color and multi-stripe ones. Really just the right accent that makes it a sharp design. Elastic bands are also appealing for their comfort.

[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

The green and yellow with the seiko flightmaster is just fire. It compliments the yellow seconds hand and works so well

[@Sturnburn772]

Love the strap, I own one from Jackostraps. I will say the only annoying part is putting it on, if you dont want a lose fit, it is a bit tough. Nowhere near as easy as a NATO

[@earthenjadis8199]

Things have changed since this video was made. Now the MN straps come in all sizes and many different color schemes. I definitely prefer these MN straps, single-pass RAF straps and perlon straps to nato straps simply because the bulky tuck on the side of natos drives me crazy. Even using the second fastening method with nato straps, all the bulk gets transferred to the bottom of the wrist which is still ass.

[@nickfoster3637]

Spot on. Now you can get them in any color. I do like them over traditional NATO straps, but now there are elastic NATO straps. It never ends.lol

[@lshin80]

Seems very cool and interesting, but having no experience with parachute strap, I would be concerned with its ability to keep elasticity over time: will it be loose in ten years? NATOs looks more stable and durable.

[@Mondi1911]

No problems whatsover. Keep in mind the straps are made out of decommissioned vintage parachute cords. They are allready a few decades old. The one from jackostraps as pictured in this video at least.

[@basilbcf]

I just bought this strap, but mine is from NDC. Same strap but the clasp is laser-eteched with NDC logo. I'm using it on my Seiko Flight Master. It was pricy, but it really makes my Flighty pop!

[@anasaly2549]

I have a single-pass strap. The issue with it that when I unhook it, it just bounces back and hits the crystal, most of the time.

[@AteebTallaat]

I like the MN strap. Recently got it and I think I'm a convert. I also received a watch steward g series strap and once I figure out how to put that on, it will be interesting to compare the mn strap and watch steward

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

I like that Timex a lot. Anyone knows the reference number/name? Thanks

[@bukt]

TW2P64600

[@mikev3245]

I like the look of the MN strap but the hook closure looks like it could come undone and lose your watch. No thanks, I'll stick with the NATO!

[@d206gt]

If you get an Erika's Original MN strap it is actually more secure. If the hook comes undone, or if you lose one spring bar, the watch still remains on your wrist because with her design, the strap forms a continuous loop around your wrist.

[@docswatchbox8321]

These are SO MUCH more comfortable than NATOs or ZULUs. IMHO, of course. I love mine on my Glycine GL0261. It's a black with khaki colored strap that brings out the vintage look of the watch.

[@harpomarx7777]

See 00:20 and you will note the fabric is frazzled on the edge. This will only get worse. That's how elastic straps die ... at the buckles and other wear points. No thanks!

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

Doesn't seem very secure, how many divers lost their watch to Davy Jones locker do to that hook clasp?

[@VersedNJ]

I know it's been a bit, but want to get one for my Yema Superman

[@hentomedw]

Erika's Originals are the best parachute straps and she is a delight to deal with. Not cheap but great quality, customer service and beats any similar products, even those more recently launched!

[@Mondi1911]

Id have to disagree. I own both Erika's and Ndc. Multiples of each. Material wise Ndc wins by a longshot. Single layer vs double layer is a matter of preference.

[@excelerater]

the strap is nice but nato is far superior in design . This things are clunky,the adjuster cuts into your wrist and placing them on your wrist is not a one handed operation

[@PETERJOHN101]

You cannot use both hands to thread a watch unless your anatomy works different than mine.

[@crazylol2174]

Where can I buy a marine national strap

[@davidc3434]

What is the model of that timex. Love it

[@craigpope4654]

I love this strap it's so comfortable

[@mlmperez1114]

I dig that timex Waterbury which model is that ?

[@tonysmithyman1495]

I have this strap on my Seiko Flighty...its awesome!

[@gorviv529]

1. Do you have a link for the strap? 2. What was the watch used for the video? 3. Is the strap good for preventing theft off the wrist? Thx for the content.

[@JunHSung]

tnx for the video. but i think u are wearing it wrong. try putting the wrist inside the loop, rather than trying to wrap the band around ur wrist. should be much easier to place the buckle.

[@JC-wj3hx]

what Marine nationale strap brand are you using? Looks good!

[@pennfootball71]

Erika's Originals has them and they are nicer and have more color options

[@Bardi1717]

That clip doesn't look very secure? Perfect if they made a NATO strap using that elastic material!

[@BruceWilliams]

Yeah it doesn't look secure but it has been immovable when on wrist. I'm not concerned after trying it. That would be a awesome NATO idea

[@KlaasDeforche]

One of the best things about NATOs is that they do not have a single point of failure. If one of the spring bar breaks then you will not loose your watch, in contrast with a regular strap. The clasp seems to introduce a single point of failure again. Nice watch though :)

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks!

[@simeonaleksiev8690]

Klaas Deforche Actually natos have a point to failure- it's the buckle. The holes are getting bigger with time and buckle can come undone and loose the watch (that happened to me with 3 year old nato strap). The zulu strap, on the other hand, has hardware system that will keep the watch in place even when the buckle fail.

[@KlaasDeforche]

Simeon thanks for the correction

[@lololedo1105]

U should not cut the band

[@felice0809]

I have this strap and I hardly ever wear it. I would rather wear a NATO strap.

[@cedystic]

Haha nice descript. I'm concerned about the security of the watch, will it come off easily?

[@BruceWilliams]

lol I am glad someone read it! I don't think it would come off accidentally. Feels very secure

[@megasuperlexa2]

absolutely wrong nethod of wearing. You also probabably installed it incorrectly. It is alwsys a good idea to watch other youtube tutorials before making your own.

