Best Watch Straps Of All Time! - 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Nato & Zulu Straps + Inside Patek HQ!

It is often joked that I put everything on a Nato strap and with the exception of dress watches, I pretty much do! I love tool and sports watches mostly, so for me it only makes sense, however there is a lot more to it then mere style and comfort. In todays video I share my top 5 reasons why everyone should enjoy or at least consider a classic G10 Nato or Zulu strap for their watches. I also share a great little article I recently came across from Bloomberg Pursuits that takes a rare and interesting peak inside the exclusive headquarters of the ultra prestigious luxury watchmakers Philipe Patek in Geneva:

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[cirian]

Every time I watch a tgv video my wallet groans, this time I swear I heard it breath a sigh of relief

[willdclarke]

I work in a hospital every day with my Orient Mako. My watch lives on a NATO. End of the week, throw it in the washing pile, put a new one on, it's clean and looks good.

[gammondog]

I use the bezel on my divers to time my laundry. ;-)

I recently got my first nato. In addition to being more comfortable than the bracelet it seems to cut the weight of the watch in half. I learned about them watching you channel. Thanks.

[martinharrison]

I'm 56 and I have never worn a NATO strap. Until this year, so I've got to blame you for keep banging on about them. Just purchased a tan hand made leather nato from cozy in Singapore for my green captain cook and it looks awesome together. It's got a real macho feel to the design, and it really compliments the vintage inspired design of the cook . It's really changed this watch for me, as I was not quite bonding with it. So thanks for the inspiration !!!

[TheArditra]

I just bought mine from Daiso for a dollar and man, I have no idea that it was such a fashion icon and that it has quite a history in the British military. A very well put and informative video you've made there and I thank you for making me even prouder with my one buck nato strap strapped with my Casio Classic MTP1239D-1A.

[dapperbutler]

Since I started using nato they've become my favorite kind of strap. Mainly because of the comfort but also because of the versatility when it comes to styling. Btw I really liked the way you matched the jacket and the watch.

[davidmichienzi]

Totally agree TGV, NATO straps are the best way to go. Both summer or winter.👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇹🇮🇹

[petesjk]

I spend many hours outdoors in the sun, so having a strap that insulates my skin from the metal helps keep things comfortable. I like Zulu straps for their simplicity, but it looks like nato straps have more material to protect skin.

[Connor-wvln]

what I love about the NATO strap is how easy it is to switch them on and off to change colors. Also, in my opinion, they make some watches look much more expensive than they really are

[boutchmanz]

I'd always hated NATO straps passionately...until I started watching your videos. I'm a convert! When my favorite watch was just too heavy for summer wear on a bracelet I tried my first nato and have even bought a few more since!

[trouxa]

Great vid as usual. I myself prefer the Zulu, especially ones that have nylon hoops instead of the metal hoops, I really like that it never bangs or drags while working at my desk or computer.

[rickevans]

I never used Nato's before I started watching you but I agree they are AWESOME!!! I especially switch them on my SKX to match my outfit, mood, or whatever. Switching bands like switching SOCKS gets me excited about watches I hadn't worn in a while and ones I wear every day.
I am also a huge Silicon fan especially in the summer as well as all year round. I am constantly in the water and swim for excercise. Been using my SKX wth a Nato to time my swim.
Thank you so much for the videos and the insight on very cool things.

[Apex]

I love my nato straps. I wear them a lot in my rotation. I like the way it can make one watch look like different.

[MB-jref]

I've had spring bar breaking during my time white water kayaking and cycling so I can testify to them keeping the watch attached to my wrist when I have done a section of rapids or mountain bike decent to find my watch hanging on one spring bar perfectly find but it makes you jump when you first see it.

[foyorama]

You are right I own two of each and I love how easy they are to change and comfortable, thx for the video

[danielchin]

100% agree. The ability to overhaul the look of the watch in seconds 👍

[catlady]

I love it how the Hugo Dinosaur has even more of a Brit accent! Very posh in deed. Quite so, mate. Quite so. 🇬🇧

[RobertGeez]

I have a vintage Admiralty Grey 18mm on my Sub 16610. Absolutely looks awesome.

[lanceuppercut]

Just the video I needed Tristano. I'm very tempted to purchase a couple of Nato and Zulu straps for my new watches I'm buying. In fact, I recon you've sold me on the idea sir! 🙏🏻

[johnprice]

You know, it was you and your enthusiasm for NATOs that got me to try them.  Nice video, some great reasons.     Ciao,     John