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Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

telepgm
Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
Good day folks, thought I might share this overpriced (whooping $39 for a Nato) , but nonetheless interesting purchase.



Let's start with some photos of the packaging:







I'm particularly impressed by the fact that all straps by fossil will come with additional spring bar, with the special "spring bar pin" for easy changeability.



I think it's an exclusive fossil design, with the small insertion for the device...but hey, it's cool. You don't see such "innovation" in generic brands.



Strap itself:

It's really one of its kind. 22mm. Will fit most modern Seiko Divers (monsters excluded of course)





The top material, as the title suggest, Tweed. The underside, Leather.









Wonder how it'll look with a 007? I bet it'll instantly change the macho diver into chic & metro looking piece. Well, with a softer touch.



The leather, I'd suspect, will enhance and add comfort for the wearer; but it'll attract stench from perspiration from Singapore's unforgiving humid weather.



Tweed is traditionally used for apparels, especially for men's jacket, slacks, even for electric guitar hard cases & guitar amplifiers. The tweed look with transform any item into a classic, gentlemen & retro groove.









Conclusion:

If you wish for something different in this season of love, thanks & giving, give Fossil straps a chance. This fashionable brand may just be worth your while to add that retro twist to your strap collection.







Comments & opinions welcome. :) Merry Xmas folks.
cirdec
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
I was at Ion fossil today. Saw that that they have quite a unique range of natos, leathers and rubber straps. Price starts at 39 - 69. Only 22 - 24mm size available.



Will be bringing my watches down for mix and match soon.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"cirdec"

I was at Ion fossil today. Saw that that they have quite a unique range of natos, leathers and rubber straps. Price starts at 39 - 69. Only 22 - 24mm size available.



Will be bringing my watches down for mix and match soon.


Enjoy the shopping experience! You'll have a blast.
sellwatch
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
Good review to spruce up the forum.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"sellwatch"

Good review to spruce up the forum.


Thanks for the vote of confidence! :)
2BHIGH
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Really nice look tweed nato!

I think it looked great!
telepgm
Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
After doing what I needed to do when I got home, I quickly re-unbox my Fossil strap put her to the test: on my SKX007J1.



Here's how my 007 looks like before on a generic Mr. Goh $10 rubber strap:





Pretty standard & fool-proof huh? Won't fail with the good-old fashion black rubber.



Here's after:





Woah. I bought this tweed Nato with absolutely no expectations...but it sure brought out some retro character out of the 007.



More pics on the wrist:







The nature of the tweed material almost gave a "alligator skin on cotton cloth" vibe to the whole look of the strap.



While my photos doesn't do her justice, but on top of that, the multi-colour tone texture gave the tweed strap an indescribable pleasant complexity.



It's a joy to see my 007 transform into a retro, trippy, dressy time machine. Highly recommended. 4 stars out of 5.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"2BHIGH"

Really nice look tweed nato!

I think it looked great!


It's Freaking awesome on my 007, I'll wear it to work tomorrow! :)
lunarin79
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Delicious review on the nato bro



Never knew Fossil sells natos and strap, pricewise, based on the material, i feel is justificable, definitely something interesting!
balzebub71
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
nice look strap, certainly of much higher quality then those generic nato/zulu u get from watch shops here. I live the tweed pattern too. Actually think the price is reasonable for the looks, quality, packaging and extra spring bars.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"lunarin79"

Delicious review on the nato bro



Never knew Fossil sells natos and strap, pricewise, based on the material, i feel is justificable, definitely something interesting!


Thanks CEO. They have another "Scottish checkered" design which is equally interesting.



But the tweed prevailed. :)
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"balzebub71"

nice look strap, certainly of much higher quality then those generic nato/zulu u get from watch shops here. I live the tweed pattern too. Actually think the price is reasonable for the looks, quality, packaging and extra spring bars.


In retrospect, it's not a bad deal huh? Thanks for your comments & feedback.
xzqt
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Looks good.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"xzqt"

Looks good.


Thanks! :)
Badern
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Great review and many thanks for the heads up!

Have not thought to check fossil for straps. Their watches are not serious watches imo.



May i know where you purchase that strap? Or any other branches?



Thanks !



Badern (we met at K2 2 weeks ago)
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
I got mine at the Somerset 313 branch. I'm a sucker for good service & I was served by a young lass with sweet smile...



So there you go, sweet strap sold by a sweet chic. Nice combo huh?



Thanks for remembering Badern. See you around in K2 again.
roo7
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Sweet strap, makes the watch pop.



Fossil also have a good variety of bunds, can mix and match..
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"roo7"

Sweet strap, makes the watch pop.



Fossil also have a good variety of bunds, can mix and match..


Thanks Roo! Rock out. Cheers with beers for another vote of confidence. Will experiment the tweed strap with other watches in the meantime.
lunarin79
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
hv u tried on a pilot style watch?



dress watches seldom comes on 22mm.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"lunarin79"

hv u tried on a pilot style watch?



dress watches seldom comes on 22mm.


