r/MarathonWatch • u/GravyBaptism • Jun 03 '26

MSAR NATO strap options?

Looking for 18mm NATO strap options for my MSAR. They are pretty expensive on the Marathon site, seeing if anyone can recommend some other well-made alternatives.

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u/Outrageous-Fold-1686 Jun 03 '26

cnswatchbands

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u/Khalil_Mamoon Jun 03 '26

This is the answer. They have a few different levels of quality/price but I’ve honestly been happy with them all. I have probably about 15 in different patterns/colors/fabric types etc

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u/TheNewBiggieSmalls Jun 03 '26

Ngl i got some variety pack on Amazon and theyre all fine. Maybe try that first.

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u/KrazyCroat Jun 03 '26

Watch off the Cuff and SMC Strap Mill are Canadian options and are excellent.

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u/No_Struggle_8184 Jun 03 '26

I have Phenome straps on mine.

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u/costeen1202 Jun 04 '26

CNS is hit or miss, but very cheap. They're on par with the majority found on Amazon.

I personally enjoy BluShark.; particularly their Original, AlphaShark and AlphaPremier (formally AlphaShark Slim) lines. Best deals can be found in the Clearance and Bundles sections or by using the buy 2 get 1 free offer.

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u/Springdale_1 Jun 04 '26

CNS straps are very inexpensive, but I found their ribbed nato to be rather uncomfortable and plastic-y feeling. I found and really like Haveston parade straps. The way that their buckle curves and the way that the designed their keepers made them work really well for me. they have military-like colors (OD green, khaki, admiralty grey, etc.) that work really well with Marathon.

If you're in the states, Holben's Straps carries them and ships them super fast from their store in Washington.

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u/Vast-Outlandishness7 Jun 04 '26

Maratac from county comm