You Don't Have To Hate Nato Straps Anymore 😞

[@WearItLikeABadge]

Isn’t the whole point of nato is if one spring-bar fails, you don’t lose the watch?

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

You know you have a spring bar in the buckle right?

[@WearItLikeABadge]

@@WatchCrunchOfficialbut, if the other spring bar fails and it does for me often on the field(I am a park ranger), the lack of strap around the hand would make the watch fall of, along with the strap.

[@porscheoscar]

It is the entire point and has saved by crystal on more than one occasion. I also now use an Omega style dual deployant clasp on leather bands so it never falls off if the buckle come undone. And for Nato I use an elastic nato with paratrooper Marine Natioale style hook. All three are "loops" like a stainless steel bracelet without the weight..

[@WearItLikeABadge]

@@porscheoscar good insight.

[@WearItLikeABadge]

@@sackman1886 100%. It def gets style point but ig if you are not afraid of losing the watch, it would makes sense in this style. I wear a case 12 Vostok Amphibian on the field and it’s a thick watch. If you are not worried about it. Anything works

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

Might as well use a 2 piece canvas strap at this point, you've lost all the functionality of a NATO strap 😂

[@reesebroekhoven3962]

Exactly you can even get a 2 piece that looks just like a nato I think that's his vision of this thing have a strap that looks like you're rocking a nato but without the extra bulk

[@AndyCoonan]

The strap isnt around your wrist if one spring bar fails buddy..​@jblackjack

[@jblackjack]

@@AndyCoonanI meant the traditional way of wearing a Zulu strap , not this bypass he’s showing to make it thinner. The NATO strap is doubled under the watch while a Zulu is a single layer under the watch . Which will retain the watch even if a single spring bar breaks. His way defeats the purpose of the strap.

[@AndyCoonan]

​@@jblackjackabsolutely with you all tbe way there.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I’ve tried this, and it does make the watch look and fit better on the wrist. If you’re that worried about the wash, getting caught on something, a spring bar, getting ripped off and the watch flying off, you should probably be wearing your beater watch.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Excellent point. The seatbelt in my car is uncomfortable, so I just strap it across the seat and sit on top of it. I know it offers no protection at that point, but if you're that worried about crashing through the windscreen, you should probably ride a bicycle to work.

[@scraps07]

​@@bloodymarvelous4790LMFAOO good one, had a laugh

[@gabrielsipos]

@@bloodymarvelous4790xddd

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

That was awesome. What a clever idea. Such a neurologist. The guest on the show was literally speechless for a split second. Nice one max

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Hehe, thanks my friend 😉

[@zmoore182]

I’m not trying to get a phd just to put my watch in

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Personally I like the NATO because of its double loop. I find it comfortable and it holds the watch in place pretty well against my skin. It doesn’t feel cold too.

[@Robban.D.Jonsson.]

I quite like the double pass nato, by far the most comfortable style in cold weather.

[@waynegoldpig2220]

You need to try a soft leather bund pad.

[@Baronnax]

Was about to recommend a Bund strap too, if it matches your watch's aesthetic.

[@waynegoldpig2220]

@@Baronnax I've just made a hybrid bund/two-piece nylon strap in burgundy for a Moonswatch Pluto. It really suits it.

[@krystianstepien5835]

1. Why did you remove the spring bar ? 2. What is the point to use a NATO strap to do this ? 3. You`ve deleted the most important function of NATO strap.

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Lmao true

[@ryu-yuta9259]

they removing it in order to get the tips more easy to remember.

[@sympathyforthebezel6068]

Defeats the purpose of a nato. The whole point of that type of strap is to have added security of not loosing the watch when and if there’s a spring bar failure.

[@edrader]

yep. i would not own a "nato" that has a buckle attached with springbar, another point of failure

[@rickjason215]

How is it making the strap loose?

[@ThatGuyUpThere]

except most of us will ever get in a situation were we would have to worry about it, just like the obsession with water resistance.