[@kennyhowell1537]

Where do you get them and how much do they cost? Good video, THANKS

[@ThorntonValiant]

I don't know where you purchased your straps from? I have 3 and they don't look like yours at at all. Yours looks like it could fall off. Mine are a complete loop with hook fastener.

[@stevek8829]

I didn't know parachutes used elastic straps. I thought it was paracord.

[@taefer7437]

There are more than one component to a parachute.

[@OneTalaw]

Nice idea, but without clasp to secure, you'd be asking to loose your timepiece.

[@TheAvalist]

i invented the 4th way to wear a zulu. 😇

[@alanburnett324]

You are wearing it wrong!!

[@alex-r5j9x]

Where to buy?

[@BruceWilliams]

Google Jackostraps or Erika MN. They are the most well known sellers

[@alex-r5j9x]

Thanks!

[@zakofrx]

I will buy one when they sell for an affordable price.

[@patrickkelly5590]

A nice strap, but at an average price of $40.00 far too expensive for a piece of parachute strap.

[@BruceWilliams]

Yes, to each his own

[@joexg50]

What is that Timex model? Please

[@KlaasDeforche]

It looks great indeed. I believe it's the Timex TW2P64600.

[@BruceWilliams]

Waterbury Indiglo. Dont know the exact reference. It was a Christmas gift from Random Rob, love it

[@mumenraider]

The watch looks cool. Which model is this ?

[@BruceWilliams]

Timex Waterbury Indiglo. Its awesome for the price

[@Barnaby_bo]

How many times does the strap pass between the watch and wrist?

[@edteach3r]

This strap has a double layer between watch and strap. On my Erika’s Originals there is a single layer between wrist and strap. That is why I prefer it to a nato strap as the elastic is much thinner. For example, I can’t wear my Turtle on a nato as it is too floppy on the strap below it, but it wears beautifully on an elastic strap.

[@Barnaby_bo]

@@edteach3r Can you change it between a single pass and a double pass then?

[@edteach3r]

@@Barnaby_bo No, it depends on the brand of strap. NDC has a double pass. I prefer Erika's Originals or Luff Straps (significantly cheaper than Erika's, but not quite as good) as they have a single strap under the watch. Luff also sells a "G2" elastic version that has no strap beneath the watch (i.e. similar to a regular watch strap). I have ordered two Luff G2 straps but have not received them yet, so cannot attest to their functionality.

[@Barnaby_bo]

@@edteach3r what about Cheapnatostraps have you had any experience with those? They do an mn strap as well. I'm not sure if they pass under once or twice. If they pass under once I might try them as the price seems reasonable

[@edteach3r]

Barnaby Bourbon : Sorry, no experience with Cheapnatostraps. I have heard good things about them, so would like to hear your thoughts if you do go down that route.

[@Timemachinefi]

These are comfortable. We have NDC straps available

[@ats7485]

There's a few comments mentioning it's comfort. I was wondering just how comfortable it feels. I have one of those Seiko 5 mini Fliegers (something something 809) with a nylon strap and it feels rather coarse. How does this compare?

[@BruceWilliams]

tbh it pretty much feels like a normal nato.

[@d206gt]

Actually, it feels better because the elastic webbing is softer and has "give" because of of its elasticity.

[@SumD-EGuy]

Where did you get your MN strap? I have one from Erikas Originals but I like the design you have.

[@BruceWilliams]

I think this one is a Jackostrap. Borrowing it from a local watch buddy of mine

[@jojobinks0230]

Hey I happen to like NATOs and pokemon gathering, thank you very much!

[@BruceWilliams]

jojobinks0230 lol thanks for reading the description!

[@jonreid6364]

Nice strap, but how secure is it. The NATO seems to be the most secure strap there is?

[@BruceWilliams]

Possibly, only ever hear stories of spring bars or bracelet pins failing. Not often either

[@simeonaleksiev8690]

Gary Reed No, the most secure strap is the zulu. Nato strap has failed me several times

[@coronetmag]

👍

[@Yeahpuh]

I would take Erika's Originals over this one simply because it's MJ's competition.

[@SumD-EGuy]

Luis Merced who is MJ? I have one from Erikas.

[@Yeahpuh]

*-Delaware Scrap-* Mathew Jackson

[@dasgarbuzzo4956]

i bought myne from Erika straps its really nice

[@robertromero9488]

I like this a lot BUT way to expensive for me for a strap

[@pcreas]

Re: the video description, I understand it's probably a joke but it's not good form to put down someone with different hobbies than yourself. Especially after actually crying to the internet and begging for donations after destroying someone else's rolex due to negligence. Seems childish.

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

"Hobbies" what a poke dork 😂

[@jamesf801]

Nice Vostok!

[@schwarzfabi]

I'm not sure if i understand this correctly. It looks like the keeper can just fall out and you loose the watch, am i right?? Or is the keeper fixed in some way??

[@BruceWilliams]

It can be taken out completely it is not sewn in. However it has a little difficult to slide around. I don't think it would ever fall off on its own

[@schwarzfabi]

Okay, good to know, thank you very much! Do you think a Nato/ZULU gives you more security? Greetings from Munich

[@BruceWilliams]

Guten Tag! I think they are pretty comparable. I've never had a strap fail before. Its the stories of pins or springbars failing. If one bar failed on a Nato or MN I think you would be fine

[@schwarzfabi]

Very informative, thank you a lot! Keep up the good work! Bye

[@deanwaller8283]

He's wearing it wrong,you're supposed to out your wrist through the loop,and it atattches to the same way a anti does,wth a single pass of material through both pins.