new todd rexford nato strap

dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:48 pm

I know this could technically belong in the knife forum, but I thought it was cool enough to share here.

I recently worked with the San Francisco team at Triple Aught Design on launching this wild new USA-made NATO strap with titanium hardware custom-milled by Todd Rexford. Just 20mm for now, but more colors and sizes are in the pipeline. Really proud of how my shots got used on this project.

Check out the product page for more shots (looks like the all-matte one sold out real quickly), and a tour of Todd's own Colorado workshop. Turns out he's a Bremont man

https://tripleaughtdesign.com/shop/quantum-watch-strap/

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:57 pm

Your pics are extremely well done, as always.

The actual strap, though...

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HapaHapa · Post by **HapaHapa** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Well said.

dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:30 pm

Chocodove wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:57 pm
Your pics are extremely well done, as always.

The actual strap, though...

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Oh sorry dudes, didn't realize!

Post by **toxicavenger** » Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:40 pm

Pics look great. Good job on it!

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:48 am

$275!

Never thought I’d see a NATO strap surpass the price of omega NATO straps.

Congrats on the pics.

JDC222 · Post by **JDC222** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:38 am

I think what happened was, your photos were SO good that they jacked the original price of $55, up to $275!!

dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:01 am

JDC222 wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:38 am
I think what happened was, your photos were SO good that they jacked the original price of $55, up to $275!!

Ha! Shit, I should start chasing commissions...

93 Turbo · Post by **93 Turbo** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:36 am

Great pics & strap, but at over $400 AUS I'll pass...

CarloDWC · Post by **CarloDWC** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:38 am

sierra11b wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:48 am
$275!

Never thought I’d see a NATO strap surpass the price of omega NATO straps.

Congrats on the pics.

Maybe this was made for the Gold G-Shock...

andy tims · Post by **andy tims** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:27 am

Nice shots.

Nice strap too, but ridiculously over priced.

TIMUR · Post by **TIMUR** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:58 am

Something I just realized.
If this was a Panerai buckle without TAD symbol — I would pay that.
Great pics btw

namor · Post by **namor** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:08 am

Sorry - that price is not defensible

AtomicTom · Post by **AtomicTom** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:01 pm

Wow, they did a phenomenal job, and so did you Zach. Some terrific pics !

The texture, along with detail is really something, and can imagine that
they are even more beautiful in person, if that's possible. They look really
nice.

You know what would be cool?! Is if we started seeing more of the knife
companies doing things like this. Or maybe even creating some watches !

I know there are a ton of knife companies out there. Imagine?!

Thanks a lot for sharing Zach !

dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:10 pm

TIMUR wrote:Something I just realized.
If this was a Panerai buckle without TAD symbol — I would pay that.
Great pics btw

I mean, aren’t there already $200 custom buckles on Panaristi?

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TIMUR · Post by **TIMUR** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:24 pm

dinexus wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:10 pm

TIMUR wrote:Something I just realized.
If this was a Panerai buckle without TAD symbol — I would pay that.
Great pics btw
I mean, aren’t there already $200 custom buckles on Panaristi?

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Exactly
And Todd Rexford is a legend

The only fly in the ointment is that tad logo. Matter of principle for me.

spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:04 pm

Killer photos and Bad A$$ nato, just not worth $275 to me.

93 Turbo · Post by **93 Turbo** » Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:52 am

If they could mill mini picatinny rails on the keepers so I could attach miniature stuff would be OCD gear freak cool...

Post by **matt.wu** » Sat May 16, 2020 4:54 pm

Thanks to Zach and the guys at TAD, I've got a new go-to beater. Great strap in the flesh, hardware makes it unique and a great pairing with the Pelagos.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat May 16, 2020 5:08 pm

Looks like an excellent combo Matt!

Some questions:

Would you please lay it out next to a Maratac nato for size comparison, to show both (a) the overall length and (b) the location of the hardware relative to Maratac?

Is yours the matte logo or polished logo? I assume both are matte finish titanium hardware.

How much does it stretch when completely wet, relative to the Maratac?

Is the BB58 ready to come home now since you’ve got this new daily beater?

Thanks

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat May 16, 2020 5:18 pm

This from the TAD product page:

“The webbing path's bezier curve through Quantum's buckle was carefully engineered to minimize torquing. The dual-bevel ramp features additional recessing on the sides for axial flex, and an angled pawl keeps the buckle as flat as possible under your wrist.”

Interesting random factoid:

The Bezier Curve is what gives Apple products their unique shape at the corners. It’s such an Apple thing that the Italian stone exterior walls of their Seattle flagship store also feature this same curve, as to handrails and other curved surfaces.

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Sat May 16, 2020 5:34 pm

Great match on the hardware color. Still too much money for a nato (for me).

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dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Sun May 17, 2020 8:09 pm

Perfect strap for that watch - even the bevels kinda match!

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unsub073 · Post by **unsub073** » Mon May 18, 2020 9:54 am

Joeprez wrote: ↑
Sat May 16, 2020 5:34 pm
Great match on the hardware color. Still too much money for a nato (for me).

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Agree with this.

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Mon May 18, 2020 11:17 am

I wonder how this would look on the U1P. Anyone?

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