[@WillSavage]

@@ThatGuyUpThere spring bars don't always fail or come out because of excessive agitation or rough use. Spring bars can fail for many reasons, some of them innocuous. Hell if you get your watch strap simply caught on something it can dislodge a spring bar. Don't need to be hardcore or outdoorsy to cause a springbar to fail.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

Simple NATOs without the extra keeper loop are just as safe. Both bars have to break to lose the watch on the wrist. It’s nonsense to worry about something largely a style choice.

[@Trippin36t5]

More complex than a regular strap, and now if a springbar fails your watch won't stay on your wrist...I mean I get the appeal of the look without the bulk underneath, but knowing it'll stay put is kind of a big benefit with all other natos. 🤷‍♂️

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

It's like we wear watches for fashion or something 😂

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

​@@WatchCrunchOfficialfunction > form

[@reesebroekhoven3962]

Wear watches for fashion??? No wear them to tell time and energy the mechanics of them they are a tool. Soooo you're telling us watches to you are just a fashion accessory wow that's pretty actually you do all this KZbin and other befits just fashion to you pathetic

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial The point is the NATO strap serves a function. If you're not going to use that function, why bother with a NATO strap? You can just get a regular two piece nylon strap.

[@reesebroekhoven3962]

​@@WatchCrunchOfficial thats actually very sad and pathetic yoj have a watch channel and an app for watches but all watches are to you is a fashion accessory.

[@0blackfire0]

One layer NATO method is the best of both worlds. Watch is still secure if a springbar fails, and only 1mm of added thickness.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

But wobbly on heavy watch heads

[@bobj8877]

Exactly, way better!

[@edrader]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial never been a problem for me and that IWC isn't heavy. also real nato have a solid buckle with no springbar

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

@@edraderbro doesn’t want to admit that his idea is 💩 😭

[@ryu-yuta9259]

an wonderful tips right here. that also absorb your sweaty skin and avoid wearing the back case.

[@KB-vf4gz]

Max ! Love the straps when you coming out with more colors and 18mm ? Thank you for your innovation

[@Ireallycantthinkofahandle]

The fact I did not know about this strap until today but found some cons to it and then only to have a recommended video of another “Zero pass” strap that is actually dare I say more aesthetically pleasing in design is trippy😂 like two discoveries in the span of 6 hours

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

Damn that’s a lot of work Tudor to the rescue! Best ever. None even close

[@mehmettanhantoygar827]

One layer makes more sense and still functional if you don’t want it just get normal strap with the same material. But still cool idea if you already had one and you don’t like how it wears.

[@johnctorides1821]

I ordered mine half way through the full video. Can’t wait man :)

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Awesome, you'll receive it soon!

[@mgaztanaga]

I just bought a Seiko with NATO strap and hated the strap after just one week (loved the watch tho). Tried cutting the excess of strap and made it a bit more confortable. But I finally discarded the NATO strap and bought a spare different one with the same color.

[@SJ-bs8eh]

Im very happy for you! Keep on going.

[@paulandress6358]

I love that you are thinking outside the box and dedicated yourself to a new design that will appeal to those of us who love the look of NATO straps but never wear them because of the extra bulk underneath. It turns out that if it doesn’t resonate for some folks, they don’t have to buy one. I always appreciate your positive attitude and thoughtful approach. You do yourself proud in your videos and now with this great innovation. Thanks for your years of work to bring it to market and your positive presence in the watch world.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thank you Paul 😊

[@paulandress6358]

Just bought the honey Dijon for my Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition white dial. It looks like it will be a perfect match. I’m excited for delivery.

[@1988banker]

You don't have to remove the spring bar to do this.

[@wibowopr952]

they have to, this design is actually a single pass nato strap with the addition of a third keeper at the 6 o'clock

[@poppy11th]

@@wibowopr952watch the video and instructions again. Removing the spring bar is completely unnecessary

[@wibowopr952]

@@poppy11th Look at the physical form in full on the website where they sell and think about how to install it without removing the spring bar

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@poppy11th You better watch it again. That third keeper will not fit between the watch and the spring bar.

