For a daily wear watch, a higher grade NATO might make sense, but then again, a cheap NATO strap worn a lot quickly softens and becomes super comfortable. There is a way to wear a NATO single pass without cutting of the tail. Simply fold it back the other way. There are videos showing this.
@jltrem2 жыл бұрын
Really. He pays more for a premium strap then mutilates it. Not very bright in my estimation.
@DM-rc4yu9 ай бұрын
@@jltrem There are downsides to this alternative way of wearing a NATO. Cutting is the way to go.
@Stebs_Paintings2 жыл бұрын
I have a rule when I buy NATO straps, 1mm thick leave it alone over 1mm thickness chop it off. My tip would be, before chopping feed the loose end through the keepers makes it easier to cut and burn. Great video.
@the1010watchclub2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And great tip
@yambo599 ай бұрын
Instead of butchering a $30 strap theres an alternate way to install it on your wrist that eliminates the double layer under the watch, very simple. Also they make single pass straps that dont require such a drastic step as hacking up a $30 strap.
@felo60353 жыл бұрын
Terrific video. Those higher end straps sure look awesome. Good job at cutting & burning too ...for a minute I was worried 🙂 Thank you again, I really enjoyed this video 👍👍👍
@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Easy enough that anyone can do it
@sciagurrato1831Күн бұрын
I always carry the packaging for any strap I’m wearing, usually on a cord around my neck.
@sheri0232 жыл бұрын
I couldn't find a single pass in the smaller mm strap that I wanted, and I thought to myself, there has to be a video about converting the double pass to a single, and lo and behold, here it is. Thank you so much.
@the1010watchclub2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, thanks for watching!
@sheri0232 жыл бұрын
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@billkallas17624 ай бұрын
I have three watches that I've converted to NATO straps. One Field type, with a canvas strap, and Two Dive watches with "Bond" type NATO straps. All the straps were inexpensive $13 straps. The canvas one is just canvas. One of the Bond types is course Nylon, and the other Bond type is "seatbelt" type Nylon. On all of them, I cut off the extra loop, without melting the edges of the cut. No problems with the Nylon.
@CptSlow892 жыл бұрын
I love to fold extra fabric beneath caseof the watch. Don't like when it is on the side wrist. Especially that you can hide that burned part...
@piquetuk3 жыл бұрын
Single pass FTW, if the aim is less bulk putting the excess material underneath your wrist is just moving the problem, cut it off. Watch on the top buckle underneath, simple.
@armandojuan643 жыл бұрын
NATO straps has to be one of the reasons why aliens don't talk to us .
@jk23_ Жыл бұрын
i can't with NATOs either...except those watches with long lugs with a lot of distance from the case. like the seagull 1963
@GOST_Duckii5 ай бұрын
An alternative is to put the strap on like normal slide the keeper down and put your wrist through it and then buckle it
@andrewlevett4274 Жыл бұрын
Pathetic hearing the people commenting getting all triggered about some people liking NATO straps. Grow up, people like different things!
@bentlyist Жыл бұрын
I've never really understood why NATO straps were so popular. I've been wearing watches for over 30 years and I've never had a pin break to this day. (although I get it for a soldier or survivalist!) I personally like steel or leather. Although I do have a NATO that's red, white and blue and I sometimes use it on 4th of July. Thanks for the tip, I think I'll change mine. 😊
@spankyharland9845 Жыл бұрын
I've only broke a spring on my watch once by accident, but soldiers are always crawling and doing destructive stuff to their gear, I guess a NATO strap insures that you won't loose your watch if one of the springs pop off.
@bentlyist Жыл бұрын
@@spankyharland9845 yep, I agree; like I said, "I get it for a soldier or survivalist" but I don't get it for the everyday person. 🙂
@spankyharland9845 Жыл бұрын
@@bentlyist unless the everyday person is a stunt person or weekend dare devil😜
@bentlyist Жыл бұрын
@@spankyharland9845 tru dat! 😅
@ThatGuy-sc5rx Жыл бұрын
I prefer a nice jubilee bracelet but I like the options NATOs give you. Can make an old watch look different and match your clothes. It also dresses down your watch and makes it look more casual when you want to go for that look.
@bmw128racer3 жыл бұрын
Good conversion. A double pass has too much watch band and an extra buckle to contend with... It makes the watch look clunky on your wrist.
@ctromanus3 жыл бұрын
the second keeper, which you say isn't doing anything, actually has an important job. In the early days of military issued watches with fixed lug bars; when you put your watch on or took it off the watch could slide off the single pass strap. The second keeper prevents that. It's the reason it was designed.
@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Most of my watches have lugs close to the case, so the NATO straps always had a snug fit, but recently I almost had one slip off a single-pass
@rangersmith46522 жыл бұрын
@@the1010watchclub See 60s Bond films.
@tonyr669 Жыл бұрын
I cut that piece off and sealed it with my cigar torch in 10 seconds while watching your vid! Awesome! And thank you!
@tennistron5882 жыл бұрын
you don't have to cut your strap to make it single pass. Just feed through the part you cut put that through your wrist then through main buckle.
@the1010watchclub2 жыл бұрын
My hand is too big to fit!
