Jul 15, 2018 its a matter of preference in many ways. Nato and zulu watch straps nato watch bands watchgecko. For more info on these products or to purchase, contact us in. I have a nice nylon zulu strap for my sinn utilitarian and a. The main difference between the two is that the latter ones are made of a thicker material either nylon or leather, have a single strap and rounded hardware. Zulu g10 nato military watch strap 3 ring pvd watch band black 22mm watch band. Its the same glowing mission report for our usm and zulu watch straps, with even heavierduty hardware for when lifes seriously tough. Simply put, a nato is a passthrough strap made from one piece of material. Shop zuludiver nato black ipb nylon watch strap 22mm. Overall, it is a very high quality strap that unfortunately does not meet my needs. Today, we will explore a little bit about the zulu strap. Just like the nato strap the zulu strap was developed for a specific purpose, in this case for professional divers who.
This camo 2 piece zulu strap is heat sealed edges and holes prevents fraying and rough edges, ensuring both durability and comfort. Nato watch strap, leather strap, armband, zulu band, gift, military, 20mm, 22mm. I got two 3ring zulu strap with the intention of putting them on either my seiko divers or the longines legend diver. Swap in and out in seconds to mix and match with your wardrobe.
Nato configuration with 2 thicknesses under the watch. You can pretty much find most colors, sizes and designs for around 20 bucks or less. However, at the moment the straps are still in storage. Nylon nato watch strap by sniper bay straps military style divers bands. Which strap would you guys recommend that would allow the case back to wear the least amount. I do not like the extra loop on the other side of the band and view it as being redundant. Medium weight nylon strap with a solid polished stainless steel buckle and keepers. These straps are everything we could want in a watch strap for use in a high stakes environment. The nylon is both soft but firm with laser burnt holes leaving no nasty burrs to irritate your wrist or wear on your wet suit. This regimental zulu may be the most popular type zulu strap out there. Explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and how to install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu. The main difference between nato straps and zulu straps.
Zulu style straps are similar in configuration to nato style straps, except that theyre made of thicker nylon cloth or leather and have beefier rounded buckles. Instead of being glued together like many other straps out there, every strap we carry has a sturdy stitched construction. Each camo 2 piece zulu strap is made from durable high density woven nylon. I have both, and also prefer the zulu straps, they are slightly thicker material then the nato as others have stated, and the round rings are more comfortable if you choose to get them. Finally, the watch keeper strap is an optional inclusion on zulu watch bands, so they are available in both 3 and 5ring configurations.
Nato strap 48 packs 16mm 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm ballistic nylon watch bands swiss zulu straps stainless steel buckle with 4 top spring bars and spring bar. Dec 05, 2016 explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and howto install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu. Our orca watch straps are known for their textured waffle weave and extreme durability. Zulu is a brand name registered to the company maratac, but since zulu is commonly used to mean the letter z in the nato phonetic alphabet, and is also what we call utc or gmt in the armed forces, many other companies call their straps zulu straps. When you choose a zulu strap, youll benefit from the bands ability to fit your wrist securely while conforming to its contours, so that you feel comfortable and can move your wrist freely.
Nato strap 4 packs 16mm 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm ballistic nylon watch bands swiss zulu straps. Not nato, certainly over time it will leave a track over. Apr 25, 2016 moving on to other members of the nato strap family, theres the us military usm strap. Zulu straps are durable nylon bands equipped with sturdy hardware a lowprofile buckle as well as between two and five keeper rings. Because its only one layer of strap it provides security of a g10nato and sits closer to your wrist. Zulu straps are made from cross weaved nylon with solid polished 316l stainless steel buckle and strap keepers. Crafted with a medium weave ballistic nylon webbing, this strap is strong and durable, as well as flexible for comfortable wear. Shop nato zulu watch strap thick g10 premium ballistic nylon. Which strap would you guys recommend that would allow the case back to wear the.
Nato zulu is 100% sports and extreme activities oriented. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and howto install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu. If you missed my previous post about nato straps, click here to read more about it. Apr 22, 2020 generally, the nato style has a thinner nylon strap than the zulu. Zulus can be a bit much on most watches, especially most divers imo they look better on pure military watches, whereas a nato can be used on almost anything. Question what is the difference between a nato and zulu. It passes over the spring bars and under the case, unlike 2piece straps that are hinged on spring bars between the lugs. Zulu 3ring straps have only 1 long strap, made of thicker nylon cloth, and has thicker beefier rounded buckles. A zulu strap is quite similar to a classic nato watch band in that it is made from heavyduty nylon. Unlike similar straps, canvasoft was designed to give the rugged looks of canvas with a smooth, soft feel on the wrist.
