Opinion on Bark and Jack nato straps
Hi fellow watchcrunchers! I came across Adrian Barkers YouTube channel a month ago and just realized he also has a website https://barkandjack.com where he sells straps and watch accessories. I did see 1 or 2 nato straps on there I'd be interested in picking up for my watches. Has anyone purchased nato straps from there before and if so, how's the quality of them?
I've also noticed that the prices of the nato straps on bark and jack are double the price compared to nato straps on Amazon. Are they worth double the price or should I just ignore it and stick with Amazon?
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Dan
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It is better quality than most I've had at lower prices. Although I have some cheaper ones that can compare. Worth it as they don't break the bank.
It is better quality than most I've had at lower prices. Although I have some cheaper ones that can compare. Worth it as they don't break the bank.
Thanks for your opinion 👍
I've had a similar experience with buying lower priced nato straps and they turned out to be pretty good quality
We had a whole thread with recommendations for different strap vendors. My guess is that you will find many better straps here than what you see on B&J for much better prices...
https://www.watchcrunch.com/ChronoGuy/posts/what-are-your-favorite-vendors-for-watch-straps-9457
This is one of the best on the list for quality to price value...
https://cnswatchbands.com/
We had a whole thread with recommendations for different strap vendors. My guess is that you will find many better straps here than what you see on B&J for much better prices...
https://www.watchcrunch.com/ChronoGuy/posts/what-are-your-favorite-vendors-for-watch-straps-9457
This is one of the best on the list for quality to price value...
https://cnswatchbands.com/
Sweet Thanks man I'll check it out
We had a whole thread with recommendations for different strap vendors. My guess is that you will find many better straps here than what you see on B&J for much better prices...
https://www.watchcrunch.com/ChronoGuy/posts/what-are-your-favorite-vendors-for-watch-straps-9457
This is one of the best on the list for quality to price value...
https://cnswatchbands.com/
Exactly. Even the affordable ones from Blushark are great for the money, especially with their sales.
Bought one year ago a few straps from him and can recommend them 100%. Very good quality and super service. Might not be the cheapest prices you might see ont ebay or amazon but honestly this was not so important for me.
Exactly. Even the affordable ones from Blushark are great for the money, especially with their sales.
I heard of blushark haven't seen their website though. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ive had a couple and think they are great quality for the money compared to the dirt cheap ebay ones.
Bought one year ago a few straps from him and can recommend them 100%. Very good quality and super service. Might not be the cheapest prices you might see ont ebay or amazon but honestly this was not so important for me.
Thanks for your opinion. Quality is definitely something that's important.
Ive had a couple and think they are great quality for the money compared to the dirt cheap ebay ones.
That's good to hear. Although I've bought some good quality straps on ebay and Amazon, I've also bought 1 or 2 that I thought would be good quality but were just garbage and I don't even wear them on my watches anymore
That's good to hear. Although I've bought some good quality straps on ebay and Amazon, I've also bought 1 or 2 that I thought would be good quality but were just garbage and I don't even wear them on my watches anymore
It defo makes a difference. Well worth buying. They come in a little cloth bag that I use to store the old strap, spring bars etc. as well.
It defo makes a difference. Well worth buying. They come in a little cloth bag that I use to store the old strap, spring bars etc. as well.
Oh wow that's pretty cool. Love when companies give out extra goodies like that. Did the nato straps come with extra spring bars?
Oh wow that's pretty cool. Love when companies give out extra goodies like that. Did the nato straps come with extra spring bars?
No spring bars, i used the ones that come with the watch.
No spring bars, i used the ones that come with the watch.
Damn that sucks. I know of a few nato strap companies that give out free spring bars with their nato straps. I'm surprised bark and jack don't
Damn that sucks. I know of a few nato strap companies that give out free spring bars with their nato straps. I'm surprised bark and jack don't
Maybe, but id rather use OEM bars as they are probably better quality?
Maybe, but id rather use OEM bars as they are probably better quality?
They probably are better quality. But I do have a few watches that came with quick release straps so If I wanna put a nato on it I'd have to use the extra spring bars since the oem ones are built into the strap
They probably are better quality. But I do have a few watches that came with quick release straps so If I wanna put a nato on it I'd have to use the extra spring bars since the oem ones are built into the strap
Good point. They are cheap enough to buy though! What strap and watch combo are you thinking?
Good point. They are cheap enough to buy though! What strap and watch combo are you thinking?
I was looking at getting a nato strap for my g shock GA-2200. The matching strap it comes with has quick release spring bars so I pretty much have to pick up some extra 24mm spring bars. But here's another problem with it. Because of the light button on the bottom of the watch, there really isn't enough room to slide a nato through so I think I might have to pick up 24mm curved spring bars. Unfortunately 24mm is a hard to find size so I don't even know if they exist
I got one from them in April and it is very good quality. Probably won't be getting more though as there are other cheaper suppliers with great quality.
Zuludiver are really good.
Nothing wrong with buying something a little extra expensive if you think it's a little extra yourself or you want to support a content creator that you like 😊 Seems like a quality product, so why not?
I got one from them in April and it is very good quality. Probably won't be getting more though as there are other cheaper suppliers with great quality.
Zuludiver are really good.
Never heard of Zuludiver I'll check them out thanks
Nothing wrong with buying something a little extra expensive if you think it's a little extra yourself or you want to support a content creator that you like 😊 Seems like a quality product, so why not?
Very true. Adrian Barker is a pretty good content creator but I wish he did more content with affordable watches under $1000. Would definitely bring in a wider audience to his channel if he did that
Never heard of Zuludiver I'll check them out thanks
Very good brand 👌
Very true. Adrian Barker is a pretty good content creator but I wish he did more content with affordable watches under $1000. Would definitely bring in a wider audience to his channel if he did that
True, but that's not the audience he is focused on... Teddy is one of few that serves all bases.
Try a deluxe strap from https://cnswatchbands.com/collections/deluxe-straps they are soft and really nice to wear. For the money - US$12.95 - an absolute steal.
Try a deluxe strap from https://cnswatchbands.com/collections/deluxe-straps they are soft and really nice to wear. For the money - US$12.95 - an absolute steal.
I heard alot of good things about cns straps I'll definitely buy a few one day
I heard alot of good things about cns straps I'll definitely buy a few one day
Just make sure they’re the 12.95 deluxe ones. They’re really nice and punch way, way above their price point.
Bark and jack natos are excellent quality, want to pick up one of their leather straps to for my iwc mark xx when I’m in London next month . Adrian’s service is excellent. I like to support a fellow you tuber