@alvarotempesta586011 ай бұрын
No es necesario que este abrochada cuando se pasa la mano como una de acero, simplemente se abrocha en la muñeca, primero el pasador y luego el broche, aunque de una sola pasada ya sería realmente estilo militar de las primeras épocas cuando los pasadores estaban soldados a las cajas. Nato serian las versiones casi modernas a las fliegeruhr de la aviación alemana qué requerían qué el metal no quemara x bajas temperaturas la piel
@johnmuthan2863 жыл бұрын
You can also pass your wrist within this second pass, no need to cut the strap, work the same
@bluesdog6453 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. It essentially works the same but you end up with more bulk at the bottom of your wrist. It’s not a bad way to go. However, I just personally prefer the simplicity of a single pass over the secondary piece needing to be employed. Neither way is wrong; just a personal preference in my case.
@rohanrohilla10803 жыл бұрын
Good going. There is a bright future for your channel ahead.
@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
@johnnie5442 Жыл бұрын
You don't need to cut, there is another way to wear it without ruining the strap... plus you can buy the simpler straps without that piece😅😂
@americanpaisareturns9051 Жыл бұрын
Oh that’s seat belt homie. That looks nice 😎👌🏽
@norikoelias Жыл бұрын
i wonder if the part that you cut off irritate the skin
@the1010watchclub Жыл бұрын
No, the cut edge rests almost directly next to the spring bar, so it doesn't irritate the wrist
@bluesdog6453 жыл бұрын
I've done this to almost all of my Natos.
@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad I started, it's the best
@jasonemanuel90703 жыл бұрын
Is the watch still safe on the wrist, if a spring bar comes off,im guessing it is😀
@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
Yes, both single and double pass NATO straps should be the safest to wear. If one spring bar comes off, the watch will still be attached to your wrist instead of falling off
@jasonemanuel90703 жыл бұрын
@@the1010watchclub cool,great vid,subscribed😁
@deanwaller82833 жыл бұрын
Absolutely safe,the double pass was invented to stop the watch sliding around on the wrist,which it doesn't anyway,single pass is definitely the way to go
@jasonemanuel90703 жыл бұрын
@@deanwaller8283 Thanks Dean😀
@skepticaldude81693 жыл бұрын
why cut it. just wear it with the wrist between the 2nd pass
@americanpaisareturns9051 Жыл бұрын
That Panda Citizen looks badass homie.
@the1010watchclub Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I just recently put it on a mesh strap and it’s looking pretty good too
@ericfetrow23563 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a question about one of your other videos. How did you get the vostock (all blue version) for $59. Do they go on sale at times? Was it used? Or some other way?
@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
I ordered it new from Meranom but honestly I think they just raised their prices. I don’t know if it’s because that model became so popular or what but when I ordered it both the straps and the watch were cheaper than they are now.
@deanwaller82833 жыл бұрын
Just cut the bloody thing down,it takes ten seconds to do and it takes away all the ridiculous fuss of a double pass...never did see the point of that stupid keeper strap,and with a single pass you put the buckle where it's supposed to go,on the bottom of your wrist,not the side.
@buying_Time8 ай бұрын
I don't cut and burn, I just fold.
@Professional_Youtube_Commenter Жыл бұрын
I am a retailer of nato strap. I do sell both the cheap and expensive ones. I have to say - the expensive ones sell for more because they look really "wow" in person. But the manufactiring cost difference is like $1 between them, The main issue is longevity. the cheap ones fray really slow or none at all. The seatbelt ones fray and the pin hole area starts pulling apart quite badly. I sell them because people buy and dont seem to have issues with them. But I wear nato straps all the time to test out a product. I have to say I'm not impressed with how messy the pin holes and ends get after daily wear over 2 months or so.
@ThatGuy-sc5rx Жыл бұрын
So basically it seems you are saying not to waste time and money on the more expensive ones as they ironically don't last as long and aren't as durable despite looking good ? Or do you think NATOs in general just wear out quick?
@Professional_Youtube_Commenter Жыл бұрын
@@ThatGuy-sc5rx the original tubular nylon natos shouldn't wear out quick. in fact they will outlast most leather strap. the seatbelt nato do get tatty after a while though. They fray a bit initially but then the frays get trappedd by the weave and dont fray any more, you can tidy them up with nasal grooming scissors and you should be good.
@gunterwillemse7206 Жыл бұрын
Try wearing your watches above the wrist knuckle and it would look nicer. They are wrist watches, not hand watches. Also incorrect width for the watch is not a cool look. Sorry , my opinions only.
@jetman1979 Жыл бұрын
Why not just get a Zulu strap?
@the1010watchclub Жыл бұрын
Fair enough
@TheGoldenMetal Жыл бұрын
I've been in the watch hobby for 3 years now and gotta tell ya. This BS of the uneven number in the lug width is very irritating and makes its less fun. Not every one have the budget to buy 10 straps of each size.... when will watch brands learn.
@entertainme75233 жыл бұрын
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@the1010watchclub3 жыл бұрын
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@fabiandee81782 жыл бұрын
having a double NATO is like being tortured, they only make them as so many ppl bang on about NATO straps and wanting to look cool and ppl thinki a double will give them a better symmetrical look but it's pure horror
@ninjastronghold10 ай бұрын
Why destroy a good nato strap? Why not just buy a single pass perlon strap? I actually love nato straps bc they give a little pop to smaller watches and also allow to operate buttons and crown with ease on those flatter cases or while using gloves . if you dont like the rise just buy simple perlon strap and your done... like someone would buy nine seater van to ripout all back seats and make it cargo... just no point in it.