Zulu is a brand name registered to the company maratac, but since zulu is commonly used to mean the letter z in the nato phonetic alphabet, and is also what we call utc or gmt in the armed forces, many other companies call their straps zulu straps. Shop zuludiver nato black ipb nylon watch strap 22mm. Nylon nato watch strap by sniper bay straps military style divers bands. Pvd zulu strap 5ring black, red and green james bond pvd zulu strap 5ring navy.
If you missed my previous post about nato straps, click here to read more about it. Swap in and out in seconds to mix and match with your wardrobe. The nylon is both soft but firm with laser burnt holes leaving no nasty burrs to irritate your wrist or wear on your wet suit. It passes over the spring bars and under the case, unlike 2piece straps that are hinged on spring bars between the lugs. Zulu g10 nato military watch strap 3 ring pvd watch band black 22mm watch band. Apr 25, 2016 moving on to other members of the nato strap family, theres the us military usm strap.
Medium weight nylon strap with a solid polished stainless steel buckle and keepers. Standard natos have a fixed metal buckle, 2 ring keepers, and a secondary strap. All 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm black gold rose gold silver watch strap. I have a nice nylon zulu strap for my sinn utilitarian and a. For a first time wearer, a nato strap can seem a little confusing. All joints on the strap are first laser sealed followed by sewn to give the strap maximum integrity. Jul 15, 2018 its a matter of preference in many ways. Buckle is positioned outwards the wrist and cannot be centered under it same configuration as for nato straps esprit nato view.
Our ballistic nylon watch straps are heavy duty straps, made from a super heavy duty ballistic nylon, which is stronger than ordinary nylon fabric, fit lug width of 20, 22 or 24mm in silver or black buckle finish. A comprehensive guide to the best watch straps primer magazine. In the first of this threepart series, were focusing on everything you need to know about nato and zulu straps, the differences between the two and why the trend is still as popular as ever. Nov 01, 2008 nato straps are a type of strap named after the military alliance. The nato strap was first created by the british ministry of defence in the early 1970s. Explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and howto install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu.
Nato strap 4 packs 16mm 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm ballistic nylon watch bands swiss zulu straps. Nato straps have an additional strap that slides through the 2 lugs, so you have 2 straps of nylon under the watch, instead of one. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. I have both, and also prefer the zulu straps, they are slightly thicker material then the nato as others have stated, and the round rings are more comfortable if you choose to get them. Apr 22, 2020 generally, the nato style has a thinner nylon strap than the zulu. Buy any 2 straps or more and get a free gift along with your purchase. Nato configuration with 2 thicknesses under the watch. You can enjoy yourself with no concern while doing fitness, swimming, diving, climbing, or military action.
Crafted with a medium weave ballistic nylon webbing, this strap is strong and durable, as well as flexible for comfortable wear. With a huge saving compared to the swiss brands prices, what works for bond and the military will look. The main difference between nato straps and zulu straps. Zulu straps are durable nylon bands equipped with sturdy hardware a lowprofile buckle as well as between two and five keeper rings. Which strap would you guys recommend that would allow the case back to wear the least amount. Ive heard that sweat and salt grind down the case back, but ive also heard that a nato does the same thing. Its the same glowing mission report for our usm and zulu watch straps, with even heavierduty hardware for when lifes seriously tough. Aside from the comfort and functionality, the best part about nato style straps.
Question what is the difference between a nato and zulu. Usms are like nato watch straps, with a strongbutunderstated nylon keeper replacing metal loops. Looking to pick up a few 22mm zulu or nato watch straps. Buy zulu g10 nato military watch strap 3 ring pvd watch band black 22mm watch band and other watch bands at. The main difference between the two is that the latter ones are made of a thicker material either nylon or leather, have a single strap and rounded hardware. Our orca watch straps are known for their textured waffle weave and extreme durability. Zulu style straps are similar in configuration to nato style straps, except that theyre made of thicker nylon cloth or leather and have beefier rounded buckles. The desperado leather strap w polished hardware stitched 18mm.
Nato straps are a type of strap named after the military alliance. This heavy duty nato band can hold your watch firmly. Nato and zulu watch straps nato watch bands watchgecko. Which strap would you guys recommend that would allow the case back to wear the. Finally, the watch keeper strap is an optional inclusion on zulu watch bands, so they are available in both 3 and 5ring configurations. Each camo 2 piece zulu strap is made from durable high density woven nylon. Nato zulu is 100% sports and extreme activities oriented. Infantry 20mm nato watch strap nylon fabric canvas black zulu. Firstly, they are composed of thicker materials, be it nylon or leather. Look online, however, and youll find fewer references to the usm strap compared to the nato and another closely related band, the zulu passthrough strap.
