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Old 28 October 2015, 08:56 AM   #1
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Rubber NATO...never knew!

Just picked this strap up today. Never knew rubber NATO existed. Feels great, looks great, doesn't get wet in water. Like it a lot! Great option for watersports and snorkeling.





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Old 28 October 2015, 08:58 AM   #2
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Just picked this strap up today. Never knew rubber NATO existed. Feels great, looks great, doesn't get wet in water. Like it a lot! Great option for watersports and snorkeling.

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Awesome, can I get the source?
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Old 28 October 2015, 09:03 AM   #3
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Awesome, can I get the source?

It's a Bonetto Cinturini model 328. Hard to find. Found it on eBay from seller holbensfinewatch $39.97. All the other places I found it, and there were only a couple, were out of stock.

Update-holbens also sells them on Amazon and Zuludiver makes an identical looking strap which is more money, but comes in colors. Also on Amazon.

Update 2 - Cinturini makes the straps for Zuludiver


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Old 28 October 2015, 09:05 AM   #4
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That looks really sharp....well done!!
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Old 28 October 2015, 09:30 AM   #5
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Old 28 October 2015, 09:32 AM   #6
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Old 28 October 2015, 09:50 AM   #7
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Just picked this strap up today. Never knew rubber NATO existed. Feels great, looks great, doesn't get wet in water. Like it a lot! Great option for watersports and snorkeling.

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Bonetto's are great quality straps. I had one for my Black Bay.
Does it have that vanilla smell?
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Old 28 October 2015, 09:50 AM   #8
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Bonetto's are great quality straps. I had one for my Black Bay.

Does it have that vanilla smell?

Yes it does! Yummy!


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Old 28 October 2015, 09:54 AM   #9
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It's a Bonetto Cinturini model 328. Hard to find. Found it on eBay from seller holbensfinewatch $39.97. All the other places I found it, and there were only a couple, were out of stock.

Update-holbens also sells them on Amazon and Zuludiver makes an identical looking strap which is more money, but comes in colors. Also on Amazon.

Update 2 - Cinturini makes the straps for Zuludiver


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Thank you for the information. I will find one. Much appreciated. I see more straps in my future....I sold my old Sub that I was always changing straps on and miss being able to change up all the time. The BBB is perfect for that.
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Old 28 October 2015, 10:43 AM   #10
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Interesting and it looks pretty good. It's actually news to me too. Now watersports, that's some kinky stuff right there.
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Old 28 October 2015, 10:50 AM   #11
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Looks cool.....
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Old 28 October 2015, 10:57 AM   #12
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Old 28 October 2015, 11:05 AM   #13
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Love it! Will def pick one up for my 20mm watches.
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Old 28 October 2015, 11:10 AM   #14
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Diam, I got to get me one ASAP
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Old 28 October 2015, 01:54 PM   #15
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Nice one. may i request a pic of the strap worn on your wrist?
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Old 28 October 2015, 02:12 PM   #16
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Very cool! I need one
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Old 28 October 2015, 02:13 PM   #17
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Rubber NATO...never knew!

Can you send wrist shots? Want to see how long it is. Looks great!


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Old 28 October 2015, 03:03 PM   #18
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Nice! Looks great!!
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Old 28 October 2015, 03:12 PM   #19
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Interesting. Looks good
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Old 28 October 2015, 04:28 PM   #20
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Looks really good on the Tudor.
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Old 28 October 2015, 08:23 PM   #21
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Wow, a rubber NATO strap! It really suits your Black Bay. I'll have to check it out too. Thanks for the tip!
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Old 28 October 2015, 09:59 PM   #22
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Old 28 October 2015, 10:08 PM   #23
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Old 28 October 2015, 10:12 PM   #24
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Old 28 October 2015, 10:27 PM   #25
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Wow, going to try and pick one up for myself
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Old 29 October 2015, 12:45 AM   #26
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Any chance for a wrist shot from the folded over side? Interested to see how thick this gets on the wrist. Thanks!
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Old 29 October 2015, 01:17 AM   #27
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Any chance for a wrist shot from the folded over side? Interested to see how thick this gets on the wrist. Thanks!

So, I have a 7 3/8" inch wrist. The strap is shorter than most NATOS and is not designed to fold over and go through the last keeper a second time, unless your wrist is small. Not sure how well it would work if designed that way as its rubber. Here's two shots....






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Old 29 October 2015, 01:22 AM   #28
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So, I have a 7 3/8" inch wrist. The strap is shorter than most NATOS and is not designed to fold over and go through the last keeper a second time, unless your wrist is small. Not sure how well it would work if designed that way as its rubber. Here's two shots....






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Amazing, thank you. I have 6.75" wrists so I would imagine I would close to 3/4" more material left over than you have there.
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Old 29 October 2015, 01:26 AM   #29
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Looks amazing!!

Thank you for the source... I just bought one!!!
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Old 29 October 2015, 01:40 AM   #30
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Well done! Love BC straps.
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