TOP 10 Reasons You Need A Nato Strap.....

[@wranglerstar]

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[@simeonkessler906]

Your killing me Cody. I have been fixated on the sbbn031 seiko tuna for a long time. Saving it as a reward for getting my workshop project completed. No more watch videos for 8 months please. This watch fetish is a torment.

[@wobblysauce]

IT is a hobby that does not take up a lot of space.

[@nickd8019]

Wranglerstar love watching your videos. I would like to know if you have the hardlex crystal on your tuna. Or if you did what a lot of people do and have an aftermarket sapphire crystal installed. Also if you have the hardlex, have to you gotten scratches on the face. If so can you buff them out? If you can can you make a video and show how to do that. Thanks

[@terrywilliams2289]

Cody, just a heads up Seiko came out with a slimmer solar version of the Tuna. I just picked up the SNE498, which is a modern of the Seiko Gold Tuna. I love it so far. But the original Tuna's are still dear to my heart.

[@AlexanderTES]

Oh, man. You don't know one of the main advantages of Nato straps. You CAN wash them! Just put some washing powder into a mug, add some warm water there, let the washing powder dissolve, put your dirty Nato strap there, shake the mug a little bit and leave it for 4-6 hours. then take the strap out of the mug, rinse it well - and you'll have your lovely Nato strap as new.

[@mbyard356]

I love the NATO bands, and have worn them exclusively for a few years now. To wash them, I throw them into a sock, and add them to a load of laundry. They come out looking good as new!

[@mbe3218]

mbyard356 I usually just put mine in the pocket of a pair of jeans.

[@prdoohan]

I found mine stopped stinking when I showered with it on and put it on the bedside table after to dry out. 3 years and still going strong. Was having to wash it weekly before.

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Good

[@josephweaver9755]

The initial debut of the NATO strap was by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 1973. Back then, there was only one version and it had a singular tone: admiralty grey. Nicknamed the G-10, British Special Forces were required to fill out a G-1098 form before being issued the strap.

[@Ferien7]

The G10 nato originates from 1973. The classic nato strap design long predates 1973, however. Nato straps were used during WWII. Earlier designs using a different keeper system also were used. The concept of the nato strap is much older than 1973

[@jamesherrington5606]

NATO in regards to straps has nothing to do with the military NATO organization

[@terrywilliams2289]

Cody, just a little info since I know someone will correct you. Natos and Zulus both come in a single layer of nylon and a double layer of nylon. Zulus call them 3 ring or 5 ring versions. Differences between most Natos and Zulus is this: Natos are usually thinner (the original style are), have thinner/square hardware, and usually a two layer nylon. Zulus are mainly single layer nylon, rounded hardware, and usually thicker material. My Toxic Rogue strap is a mash up, I use Zulu material (super robust) and nato design of hardware.

[@yutakab8307]

Thank you for the info mate! since i have skinny wrists i might choose nato over zulu bc the material is thinner

[@raymondmalone9721]

my two favourite channels on KZbin, Wranglerstar and The Urban Gentry , TVG will be happy you loving nato straps

[@jspacone]

TGV from the Urban Gentry would be pleased to hear you think he’s all knowing. Watches are one of my great passions, and I have learned a lot from the Urban Gentry over the years. I have several NATOs from Toxic which I quite like, and BluShark makes a killer NATO, too. My favorite NATO is made by Haveston, who make NATOs with historical military color schemes.

[@philippiscatella7816]

Green and Black. Been wearing a green NATO on a watch i wore in Viet Nam back in 1969 -1970, for a year now. Got the idea from your channel and I really enjoy it. Will buy another when this one wears out.

[@americanjedi5721]

That Marathon probably just needs a service. They have great movements so once fixed it will keep great time for another 7-10 years. Also the Original SAR is a classic now.

[@EDC_Bond]

Wearing a NATO strap yesterday saved my watch when my springbar failed during some vigorous physical activity. Was very glad I wore that band yesterday.

