Love the Nato look but hate the Nato fit? Let me introduce you to the Zero Pass strap. Go-to www.anachronist.shop to get yourself a Zero Pass strap!
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@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Find the Zero Pass strap at: www.anachronist.shop
@yavoryankov818 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Do you ship to Europe?
@anthonyonline47408 ай бұрын
Makes me want to vomit. What a stupid idea.
@jaylee93567 ай бұрын
Can I get my product? Purchased 12/8/23 and still do not have a tracking # or a resolution as of 1/3/24.
@anthonyonline47407 ай бұрын
@@jaylee9356 not really worth purchasing in the first place. It's unfortunate to hear that it hasn't arrived. His organization sounds like it's as bad as the product
@ibrahimalali82517 ай бұрын
Placed an order at the beginning of December, the email with tracking number was received on the junk folder then automatically deleted. I contacted them several times no response. Still didn’t receive my order and they didn’t respond to provide me with the tracking number so I can follow up.
@scott97398 ай бұрын
I guess I am failing to see why someone wouldn’t just buy a normal 2 piece strap that looks more finished since you removed the whole reason of using a NATO which is to have a fail safe if a spring bar breaks.
@bbuck1bbuck18 ай бұрын
This only makes sense if you have the Tutor FXD.
@NeoWahNah8 ай бұрын
@@bbuck1bbuck1even then... it doesn't make sense.
@Mike516898 ай бұрын
Although I agree with you, I think some people may just want the nato look without the added thickness.
@TheeYellowDart8 ай бұрын
@@bbuck1bbuck1His strap doesn't work with fixed lugs.
@thenarrativeandwhyyouloveit8 ай бұрын
Was gonna say this. Looks like NATO but has none of the functionality. Good luck w/ your product - I’m sure there’s a market.
@jsytac8 ай бұрын
Sorry to be blunt, but that it pointless. The whole purpose of a NATO strap is to save the watch when one spring bar breaks. This strap doesn’t do that, so you may as well wear a two-piece fabric strap.
@IpeacocksАй бұрын
But one piece strap can solve the problem with losing one springbar. Doesn't it?
@roadgent792127 күн бұрын
Nato design singularly was to prevent the entire watch slipping off through loose fixed bar lugs that were common back in the day. That's the only reason for the extra strap and loop. There's a documentary about it.
@peoplez1294 күн бұрын
@@Ipeacocks Nope. You need that pass through the bottom, otherwise any strap design would still require two spring bars to keep the watch on your wrist. With a normal NATO, the strap goes all the way around your wrist, and would stay on whether you had a watch attached to it or not, which is how 1 spring bar is enough to save the watch. The one in this video is basically turning a NATO strap into the same behavior as a normal two piece strap without being two pieces. Granted I don't think people have to worry much about spring bars coming loose, but all it takes is one time. Another benefit of the NATO is that the pressure amount and direction on the spring bar is pretty constant, which also means it's less likely to have wear and tear that can cause a spring to come loose. With a 2 piece strap, the strap uses the spring bar like a rotating hinge. With a NATO, the strap is generally just resting on the spring bar and putting some downward pressure. NATO's also don't just have one layer, but two, one above the spring bar that passes through and above the other spring bar, and one below that which passes under the spring bar. This is why if one spring bar comes off, the other one is still held.
@SOCerberus945 ай бұрын
This is like trying to get into the drivers seat in a car, but from the trunk.
@tomek16788 ай бұрын
One of my favorite features of NATO straps is that you don't have to remove spring bars to install them. So easy to change to a new strap every morning. Would love to see a version which can pass right through, without having to remove that one spring bar
@kbeightyseven17838 ай бұрын
Without upsetting, its perfectly possibly to do a zero pass with a normal single pass nato
@tomek16788 ай бұрын
@@kbeightyseven1783I'd imagine you'd need a longer strap, right? I'm not sure how I'd do it with a standard single pass NATO.
@kbeightyseven17838 ай бұрын
@tomek1678 yes a long nato
@kermdeezy53305 ай бұрын
Quick release spring bars would only add a few seconds to the process if you did it every day or so and got good at it
@agprime8 ай бұрын
This defeats the purpose of using a Nato. Nato straps are tool straps to avoid your watch from falling off your wrist if one of the spring bars is busted. Makes no sense.
