I whacked my Seiko SRP307 on the olive strap. looks great and SUPER comfortable. more comfortable than a nato & doesn't have that silly nato bulge where you have to fold over the excess strap. Erika was great to deal with too. delivery to AUS took 3 weeks which I thought was a bit slow. but I can't emphasise how comfortable it is. I wear mine when i'm trekking through forests & you don't even know it's on! And great vid as usual mate!
@grindererrofficial37556 жыл бұрын
review after 1 year of constant use ?
@AK-nx9lg3 жыл бұрын
Love that you're handling these with velvet gloves
@RandomRobReviews7 жыл бұрын
May have to try one. Not fan of NATO, this seems like a better fit. Thanks for the video review.
@quique77647 жыл бұрын
These are indeed great & imo live up to the hype & the price. If you do decide to buy one I suggest you measure the circumference of your wrist first w/ a piece of string as Erika is going to ask you to do just that.
@Lex55766 жыл бұрын
I like the way that makes the watch set on the wrist. It's so much neater . It's not clumsy and fat looking like a NATO, with all that extra, unnecessary length tucked around. I've just bought a Seiko Turtle, and this looks like the ideal mod for it.
@WristWatcher10 ай бұрын
Did you ever buy it for the turtle?
@perardua18617 жыл бұрын
I have two of these. The first one started to snag where it threads through that sliding keeper. The elastic has now gone very baggy and looks awful. Erica did kindly send me a new one but even that has started to snag....the keepers edges are very sharp on mine. Not impressed for the price tbh.
@haroldthetubeman7117 жыл бұрын
horrible quality for the price, i will stick with $5 nato.
@fuckingpresident41266 жыл бұрын
It wore out that bad? I guess $10 nato would be more durable.
@jipke4 жыл бұрын
I have an almost identical knock-off version of that strap (green with red stripe). It's very comfy and fits the field watch aestethics of my Hamilton Khaki Auto. It was, however, about a fourth of the price of an EO. Fewer variants to choose from, clearly, but better value for the money.
@deanwaller82832 жыл бұрын
There are far cheaper straps that do the same thing,honestly Eric's originals just aren't worth the price
@Dionysor3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the up and explanation. though looking at the erika site they want 75€ for just one strap. i got mine on ali for much less and im happy with it. cheers
@bicmac3333 жыл бұрын
The same for me, I bought two! straps (Langley, aliexpress) for 15 € including shipping from China to Germany, good quality, no complaints. 75 $ for that is a real rip off - for what? A little bit of rubber fabric a few stamped sheet metal pieces, the purchase price of the manufacturer is $ 1 -max. $ 2! Regards from Berlin... ;-)
@Numb3r_477 жыл бұрын
They look amazing, especially on those watches!
@blabrada56277 жыл бұрын
fantastic strap. its my every day strap, super comfy.
@giorgiodelpalatinato67185 жыл бұрын
Since these straps flex: should I buy them oversize (e.g. a 19 mm for 18 mm lug size) to avoid a gap between strap and lug? I like my watches sitting tight on my wrist....
@skilso5 жыл бұрын
Save up and get a pukka watch with a pukka strap. These straps are shockingly expensive consumer tat.
@mariog72134 жыл бұрын
I just stretch the strap to put it on/take it off. Makes it that much more versatile.
@jamesallen45886 жыл бұрын
Fourteen minutes with no demonstration of how you mount the watch on a strap that appears to be a closed system.
@iBryc36 жыл бұрын
James Allen I could only presume you'd have to remove the spring bar and then clip the bar over the strap
@bernardtan14 жыл бұрын
It's not shown because it's the negative side of that strap system, it's not like a NATO wherein removing & attaching the strap is very easy.
@nathanwabre3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but there's other vides out there and secondly bro IT'S FREE
@mannycalavera23355 жыл бұрын
Overpriced and start fraying with heavy use. Somehow the watch-forums love them.
@deanwaller82832 жыл бұрын
Because if you get cheap.ones you simply replace them...Erica's are way overpriced
@georgegalea19373 ай бұрын
Agree. There are slip on elastic bands that don’t have the hook/buckle from Amazon for around $30 Aus. Been wearing it everywhere for a few weeks and it did not loosen and feels great. I’ll definitely be buying some different colours.
@redsox78976 жыл бұрын
I bought the original vintage MN strap instead of these remake overly hyped up elastic band you they use on your boxer underwear. I can't believe people actually buy them with the price she's asking. The vintage original are also $45 but they are limited in availability. Once they run out of stock they are gone forever so the $45 price is justified.
