The PDW Ti-Ring Strap is an updated version of the classic, military issue, nylon watch strap. Our modern version features heavier duty, custom made titanium rings and buckle, with a sturdy, thicker, yet pliable and comfortable nylon strap.
The Ring or "G10" strap originally entered service in 1973 with the British Ministry of Defence. It was made with a thin nylon strap and came with chrome plated brass buckles and "ring" keepers. PDW chose to use titanium in the rings and buckles for total corrosion resistance on land or under the sea, and 100% non-magnetic as to not interfere with the strap worn compasses such as our EWB-Compass Kit. With the proliferation of rare earth magnets being used in today's bags, wallets, key fobs, and other EDC items, we found that these magnets affected the typical stainless rings used in most Ring type straps on the market. Not only are rare earth magnets harmful to the internal mechanics of a fine mechanical watch, the magnetized stainless steel rings affected any compasses used as supporting accessories on a watch strap. Our Ti-Ring eliminated magnetic interference and offers superior performance and durability in the field.
This is a fantastic NATO strap and has plenty of length. I use under and over my wetsuit. I wish I had added the green NATO as well to my basket!
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matthew helm
Excellent.
Vivid orange, lovely and well-contoured titanium hardware, just the right length and thickness and appropriate stiffness of material. Keepers allow a secure but accommodating turn back of the strap end. Extremely pleased.
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Wesley Rogers
Highly recommend, only one small complaint
I love this band and highly recommend it. There is one thing in not a fan of and that it being universal fit, means it will have an extra long tag end.