@drkesrf7 ай бұрын
It’s for aesthetic and balance, not for the purpose of a nato. If you are a purpose-driven enthusiast, you won’t want this strap.
@reesebroekhoven39628 ай бұрын
Soooooo you made a longer strap to just loop it differently making it less secure. This isn't that great of an idea
@TopStrikerMaverick3 ай бұрын
So basically you remove the intended functionality of the NATO and just focus on aesthetics. The antithesis of what a tool watch is all about but hey look, it’s thinner!!
@bradyyyyyyy118 ай бұрын
Bro said “what if I ripped off a CNS Paratrooper strap… and made it worse?” 😮 Also, patent pending means nothing from a legal standpoint until it’s awarded.
@matthewhelm30353 ай бұрын
I had a spring bar snap off on a field excursion . My NATO saved my watch. NATOs aren’t about “ the look.” They are designed to save your watch in rugged outdoor activities. It was never designed for desk divers.
@user-tx4wj7qk4t3 ай бұрын
99% of people are not using it for safety stop coping
@morganthau44483 ай бұрын
Spot on. Desk Divers . With money to burn. 😂😅
@benny4162Ай бұрын
@@user-tx4wj7qk4t Due to the springbars, I have had my cheap seiko come off my wrist twice at work and hit the floor. If I was wearing my nato on those occasions it would not have fallen.
@razfan8 ай бұрын
1. There are single pass natos 2. That way of using a nato defeats the purpose of a nato strap. 3. If you still want to use a nato with 0 pass, there are 2-piece "nato" straps and you don't need that 2-layer strap on each side of the watch. Why would anybody go for this design beats me...
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Love you too
@roepetoepa8 ай бұрын
Seeing how you respond to legit criticism with solid points tells us a lot about your maturity man
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
@@roepetoepa have a better day
@Unclejona4 ай бұрын
You lost me when you said it didn't do the function of what the Nato strap was designed to do but keep the look.
@notyourdaddy83008 ай бұрын
Very cool. For me though, I like NATO and MN straps because they remove the negative space between the spring bar and the case that you get with a leather band and some bracelets. This isn’t for me, but well done!
@carzakone3338 ай бұрын
There's already 2-piece Nato strap out there
@artbanks278 ай бұрын
This sacrifices function for form, i guess it depends on which one is more important to you.
@roy_geebz8 ай бұрын
I love how easy it is to change nato straps for different looks, I love knowing that 1 missing spring bar won't drop my watch, but these aren't essential for everyday. I do congratulate you on the innovation shown here in such an established form factor of a wristwatch. I'm looking forward to giving one a go 👌
@Vox-Populi8 ай бұрын
No offense, but a regular watch strap does the same thing
@ArcticSeraph4 ай бұрын
I know right?
@cnaarndt8 ай бұрын
Sorry, but all you did is to defeat the purpose of a NATO or Zulu strap. Now if a spring bar breaks, the watch falls off your wrist. Recommend a Zulu strap for one layer below the watch OR the alternate method of attaching a standard NATO that again is only one layer below the watch which also has the added benefit of now moving the strap to the bottom of the wrist versus on the outside, which is just plain annoying.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
This is clearly addressed in the video
@andrewmillican4603 ай бұрын
This literally serves no purpose... If you lose a spring bar, you can kiss your speedy goodbye...🤠
@marvean25198 ай бұрын
Not a fan of double pass natos. Single pass are amazing however. I think the beauty of a nato is being able to keep your watch safe in case of a spring bar failure.
@F-Tier_Physique8 ай бұрын
Well you could always just sneak a piece of thread inside both parts the zero pass strap at the springbars.
@chicagotypewriter20948 ай бұрын
Imagine having springbars fail Laughs in pocket watch user
@user-tx4wj7qk4t3 ай бұрын
Are you guys on the spectrum? You're not in the military lmao
@TheeYellowDart8 ай бұрын
Hawkrigger "Grappleband Fixed Bar" is a very similar concept and eliminates the excess fold over for those that dislike the bulk.
@jwm27628 ай бұрын
Lol man, this is literally a copy of the Grappleband with just different hardware.
