Can I get a Corvus Bond Nato elsewhere cheaper??

[dannyboy123]

I'm going to buy a few Nato's for my sub. I really like the two Bond's Corvus produce and was going to buy both (grey and olive). They look great and aren't exactly pricey.

That said at $39 each they do appear to be almost double quality offerings elswhere which typically seem to be around/under $20.

Anyhoo here's the link to what I was going to buy;

http://www.corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=watchbands

I guess they ship for free and I am all the way down in New Zealand.

As an aside I just bought an Oris Big Crown on steel bracelet. Do you think this'd look good on either a plain black or possibly stripped Bond Nato?

http://www.oris.ch/collections/colle...en&modelid=292

await advice guys.

Can't wait for my sub to come back from it's service. I had gone off it a bit having worn it for c12yrs, since it's been away I've been really really missing it and want it back and on a Bond Nato before xmas!

Thanks for your advice.

[esm]

Hi Danny, there was a recent thread about the same strap, you will find it if you do a search.
Since you are quite far away from the company, you'd obviously want to make sure everything is okay.

[Nicko]

I wouldn't waste my time. Thy are cheap and fray very easily. Do a search here and you'll fine an overwhelming number of complaints about their quality.

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

I'm going to buy a few Nato's for my sub. I really like the two Bond's Corvus produce and was going to buy both (grey and olive). They look great and aren't exactly pricey.

That said at $39 each they do appear to be almost double quality offerings elswhere which typically seem to be around/under $20.

Anyhoo here's the link to what I was going to buy;

http://www.corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=watchbands

I guess they ship for free and I am all the way down in New Zealand.

As an aside I just bought an Oris Big Crown on steel bracelet. Do you think this'd look good on either a plain black or possibly stripped Bond Nato?

http://www.oris.ch/collections/colle...en&modelid=292

await advice guys.

Can't wait for my sub to come back from it's service. I had gone off it a bit having worn it for c12yrs, since it's been away I've been really really missing it and want it back and on a Bond Nato before xmas!

Thanks for your advice.

[robsteve]

Try this seller on Ebay. I have the Correct Bond version and it is very high quality. The seams/folds for the attachments are heat welded rather than sewn. Seems to be of a better quality material than my other Natos too.

He has two versions of it, the REAL one has the olive grey and the other a more neutral grey. I have the more neutral grey one, called Correct.

http://shop.ebay.com/bicycleman/m.html

Here is mine in use.

[Jason71]

Try my Ebay guy. They are not as high quality as the Maratac straps, but for ~$7 apiece..........they are tough to beat

http://cgi.ebay.com/7-pcs-G10-NATO-2...item1c176bbe4d

[t e x]

Originally Posted by robsteve

Try this seller on Ebay. I have the Correct Bond version and it is very high quality. The seams/folds for the attachments are heat welded rather than sewn. Seems to be of a better quality material than my other Natos too.

He has two versions of it, the REAL one has the olive grey and the other a more neutral grey. I have the more neutral grey one, called Correct.

http://shop.ebay.com/bicycleman/m.html

Here is mine in use.

What makes those bands the correct version lol? Doesn't it seem they are all correct

Hi Danny, firstly to answer your question...try signing up for their forum and than pull the coupon code. I also suggest getting on the email list where from time to time they will tell you about discounts

Now, I am going to provide an opposing view... I have two Corvus straps the older version which is now two years old and in relatively excellent shape... the tang hole that I use on the older version did fray and it will again... but guess what, a little flick of a bic and viola, you're good to go.

The older version strap is no longer available... they have beefed up the strap and I have worn the new version 95% of the time that I have owned it...guess what, no fraying yet; knock wood ha.

I play hard and my milage has been great

With that said....you'll find plenty of other vendor/suppliers with a great variety and at a cheaper cost; btw I have other straps myself

[t e x]

Originally Posted by Nicko

I wouldn't waste my time. Thy are cheap and fray very easily. Do a search here and you'll fine an overwhelming number of complaints about their quality.

Yo Steve, how goes it in Espana? The strap feels quite comfortable and far from cheap!



Joel

[robsteve]

Originally Posted by t e x

What makes those bands the correct version lol? Doesn't it seem they are all correct

I think the difference between the two versions is that prior to the remastering of the Bond film for BluRay people were looking at the old not colour corrected copies of the film in which the strap looked to be olive instead of grey. In today's terms, it would be like looking at a digital image where the colour balance was set wrong on the camera and things look a bit off in colour. In the end, it is all open to artistic license. In my case I chose the one that had the true grey and red as it matched my Marathon better.

Robert

[t e x]

Right on. Corvus has been imploring the blu ray tech too Hence my statement in jest.

btw, dig that nato and Marathon

Joel

[dieseldragon]

Is that the Marathon with the plastic case? I thought they were not designed for swimming in, just splash proof..

I can't understand why anyone would want to pay 39$ for a nylon strap. I have Maratac straps, good quality and good value.

[PeterT]

I believe this is the company that supplies Corvus.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-NEW-Styl...item1c176b4c44

There are softer straps out there, but this is what you were looking for!!

Peter

[robsteve]

Originally Posted by dieseldragon

Is that the Marathon with the plastic case? I thought they were not designed for swimming in, just splash proof..

I can't understand why anyone would want to pay 39$ for a nylon strap. I have Maratac straps, good quality and good value.

It is the stainless steel Navigator from the 1990's with the dial of a plastic Navigator fitted to it. It has a screw down crown similar to a twin lock Rolex. There is an o-ring in the tube and a seal in the crown where it screws down. The back of the case is marked 10ATM.

The plastic versions are water proof too. I think it is just cautious sellers that warn about swimming with them. They still have a form of seal which may be twin seals. The tube has an o-ring in it and the crown has a grove in it that fits over the tube and has a seal in it. The water pressure would press the crown against this secondary seal. I think they are rated 3ATM.


As for the Bond Nato I have it on, it was $16.99. This is quite a bit cheaper than the Corvus and it is a very high quality material.

Robert