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KevWatch · 31 March 2020, 03:50 AM

Hi all -

Hope everyone is staying well.

I just received a suede/leather NATO from the good folks at StrapsCo. Unfortunately, the space between the spring bars and the case is too narrow/strap is too thick, and does not allow the strap to feed through.

I should’ve taken a picture during installation but I quickly threw it back on the bracelet. You can sort of visualize the spacing issue here:

I tried the thinner spring bars that came with the strap. However, they weren’t wide enough to fit between the holes. Not to mention I would much prefer using higher grade metal spring bars as a best practice.

Has anyone run into this issue before? Open to suggestions on quality aftermarket spring bars that will provide enough space and durability for this particular nato. Keep in mind this is much thicker than a nylon strap.

Cheers all!
Kev

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enjoythemusic · 31 March 2020, 07:17 AM

Never used a leather NATO, something tells me the leather band you have is simply too thick for the springbar / head spacing.

KevWatch · 31 March 2020, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Never used a leather NATO, something tells me the leather band you have is simply too thick for the springbar / head spacing.

Thanks Steven. That certainly seems to be the case. I'm looking for aftermarket springbars that will work around the nato - otherwise I'll probably just give it to a friend. Let me know if you have any aftermarket recs

enjoythemusic · 31 March 2020, 10:59 AM

imho give to friend, always use the thicker Rolex springs to play it safe. jmho

toxicavenger · 2 April 2020, 02:45 AM

You need a shoulderless spring bar like the factory Rolex versions but with a thinner middle section. I sell some if you need some. Send me a dm.

31 March 2020, 03:50 AM	#1
KevWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: New York City Watch: 16710 and 126621 Posts: 124	Leather NATO and spring bar issue Hi all - Hope everyone is staying well. I just received a suede/leather NATO from the good folks at StrapsCo. Unfortunately, the space between the spring bars and the case is too narrow/strap is too thick, and does not allow the strap to feed through. I should’ve taken a picture during installation but I quickly threw it back on the bracelet. You can sort of visualize the spacing issue here: I tried the thinner spring bars that came with the strap. However, they weren’t wide enough to fit between the holes. Not to mention I would much prefer using higher grade metal spring bars as a best practice. Has anyone run into this issue before? Open to suggestions on quality aftermarket spring bars that will provide enough space and durability for this particular nato. Keep in mind this is much thicker than a nylon strap. Cheers all! Kev Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 March 2020, 07:17 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Never used a leather NATO, something tells me the leather band you have is simply too thick for the springbar / head spacing. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

31 March 2020, 10:59 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	imho give to friend, always use the thicker Rolex springs to play it safe. jmho __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 April 2020, 02:45 AM	#5
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	You need a shoulderless spring bar like the factory Rolex versions but with a thinner middle section. I sell some if you need some. Send me a dm.

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