Dope!











lunarin79
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
looks gd!



the tweed compliments the dial perfectly!
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"lunarin79"

looks gd!



the tweed compliments the dial perfectly!


Thanks CEO. Just experimenting & trying my luck. Haven't worn the Élysée in ages! :)
softup
Re: Unboxing of Fossil




Nice strap but moi dun like the end to be folded but that just me ... :P
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"softup"





Nice strap but moi dun like the end to be folded but that just me ... :P


Thanks!



But I won't know what to do with that extra "tail". Any suggestion?
softup
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Dun think u can do anything about it ...

That's why I stop buying. Make my own ... :mrgreen:
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"softup"

Dun think u can do anything about it ...

That's why I stop buying. Make my own ... :mrgreen:


That's also why I'm buying from you! When is the type C ready? PM me ok? Cheers.
Evirobie
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
I went fossil at 313 and Ion today. Apparently no more stock for this tweed nato.



Sent by the yellow minions.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"Evirobie"

I went fossil at 313 and Ion today. Apparently no more stock for this tweed nato.



Sent by the yellow minions.


Pity...Did you ask the girls to check other outlets on your behalf?



And the rest of the straps, did any other caught you eye?
seiko siao
Re: Unboxing of Fossil

"Evirobie"

I went fossil at 313 and Ion today. Apparently no more stock for this tweed nato.



Sent by the yellow minions.


will check MBS for u on thur
Evirobie
Re: Unboxing of Fossil

"seiko siao"

[quote="Evirobie"]I went fossil at 313 and Ion today. Apparently no more stock for this tweed nato.



Sent by the yellow minions.


will check MBS for u on thur[/quote]

Help me check for sizes as well. Was hoping that it is available in 24mm.
seiko siao
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"Evirobie"

[quote="seiko siao"]


will check MBS for u on thur


Help me check for sizes as well. Was hoping that it is available in 24mm.[/quote]

Yes boss..
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
That's the SIC spirit! Rock on. Happy hunting for the lovely straps from Fossil. :)
cirdec
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
IIRC, i was at Fossil last Saturday, they still have stocks for the NATO Tweed. Hope this helps.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"cirdec"

IIRC, i was at Fossil last Saturday, they still have stocks for the NATO Tweed. Hope this helps.


According to reliable sources, the materials for their cotton / linen straps (including the tweed) are from Fossil's left over materials from their staple products (like bags, inner linings, etc).



If so, no one strap is alike. I'm thrilled.
lunarin79
Re: Unboxing of Fossil

"telepgm





According to reliable sources, the materials for their cotton / linen straps (including the tweed) are from Fossil's left over materials from their staple products (like bags, inner linings, etc).



If so, no one strap is alike. I'm thrilled.




Yeah, make sense. Rather than disposing those wastages, its smart to convert into usable stuffs.
Badern
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Don't bother going to MBS outlet.

I have cleaned it out :twisted:

Only left a camo printed lather nato and a red checkered cloth nato.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"Badern"

Don't bother going to MBS outlet.

I have cleaned it out :twisted:

Only left a camo printed lather nato and a red checkered cloth nato.


GXGX. Quick show off your Tweed Strap on your 22mms!



Folks, it sure seems like the Tweed is popular. I confirmed it's already sold out in ION & 313.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
Tweed's looking good on the 409.
KKFA
Re: Unboxing of Fossil

"telepgm"

Tweed's looking good on the 409.

Nice. Saw the Tweed the other day but got the black bund instead. Fossil straps so far so good.
tpmmark
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
really nice I must say. quite surprise I miss those straps when I entered fossil shops previously. gonna take a look at it soon. and nice combo with the green dial 409. I was thinking of a sarb017. then I saw your pic. mind sharing hw much is the 409 too?
roo7
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
Any news about this strap ? Seems to be sold out in most of the fossil shops I been to... :(
balzebub71
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap
Is it very thick ?





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telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"balzebub71"

Is it very thick ?





Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk


Not at all. Nice & thin. Very comfortable. But robust at the same time. High quality. :)
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"roo7"

Any news about this strap ? Seems to be sold out in most of the fossil shops I been to... :(


I'll go check it out when I'm at Fossil next. I work just across the road from the 313 branch. Roo, bear with me till Monday? Cheers.
roo7
Re: Unboxing of Fossil
No worries, don't need to make a trip on purpose..
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"roo7"

No worries, don't need to make a trip on purpose..

Not at all, Roo. Just across the road from my office. :) will keep you folks posted.
telepgm
Re: Unboxing of Fossil "Tweed" Nato Strap

"tpmmark"

really nice I must say. quite surprise I miss those straps when I entered fossil shops previously. gonna take a look at it soon. and nice combo with the green dial 409. I was thinking of a sarb017. then I saw your pic. mind sharing hw much is the 409 too?


If avail, it's only $200 or a little bit less in k2. With stainless steel bracelet. Bang for buck. :)