[@1geckobros63]

one thing about your channel I love is you never know what to expect to see, thanks also to mention my friend TGV from the "urban gentry" channel, a noble and humble man knows to share and you do, not only things but knowledge, love all your videos, keep on doing what you do, thank you

[@somekid6718]

I know you probably won't see this but here i go anyhow. I'm a 17 year old east coast boy but ive spent years and years watching you and I got into watches about 6 months ago and remembered you wearing nato bands, so I've put these bands on all of my watches. Thank you Cody for being a father figure

[@frugalfishguy4870]

I am wearing my 4 year old $12 Walmart Diver type watch with beat up green velcro strap. I have a few replacement straps selected in my Amazon cart. I will look at your Toxic Nato ones.

[@p.chuckmoralesesquire3965]

I have a $30 smith n wesson cheapy from amazon with changeable straps, its been great. I like a cloth/canvas strap so much now cause it doesnt pull your arm hair and you can sleep in it comfortably

[@carsmartsmedia2324]

Got one years ago based on one of your previous videos and its simply great. Comfortable, strong, carefree. I almost never take it off...even wear it to bed.

[@Echowhiskeyone]

NATO straps are good for dive watches. Not good to loose a $500 dive watch 80' underwater at night.

[@oscarcordero4436]

Echo Whiskey nobody uses dive watches for diving anymore, we use dive computers now

[@Echowhiskeyone]

Call me old fashioned or redundant, but I use a dive watch as backup to my dive computer and carry three dive knives every time I hit the water. You never know what will happen underwater.

[@Finis0Terrae]

In commercial diving we use watches as well. We do not use dive computers because we have to calculate dive time with old school navy decompression tables. The depth gets measured with a pneumatic mechanism by the supervisor at the surface who also keeps the time and dive logs. In contrast to scuba diving, the air is virtually limitless in surface supplied air diving. Many divers however still keep a dive watch with them. It just gives you a feeling of safety and ease of mind and also something to occupy your mind when you have to wait for something alone in the dark.

[@bushkesh]

@@Finis0Terrae I use mine whenever I get hit with in - water deco or surdO2. Nice to admire my watch while waiting with what feels like eternity lol

[@Rudabaugh]

@@Echowhiskeyone "Two is one, one is none..."

[@Assorted12]

That Seiko is beautiful. Hope to have one myself someday.

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

Cyrus they aren’t too expensive. I know that is relative but they are great watches and last a lifetime. Consider buying used or even looking at a “grey market” site like Joma Shop

[@ThoenWorks]

Congratulations! You have more watch bands than my wife has shoes. :-)

[@scarface822]

OneVeryOrdinaryManThatPrefersToWearHisWifesShoes

[@itsallrobbish]

Thanks for this. I came upon your channel when looking for an electric drill. I saw that you had the wonderful Tuna, because I'm a watch geek that also learnt a lot from TGV, The Urban Gentry. So, I was chuffed to bits, just now, to find that you did a Nato strap video. They are great, and just this week have bought a green NATO and a beige one. I am an ex photographer with the Royal Air Force (British version of USAF) and these are issued to aircrew as they are so safe in an air crash! Mind you the watches issued whilst I was in were Seiko quartz chronographs and hey had fixed welded bars rather than spring bars. Anyway, yur video is very informative and I love your other videos, you have given me a lot of confidence in constructing stuff.

[@DH-ry2ho]

I have the green, black, blue and grey. Really enjoy all 4 colors. These bands are very practical and comfortable. Thanks for sharing the brand names with us.

[@MrNabmilf]

Your short on NATO straps made me bring new life to my watch ! Thanks a lot

[@oliverallen5324]

I appreciate veteran owned business, but I found Crown & Buckle make the best straps around.

[@MAGA33321]

Not to be a shmuck but your technically supposed to wear a watch behind your rosy bone It’s usually more comfortable also it doesn’t slid around. You won’t have to wiggle your wrist to get the watch to slid back. The band also won’t bend or dig into you.