@exexpat115 жыл бұрын
$20USD no more. $50 Euros is insane. Like said below, elastic as found on Fruit of the Loom underwear that will wear out over a short amount of time.
@Mhonlumo16 жыл бұрын
Hi bro.. Wanted to know how the straps are holding up. I definitely would like it to last long for that price. Some of the comments mentioned that it loses its elasticity after a while. Please do let me know. 👍🏼
@AverageBros6 жыл бұрын
Mhonlumo Ngullie mine are still carrying on fine, but I don't wear them a ton, so results are always going to vary, thanks
@Mhonlumo16 жыл бұрын
Ok, Thank you..
@WristWatcher10 ай бұрын
You recommend a isofrane or erikas original on an sla051 uemura @averagebros. Any other strap you recommend for a heavier type of watch like the sla051? Thank you
@AverageBros10 ай бұрын
I would recommend a genuine Tropic or if you want something more modern or robust checkout DiveCore, I have a review coming soon for those.
@zaldythemoves186 жыл бұрын
What is the brand of the watch?
@AverageBros6 жыл бұрын
Zaldy the move's Ginault
@kinshilp5 жыл бұрын
Hi. i have watches which are having blue, white and green dials. most of us would agree that a black is a universal choice for almost all dial colors but i wanted my watch to give more pop to it without looking a bit off. what would be your suggestion? thank you
@AverageBros5 жыл бұрын
Tan and Grey straps work really well on many dial color variations
@kinshilp5 жыл бұрын
@@AverageBros hi thanks for your quick reply but im referencing the erikas mn straps as im keen on having one soon. they dont have tan but they have a sahara which is too light i think. what do u think? =)
@kinshilp5 жыл бұрын
@@AverageBros btw, would it look good on a 6.25 inch wrist? im not sure it does haha whats your opinion?
@AverageBros5 жыл бұрын
@@kinshilp the tan color will work fine, also great on any wrist size
@kinshilp5 жыл бұрын
@@AverageBros Thanks for your help
@frederickthompson86864 жыл бұрын
I purchased a cheapo and couldn't make the latch catch to save my life. I just threw it away. But I wonder if this isn't a problem with a lot of straps of this ilk?
@deanwaller82832 жыл бұрын
No,just you.
@masqueman016 жыл бұрын
👍 I’m going shopping. Great combos!
@amypeterson46156 жыл бұрын
Do they dry fast after a soaking in water or perspiration?
@exexpat115 жыл бұрын
Comes with real French Smell.
@drgjs4 жыл бұрын
They will get soaked with sweat. But can be washed with dish soap and dry by the next morning.
@Legionnaire77776 жыл бұрын
Very comfortable but should be £25 max in price.
@VTheGuerrilla4 жыл бұрын
seriously over priced MN straps. Much cheaper options available.
@dragonmaster78417 жыл бұрын
These straps at 50€ each are a rip off.
@g30rg3-c57 жыл бұрын
yeah disappointed by the price, especially for us Aussies it's $76... but they look awesome!!
@grindererrofficial37556 жыл бұрын
You can buy supernice straps from alpha shark for half of price. This price is totaly out of line for it what is it.
@federicopedata2950 Жыл бұрын
How can buy the original strap?
@quique77647 жыл бұрын
Just recevied mine today & it lives up to my expectations & more but it should come w/ some basic instructions. That said I'll prob, no mos def. buy another one this time in Black.
@AverageBros7 жыл бұрын
They do have instructions posted on their website ;)
@ogotuwaobuto5607 жыл бұрын
How do you fit it to the watch if the hardware is fixed?
@gatorfan15wp6 жыл бұрын
It makes me uncomfortable to see the watches on the edge of your wrist/hand. They usually should sit higher, past your wrist bone where it wouldn’t be effected by bending your wrist.
@ArmandXhaja864 жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same thing, how can you wear a watch like that?
@Carlos27thFS Жыл бұрын
I wanted to reach in there and adjust that lol
@RabbitWatchShop Жыл бұрын
I don't understand this argument. While, yes, it's formal to wear a wristwatch higher up, a lot of people, including me, prefer to wear a wristwatch close to the hand.
@paulleigh779210 ай бұрын
Each to his own.
@neilpiper98896 жыл бұрын
It's the watches that put me off the straps
@nanyang22156 жыл бұрын
How to choose the correct size? Giving extra 10mm over wrist size?
@Rectitudo5 жыл бұрын
It's elastic and adjustable, so it should stretch or you can loosen or tighten it as needed.
@thefiremensch5 жыл бұрын
Should have just bought a Tudor instead of 2 Rolex "homages".... IMO
@SumD-EGuy7 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy one of the original old school ones?
