The SPD Ti-MNPara Strap is inspired directly from the original French Navy (Marine Nationale) combat diver's versions as first worn in the 1960-70s. Ours feature all titanium hardware and best grade nylon-Spandex strapping. One of the most comfortable and adjustable watch straps made today. Fits watches with 22mm width lugs. Works with any watch that has removable spring bars. #timnpara
During the 1960s, the French Navy combat divers saw a need to securely wear and adjust their dive watches, but did not find anything quite suitable for their needs available at that time. Repurposing elastic nylon strapping from military issue parachute rigging and forming some bits of metal hardware, came up with this (originally handmade) design. PDW built up from this baseline and used the best available nylon with Spandex (far more durable and resilient than generic elastics) strapping, 100% titanium in the rings and clasp for total corrosion resistance on land or under the sea, and 100% non-magnetic as to not interfere with the strap worn compasses such as our EWB-Compass Kit. With the proliferation of rare earth magnets being used in today's bags, wallets, key fobs, and other EDC items, we found that these magnets affected the typical stainless hardware as used in most other types of straps on the market. Not only are rare earth magnets harmful to the internal mechanics of a fine mechanical watch, the magnetized stainless steel hardware affected any compasses used as supporting accessories on a watch strap. Our Ti-MNPara Strap eliminated magnetic interference, offers superior performance, total corrosion resistance and durability in the field.
This strap is awesome. It blends the traditional NATO style strap with the comfort and functionality of a traditional band. I love the material and over time it has become so soft that I don’t even notice the strap; it’s like my watch is just held in place by magic. I liked it so much I ordered 3 more variants for my other watches. The only thing I would critique is it has to be installed Lena traditional band (have to lay the strap down and install the spring bars over it) since the band hardware requires it. Small price to pay for the phenomenal benefit. Also, you can adjust where the clasp sits in your wrist by moving the second loop closer or farther from the 12 o’clock end of the watch. More colors and styles, please!
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Eric S.
The most comfortable watch band I’ve ever worn. Far better than any NATO band of any brand as well.
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Z.E.
Greatest watch strap ever. Hoping for more colors.
I am extremely picky about my watch strap. I usually find myself in between holes. I am picky because I wear my watch 24/7, while I sleep, in the shower, and working out. This watch strap allows for personalized wear and maximum comfort. This is the best strap I’ve found and I’m really hoping PDW makes more color options because this strap is flawless!
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Alan Zafrin
Match made in heaven.
The TI-MNPara Strap is top notch quality. The fit on my smaller wrist is dead on. It has made my Submariner :)
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Nathan Evans
Lightweight & Comfortable !
Black one came in the post yesterday, Perfect lightweight & comfortable & Titanium to match my Pelagos. Like it so much I just bought the Green. As others have said 'I wish they would release more colour options.