Collection: Nato watch straps

NATO straps for watches

One strip of nylon, slipped under the watch: that is a NATO. Because it runs behind the case, a broken spring bar will not cost you the watch. It weighs almost nothing, washes easily and takes seconds to change.

What we offer

You will find the classic NATO, the ribbed KronoKeeper version, the densely woven Seat Belt, the NATO Premium and Perlon straps, in lug widths from 13 to 28 mm. Plain or striped, they restyle a watch in a moment, without tools.

Getting the width right

Buy the exact lug width. A narrower NATO moves from side to side, a wider one creases. Here is how to measure. The usual sizes are 18 mm, 20 mm and 22 mm.

Putting it on

No need to remove the spring bars. Feed the NATO behind the top bar, run it under the case and behind the bottom bar, then tuck the end through the second keeper. Change tired spring bars while you are at it. Step by step in the NATO guide.

Questions we often get

Is a NATO washable? Yes. Wash it by hand in lukewarm soapy water and hang it to dry.

Can I dive with a NATO? Yes. Nylon handles water without trouble, and since the strap is one piece the watch stays put even if a spring bar lets go.

Does a NATO make the watch sit taller? By the thickness of the nylon under the case, yes. If your watch is already tall, go for a two-piece strap in rubber or fabric.