[@lucacadianalbert]

I'm a BIG fan of ToxicNatos and Terry is the Man! They also make some nice sturdy OS springbars that work super well with NATOs... I'm all about the Green and Grey

[@carlzirk]

I like watches, but usually wear an inexpensive digital because I scratch them up working.

[@ben.deusvult]

Carl Zirk pick up a saphir glass, my watch have some scratches on the band but the glass remain fresh and immaculate

[@BitchyBoxxy]

I was wondering how he wears them so much doing what he does like the firefighting and doing home work around the farm.

[@prdoohan]

I wear a Victorinox Original Crono. Considered cheap by a lot of people (expensive for me). its been 3 years in an engineering environment on the factory strap (nato type). the bezel has what could be described as a "patina" and the face has held up well to occasional light welding splatter. Watches are made to be worn! Got a buddy who buys stuff but never wears anything out. I'm the opposite, why spend all that money to not use something?

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Cody, I also had a Seiko Tuna and had many years of good service from it until one day when I lost it. for a while I did not get another watch as my phone had the time on it and I just used that. I was in our local LIDE shop and saw a cheap knockoff at just £3:00. I picked it up and read to my amazement that it was water proof. I have gone swimming with this and have had it now for eight years and it is still going strong (apart from a new battery) I have never come across another of these watches but this one is great I have even worn it when diving up to fifty meters without any problems.

[@QuestForTheOpenRoad]

Haven't watched the video yet... but i would say the best watch band is.... one you made yourself. I make paracord, leather, or or custom woven bands for friends and family, and everyone who has one I've made loves them. Why, they are made from the heart.

[@shawnhagen6871]

I bought an OD green nato strap after your EDC video and I can’t go anywhere without some chic asking about my watch! Who knew a green strap on a fossil would be so eye catching! I certainly find it so much more comfortable than the metal band and as an locomotive electrician the metal band is a No Go anyways!

[@shawnhagen6871]

I bought toxic btw

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Guess I need one of those bands.. I wear a Garmin Fenix .. expensive expensive but my daughters bought it for me.. real handy for what I do because I can link it to my Garmin Alpha tracker and track my hounds just by looking at my wrist .. kinda handy when your riding a mule ... anyway I really don't like the band in came with.. and with it costing over $600.00 it would be nice to have a safety ... Thank you

[@tomfaranda]

I love the perlon straps. Good colors, very comfortable and as u point out infinitely adjustable . On Amazon- they should add to the color choices.

[@nfp212]

Thanks for sharing the collection!

[@BadNews2Muslims]

I love the winders! They are EMP proof!

[@jamesrhodes4583]

I love his channel! So educational and interesting!

[@dennis2376]

I was wondering when your forest fire fighting season would start, be safe out there.

[@chamucorattlehead373]

So I bought the cheap one from amazon it is a green with large black d rings, I wear it every day and it's totally comfortable. I wouldn't write them off so quick. Also, I use it with my Samsung S3 smart watch and it works great except because of the design the heart rate monitor doesn't work. No biggie though.

[@matthewburns5053]

I like you don’t like the light color because I get them to dirty, but I spray them with spray and wash throw them in washer with load and the come out clean.

[@testpiloterb1828]

Tristano has been a huge influence on my watch collection, his channel is great 👍🏻

[@TheJellyfish703]

Nice shout out to tgv over at the urban gentry

[@Mike-ul1xn]

i never though two of my favorite unrelated channels would ever intersect

[@barrysoutthere]

Urban Gentry !?! Next you'll be watching Captain Rambunctious ! :>)

[@DDFJ1230]

I was actually just looking at nato straps yesterday. I will for sure be buying one now! Thanks for posting!

[@jr-nb6mj]

Your watch videos are my favourite category. I recently got the same watch as you, 033, and i'm already looking to buy more tunas. Both 031 and 025 are highly interesting.

[@sennest]

Nutnfancy influence! Cool!