[@WillSavage]

@@poppy11th but you couldn't pull that third keeper through that gap between the watch and the springbar so yes would have to remove the springbar to get the strap on

[@swanney75]

Single pass NATO straps is called are ZULU straps and this is just a super long version- it gets rid of the bulky double layer. I have a few and when installed correctly still stop the watch from falling 👍

[@spoonraker]

My question is if this strap requires you to remove a spring bar anyway, it doesn't pass below the watch so you don't get the"flush" look of a NATO strap, and you don't get any extra insurance in case of failed spring bars... why not just buy a regular old 2 piece nylon strap instead of this? I genuinely don't see any advantage to this versus just a regular 2 piece strap.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Some people like the aesthetics of a nato without the bulk. If you are worried about spring bar failure, then never wear a watch with straps.

[@dayrenchan4665]

​@@WatchCrunchOfficialhow do we get the zero pass strap?

[@davec4224]

Exactly if a persons issue is a spring bar failure then they cannot wear any strap or even bracelet

[@skipinkoreaable]

​@WatchCrunchOfficial Does a Nato strap qualify as strap? You're referring to all straps other than Nato straps, aren't you?

[@X85283]

@@davec4224 ...except for a properly-attached NATO, Zulu, or Paratrooper/MN strap - all of which, by design, keep the watch attached to your wrist in the event of a failed spring bar.

[@Voidwanderer571]

Wait so we have to remove spring bar every single time when wearing the watch?? Can someone confirm please lol

[@JasondePlater]

Just use the crown and buckle chevron nato. Only a single 1mm strap under the watch so it adds no bulk and is very easy to adjust and fasten.

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

Even that tuck irks me. Tudor is the ONLY one to get it right. No bulk, no tuck, maintaining its strength and sleekness

[@m.l.679]

Cant beat a good tapering metal bracelet with micro adjustment on the fly. NATO's and rubber, it's either too loose or too tight. I rarely get a good fit without micro adjustment.

[@Mizi08]

I mean the nato is the best way to secure a watch. Even if one spring bar fails or break, the watch will still stay on the wrist. Main reason why they were used during wars

[@m.l.679]

@@Mizi08 Yes, but what is shown here won't prevent a spring bar failure.

[@Mizi08]

@@m.l.679 yeah I know. Just explain why Nato has a place. I don't condone this lol. Defeats the purpose of a Nato strap

[@Dialandhands]

This is pretty fucking genius! I don’t like single pass natos because it just doesn’t have the same look and this does. Definitely gonna have to get one to try it out!! Only one question…why no watchcrunch colorway at launch?

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks! We had to work with what suppliers had at the moment before making custom colors

[@king0fheart4711]

That's people who talk out of their asses. The benefit of having the strap between the watch and the wrist is that the nylon strap is moisture wicking so your skin doesn't stick to the metal back.

[@sergpie]

I seriously thought this was the only way to wear a strap like that. Learned it that way when I was a kid with my swatch. I could never wear it with all that material under the case lol

[@productproducer664]

Imo the point of a NATO is having the watch secured as safely as possible. Just buy a 2 poece NATO if you dislike the thickness

[@roncelaya4115]

What a monumental pain. Just use your leather strap.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Yes yes, NATOs are supposed to hang the watch if one spring bar fails etc. but, talking as an expert desk diver myself:

[@kiratsingh9467]

Why start with the spring bar removed?

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Because the extra stitched keeper won't pass the spring bar

[@jamied931]

“Whats your relationship to nato straps” Buddy its a strap not a human being 😂

[@kawancraigstewart]

Some People like the aesthetic not caring about the functionality of a NATO and I’m that person . I love the idea so much I’ve purchased two leather ones . I watch Gordon Ramsey a lot and If anybody noticed his NATOS are zero pass because it looks better flat on the wrist and his IWC watches just pop with the technical look of a NATO with the slim wear of a two piece strap . He has money so he is either making his that way or has someone doing it for him or he is a customer 😊Most people you run into aren’t into watches and the NATO looks tech cool not traditional of a watch strap as well as watch people who love a NATO also scratch there heads if they notice damn how does that persons NATO fit clean on the wrist and mine don’t . That is what happened to me with Gordon Ramsey blew my mind wondering why my NATO looks like a saucer on my wrist wobbling and his just looks fashionably pleasing . If you care about functionality don’t knock people who don’t and want the fashion .