@goldtoothjacko6 жыл бұрын
@Jackostraps on Facebook and Instagram sells the original NDCstraps™ 100% cut from Marine Nationale parachutes and NOT reproductions.
@jerryharris10225 жыл бұрын
Seriously? Gloves for a strap review?
@cruxae5 жыл бұрын
Gloves in any watch videos are kind of silly.
@Jonsson4744 жыл бұрын
Those are proper women’s cocktail gloves. 😉
@williamlee1404 жыл бұрын
These straps are not even the same size as the watch. We need a strap that looks more like a turtle system by Ross or TJ Maxx. Love TJ Maxx.
@bernardtan14 жыл бұрын
Anything made of elastic will loose it's elasticity & that will never happen to a NATO strap. That strap is prone to break or scratch your glass... no thanks.
@stevec8243 Жыл бұрын
If it loses elasticity, the last thing it will do is hit the crystal 🤣
@George-dk8cm7 жыл бұрын
hope somebody makes a nato with this design!
@7rslender6 жыл бұрын
checkout Blushark Nato. They did
@Make_SPQR_Great_Again4 жыл бұрын
overpriced'n hyped shit but kudos to Erika's marketing strategy
@Sumerdini3 ай бұрын
80€ is very very expensive IMO
@stevewarren42926 жыл бұрын
Holy Smokes! Check the prices on these things before you waste your time watching the video!
@7rslender6 жыл бұрын
I think the prices are OK for a hand made MN strap produced upon your request.
@wolfdog1706 жыл бұрын
Price is good for me I’m happy to pay £50 for a great quality strap
@exexpat115 жыл бұрын
@@wolfdog170 $35 for a Top of the Line NATO or ZULU. $65USD ($50 Euros) is just silly.
@wolfdog1705 жыл бұрын
exexpat11 for me it’s not silly at all, if you pay thousands for a watch why would you not spend a tiny fraction of that on a strap? You would not put budget tyres on a Ferrari! I love these straps for the quality and comfort and would always prefer my hard earned money to go to another person who is working hard to ensure a quality product than a faceless company who probably has there straps made in an Asian sweatshop
@a97b18b5 жыл бұрын
Wolfdog 1 you can’t compare tires to a strap. Tires affect performance as a strap wouldn’t. It’s basically just aesthetics.
@Legionnaire77776 жыл бұрын
I have the true original as my watch has fixed bars.
@NomadSupreme911 Жыл бұрын
You'll never wear Natos again after wearing Erika's Originals. Trust me 👍
@bernardtan14 жыл бұрын
Those straps don't look easy to attached & remove unlike NATO straps. I think those straps are no good.
@69Suluk7 жыл бұрын
Nice! Much better than a NATO..
@1CreativeRider4 жыл бұрын
Nice Strap! Average Bros. voice over/narration sounds like Al Franken from old SNL days.
@jlo87755 жыл бұрын
Get gloves that fit dude 😂🤦♂️
@RedPillVegan4 жыл бұрын
Bros > all > (hoes)
@TheBhezard7 жыл бұрын
ughh its so pricey.. i really love the style and fit though
@JRTL202534 жыл бұрын
@ yeah that's a lot for a glorified bracelet
@lololedo11053 жыл бұрын
Why wearing gloves!
@randallk25565 жыл бұрын
Nice strap. Shitter watch
@waynemander83114 жыл бұрын
Smaller wrist and will not fit property.
@smr1445 жыл бұрын
not worth the money... highly overpriced, uncomfortable, hard to put on. not a single redeeming quality
@harpomarx77773 жыл бұрын
Buckle is right on the edge of your wrist bone ... that'd be very uncomfortable. It should be in the middle of the underside of your wrist. No, no ... comfort is more important than fashion, dude ... at least for me. I'm cursed with common sense. Give me a good, old NATO strap. This is a FAIL.
@haroldthetubeman7117 жыл бұрын
overpriced crap, should cost $10 at max
@karamazov750157 жыл бұрын
I hope you're talking about the watch....
@haroldthetubeman7117 жыл бұрын
no straps
@redsox78976 жыл бұрын
i agee
@Crownof12stars2 ай бұрын
Over priced . Blu shark sells a nato that is same concept an material for much less. Also, b&r sells the same quality strap for much less. This erikas straps are nonsense.
@remembertofocus7 жыл бұрын
dude, put your gloves on properly...super annoying and distracting
@SumD-EGuy7 жыл бұрын
remembertofocus you're supposed to leave a small reservoir at the tip.
@danielmaranon46936 жыл бұрын
You should know how to wear a watch is almost on your hand jajajaja and it shoud be behind your wrist