[@snomobila]

I was just looking at the bond natos yesterday! They are my favorite, a total classic

[@wheeler7973]

Can you please share a link to the different bands?

[@christianreeves251]

I've been watching Wranglerstar for years. I've only commented a few times on videos since I've started watching. I was readying comments on this video. A number of people are making comments about Wranglerstar trying to generate KZbin content and such. I couldn't disagree more. I'm not into watches or watch bands either, but I do appreciate someone who is. We all have things we care about, and are particular about. Wranglerstar created this video about something he cares about. This video was not interesting to me at all. I'm sure glad Wranglerstar made it though, because it is an interest he has. I happen to be very particular about my boots (I think more so than Wranglerstar is about his. Someday I hope to give Wranglerstar a few pointers on boots). I work with people who could careless. So, I think I understand Wranglerstar.

[@turnersparadise8368]

Right on. Besides, if someone doesn't like the video they can take a long walk off a short pier. No one forced them to watch it.

[@scottcarse6844]

I like the look of some of the striped ones..

[@clayster89]

I wear a blue shark brand nato strap. Im an ironworker,it goes thru hell. i wear it daily on my Seiko solar. One of the best bands ive ever had!

[@virginiacamper]

That is really good to know about the Hamilton. I was looking at buying one, but as a field watch...it should be waterproof to at least minor swimming.

[@turnersparadise8368]

Really loving my Citizen Eco-Drive field watch. Bought it a couple years ago on a Nutnfancy recommendation and there is not a single negative I can think of. Beautiful watch, just works flawlessly.

[@jr-nb6mj]

Except for the 033 tuna, which one are your favourite? I really like the all black (025). Out of the natos, the most stunning to me is the blue one. Will be picking up some toxic natos for sure.

[@mehrad2564]

I like it when you do other stuff, leave the watch reviewing to guys like TGV!

[@greenhatparts6552]

I didn't think so but I really enjoyed this, personal I see my shelf getting more and more in od green, coyote brown, color's. Funny how things change as a person gets older

[@mattone7458]

Drab green is my favorite color. Wearing it now

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

Good vid. By the way Certina make great robust watches for the money - Swiss quality at entry-level prices - check out Certina DS Action (DS = Double Security) - I have two Certina COSC superquartz watches on Certina NATO straps that have proper Certina buckles. Highly recommended.

[@Taylorripsharleys]

I'd argue that what you claim to have destroyed, is just being broken in. Much like your waxed pants, the dirt and grime tell a story of use and in my opinion add a bit of desirable patina. keep up the good work!

[@ofukia]

I love watches, and I really like nato straps, but my fabric straps are starting to fray after not very long. My horse leather strap seems to be find.

[@dr.figvideos3303]

Enjoyed this video, Cody. I think I’d be nervous using a cheapy band on a $1,000 watch though!

[@briantruck2284]

Good point

[@JessHines]

Yet again, I learned something from you, and found something new to care about that I didn't before!

[@ian260970]

Those straps are really good i have had nato straps in the past and they are really comfy to wear and do not dig into your wrist like a metal strap would but i have found that if you wear them alot then they can become a little stinky due to them absorbing the sweat from the top of your wrist and any time your hand passes your nose you get a horrible whiff. If you wash them now and then in the washing machine with your clothes then they are like new again.

[@Macadaemus]

Good video Cody. I've been using Crown & Buckle NATO Straps for about a year now. Super nice, I'll look into the Wrist Candy straps.

[@dallasmed65]

I like the toxics. But I payed $20 for one toxic strap. He overprices them

[@A1cntrler]

$20 is a good deal from Toxic. I paid close to $40 for mine shipped, but it is the best Nato strap I've owned. I've been through a lot of Amazon specials and have probably spent more on lots of cheap straps that just sit in a drawer now, while my Toxic is my daily. I'd rather spend the money once on a good strap than spending it a lot of times on cheap inferior products.

