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topcat30093 · 22 July 2012, 04:41 PM

Ladies & Gents

I am looking particularly to buy an Admiralty Grey G10 Strap.To fit onto either of my vintage Rolex Subs.

Could you please advise me were I may be able to get one?

I already have several superb NATO straps, but in this case I am looking for this particular one.

The only company that appear to have them, allegedly in the correct colour is Corvus, who ironically get them from Phoenix Straps in Cardiff, Wales UK!!

Thanks for any help that you can provide.

By the way here is a couple of photos showing the "Movie James Bond Strap" which I purchased from Corvus.

Regards

Tony

padi56 · 22 July 2012, 04:43 PM

Have a look at Eddie Platts at timefactors his nato straps are equal quality to some that charge 5 times as much and thats not the Nato worn in the bond film.http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm

topcat30093 · 22 July 2012, 06:33 PM

Thanks Peter

And I agree with you. I bought two from him (Grey & Black) a few weeks ago.

The quality is excellent and so is the price. I love wearing the grey, but it is quite a light grey with a touch of silver in it.

This time round I am hoping to get a more darker grey and as I understand it the Admiralty Grey was the original colour that was first issued to the military.

Regards

Tony

patek.wis · 22 July 2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Thanks Peter

And I agree with you. I bought two from him (Grey & Black) a few weeks ago.

The quality is excellent and so is the price. I love wearing the grey, but it is quite a light grey with a touch of silver in it.

This time round I am hoping to get a more darker grey and as I understand it the Admiralty Grey was the original colour that was first issued to the military.

Regards

Tony

x2 - I had a few of these back in the day for 16610LN. Ordering from Corvus today, hopefully the grey is a bit darker

Grumpy Badger · 22 July 2012, 07:59 PM

They are expensive for what they are (ie a piece of nylon) but Rolex UK will supply Admiralty NATOs on required to an AD.
If you want the "real" thing phone your nearest AD and order one. I think they are about £40.

padi56 · 22 July 2012, 08:03 PM

They are not the real thing they are the same as the ones from corvus at over inflated Rolex prices.

Grumpy Badger · 22 July 2012, 08:09 PM

...hence the quotation marks around the word real.

I was just letting him know that Rolex will supply a nylon strap in the correct colour direct. The cost/value/originality I leave up to Tony to way up.

Lol-x · 22 July 2012, 08:20 PM

Could someone please post a photo of this 'Admiralty Grey" NATO stap so we can perhaps understand what kind of colour we are talking about?

thank you

Pete17 · 22 July 2012, 08:32 PM

They are made by Phoenix Straps in Wales . Corvus are a distributor.
Very good quality NATO straps and issued by the RSC in London for MilSubs etc.
I have several in different sizes and they are excellent.

Steve, it's standard dull grey colour. No stripes or patterns etc.
BTW the EXPII looks great on the 22mm version. Next time we catch up I'll bring one along.

Cheers

Sent from my Droid.

Jocke · 22 July 2012, 08:39 PM

What about The Strap Shop UK?

The Strap Shop UK

It looks like this.

topcat30093 · 22 July 2012, 09:32 PM

Wow! Jocke, is that were the strap in the photos came from?

That will do nicely

I did know that Rolex sold them, but was disillusioned to find that they were NO different to any other and at 5 times the price

Though didn't realise that it was Corvus/Phoenix Straps who supplied them.

Thanks guys for all your responses

topcat30093 · 22 July 2012, 10:38 PM

So far I have narrowed it down to three makes:

Phoenix Straps C/O Corvus: http://www.shop.corvuswatch.com/Nylo...9.qscstrfrnt02

Silvermans:http://www.silvermans.co.uk/ProductD...0/Default.aspx

The Strap Shop: http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/NatoG10.htm

Any thoughts or recommendations?

padi56 · 22 July 2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

So far I have narrowed it down to three makes:

Phoenix Straps C/O Corvus: http://www.shop.corvuswatch.com/Nylo...9.qscstrfrnt02

Silvermans:http://www.silvermans.co.uk/ProductD...0/Default.aspx

The Strap Shop: http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/NatoG10.htm

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Two of the links dont work but most so called Nato watch straps today are based on the ones issued by by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD).One of the main reasons it got its NATO name is because the strap had originally a NSN or NATO Stock number and these were very cheaply made .And then the actual military spec strap came in only one colour only and that was Admiralty pale dull colour Grey, the buckles were then just plated brass now today most are S.steel.But you can pay quite stupid prices for some so called Admiralty Nato straps and they are no better quality than the ones from Eddie Platts at Timefactors.

