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Rpcody · 19 April 2014, 11:27 PM

Happy Weekend TRF-
I heard from a good source that Omega has a full line of high quality NATO straps coming soon. Has anyone heard this? Seen them?

As a NATO fan I'm excited--but also worried they will charge too great of a price.

I'm told they will be included in some of the new Basel models this Fall--specifically the Seamaster 300. He also said they will be available for sale on their own.

Here is the first version that we all saw at Basel.

I love a NATO for my Speedy Pro. Can't say I'd argue with a high quality version--just hope the price is right.

joe100 · 20 April 2014, 01:02 AM

They'll be $250+ tax. No thanks! I've seen them and they look like any other nato

Wesley Crusher · 20 April 2014, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

They'll be $250+ tax. No thanks! I've seen them and they look like any other nato

I hope you're joking.

joe100 · 20 April 2014, 02:11 AM

$175 is the starting price

Wesley Crusher · 20 April 2014, 02:26 AM

No thanks, indeed. I'm happy with my $12 nato.

Watchflair · 20 April 2014, 03:38 AM

Not sure if they will be successful in justifying the cost difference. Like the direction though. Keeping all the watch needs within the brand.

Cesium133 · 20 April 2014, 04:49 AM

Thanks for sharing the info! It would be nice to have some 21mm options since those are scarce in the market place (assuming they make them in 21mm). $175 is a tough pill to swallow since most NATOs are under $15. I'll admit the hardware is attractive and they look nice, especially the black with the thin subtle strip of color running along the edges.

joe100 · 20 April 2014, 05:47 AM

The buckle can be had for $25 at Ofrei. Same thing for basically $40

Darlinboy · 20 April 2014, 10:31 AM

At $175, I am sure they'll sell like coldcakes!

sea-dweller · 21 April 2014, 11:04 AM

That looks pretty sharp!

bsandiford · 21 April 2014, 04:21 PM

We all pay a little more from our beloved watch brands but this simply is a rip-off.

finaloption · 26 April 2014, 04:12 AM

lol this makes the $300 deployant clasp seem like a great deal

GermanyMatt · 26 April 2014, 05:01 AM

Ummm....

Anyone who pays that should be

Ru4scuba · 26 April 2014, 10:08 AM

Wow...$200 NATO strap...ridiculous!

I too will stick with mine for alternative straps...if I'm spending that kind of coin, I'd prefer to get a handmade leather strap

subtona · 26 April 2014, 10:22 AM

Thats just wrong.

strafer_kid · 27 May 2014, 10:25 PM

I doubt that Omega will move many of these at those prices!

SkooterNB · 27 May 2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by strafer_kid

I doubt that Omega will move many of these at those prices!

You'd be surprised! Some people just don't know any better...

19 April 2014, 11:27 PM	#1
Rpcody "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Ryan Location: Minneapolis Watch: 3573/BB Posts: 2,401	New Omega NATO Straps Happy Weekend TRF- I heard from a good source that Omega has a full line of high quality NATO straps coming soon. Has anyone heard this? Seen them? As a NATO fan I'm excited--but also worried they will charge too great of a price. I'm told they will be included in some of the new Basel models this Fall--specifically the Seamaster 300. He also said they will be available for sale on their own. Here is the first version that we all saw at Basel. I love a NATO for my Speedy Pro. Can't say I'd argue with a high quality version--just hope the price is right. __________________ Ryan ______________

20 April 2014, 01:02 AM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	They'll be $250+ tax. No thanks! I've seen them and they look like any other nato __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 April 2014, 02:11 AM	#4
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	$175 is the starting price __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 April 2014, 03:38 AM	#6
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	Not sure if they will be successful in justifying the cost difference. Like the direction though. Keeping all the watch needs within the brand. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

20 April 2014, 05:47 AM	#8
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	The buckle can be had for $25 at Ofrei. Same thing for basically $40 __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 April 2014, 02:26 AM	#5
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	No thanks, indeed. I'm happy with my $12 nato.

20 April 2014, 04:49 AM	#7
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Thanks for sharing the info! It would be nice to have some 21mm options since those are scarce in the market place (assuming they make them in 21mm). $175 is a tough pill to swallow since most NATOs are under $15. I'll admit the hardware is attractive and they look nice, especially the black with the thin subtle strip of color running along the edges.

20 April 2014, 10:31 AM	#9
Darlinboy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,695	At $175, I am sure they'll sell like coldcakes! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

21 April 2014, 11:04 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	That looks pretty sharp!

21 April 2014, 04:21 PM	#11
bsandiford "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	We all pay a little more from our beloved watch brands but this simply is a rip-off.

26 April 2014, 04:12 AM	#12
finaloption "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Peter Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 151	lol this makes the $300 deployant clasp seem like a great deal

26 April 2014, 05:01 AM	#13
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Ummm.... Anyone who pays that should be

26 April 2014, 10:08 AM	#14
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Wow...$200 NATO strap...ridiculous! I too will stick with mine for alternative straps...if I'm spending that kind of coin, I'd prefer to get a handmade leather strap

26 April 2014, 10:22 AM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Thats just wrong. __________________

27 May 2014, 10:25 PM	#16
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	I doubt that Omega will move many of these at those prices!

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