[@joepringle3695]

Not got a toxic one I got a cheap one from Amazon that was amazing and comfy decided to get another one from the same place abs wasn’t as nice

[@MrFlashx1]

How would you know what size you would need if they are measured in metric?

[@amricke]

I like the tan and green, but the small paperweight is a bit much for my wrists.

[@AirmanDan916]

Also like TGV’s Urban Gentry Channel and the WCWC NATOs. Love my Seikos as well

[@Victor-sm6vr]

I like the orange strap the most. The dirt on it kinda gives it personality imo if that makes sense.

[@scottsherman5262]

Well, it's true, you don't know a lot about watches....but I too am digging the Urban Gentry! I can see why you thought you'd be fine swimming with that Hamilton, but ya....you can't, as you found out. When watches say that they're either good for 30 or 50 meters (3 or 5 atmospheres), that means "don't ever swim with them, EVER. If a watch says 100m, 150m, 200m, etc...swimming is cool, though I don't ever get in the H2O with anything rated under 150m. Scott Sherman

[@kneckarn]

Hey! You know that you can wash them in the washing machine, right? Just fasten them to the belt loops on a pair of pants or something :) I do it all the time.

[@gnomilius]

I had no idea that you're interested in watches!! I am too and I also enjoy watching The Urban Gentry :D

[@mrh8606]

So... Is a nato strap waterprooff?

[@Unit13FREMSLT]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnnygj31964]

I use to be a watch and strap nut but as being a delivery driver for refrigerated goods and using a hand truck. Some of the walk in coolers doors were so tight they would rip the watch off my wrist and end up in a bucket of raw chicken or a fresh bucket of hot soup cooling off in the cooler .YUCK. I enjoy your videos and candid outlook on your life in a positive way.

[@Jehty_]

Isn't a nylon strap bad for a firefighter? Instead of burning it will melt on your wrist.

[@chadawa1]

If it’s melting you’re already burned and having a really bad day.

[@Jehty_]

@@chadawa1 but there is a big difference between a burned wrist and molten plastic fused in the wrist.

[@chadawa1]

I don’t disagree. I wear a G-shock with a rubber band and don’t take it off for fires (structural not wildland). You aren’t going to let yourself get hot enough to melt stuff like that especially if it’s under your gear. My socks, underwear, belt, and some shirts have nylon in them. 🤷🏼‍♂️ If it gets so hot that the nylon is melting I’m probably not going to live to tell a story for some PSA about firefighters wearing nylon and the consequences associated.

[@Colddirector]

Jehty if things are getting that hot around you, you probably have more problems than you melting watch band

[@briantruck2284]

@@chadawa1 thanks for keeping the people safe ✌️

[@gregorykelly8924]

Always had a feeling that TGV had some influence in your watch / straps. Love both of your styles!

[@pedromonteiro2644]

Hi, my watch´s strap size is 21mm, should I buy a 20mm nato strap?

[@conradsmith9332]

You could, but some brands to offer 21mm versions, a quick search on google for 21mm nato straps will give you a lot of options. :)

[@pedromonteiro2644]

@@conradsmith9332 thank you

[@johann53100]

Not quite true on the Zulu observation, for the most part they're identical, but with heavier duty material and hardware. I've seen more than a few variations on Zulu's too like you have two of them, the 2 ring and 5 ring, however I don't see the 3 ring up which is identical to the typical nato.

[@quarlow1215]

Wow. I never thought I'd give 2 bleeps about watch straps, and I was right.

[@Harley04]

Didn't wear a watch since smart phones came out ha ha ha ha

[@senseijvo]

Funny

[@brienb1770]

you gave enough “bleeps” to leave a comment, Derp

[@JimothyBriggs2019]

brienb1770, did you just say derp in 2018? Shame.....

[@winfieldjohnson125]

So, If that green one was what you wore all last Summer,why did you change?

