Watch Bands

[Bigwheels]

I'm going to purchase a Casio PAW2000 pretty soon, but don't like the plastic band with std. clasp. Casio doesn't offer any optional bands other than the titanium. What I want would be a nylon/cloth band. Anyone know where to get something like that which would fit a watch that big?

 

[bald1]

Re: Watch Bands

Check out CountyComm for their adapters that allow you to fit a NATO style watchband:

http://countycomm.com/adapter.htm

 

[redrum007]

Re: Watch Bands

Zulu makes a band thats real nice, had one on my Seiko for 5 years now and still going strong.

 

[Bigwheels]

Re: Watch Bands

Thanks. I have seen one that was wider than the watch was (big Suunto) worn by a diver. But didn't get a chance to ask about it. Thats more what I'm looking for.

 

[Bigwheels]

Re: Watch Bands

I found one @ broadarrow.net that claimes to be an Eagle Ind. Watch Strap, but I can't find it on Eagle's site.
http://www.broadarrow.net/ecwb4.jpg

 

[Witch_Doctor]

Re: Watch Bands

For the record, Maratac makes the best straps bar none out of the whole gambit of strap makers. Zulu and NATO G-10's are actual styles of straps made by many different manufactures. NATO straps or G-10 are named such after the G-10 requisition form filled out by the Brits to the MOD for watch straps. The Zulu is a thicker version with larger rings, and come in two versions; 2 buckle and 4 buckle. Maratac also makes the bands for several vendors including Kobold Watches, and TAD gear.

As a side note, Maratac is branded through Countycomm. They also make some pretty good web gear, and are fellow crabs in the LEO community.

 

[socalsheepdog]

Re: Watch Bands

+1 on Maratac and Countycomm. Get a couple when you order, they will start to stink after long wear. They are easy to change out also, might want to switch up the color from time to time.

 

[Witch_Doctor]

Re: Watch Bands

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Socalsheepdog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on Maratac and Countycomm. Get a couple when you order, they will start to stink after long wear. They are easy to change out also, might want to switch up the color from time to time. </div></div>

A good remedy for the stink is to put them in the dishwasher, or to rub them down with Dawn and let them sit in hot water for about an hour.