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Is NATO a brand? What about cheap NATO straps on eBay?

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Hi,

I'm set on buying an Invicta 8926ob and would like to add a NATO strap to it. I don't know if NATO is a brand or just a type of strap, but what do you think about NATO straps that are sold on eBay for just a few dollars? Is there a good reason to pay more for them? They all seem to not be branded anyway...

Thanks.
 
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He won. Trademarks have held up. Lots more in the 3 prior threads linked by iuam. And since there have been reasonably recent posts about eBay listings being taken down, he's still out there.

So, by US law, it's *not* simply a type of strap.

Back to the OP...you're getting what you pay for. Cheap perlon straps are super-thin, the hardware is flimsy. Perlon needs to be heat-sealed; this may not be done very well, and leave some very rough edges. Cheap nylon tends to be very thin.

Also, always read the fine print. Many of those lowball straps are sold by Chinese sellers, with "economy shipping". Translation: SLOW shipping. One such is showing arrival dates between Sept. 18th and Oct. 24th...so 3-8 weeks. Is a wait that long, worth saving $15?
 
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