@Sokol104 ай бұрын
The point of this Zero Pass is keep the NATO appearance once installed, but without the buck under the clock. This Grappleband, the CNS Paratrooper strap, the "RAF strap"... avoid the bulk, but don't have the same appearance of the NATO strap - after all people buy NATO strap due their look.
@jstrat1218 ай бұрын
Totally defeats the intended purpose of a NATO strap……to stop the head of the watch from being lost if a spring bar fails.
@kimchiwasabee8 ай бұрын
3years+,you say?? I took my strap to a tailor's,had it cut and sewn. Took like half an hour. I may be a genius.
@paulandress63588 ай бұрын
I just got my honey Dijon nylon in the mail and I LOVE it! I’m using it on my white dial Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition. It’s a perfect match. The mustard strap matches the faux lume on the hands. I had completely given up on NATO straps even though I love the look. Even a single pass feels weird on my wrist. I don’t care that the zero pass loses the feature of staying put if you break a spring bar. I don’t worry about that with my other 20 rubber, leather, and metal straps. In 50 years of wearing watches I’ve never had a spring bar fail. So why would I worry about it with this one? Max, you’ve created a total hit. Way to go!!!
@brianmsahin8 ай бұрын
On the face of it, it's a, cool idea but when I think about it, it doesn't really make sense. We use NATO style straps in particularly rough environments and have to put up with the wierd loop and keeper at the side of the wrist as a, trade off for keeping the watch on your wrist if you lose a spring bar. There's no real point in having that awkward looking piece if you're not going to have the protection. It's better to buy a good standard canvas or nylon strap as it just looks better. Or, cut off the double pass bit or use an original single pass while still having the safety with a bit less bulk under the watch. A good quality single pass or a cut away NATO will not feel flimsy at all. What we have here is a strap that's not very esthetic but it doesn't provide the safety. It's basically an ugly looking strap with no real benefit with unnecessary bulk on your wrist for no good reason.
@1973HST8 ай бұрын
I’m going to point out the obvious: this design forgoes the primary advantage of a nato/Zulu strap - if a single spring bar goes, so does the whole watch. I use natos when out on the water.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
did you watch the video? This was mentioned heavily
@1973HST8 ай бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial honestly, I got about half way through before clicking away because IMHO it was all a little ridiculous. I did see that it was mentioned, but I’d already written the comment and still believe it stands. You can buy a regular watch strap made of nylon for a nato appearance if you don’t want the underpass. The whole thing smacks of solving a problem that doesn’t exist, or if you want to put it another way, solving a problem that’s already been solved but doing it in an alternative and inferior way. No matter how you slice it, I wouldn’t consider the new thing to be superior in any way to any of the alternative old things. And it eliminates the primary advantage of the old solution. No matter how I look at it, the new thing doesn’t have a purpose, IMO. And it specifically eliminates a purpose of the old thing. But hey, the world is full of all kinds. If you can sell something to them, what do I care? I’m not buying it. 🤷
@joeyveloso6 ай бұрын
Lol. I've had my spring bars fail and the nato strap has saved my watch from just obliterating itself from my stupidity.
@grit16798 ай бұрын
The Watch Steward has been making a strap basically like this for ages. It just doesn't have the loop keepers and instead has an MN clasp. But still, pretty much the same thing.
@adam_ncl8 ай бұрын
I was thinking this. I’m all for more cool options, but nothing has been “invented” here. A pre-existing idea has been adapted to apply to NATOs 🤨
@rs30968 ай бұрын
Max, honestly this looks pretty intricate to put on every morning. Maybe needs some practice. It eliminates the safety advantages of a NATO but is still bulky, only flipped the double layer UNDER your wrist. I would prefer an innovative flat strap under my wrist when working in the office. Most of my NATOs wear good and fill the space under the lugs, so the watches sit very well (better than with single layer straps). I think I recall a similar strap technique (with leather) at a 1940s vintage watch I got offered in Switzerland about 25 years ago. Interesting you had the same idea now. Colors and designs look great and prices are ok too (my NATOS are between 12,- and 200€) Wishing you a perfect start!
@rmthull18 күн бұрын
The thing I like about the nato is that it puts material between wrist and watch. This stops sweating and sticking. So I simply use the single pass over the back of the watch and the bulk goes under the bottom of my wrist. Best compromise. But nice alternative design. Well done.
