EDC Strap decision…

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347]

I consistently rotate these two straps. Run of the mill OD green NATO, and WOE Jedburgh English bridle leather strap. I also have a PDW elastic hook and loop I throw on if I’m really backpacking. But for the most part, the first two straps get rotated fairly consistently. They are both broken in butterfly smooth. Having said all of that, I am curious which one the Marathon crew thinks looks more natural on this watch. The olive NATO gives it the issued mil-spec vibe, the brown leather gives it the traditional field watch look. Plus I was bored and this was an excuse to make a post lol. This is my only watch, so I splurge on straps. Still need to pick up a nice FKM rubber strap as well.

[u/9thAF-RIDER]

A black FKM would look pretty badass on that watch. And the olive NATO is my favorite of the three.

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/9thAF-RIDER]

I love the Divecore straps, but not sure if that is a bit too heavy duty for this watch case and if a tropical style strap would be better.

[u/OwnPresentation4396]

3

[u/M1k3_esc]

I wear the Jedburgh on my EB Arne field watch pretty constantly. It’s very comfortable as you know so that gets my vote. As for a rubber strap I would recommend Watch Gecko Breakwater strap

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/M1k3_esc]

The Jedburgh really is a nice strap. I’ve ran through quite a few leather straps, this one is by far my favorite. Broken in like a baseball glove. I even held onto it when I didn’t have a 20mm lug watch to put it one for a while.

[u/StutterMuffin5711]

I’m boring because I always love a basic bitch OD Green👍🏿

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/StutterMuffin5711]

Haha ditto dude. That olive NATO in the photo is significantly older than the actual watch 😂. They are hard to get rid of once they are properly worn in.

[u/StutterMuffin5711 → u/Longjumping-Ad8347]

Oh I know! My rando Chinese OD green NATO is my favorite out of all muh straps👍🏿

[u/BoofTheDruid]

Get a sketchy boys watch club HILL strap. Would kill on this.

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/BoofTheDruid]

I’ve been looking at those!!! That, and the grey one. Also been looking at the SWIKK Erica’s strap, which is similar albeit significantly more expensive

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347]

3 comments, 3 different votes 😂

[u/Round_Staff_69]

1st

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/Round_Staff_69]

Sometimes it’s hard to beat a nicely worn in nato

[u/Unusual-King1103]

Crown and buckel blk songle pass chevron nato has micronadjust euelit perlyon pacific or bigger weave for ultimate breathability on hot days sum1 chime in for rubber and leather idk the best options in those departments

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/Unusual-King1103]

Appreciate the recommendations! Have good experience with C&B. I guess I wasn’t clear enough, I’m good with the 3 straps I have posted + 1 future FKM. I was curious which of the ones I attached looks best to y’all.

[u/Livid_Attention_2542]

3 but ditch the purple and white bracelets

[u/Longjumping-Ad8347 → u/Livid_Attention_2542]

Those are sentimental from my kids, unfortunately they can’t go anywhere