ZuluDiver “Octopod” Buckle Review

[sweets]

I've been waiting for a black buckle to come back in stock for ages, looks like the Mk 3 in black will be soon (May according to the site)

[TaketheCannoli]

Their prices are ridiculous. I've had loads of their natos and they're not the best but they charge £24 for them. I can get the same quality elsewhere for £9 - £12. My nato of choice now is from CNS in Sweden, they're the best quality I can find and they're around £12 each and they're here within five days every time. Obviously Eddie's are the best but they only come in 20mm, don't have an extensive range of colours and you can only buy them in a 2 minute window a month, if you're quick enough. I just want a strap, I don't want to have to wait a couple of months for a tenner nato! The shop should be open every day for anything other than watches and if it was, his natos and straps would be flying out again. I noticed a WTB the other day for a TF nato - crazy!

I buy FKM rubber straps from a couple of sellers, namely Wrist Envy, that are better quality than those from WG and I pay £19.95 rather than £45 - £65. They'll be buying them in from China for circa £2 a piece so they don't have to charge as much and would still make healthy profits on them.

They used to be my go-to strap seller but I've not bought anything at all from them for years now.

Their prices seem much higher, for the same product than most suppliers. They used to be my go to, but £20ish for a very basic standard nato these days.


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Their rubber NATO straps were £42 three years ago, now £68. Think they’re Bonetto Cinturini in which case at Watch Obsession £45.

[Goochie81]

Was looking at the octopod but 68 seemed a lot - nice bit of kit though. They used to be about 45. Ordered a couple of natos from them instead which arrived this week - they seem overly long though which is disappointing.


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[alphajet]

I'm another fan of these.

[prexelor]

Slightly off topic but how do the CNS single pass adjustable fabric straps compare to Crown & Buckle’s Chevron straps? Chevron straps are £25+ but only 19mm and above and I need 18mm for my PRS-29b.

[oldoakknives]

20mm and blue elasticky strap. Works well and nicely made.



Overall I like the clasp, and will try the 22mm next as i ordered both sizes. I'm thinking the 22mm one will be ok with 21mm straps. We'll see. I think the elastic straps are definitely the best with them. Easy to get a snug fit.




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[Caruso]

The sandblasted buckle is a good match and really elevates my SSNAV

[OHG1X]

Is it sport to mention I have one of these on SC ?


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[bigvic]

So I took a plunge and bought a Mk3 clasp, it’s such an improvement over the original which I rarely wear as I find it uncomfortable on my 6.75” wrist.
It’s overall a much better design, also they’ve rounded off the corners and sharper edges, plus I like the mix of a brushed and polished finish. It’s still a fiddle changing straps and I’d certainly not have bought one at their new price of £85 but if they get round to stocking a bronze finish in the new design, and have a further price reduction then I’d go for another.