Nato or Zulu straps

Who here uses Nato or Zulu straps? Do you guys have any pictures of your dive watches on these straps? I am thinking of getting some of these.

Zulu's have alot better hardware

2pcs zulu





1pcs zulu's









Nato

Zulus ROCK !!!!




The Zulus are a little thicker than the NATOs as well as the rings/hardware.

Zulus and Natos are straps that have never caught my eye...

...and I don't know anything about them.

What is their origin?

When did they gain popularity?

What would make (you) choose a Zulu over another strap or bracelet?

For me almost all the poly dive straps irritate my skin once it gets hot outside so the nylon is a great alternative for me. Another nice thing is if a spring bar ever goes the watch won't fall off because one will still be there on the zulu ot NATO. And if they get a little funky because of the sweat and dirt just thrown it in the wash and good as new.

Anomaly wrote:

Zulus and Natos are straps that have never caught my eye...

...and I don't know anything about them.

What is their origin?

When did they gain popularity?

What would make (you) choose a Zulu over another strap or bracelet?

I agree, why would you choose Zulu over Nato? Just curious.

Anomaly wrote:

Zulus and Natos are straps that have never caught my eye...

They don't do much for me aesthetically (personal taste, of course) but I have one and I have to admit it's incredibly comfortable. Also (except for the 2-piece versions) they protect your watch in the event of a spring bar failure.

sooner wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Zulus and Natos are straps that have never caught my eye...

They don't do much for me aesthetically (personal taste, of course) but I have one and I have to admit it's incredibly comfortable. Also (except for the 2-piece versions) they protect your watch in the event of a spring bar failure.

Nice Avatar Dude. Love it. That almost makes me a Sooner fan.

Sweet pics guys. I too own a NATO and Zulu.

Both work well on my Great White. I've since moved this black/gray bond to my TAG Heuer F1 and it looks wonderful. I'll try to get a pic tonight.

I always liked Nato`s, but the Zulu`s take the lead imo. The zulu`s are a bit thicker and have nicer texture.
I almost always wear my watches on either Zulu or Nato, not much of a bracelet guy I guess.


Marathon Gsar on olive Zulu by Dime a dozen, on Flickr


DSC_0384 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr


20091128-DSC_0225 by Dime a dozen, on Flickr


Sub on olive Zulu by Dime a dozen, on Flickr


Sinn 556 and 656 on Zulu by Dime a dozen, on Flickr

Breez wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Zulus and Natos are straps that have never caught my eye...

...and I don't know anything about them.

What is their origin?

When did they gain popularity?

What would make (you) choose a Zulu over another strap or bracelet?

I agree, why would you choose Zulu over Nato? Just curious.

I prefer the length of a zulu better. it is shorter and you dont have to loop it around the stay rings or anything, just fasten and loop the loose end back under the ring. Nato's are attach differently too.

Anomaly wrote:

Zulus and Natos are straps that have never caught my eye...

...and I don't know anything about them.

What is their origin?

When did they gain popularity?

What would make (you) choose a Zulu over another strap or bracelet?

A spring bar could break while in the water or anywhere and the watch will stay on your wrist( one piece zulu or nato strap)! Try that with any other strap or bracelet