[@plmn93]

I dunno...depends on the watch. When you can see skin between the watch and band it looks off.

[@w4dZ0o]

It's a good thing you're wearing a watch because your gonna be late for work...

[@E2EK131MM]

Life changing.

[@Cosmic__stardust]

"why are you late?" just putting my watch

[@csarswatches]

It works but that's a long NATO strap, otherwise you won't be able to reach the keeper and tuck anything in.

[@2K9s]

Reminds me of a sambolo and zulu alpha … or the old Falklands straps from 40 years back. Completely missing the point(s) of having a NATO.

[@scourge_1]

If you don't like the thickness just cut off the second layer

[@JayMorgan]

"I think they're very beautiful" said no one about Nato straps, ever.

[@SH-zh3nk]

"alright so what do you think"... "Do you have a leather strap?" 😆

[@tarzbaow]

And it only takes 7 minutes and a few tools to put your watch on everyday, so handy.

[@Coldpack13]

Great tip. Still hate NATO straps.

[@marcotroilo552]

Get the scissors out!! Or get a single pass😊 nice tho👍🏻

[@spikeboy101]

David Blaine: finally, a real challenge

[@sergiogarcia9822]

Man, I just don’t like NATO straps, I get the functionality but it just makes the watch look cheap in my opinion.

[@michaelkwan3244]

Even with my 6.5 inch wrist, most of my NATO straps aren't long enough.....

[@witkidone]

Isn’t the purpose of a nato strap to keep the watch head on your wrist if one of the spring bars fails???

[@jzy0104]

That defeats the purpopse of the nato strap. If one side gives way, you wont be calling it a keeper anymore lolol

[@elifarkas3358]

NATO straps gives your watch a total different look. I have a few straps for my watch, but the NATO has the nicest look.

[@Manis-World]

😂 way to make it more complicated. Single pass nato straps are the best thing ever!

[@KaWaDu-tq9on]

I have question, could you give my link to place when you buy this strap?

[@laurent90210]

if you have a buckle, why the need for 6 inches of extra band length?

[@Advic77]

I like peanut butter and jelly but with the jelly.

[@PhongNguyen-py1sg]

what is the name of the watch in this video?

[@anthonygeiser9778]

Love it.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks!

[@wibowopr952]

There are at least 2 advantages of the Nato strap that are lost to make it a zero pass in this design: 1. Watch safety when the spring bar fails 2. Ease of installing the strap itself For the needs of a dashing appearance in a spoiled urban life, this is very tolerable, but not for the needs of survival in the wild

[@sanatevreni2275]

Rather get a regular 2 pieces nylon strap also has quick release

[@zed_is_a_fish]

why do people say the NATO strap's purpose has been lost with this method? I see the strap going through and over the spring bars, only thing i see is that it doesn't go under the watch case

[@enriquerojas9758]

Now I hate a strap thet needs instructions to wear it.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Dude, even shower caps have instructions.

[@willianrichardmolinaresbez8090]

Brilhant end simple

[@Svevid]

thank god I found this xD

[@gunplaojisan7557]

get the ZULU strap. it's like the NATO strap but in two pieces just like normal strap. 😁

[@Scherzkeks1212]

If you can’t deal with a nato then don’t wear one. As easy as that.

[@bubby716]

I don’t think he was sharing this tip as a way to keep the functionality of the NATO strap…yall missed the whole angle he was coming from because you chose not to see where he’s coming from. He recommended this for somebody that likes the look of a NATO strap but specifically doesn’t care for its function or doesn’t care for the side effect of having that function…I’ve never seen comments sections filled with so many arrogant grown men until I entered the watch world.

[@sidzesquid4138]

I have had too many spring bars fail on me to do this bs

[@jeremydahm2124]

still bulky. The nato straps themselves look great. The watch itself looks great. Together they look shoddy. Single pass perlon or chevron styles look great though.

[@kalekhalili8130]

NATO straps look good for some. It’s not me but that’s okay. I can still appreciate them on someone else’s wrist

[@ligitmuffin]

Bro all this dudes videos seem sus like he doesnt actually know about watches he just buys them to make videos on and repeats what other people say about em. Its like watching someone who stayed up all night to do a book report by watching the movies.

