Probably the most authentic NATOs are Phoenix Straps - again only on ebay - really nice lightweight straps with lightweight fittings that really suit older/smaller watches. Only issue being they don’t seem to have khaki, only olive green.
I can’t wear leather straps so am always interested in alternatives.
I liked the look of Erica’s originals until I saw the price
€75.00 for a nylon strap seems a bit steep!
final one. My Rotary Edition. Bought this at a great price to use as a beater. Not keen on skeleton dials and sometimes this can be a little difficult to read. It originally came with a rubber strap that was too thick and ended up splitting so put on a Nato and I far prefer it with this strap. The watch is made far better than the price I paid for it and keeps really good time. Still not keen on skeleton dials and I doubt I would buy another one.
Same here but I got taken in with the red bezel and it wears really well on the wrist as it’s slimmer than a lot of divers I’ve tried. The lume on it is a bit poor though especially when compared to the Seiko.
Love the dial - proper numerals on “tool” watches make me happy when done well, and the hands are classy and original: I hate that so many watches - even very pricey ones - have dead-flat hands stamped out of thin sheet metal! Pet vex!
Yes the numbers do look good but it would look better without the date window and a number 3 there, imo. Not really sure you need a date on a divers. also the bezel has two smooth parts on it which makes it difficult to rotate unless you hold it in the right place.
Nit-picking really as the movement is very good and the second hand has a lovely smooth sweep to it.
I would love a good diver and chrono mix without a date wondow with a strap that could easily be changed. And something I could afford.
For the evening/night out I would need to have a date pointer with it. As much as I don’t quite get date windows I feel there is something classy about a date pointer. There should be more of them.
I have two in mind. One would be a diver (something I went from hating 10 years ago to now), and a more trad moonphase. Nothing radial in mind for either. Just the right combo of features.
I don’t have the CAD skills to actually render anything, so, the closest I will get is what I’ve ordered from Undone.
Strap would be a modified NATO on the diver, very dark, glossy claret leather on the moonphase.