@zethcader64786 ай бұрын
Why even bother? Just go and buy a regular strap... This defeats the purpose of a NATO strap.
@christianmotos8 ай бұрын
But the point of a nato is security when spring bar failure occurs. You're basically complaining about a crucial feature of a nato as originally intended. A zero pass strap is not that different from a two piece nylon (looking like a nato). I appreciate the effort but this is fixing a non-existent problem.
@KC-bv9kf8 ай бұрын
So what’s the point?! Why not just get a regular thick strap? Excessive length, bulky wrist width, and still failed like any other single pass strap. At least the strap on the BB925 doesn’t have extra length. NATO straps are examples of form following function. This is talk but cannot walk. Who are these meant for? Stolen valor wrists? Disappointing.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Hope your day gets better bud 😂
@vaclav_fejt8 ай бұрын
I've actually worn my NATO's with cheap spring bars so I had that reason. :D And sure enough, a bar did fail once. I didn't even notice.
@RichDunn516 ай бұрын
Ok, but the purpose of a NATO is to ensure even if one lug fails the watch is not lost. Doesn’t this mean you lose your watch now if not side fails,
@brogolli8 ай бұрын
bruh just get a 3 ring zulu strap. it’s less thick but you still get the robustness of a nato strap.
@JOEJHN8 ай бұрын
NATO straps are for not loosing a Watch, this strap will not help with that.
@Calwah8 ай бұрын
I love this. But the shipping to Australia is far too expensive. $66 AUD just for shipping
@ajgross678 ай бұрын
I would love a zero pass leather strap for the FXD. Would you consider doing removable hardware to make it fixed lug compatible for the future? Look at what Erika’s and Nick Manley designs do for fixed lug compatibility if that helps
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
We definitely prototyped it, will keep your comment in mind, thanks!
@kabirdas19768 ай бұрын
Yah, more options for the FXD would be fantastic
@TYPEV38 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comment. I was on my way to purchase the grey one for my FXD but glad I didn’t blind fire the credit card trigger!
@Dr_LK8 ай бұрын
The most useless idea in horology! Lol you have a nato strap that doesn’t protect your watch in case of a failed spring bar... so only for looks? Might as well get a normal two piece strap! Also why would you want the bulk on the side of a nato strap? You have all the disadvantages and none of the advantages lmao...
@benedge22028 ай бұрын
interesting design but curious why this is superior to a normal 2 piece strap?
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
because it's one piece ;)
@twostitchstraps8 ай бұрын
We're thrilled to have had the opportunity to collaborate with you on this exciting new project! 🙌This design is bound to reshape people's perceptions of NATO straps, without a doubt!
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
@twostickstraps you guys are a class act through this entire process, thanks so much for helping to bring this from idea to reality!
@Wa-wk6qk7 ай бұрын
Hahah but it isn’t a nato anymore
@anthonyonline47407 ай бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial brooo you're getting destroyed in the comments. Apparently the poor folk who paid months ago have not even received it!!! And your product is crap. It's a sad sad day in the watch world.
@anthonystevens86838 ай бұрын
Nice one Max, this is a great option for those watches on the thicker side who love the versatility of a NATO. Well done, I hope the sales go well. I'm certainly interested.
@billkallas17624 ай бұрын
I just chop off the extra loop on a NATO strap and turn it into a pass through. I can never find the design I like on pass throughs.
@jameshoey693 ай бұрын
The marine national is the perfect rugged watch strap. The watch sits low, it's super secure and it has a classic look
@JoeyPolycarpo14 күн бұрын
The primary function of a NATO strap is to prevent the watch from being lost if one of the spring bars breaks. In this “No pass” system, this factor is lost and we have a watch strap without this functionality. I don’t know if it’s worth it.
@datboi__8 ай бұрын
just buy normal straps?..... like i really don't see the appeal. you are just getting a thicker watch strap without any of the benefits of a true nato strap... if you just get normal leather or fiber watch straps you have the same thing in a thinner package. also, it took 3 years to make this?!?! could've been done in like 3 months tops lmfao
@darrelle.thompson5402 ай бұрын
"Never had one fail on me." Everybody knows what's a statement to regret later.
