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 my first NATO strap and won’t be my last. I run it on my Seiko Samurai and love the practicality of it. The fit is very adjustable and it is lightweight and comfortable.
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Edgar Peter
Sehr gut!
...aber mit Versand, Zoll und Gebühren hab ich das doppelte von dem bezahlt was das Armband kostet. Bitte sucht Euch einen Vertriebspartner in Europa!
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Jimmy (James) Copeland
Excellent quality and stunning looks - Practical Kit for those outsiders.
All your kit is bang on point. I do have a suggestion, though. Have you considered dabbling in the Apple Watch bands like UAG or similar? I would love to see your take on the Apple-suitable Nato Bands.
Thank you for your review Jimmy. To answer your question, yes, we actually have looked into Apple Watch compatible watch straps a number of years ago, but unfortunately the extremely high volume of titanium adaptors that we would have to commit to, to make these happen, made these untenable.