With nato watches, it’s fashionable to fold the excess strap and then tuck in the tip of your tail. Fold the excess watch strap backwards and push it under one of the keepers. Then, fold the small bit of tail remaining and tuck it into one of the keepers. You can fold the tail either outwards or inwards.
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How do you position a NATO strap?
The NATO strap’s buckle side will be on the 12 o’clock side of the watch. Slide the “tongue” of the strap through the 12 o’clock side of the watch case. The NATO strap should slide into the lugs perfectly and sit in between the spring bars and the watch case itself.
How does a NATO strap work?
Simply put, a NATO is a pass-through strap made from one piece of material. It passes over the spring bars and under the case, unlike 2-piece straps that are hinged on spring bars between the lugs. Standard NATOs have a fixed metal buckle, 2 ring keepers, and a secondary strap.
How tight should a NATO strap fit?
The watch should be loose enough that you can slide your index finger underneath the band but not so loose that you can move the index finger around. If you cannot slide your finger underneath the band, the watch is too snug.
What’s the difference between a NATO and Zulu strap?
Difference between NATO and ZULU straps
ZULU straps are often confused with NATO straps. ZULU strap have only 1 long strap, made of thicker nylon cloth, and has beefy rounded buckles. NATO straps have an additional strap that slides through 2 lugs, in order to have 2 straps of nylon under the watch, instead of one.
How do you adjust a NATO strap?
You can use a watch pin remover tool with either forked or pin end to assist you in the process. Using the single loop is one way of wearing a nylon watch strap. Practiced by many watch enthusiasts, this style requires you to insert your wrist after inserting the strap’s tail on the other end before tightening it.
Why do people love Nato straps?
It’s a one-piece strap that slides underneath the case so that the skin never touches metal. It’s great on hot days because the nylon wicks moisture away from the skin. It also means the strap will stay on the wrist even if a spring bar pops out. The real beauty of the NATO is its simplicity.
Why is it called NATO strap?
The “NATO” namesake comes from the NSN (NATO Stock Number) used when ordering the strap. The 20mm nylon band was light, breathable, and kept the wearer’s watch from sliding around their wrist. A favorite among the British Special Forces, the strap became an icon of spartan ruggedness and simple reliability.
Is NATO strap formal?
Go Formal With NATOs
Although NATO watch straps will almost always add a bit of casual flare, you could still wear them to your important board meeting or any other formal event.
Why do NATO straps have two straps?
Many like the classic NATO strap style, but many don’t like the bulky left-over of the longer single piece NATO straps and that it makes their watch sitting (about 2,8 mm) higher on the wrist. That’s why we designed our WB Original two-piece NATO strap.
Why are NATO straps so long?
The straps were purposely designed to be long, so the excess tail of the strap could be doubled back and tucked into the keepers a second time. The beauty in this design is the strap is “one size fits most.” Small to medium-large wrists can tuck back the excess.
Are NATO straps more comfortable?
By the way, for a NATO that many maintain is even more comfortable than nylon in the heat of summer (it won’t absorb sweat and start smelling), the Zuludiver 328 NATO is worth a look.
What is a single pass NATO?
Single pass NATO straps do not have the rear ‘flap’ – therefore they are technically not a ‘NATO’ straps, but they are made from the same nylon material and may look similar.
Do you wear a watch above or below the wrist bone?
As far as placement on the wrist, you don’t want to wear your watch too low. Typically, you should wear it at the tip of the ulna (the bone on your wrist that sticks out). If you try keeping your watch on top of or above that bone, you’ll likely experience a bit of discomfort.
Should your watch move on your wrist?
The golden rule is that your watch should not slide more than an inch up or down your wrist when you move your arm. This is especially important for bracelet-style and oversized watches which will look exaggeratedly large if the watch does not fit correctly around your wrist.
Can NATO straps get wet?
All our nylon (NATO, Perlon, etc.) straps are absolutely waterproof.
What is the point of a bund strap?
Particularly useful in hostile war circumstances, the strap was equipped with the famous bund, a protective leather backing that came between the wrist and the watch. So no matter how intensely hot or cold conditions could get during service on the field or in the air, the wearer would suffer no consequence.
Do NATO straps stretch?
Unlike some metal or leather straps, NATOs won’t fray or stretch in the heat, so no annoying readjustments needed! Thanks to its one-piece construction, the NATO strap will ensure your watch doesn’t fall off your wrist if a spring bar fails.