@TheFlyrodder688 ай бұрын
Folks, check out the Zuludiver Octopod. It is clean, has no foldovers or hangers, and has the convenience and security of a milled bracelet clasp. Please pass on the ribbed straps because they are stiff and a PITA for exchanges. The standard and elastic straps are fantastic. Brilliant clasp concept.
@JohnyPhate8 ай бұрын
The whole point of this is having those keepers there for the look.
@TheFlyrodder688 ай бұрын
@JohnnyPhate. Remember that competition is good. The best concept wins. It is what it is.
@JimLecinski8 ай бұрын
yeah but the octopod clasp is overly long, too long for many wrists and long than L2L of many watches.
@crossen08 ай бұрын
Love this, happy to support you. Just bought two!
@TheFlyrodder688 ай бұрын
@@JimLecinski Clearly, you've never owned one or handled one in person. Your take is blatantly false.
@dangramit8 ай бұрын
They look great Max - best ideas are always simple! Be good if David (at ST) could ship direct for your UK customers - is that a possibility?
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Yes I will talk to him about this if the launch goes well
@keesmeeuwsen27862 ай бұрын
I just ordered myself one. Nato straps were designed to be used on watches with fixed bars. Like the legendary Rolex Milsub or the modern day Tudor FXD. So, without acception, these different options are all for people who just want the looks of a nato strap. Therefore discussion about functionality is redundant.
@justaguyyouknow71398 ай бұрын
Lol I came up with this when I first got into watches, but natos always looked cheap so i never wore them 😅 I didn't realize this was new!
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Great minds think alike
@justaguyyouknow71398 ай бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Haha clearly! Good luck with your strap store!
@manuluvshahaliaАй бұрын
Criticism of the NATO strap is totally unjustified. Cutting the extra strap defeats the purpose of keeping the watch away from the wrist to allow ventilation and lessen sweating. Also the watch can be stowed by reverse looping and it provides substantial cover for the front and back of the watch when kept with other items in the bag or pocket. It's the ultimate utilitarian strap.
@ericgabriel390217 күн бұрын
I could definitely see a version without the extra metal keeper at 6 (so you could just slide the whole strap through ) work well for watches with fixed springars like for the Tudor Pelagos FXD. No springbars to break, so it would be the perfect use for your design
@EricMichaelLPАй бұрын
People are angry because he has removed the functionality of the nato strap (he even mentions this) but kept the design and made it “look nicer”. He did what he set out to accomplish. He didn’t say it was made to work exactly like the nato strap…
@parkerjk118 ай бұрын
Fun idea! It looks like you took the single pass NATO strap and widened the inner loop to allow the hand to pass through. The tradeoff from a practicality standpoint is reasonable (just look at any standard watch strap and if a spring bar breaks the watch will fall), but I think the fact that you have to slide your hand through before tightening (as opposed to just slapping it on your wrist) makes this more of a difficult sell (Apple does this with their elastic bands, but now there is the added complexity of tightening it down). Could you have achieved a similar aesthetic result (and I guess conventional result if we're considering the weight distribution) with a conventional 2-piece fabric strap by just doubling the layers?
@kbeightyseven17838 ай бұрын
It has the downsides of both the nato and a normal strap! I'm not sure I see the point in this
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
We wanted to keep it to one piece and retain the nato aesthetic. There are more additions than just lengthening the strap if you look closer ;)
@RagnarHoff8 ай бұрын
thewatchsteward has done the same with the marine nationale straps. Makes a world of difference in terms of comfort.
@iainini5 ай бұрын
Zero Point strap! None of the functionality of a real NATO strap and more inconvenient to wear than a conventional two piece strap. What is the value of a phoney military strap that can't be fitted to a fixed bar military watch and offers no protection if one of the (now exposed) spring bars fails on a civilian watch? Zero.
@Unsound_advice8 ай бұрын
Damn. Nick Mankey Designs Hook Strap.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
I'll have to send Nick a message!
@Unsound_advice8 ай бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial 😂
@mrcharles20142 ай бұрын
There's a way to mount a NATO strap with only "one" pass underneath without compromising the integrity of the strap. I will try one for "fashion/comfort only" and to support the channel. I also respect new ideas.
@s9t.peppers8 ай бұрын
Looks cumbersome to take off. I might break the spring bars as I take it off lol. It is a fresh idea though.