[@shenlun]

love the seiko intro graphic. im a watchnerd and a watch technican. horology is the study of time and timepieces

[@barreltech8949]

I love how thin nato straps are but I like the single piece of Zulu straps. So I buy nato straps and cut the bottom layer off

[@TonyStark-tl7bo]

Who would have thought Wranglerstar is a fellow member of TGV?!!!

[@davidoyama9753]

Very cool looking watch bands ! Thanks for sharing and keep safe out there fighting wild land fires ! Also , thanks to all those other wild land fire fighters out there who are fight all of those fires along the West too !

[@TokyoCraftsman]

... wait.... 22 mm.... the METRIC system.... ? LOL nice to see you are comfortable with at least one aspect of the metric system.... Cheers! PS we need to get that woodturning video done!

[@ConorMakes]

for everyone who doesn't know the metric system as well as Cody, 22mm is aprox 14/16ths ;-)

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Hot water, a stiff toothbrush and a good detergent should clean those straps.....👍🤠

[@careyrobinson8473]

I love my Marathon G.SAR, and Panerai, but a Tuna is definitely on my Wishlist,. (My orange nato band gets filthy real quick too 😀)

[@thegit8698]

I'm a fan of TGV's channel, I've got a Seiko Automatic field watch on a NATO strap of course, you can get the ZULU straps with the extra strap, there is also a Bond Vintage strap available which is quite smart

[@dermotrees9873]

Try a Haveston. They are good.

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting. This was informative and helpful.

[@simeon136]

Originally they were called 'Strap, Wrist Watch' by the British military, and were only availlable in Admiralty Grey.

[@davidgansert7542]

Would you sell the marathon and Hamilton?

[@virginiacamper]

Horology is the study of time keeping.

[@KJ-iq7fm]

Maybe try using a fabric protector (like Scotchgard) on the orange light-colored straps.⌚️ If you ever pull a Schwarzkopf like TGV, the comments would go mad! 😤

[@evilgrin123]

Good taste in watch KZbin channel I am also a sub of the urban gentry!!

[@davet.4945]

Try scrubbing them clean with a bar of ivory soap! Works for me to de-stinkify mine! :-)

[@prdoohan]

I was having to do that weekly. Changed to wearing it in the shower and letting it dry on my nightstand overnight. Haven't had to scrub it for near on 2 years now. So either it works or I've gotten used to the smell...

[@davet.4945]

Either your sniffer is out of order or you have "THE" solution! I will try that for a while to test it out! Thanks! :-)

[@prdoohan]

Dave T. Do so at your own risk! haha

[@davet.4945]

My watch is rated for under water so I will be ok! Disclaimer accepted! :-)

[@-Duyuc-CA-N]

I tried that with my Seiko 5 because its also water resistant but it's still hella stonkin so i guess i'm back to scrubbing them weekly!

[@dirtydan179]

That intro was really cool

[@sbuzz5889]

like me, bought a citizen broke with in a year. jeweler would not take care of me --lost my Christmas biz. Seiko for sure ! Casio ? not great lookin but runs and runs

[@-David_Knight-]

Ha! My wife makes fun of me for watching the Urban G too

[@thewrights3083]

WTHeck! I have been a subscriber for a couple of years, and when I sat down tonight, Wranglerstar was not in my list of subscriptions!! Sorry Cody... I had to re-subscribe tonight. I wonder what other subscriptions have mysteriously disappeared. I'm losing confidence in the KZbin platform. Love your channel!!!

[@turnersparadise8368]

No one is forcing you to watch, Austin. What are you doing here?

[@edaker4684]

Tenspeed TheBikeHanger expressing an opinion is allowed here. Not to mention a right.

[@alexabney7913]

Very cool music on intro!

[@BrownBessOwner]

anyone know of a good analog WWII Style watch that has indago type illumination, instead of the glow in the dark stuff?

[@Glockmog2007]

i prefer zulus. every nato i've ever had gets worn out and creased after a couple months of use because they are just too thin

[@BRETTMJUMPER]

Man i love watches also, and that hamilton is sweet if you ever want to get rid of it this guy wants it