RC2 · 22 July 2012, 11:16 PM

Tony. Got mine from Corvus. Will send u some pics when I get a chance. Rich

ecsub44 · 22 July 2012, 11:18 PM

I bought my Admiralty from Corvus. The color is astounding.

But some prefer the more "rugged" nylon used by other manufacturers. However, you can't beat the color of a Corvus.

Jocke · 23 July 2012, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Wow! Jocke, is that were the strap in the photos came from?

That will do nicely

I did know that Rolex sold them, but was disillusioned to find that they were NO different to any other and at 5 times the price

Though didn't realise that it was Corvus/Phoenix Straps who supplied them.

Thanks guys for all your responses

Yes the strap is from The Strap Shop UK ans as we all know I always shows the correct colors in my pics.

Go for it, it's awesome.

jimbones43 · 23 July 2012, 01:40 AM

Try

countycomm.com
holbensfinewatchbands.com

ecsub44 · 23 July 2012, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

...and thats not the Nato worn in the bond film.

It's pretty darn close!

Do you know of one closer?

topcat30093 · 23 July 2012, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

It's pretty darn close!

Do you know of one closer?

I have to agree with you.

Peter,I have to disagree with you on this point.
I got the info and link direct from Jake's Rolex Blog and I would have thought that he would not have endorsed it, if he believed it to be incorrect.

The only thing that is not correct is that mine is the full 20mm and not the 18mm or possibly 16mm which was on the original JB strap.

Regards

Tony

topcat30093 · 23 July 2012, 09:58 PM

Just placed an order for the grey with matt S/S rings from The Strap Store.
Ken who I spoke with was extremely helpful. Unlike Silvermans who were down right rude and charged even more than Corvus.

I am also nearly 100% sure that I shall get the Admiralty Grey from Corvus.

Thanks once again for your comments and links.

Regards

Tony

PS the actual JB strap was 16mm as previously mentioned NOT 18mm as I stated.So apologise from me.

topcat30093 · 28 July 2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

What about The Strap Shop UK?

The Strap Shop UK

It looks like this.

Jocke, mine arrived yesterday and though not usually a fan of the PVD. In this case I am making an exception.

It's an awesome looking strap and fits my 1680 bang on. The quality is awesome and the support that I received from both Ken & Jack was truly first class and i would have NO hesitation in recommending them.

submariner66 · 11 November 2012, 01:50 PM

Realize this is an old post but I've been doing a little online research on this, as well as ordering, and I have learned that Corvus sells the straps that are made by Phoenix in Wales, as many of you already know. Mike from Phoenix sells some seconds on ebay, mickie 500 I believe is his user name. If you want new Phoenix straps buy from Corvus or sometimes someone on ebay in the UK, will sell them. The admiralty gray as its know, is quite a special color, and are made to MOD specs, supposedly he still makes them for a mil. contract. The weave on these straps are finer and look different to anything else I have seen in person.

Right now I am very much into the Regimentals and they are much harder to find if you are looking for ones not made in China.

22 July 2012, 04:41 PM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Admiralty Grey G10 Strap Ladies & Gents I am looking particularly to buy an Admiralty Grey G10 Strap.To fit onto either of my vintage Rolex Subs. Could you please advise me were I may be able to get one? I already have several superb NATO straps, but in this case I am looking for this particular one. The only company that appear to have them, allegedly in the correct colour is Corvus, who ironically get them from Phoenix Straps in Cardiff, Wales UK!! Thanks for any help that you can provide. By the way here is a couple of photos showing the "Movie James Bond Strap" which I purchased from Corvus. Regards Tony __________________

