If you don’t understand about the NATO strap yet, you will after this short read. Whether you are just getting into watches with a 25-dollar watch or have invested great quantities of money into a Rolex or Tudor, the NATO is a classic and yet long lasting watch strap choice.
NATO straps started with the British military sometime all through the cold war. They were originally made especially for the troops and are named after the NATO Stocking Number or NSN. Originally the NATO strap was only issued in “Admiralty Grey” and only camein 20mm. It also had a chrome-plated brass buckle and keepers.
The extra nylon watch straps attached to the buckle was once defiantly military standard, as it had to be fail-proof.
Not a lot has really changed with this
well-made strap since 1973 minus a few mild
modifications such as more colors or sizes. However, the most well-known NATO of all is the reason
many watch enthusiasts have named the strap as the “Bond NATO”.
Sean Connery’s famous look at
his 6538 Submariner in Gold Finger showed the famous strap that is a navy blue
color with crimson and green
stripes. It’s truly a timeless classic.
Even though James Bond wore the NATO, it would be years earlier than the nylon strap industry would come to the light.
Watchmakers have added a Leather NATO strap to a regular watch purchase. From an advertising stand point, this is great
for NATO.
From the colors, sizes, and great quality, the N.A.T.O makes for an excellent preference of watch strap history.
