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Omega’s 270 Chf spider silk NATO strap
The title says it all: Omega recently introduced a NATO strap made of Biosteel, an artificial spider silk produced by a German startup... According to Biosteel website:
“Biosteel® fibers are 100% nature based biopolymers. Our intelligent fiber is superior due to its combination of strength and elasticity – and at the same time ultralight. This all comes with high skin sensation behavior, controlled moisture management and 100% biodegradablity.”
I have to admit that I got pretty curious about how a spider silk strap could wear... I was not super fond of the color but this sounded like an interesting and unique innovation, so I took the plunge!
The quality is very good, the price is high but the included signed Omega buckle makes it a bit more acceptable...
I actually really like the look on a speedy, the material has a “shine” which is quite unique. It feels “artificial” yet delicate and looks like a space age material which could be used on a space suit.
It’s also super comfy and feels “light” on the skin (in a silky sort of way)
2 minor deceptions: I was expecting to feel a weight difference vs a standard polyester NATO... the Biosteel fiber might be extra light but the strap is quite thick, weight is very similar. I would also have preferred full metal “ buckles” instead of fabric ones.
Overall a totally superfluous but very pleasant expense 
let’s now see how it will age
let’s now see how it will age
Omega’s 270 Chf spider silk NATO strap
The title says it all: Omega recently introduced a NATO strap made of Biosteel, an artificial spider silk produced by a German startup... According to Biosteel website: “ Biosteel ® fibers are 100% nature based biopolymers. Our intelligent fiber is superi...
looks good
I wil follow your further experience with the strap. It can be a strap, which i want on an Omega seamaster.
Very interesting move by omega. They really want to be innovative.
Looks good on your watch! Thanks for sharing!
Just reserved
I gave a jeweler the task to reserve 1 Omega seamaster 300 rubber on steel. On the jeweler website the watch is reserved. I go in person to the jeweler store, to buy my first Omega. I wil keep you all informed. It feels exited to wait, and it is a nice ti...
big and fat
A nato strap on a high case watch would be wobbly. They should made custom pushpin rails, so a fantastic strap would fit the watch better.