You will always find the right strap to fit with your mood, your clothes or your activity, and you will install it on your watch in record time. Well a zulu strap is just a different type of nato strap, developed by the company maratac. All joints on the strap are first laser sealed followed by sewn to give the strap maximum integrity. Nov 01, 2008 nato straps are a type of strap named after the military alliance. Nylon nato zulu watch straps with unbreakable and unremovable stainless steel buckles. Although the name of the item refers to it as a nato strap, it lacks the extra fabric shielding at the top of the strap where the watch face would go. Nato straps are a type of strap named after the military alliance. Pvd zulu strap 5ring black, red and green james bond pvd zulu strap 5ring navy. Look online, however, and youll find fewer references to the usm strap compared to the nato and another closely related band, the zulu passthrough strap. Generally, the natostyle has a thinner nylon strap than the zulu. Nato zulu watch strap thick g10 premium ballistic nylon. In the first of this threepart series, were focusing on everything you need to know about nato and zulu straps, the differences between the two and why the trend is still as popular as ever.
Nylon nato watch straps by sniper baytm military style divers. Any kind of return or replacement buyer has to reship the strap. Zulu watch straps are inspired by nato straps, hence they share a lot of similarities. Shop the collection of superior quality nylon zulu straps from straps house, singapore based. The nato strap was first created by the british ministry of defence in the early 1970s. Ive heard that sweat and salt grind down the case back, but ive also heard that a nato does the same thing. The main benefit of a single pass is that if the spring bar on your watch case lug fails, the watch will stay fixed to your wrist because the strap wont fail. I dont like the doubled up loopage as seen in the picture below, which i think is a nato strap. Nato watch straps, or as known as nato straps were developed by the british ministry of defence for wartime usage. Seiko 20mm plongeurs jubilee acier inoxydable bracelet montreband courbe end. The mod requirements call for the extra nylon section, with two metal hoops after the buckle, and one on the other side a total of three plus buckle. Secondly, zulu straps have larger, more rounded hardware to accommodate their increased girth.
Its similar to the g10 strap, but with nylon keepers instead of metal hardware. In contrast, nato straps have small, squaredoff buckles and rings that better suit its reduced volume. The desperado leather strap w polished hardware stitched 18mm. Moving on to other members of the nato strap family, theres the us military usm strap. Heres a brief video trying to explain the actual differences between modern nylon straps. Buy any 2 straps or more and get a free gift along with your purchase. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Nylon, leather, rubber, graphic, pattern, wave nato straps watch bands. The market seems fairly inundated with bands, and need help separating out what is junk and what is worth spending money on. Check out our nato strap selection for the very best in unique or custom. Firstly, they are composed of thicker materials, be it nylon or leather. All 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm black gold rose gold silver watch strap.
Strap 48 packs 16mm 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm ballistic nylon watch bands swiss zulu straps. These straps offer the comfort you deserve and the finish your timepiece deserves. Buckle is positioned outwards the wrist and cannot be centered under it same configuration as for nato straps esprit nato view. We are both proud and excited to now carry maratac brand zulu watch straps. Our ballistic nylon watch straps are heavy duty straps, made from a super heavy duty ballistic nylon, which is stronger than ordinary nylon fabric, fit lug width of 20, 22 or 24mm in silver or black buckle finish. The buckles are made from brushed high grade 316l stainless steel that has extremely low. The zulu strap is a heavy duty variant of the nato straps. This heavy duty nato band can hold your watch firmly. Post you experience with specific brands and websites with pictures if you want. Usms are like nato watch straps, with a strongbutunderstated nylon keeper replacing metal loops. These singlepass straps have unique straight line stitched down the center.
The functional purpose for using a nato or a zulu is in case of spring bar failure, your watch is still secured and tied to the strap. Looking to pick up a few 22mm zulu or nato watch straps. Aside from the comfort and functionality, the best part about nato style straps. Buy zulu g10 nato military watch strap 3 ring pvd watch band black 22mm watch band and other watch bands at. For a first time wearer, a nato strap can seem a little confusing. You can enjoy yourself with no concern while doing fitness, swimming, diving, climbing, or military action. An ideal accessory for swimming or working out with browse the watchobsession selection now. Nato straps have an additional strap that slides through the 2 lugs, so you have 2 straps of nylon under the watch, instead of one.
Our ballistic nylon watch straps are heavy duty straps that fit lug width of 20mm, 22mm or 24mm in silver or black buckle finish. I think i want to stick with zulu straps as they have the same basic design as the simple timex bands but longer length and different colors. Whats the difference between a nato strap and a zulu strap. 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. I have a nice nylon zulu strap for my sinn utilitarian and a leather one for my tudor more of a vintage look. Infantry 20mm nato watch strap nylon fabric canvas black zulu. Nato vs zulu strap but without reading more it is not entirely clear. A comprehensive guide to the best watch straps primer magazine. Zulu style straps are similar to nato straps but without the extra loop and rings. Standard natos have a fixed metal buckle, 2 ring keepers, and a secondary strap. With a huge saving compared to the swiss brands prices, what works for bond and the military will look.
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