NATO strap, what to do, what do you do?
I’m always swapping straps, bands, bracelets. This way I get new watches all the time. I like a nice NATO but they often have tails that are too long. What do you guys do/like, tuck, let it fly or shorten the tail? Have you shortened a tail? How did you do it? I usually cut the short keeper part of the strap and heat seal the end. I’m not in any battle fields so I’m worried about it getting knocked off.
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I tuck the ends of my NATO straps, I refuse to walk around looking lit a kit bomb about to go off.
Tuck or let if fly? We are talking about NATO straps right? 😂
I like the old folderoo at 12.
All about the "Tuck."
Have you seen that technique where you get the excess of the NATO to sit below your wrist? I keep mine tucked like that for an incognito, somewhat smoother look. Sometimes I tuck it at the twelve 'o clock for that classic look.
I wear mine like Ryan schwartz just mentioned. Once you start wearing it in this fashion there is no going back.
I couldn't wear a nato before that. The spare folded on the side just looks wrong and feels awkward!
NATO straps suck. They are stiff and cause the watch to sit too high. Get yourself a Marine Nationale from Nick Mankey Design or The Watch Steward.
You can thank me later.
I don't like excess strappage so I avoid the NATO straps. The French Navy style straps mentioned above are interesting to me though. In fact Marc got some in recently and I am pondering getting a few.
NATO straps suck. They are stiff and cause the watch to sit too high. Get yourself a Marine Nationale from Nick Mankey Design or The Watch Steward.
You can thank me later.
You may want to try a quality NATO and mod it for single pass. You’ll thank yourself later!
Have you seen that technique where you get the excess of the NATO to sit below your wrist? I keep mine tucked like that for an incognito, somewhat smoother look. Sometimes I tuck it at the twelve 'o clock for that classic look.
I’ve done that. Not my favorite, l’ll try it again though.
You may want to try a quality NATO and mod it for single pass. You’ll thank yourself later!
Agreed, I don’t have issues with the straps been stiff.
NATO straps suck. They are stiff and cause the watch to sit too high. Get yourself a Marine Nationale from Nick Mankey Design or The Watch Steward.
You can thank me later.
I’ll try one but I haven’t liked the idea of an elastic strap. I like snug but not tight. Still I should try one. Thanks.
Agreed, I don’t have issues with the straps been stiff.
Buy a decent one. Try Wrist Candy Watch Club. Cut off the flap end with sharp scissors and seal the cut end with a lighter to turn it into a thinner single pass. Wash it a few times with fabric softener. Then wear it a lot. They get supper soft and comfortable. Great for summer, and they don’t get floppy like elastic bands tend to after a while.
You may want to try a quality NATO and mod it for single pass. You’ll thank yourself later!
Have and still not my thing.
I’ll try one but I haven’t liked the idea of an elastic strap. I like snug but not tight. Still I should try one. Thanks.
Would not go with Erica's MN. Too stiff. MNs are so adjustable. I have always sworn by bracelets but have honestly considered putting MN on every watch I own.