22 July 2012, 04:43 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,334	Have a look at Eddie Platts at timefactors his nato straps are equal quality to some that charge 5 times as much and thats not the Nato worn in the bond film.http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 July 2012, 06:33 PM	#3
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Thanks Peter And I agree with you. I bought two from him (Grey & Black) a few weeks ago. The quality is excellent and so is the price. I love wearing the grey, but it is quite a light grey with a touch of silver in it. This time round I am hoping to get a more darker grey and as I understand it the Admiralty Grey was the original colour that was first issued to the military. Regards Tony __________________

22 July 2012, 07:59 PM	#5
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	They are expensive for what they are (ie a piece of nylon) but Rolex UK will supply Admiralty NATOs on required to an AD. If you want the "real" thing phone your nearest AD and order one. I think they are about £40. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

22 July 2012, 08:03 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,334	They are not the real thing they are the same as the ones from corvus at over inflated Rolex prices. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 July 2012, 08:09 PM	#7
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	...hence the quotation marks around the word real. I was just letting him know that Rolex will supply a nylon strap in the correct colour direct. The cost/value/originality I leave up to Tony to way up. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

22 July 2012, 08:20 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	Could someone please post a photo of this 'Admiralty Grey" NATO stap so we can perhaps understand what kind of colour we are talking about? thank you __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

22 July 2012, 08:32 PM	#9
Pete17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: Base Camp Posts: 593	They are made by Phoenix Straps in Wales . Corvus are a distributor. Very good quality NATO straps and issued by the RSC in London for MilSubs etc. I have several in different sizes and they are excellent. Steve, it's standard dull grey colour. No stripes or patterns etc. BTW the EXPII looks great on the 22mm version. Next time we catch up I'll bring one along. Cheers Sent from my Droid. __________________ Take care Pete

22 July 2012, 08:39 PM	#10
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,517	What about The Strap Shop UK? The Strap Shop UK It looks like this. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

22 July 2012, 09:32 PM	#11
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Wow! Jocke, is that were the strap in the photos came from? That will do nicely I did know that Rolex sold them, but was disillusioned to find that they were NO different to any other and at 5 times the price Though didn't realise that it was Corvus/Phoenix Straps who supplied them. Thanks guys for all your responses __________________ Last edited by topcat30093; 22 July 2012 at 09:33 PM.. Reason: Added a piece

22 July 2012, 10:38 PM	#12
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	So far I have narrowed it down to three makes: Phoenix Straps C/O Corvus: http://www.shop.corvuswatch.com/Nylo...9.qscstrfrnt02 Silvermans:http://www.silvermans.co.uk/ProductD...0/Default.aspx The Strap Shop: http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/NatoG10.htm Any thoughts or recommendations? __________________

22 July 2012, 11:16 PM	#14
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Tony. Got mine from Corvus. Will send u some pics when I get a chance. Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

22 July 2012, 11:18 PM	#15
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I bought my Admiralty from Corvus. The color is astounding. But some prefer the more "rugged" nylon used by other manufacturers. However, you can't beat the color of a Corvus. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

23 July 2012, 01:40 AM	#17
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Try countycomm.com holbensfinewatchbands.com

23 July 2012, 09:58 PM	#20
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Just placed an order for the grey with matt S/S rings from The Strap Store. Ken who I spoke with was extremely helpful. Unlike Silvermans who were down right rude and charged even more than Corvus. I am also nearly 100% sure that I shall get the Admiralty Grey from Corvus. Thanks once again for your comments and links. Regards Tony PS the actual JB strap was 16mm as previously mentioned NOT 18mm as I stated.So apologise from me. __________________

11 November 2012, 01:50 PM	#22
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,138	Realize this is an old post but I've been doing a little online research on this, as well as ordering, and I have learned that Corvus sells the straps that are made by Phoenix in Wales, as many of you already know. Mike from Phoenix sells some seconds on ebay, mickie 500 I believe is his user name. If you want new Phoenix straps buy from Corvus or sometimes someone on ebay in the UK, will sell them. The admiralty gray as its know, is quite a special color, and are made to MOD specs, supposedly he still makes them for a mil. contract. The weave on these straps are finer and look different to anything else I have seen in person. Right now I am very much into the Regimentals and they are much harder to find if you are looking for ones not made in China.

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