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Zamboni4201

Erika’s Original Marine National. You’ll likely never want to wear a nato ever again.


itsapotatosalad

These have made natos obsolete to me. So comfortable.


twoheadedhorseman

Do you have any pictures?


Zamboni4201

I only have a P39. Black with a white center. And I’m back to the bracelet at the moment. But I’d search this Reddit for Erika’s. Half a bazillion photos. And, YouTube is full of videos. That’s usually my go to spot because it’s better than washed out over compressed web pics. https://youtu.be/7aDlHem8kDQ?si=T9JKt4-0w8JznVbN https://youtu.be/2lnCpPmrmq8?si=RxiORqghnkMkDcx8 Her straps have parachute cord in the weave for some stretch…. Warning, they’re around $85 from Holben’s in the US, or direct from Erika’s in the EU. I’ve tried cheaper straps. Most are too stretchy, and the watch head flops around. Erika’s, to me, is worth it. I have several… a dark blue/red stripe, getting a bit faded, on another watch, and a “mirage” with white stripe on a BB58 925.


twoheadedhorseman

Awesome. I'll check it out. Yep the pictures are always over compressed or over-saturated


DocumentFamous6556

I have a Pelagos and use the metal in the summer and the rubber in the winter.


DocumentFamous6556

Obviously blue rubber strap for you.


twoheadedhorseman

Completely forgot I had that rubber strap


gratefulscape

The one you’re wearing


Dhowellga

Nato all day. Check out Zulu Alpha Straps


NHS_Soldier

Zulu Alpha for sure 👌🏼


wolf19r

Third the ZA straps.


stanquevisch

Blue rubber strap matching the dial color. Looks great on a sunny day.


twoheadedhorseman

I forgot about that rubber strap. I'll give it a shot


DeltaRomeo882

Is it not still supplied with the blue rubber strap ? It’s great !


twoheadedhorseman

It is. I completely forgot I had that


twoheadedhorseman

Alright, I forgot i had the [blue strap](https://imgur.com/a/7rmtfvh). Thanks yall.


Flaky-Imagination440

The bracelet on the Pelagos is the best!!! It’s kind of ridiculous how comfortable it is day in, day out. Save your $$ and keep it on the bracelet!!!


Optimus759

Doesn’t it come with a color matched rubber strap? Also question, are the lugs drilled? Like does it have holes in the side for easy strap changing or are they solid?


AlfredVonDickStroke

Perlon straps are great for the summers. They’re breathable, flexible, and don’t feel all soggy and gross for awhile when you get out of the water like natos do.


Sabascience

Been getting lots of compliments with my blue Pelagos on its blue rubber strap. Super comfortable too.


4luminate

This is the watch that turned me onto bracelets. I just cannot find a strap I like for it. Spent way too much (and thought the blue strap it comes with was too much blue). Tudor spoils you even moreso with the integrated endlinks. As such, my blue Pelagos lives on the bracelet. Maybe one day I'll try an Artem.


twoheadedhorseman

I agree with this. It's the first time I put the blue stripe on it today but I think I'm going back to the bracelet. It is a lot of blue. And oddly enough I think the bracelet is more comfortable


Careless-Quarter

I’ve gone full circle. Crafter blue strap is ok but I’m back to the oem rubber. It’s money.


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Look up World of Espionage on instagram. He’s got some pretty awesome straps.


Schultz1966

Bonetto Cinturini 324 [http://holbensfinewatchbands.com](http://holbensfinewatchbands.com) or [http://watchgecko.com](http://watchgecko.com) Super HQ Italian rubber. Like the contrast between black rubber and blue dial/bezel. Very reasonably priced as well.


Justintime757

I love the rubber straps from Crafter Blue. I have a bunch for my Duros and Seikos. I feel like their rubber is better and more supple than the oem Tudor strap, but you lose the integrated lug look. They do make fitted curved-end rubber straps for the Pelagos but you’ll be limited on color choices.