@PaulVonRieter8 ай бұрын
I bought the honey Dijon for my Tudor BB pro. Looks great, but the strap is too Short for my 7.5 inch wrist. Yes, I can technically get to to fit… but then there is an annoying tongue sticking out instead of being folded over. It just looks lame like that. People don’t buy a nato to have it *barely fit*, part to the whole look of a nato is to fold the remaining strap under the final keeper. I will be retuning the strap. I really hope they come out with a longer version for bigger wrists so we thicker chaps can enjoy this product too. (Cause I really do like it).
@squarestanley8 ай бұрын
This concept is very much like The Watch Steward elastic straps in a more traditional material.
@GhostKon5 ай бұрын
I choose any belt type strap like marine nationale, nato, zulu etc for one reason: Safe the watch, so nonsense for that strap.
@HarryJoiner8 ай бұрын
🔥 WHAT SIZE LUG WIDTH WILL IT FIT? 🔥 .. Nevermind. 20mm and 22mm. I saw that on your site. I just bought two. Can’t wait. Thank you for solving a problem I can’t believe nobody solved until now. 👊🍻
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Let's go Harry 😁!!
@D3Vlicious6 ай бұрын
Would love to have a version of this where I didn't need to remove the 12 o'clock spring bar.
@Csibu898 ай бұрын
A zero pass nato is kinda like a dive style watch though, isn't it? Not that there's anything necessarily wrong with either.
@The-Warrior-Optimist8 ай бұрын
You can just buy a 2 piece “nato” it’s clear to look at that it’s not an actual nato and you lose all the benefits. So may as well just go with a 2 piece as all this is doing is simulating a 2-piece
@user-yx6oz7uc4o8 ай бұрын
Honestly It looks good I get it why. But wouldn't be an hasle to wear and remove it everytime, just doesn't seem practical to me.
@wilshned7 ай бұрын
I have never owned a NATO strap. I think this defeats the purpose personally. But having tried neither how can I know?
@riocc16 күн бұрын
Great and will check it out for casual wear. However I use natos when I need the intended safety it’s designed for, I.e. when I go diving, and it’s already saved my watch at least once. But as said, will demo check them out.
@andrewhumphries9977Ай бұрын
You lost me at Seal Team 9😅😅😅…Defeats the purpose of a NATO strap, good job 😂😂😂
@DC-uf6ve8 ай бұрын
You've invented..... a normal watch strap. You eliminated some problems but completely overlooked on your watch and a nato that a tucked big lump of strap at the end is the naffest look out there, like abysmally bad.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your opinion
@DC-uf6ve8 ай бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Thanks for inventing a watch strap. Do we have you to thank for inventing time also?
@jc.baptiste8 ай бұрын
I think it largely depends on the watch. I have no problem at all with the double pass on my watches, it barely shows. Also, the fact that it's a bit upward removes the problem of the crown scratching the hand skin : it gives more flexibility to the hand, especially when I am physically active. Finally, I appreciate the fact that I can change the strap without touching the springs.
@bbuck1bbuck18 ай бұрын
Okay well if it’s not a problem for you then you won’t buy it. I mean.
@jc.baptiste8 ай бұрын
@@bbuck1bbuck1 Yes. It's a debate on NATO and as the majority seems to not like NATO design, I thought I would share a different opinion and defend it. Don't take it as a criticism or an agression for the project, anyway, just reading at the comments, there is obviously a market so it's going to work. We all have a choice now. Just a gentleman talk, thank you.
@bobsyouruncle1138 ай бұрын
I literally had this idea after buying a Nick Mankey strap and couldn’t believe nobody had done it. Thank you for making this!
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@deucecaddy7 ай бұрын
I don’t have any issues with the strap running under the watch on NATO straps. What I don’t care for is the extra bulk created by the strap looping up and back through the keepers which this strap sadly preserves.
@renau0017 ай бұрын
so when will you come out with a version that works on fixed bars? anything in the works?
@eurovnik8 ай бұрын
Congrats on developing a new design. Personally, as well as the strap thickness behind the caseback, I hate the visual bulk above 12 o'clock and the keeper below 6. What are the advantages of this compared to a two piece nylon strap which will look sleeker yet also utilitarian? Still happy you're doing something new!
