1973 British Military Watch Strap: HydraRib - ARES 20mm Reviews

4.8 Rating 18 Reviews

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Which watch(es) do you wear with this watch strap? Seiko

“Comfort and support..Holds my watch the way a NATO was designed..Love these straps! My Seiko 150m and still waiting on my new NH35 mod62 MAS stuck in US ground mail..I may run green OD straps on both..but atleast I have choices. Love Zuludiver!!!”

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Posted 6 months ago

Which watch(es) do you wear with this watch strap? Traska Venturer GMT

“I dediced to buy these Hydrarib straps after I remain positively impressed by the quality and softness of the 1973 British Military line of nazo straps. The colors of the strap are accurate to what shown on the pictures. At first impression they felt very rigid and plasticky compared to the British Military ones. I thought they were a bit thicker and felt smoother, more cotton-like so when I first got them in my hands I thought they were going to scratch and itch my wrist. After a few days of wearing them however I didn’t have issues, the fact that they are thinner than I thought helps keeping a slimmer profile, like a regular nato strap. I wouldn’t say they got supple but they got slightly softer just after a few days. I was looking for something durable that would hold up well scratching against branches and all sorts of things while also looking good so I‘m ok that they are a bit stiffer than expected. The hardware is well finished, I only noticing that the yellow strap had the logo engraved in a slightly different way compared to the blue and green strap. Given the robust nature of this straps I would have loved if there was an option for the hardware with some hardness treatment to increase its scratch resistance. The loops are further away from the watch compared to the British Military strap I have and I think I actually prefer them this way. On my 15.5cm wrist they wear to the limit but still ok.”

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Posted 7 months ago

Which watch(es) do you wear with this watch strap? CITIZEN PROMASTER AUTOMATIC NY0040-09E

“The strap is well made. It is sturdy and comfortable.”

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Posted 7 months ago

Which watch(es) do you wear with this watch strap? Seiko SPB237J1

“Brilliant strap, great colour and the perfect hikers / explorers strap”

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Posted 1 year ago

Which watch(es) do you wear with this watch strap? BWG Isaria

“My limited edition BWG Isaria with a striking green dial came with a rubber strap but I wanted a NATO that also matched the watch. Nothing was available in the correct hue of green until I saw the 1973 British Military HydraRib - ARES on the Zuludiver site. The strap suits the watch perfectly and is extremely well constructed - hard to imagine it ever wearing out. Well done again to Zuludiver for delivering an excellent piece of kit.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Nice color and material.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Durable yet classy. Elegant lines and really compliments my sertina super pH 500 m automatic watch. The olive cream is great for that field watch look.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Barry Henley

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“Really works well with my Breitling SuperOcean II”

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Posted 2 years ago