[@romankavrelishvili8678]

Don’t forget to spend another 30-40 min to take the strap off when you go to bad 😅😅😅

[@kamranabbasov6408]

What is that green watch

[@GDLOTKIDOG]

Nope. Still ha n noting folded tail:( place come again. Have a nice day. Nice short though. I just have huge issue with extra dangling straps.

[@davec4224]

Very cool

[@reesebroekhoven3962]

What happens if I leave the 6 o'clock spring bar out instead of the 12 o'clock? Will the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse show up

[@Nerfyy]

700 steps to enjoy a nato strap

[@Comotellamas131]

Or you could just wear the watch on a bracelet. Or buy a single pass nato strap. Putting a watch on should be something easy you don’t have to think about. This would get old after 3 days

[@skipinkoreaable]

This is a valid comment and I appreciate your perspective, but regular Nato straps didn't get old after 3 days.

[@dandc2011]

Why not just get a single-pass NATO strap at this point? I get doing this if you already have the regular NATOs, but for future straps that you purchase just purchase single-pass NATO's

[@curtismatsune3147]

That eliminates the primary benefit of the nato strap, and just because you don't like the double layer between the watch and your wrist? Why? How does that hurt anything?

[@mraskett]

Lol why would you need to start with the spring bar removed? You could just feed it through.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

No you couldn't. There's a third non-removable keeper on the strap that will not fit between the spring bar and watch case.

[@mraskett]

You don’t have to feed the keeper through

[@playlifes26]

That defeats the purpose of a nato strap, of not falling from your wrist when one springbar fails. You might as well use leather or a bracelet.

[@KcSwinson]

Can we get a more detailed vid on this

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yes, the full video is linked at the bottom

[@manuluvshahalia]

Criticism of the NATO strap is totally unjustified. Cutting the extra strap or reworking the strap like shown here 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.

[@Xero285]

The biggest benefit of a nato strap is that even if one spring bar fails the watch is still attached to the arm. This was the original use of the nato strap. The best watch is useless if it falls from your wrist, especially in the dark or under water. That’s why a lot of military watches have no spring bars like the Tudor Pelagos FXD.

[@edrader]

but a pull through nylon strap from mara-tac or marathon

[@LS-od9zp]

Removal of the spring bar is an unnecessary step

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Why not just use a single pass nato to keep the functionality, and also make it thin?

[@basiliobastardo255]

belt...so cool

[@stevestojan]

12 steps to turn your nato into a regular strap and completely lose the main functionality (extra security) of the NATO. Interesting strategy, Cotton.

[@NatureLead]

dont you want that extra layer to stop the sweat ?

[@arnaldorodrigues5556]

My problem with NATOs is not the double layer between the watch and my skin, but that fold that is made on the side with the excess strap. I think it looks very bulky and ugly.

[@gergoratku7341]

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[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Don't get a NATO strap then. Problem solved.

[@Vinito]

I still don’t get it why did he remove the spring bar?? Also it’s just a longer piece of nato, why so expensive and patent?? It’s just longer I don’t see the innovation.

[@80amnesia]

Wtf ... Never thought about it

[@ThatKa5p3r]

Ohh.. so "all I have to do" is just hunt down & order a spare keeper loop somehow and then sew it onto a perfectly fine strap, then have to remove & replace a spring bar every time I want to swap the strap between watches. 😶

[@SirZechs77]

Honestly I never felt like my judgement was impaired after alcohol. Motor skills? Of course, but judgement for serious stuff is there. I might be more open do to extroverted things but never I'd willingly endanger someone else or myself. That's why "I was drunk" should never be accepted, it's just a convenient excuse for irresponsible people.

[@seanhickling7340]

Unless you're wearing a military watch natos make watches look cheap and nasty; no matter how much the watch is worth.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

But that's half the point. It makes the watch functional in demanding environments. Who cares what other people think of your watch?

[@altar7885]

I don't get the point of the extra keeper

[@maxinahunt8652]

Isn’t that a single layer nato not the double layer he shows at first?