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
I like the tuck, and wanted to stick with one piece design
@matthewdavis81998 ай бұрын
The infomercialesque format was a bit cheesy, but I ordered a Ron Burgundy for my 14060, and a Slate Grey for my son. Best of luck to you!
@alfiebm8 ай бұрын
Just Cut the secondary strap and make it a single passthrough nato. Problem solved.
@ChristyOFaghan8 ай бұрын
almost flicked away at the infomercial style in the beginning, but hung around and can see it's a decent idea - and good job on sourcing that leather you should probably link the site in the description box
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Good idea!
@josiah5668 ай бұрын
Will this come out in the 18mm? Just ONE case of many, I imagine there are a lot of seagull 1963 owners that a) don't mind paying for accoutrement more expensive that the watch and b) could really use a zero pass on that thick case for 38mm.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Exactly, this is great on thicker watches. 18 coming soon
@nickmankeydesigns8 ай бұрын
Neat! 👏 Kudos on bringing a fresh idea to life. It's definitely more challenging than it seems!
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thanks Nick! Love that we had similar solutions with different aesthetics. The community needs more innovation!
@JesusChrist-iz7fl4 ай бұрын
Imma just make them like this so I don't have to waste my money on your company 😀 thanks fir the design.
@jefffoggymountainworkshop50213 ай бұрын
Nice product! However I have a 9.25 wrist. Wear 60mm watch and use NATO now. I like the fact there is not material underneath the watch. Do you make longer versions?
@jasonevans14598 ай бұрын
I use my double pass natos as a single pass, it's simple although I think your idea is a winner 👍
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thanks Jason!
@searchandsave1426 ай бұрын
You’ve totally removed all the benefits of a true NATO type strap. As far as the so called feeling of the strap under the watch I don’t find it noticeable As far as fitting under a cuff you’re version doesn’t eliminate it either being just as bulky if not more so on the sides. A nato isn’t meant to be worn with a dress shirt.
@VTheGuerrilla8 ай бұрын
Just purchased 2 of them. One nylon the other leather.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Let's go!
@tioo526514 күн бұрын
I have not seen one comment about how this is a good strap. Might want to pull this item. T)
@thekjk118 ай бұрын
You invented a long single pass nato
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
I hope your day gets better
@thekjk118 ай бұрын
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Sorry Max, I still love you
@anthonyonline47408 ай бұрын
I agree how product is so stupid. And he says that garbage to everyone who tells him , which is many many many people
@Masty138 ай бұрын
Would love for someone to design a nato strap where the “bulk” resides on the underside of the wrist rather than on the side. Especially for a small wrist like mine where you have to tuck the end of the strap in that extra bulk above the 12 o’clock looks unsightly when you’re looking at the watch imo
@TheeYellowDart8 ай бұрын
Use a single pass NATO and wear the watch lower on the strap.
@CanttReed7 ай бұрын
Yooooooo! I just got my zero pass in. I am not a NATO guy. I have always wanted to be and could never find anything that works. Obviously the function of a traditional NATO is out the window, but I am also not storming the beaches of Normandy. It looks and feels so awesome! I will be ordering one of every color and I will be begging for more colors! Awesome product.
@HL-zh7qi8 ай бұрын
damn that looks so good it makes me want to get a speedy just to put it on a leather nato like yours
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
😉👍
@younusimam-thesalamproject63408 ай бұрын
Great idea. The problem is you will need strong springbars. My brother who loves NATOs has had his break several times, I had to get extra thick ones for his. You should make long straps for wearing on top of coats and jackets in the winter. It is surprisingly useful here in Canada
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thanks, good info
@Brad-gk4jb27 күн бұрын
The leather strap doesn't look too hard to make. There seems to be about an extra 50mm on the length.
@jpinternational8 ай бұрын
The simplicity of this strap clouds what a fantastic idea you've come up with. Well done.
@WatchCrunchOfficial8 ай бұрын
Thank you, we worked hard on this one 👍
@videoaccount56762 ай бұрын
So cool, I have always wanted the look of a NATO with any of its advantages.
@ark40485 ай бұрын
Good idea I guess if people don’t like the original nato straps. The podcast however is so staged that it feels like a school presentation
@sterlingarcher748 ай бұрын
So it’s a single pass strap tied differently?
@RachelPitcher-k5k27 күн бұрын
When it comes to fine imitation watches, amzwatch delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.