The main benefit of a single pass is that if the spring bar on your watch case lug fails, the watch will stay fixed to your wrist because the strap wont fail. Check out our nato strap selection for the very best in unique or custom. Just like the nato strap the zulu strap was developed for a specific purpose, in this case for professional divers who. Zulu style straps are similar to nato straps but without the extra loop and rings. When you choose a zulu strap, youll benefit from the bands ability to fit your wrist securely while conforming to its contours, so that you feel comfortable and can move your wrist freely. We are both proud and excited to now carry maratac brand zulu watch straps. You will always find the right strap to fit with your mood, your clothes or your activity, and you will install it on your watch in record time. The buckles are made from brushed high grade 316l stainless steel that has extremely low. These singlepass straps have unique straight line stitched down the center. I do not like the extra loop on the other side of the band and view it as being redundant. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Moving on to other members of the nato strap family, theres the us military usm strap.
Strap 48 packs 16mm 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm ballistic nylon watch bands swiss zulu straps. Nylon, leather, rubber, graphic, pattern, wave nato straps watch bands. Nato watch strap, leather strap, armband, zulu band, gift, military, 20mm, 22mm. I think i want to stick with zulu straps as they have the same basic design as the simple timex bands but longer length and different colors. Because its only one layer of strap it provides security of a g10nato and sits closer to your wrist. Post you experience with specific brands and websites with pictures if you want. Nylon nato watch straps by sniper baytm military style divers. Whats the difference between a nato strap and a zulu strap. Our ballistic nylon watch straps are heavy duty straps that fit lug width of 20mm, 22mm or 24mm in silver or black buckle finish. Zulu 3ring straps have only 1 long strap, made of thicker nylon cloth, and has thicker beefier rounded buckles. Explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and how to install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu. Zulu straps are made from cross weaved nylon with solid polished 316l stainless steel buckle and strap keepers. In contrast, nato straps have small, squaredoff buckles and rings that better suit its reduced volume.
Today, we will explore a little bit about the zulu strap. Generally, the natostyle has a thinner nylon strap than the zulu. You can pretty much find most colors, sizes and designs for around 20 bucks or less. Shop the collection of superior quality nylon zulu straps from straps house, singapore based. Nylon nato zulu watch straps with unbreakable and unremovable stainless steel buckles. Zulu watch straps are inspired by nato straps, hence they share a lot of similarities. Its similar to the g10 strap, but with nylon keepers instead of metal hardware. Aug 12, 2012 nato vs zulu strap but without reading more it is not entirely clear. These straps are everything we could want in a watch strap for use in a high stakes environment. These straps offer the comfort you deserve and the finish your timepiece deserves. The zulu strap is a heavy duty variant of the nato straps. For more info on these products or to purchase, contact us in.
I have a nice nylon zulu strap for my sinn utilitarian and a leather one for my tudor more of a vintage look. I dont like the doubled up loopage as seen in the picture below, which i think is a nato strap. Instead of being glued together like many other straps out there, every strap we carry has a sturdy stitched construction. Secondly, zulu straps have larger, more rounded hardware to accommodate their increased girth. Heres a brief video trying to explain the actual differences between modern nylon straps. However, at the moment the straps are still in storage. The functional purpose for using a nato or a zulu is in case of spring bar failure, your watch is still secured and tied to the strap. Seiko 20mm plongeurs jubilee acier inoxydable bracelet montreband courbe end. Simply put, a nato is a passthrough strap made from one piece of material.
Unlike similar straps, canvasoft was designed to give the rugged looks of canvas with a smooth, soft feel on the wrist. The straps were purposely designed to be long, so the excess tail of the strap could be doubled back and tucked into the keepers a second time. Dec 05, 2016 explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and howto install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu. Nato watch straps, or as known as nato straps were developed by the british ministry of defence for wartime usage. This camo 2 piece zulu strap is heat sealed edges and holes prevents fraying and rough edges, ensuring both durability and comfort. Although the name of the item refers to it as a nato strap, it lacks the extra fabric shielding at the top of the strap where the watch face would go. Nato zulu watch strap thick g10 premium ballistic nylon. A zulu strap is quite similar to a classic nato watch band in that it is made from heavyduty nylon. Overall, it is a very high quality strap that unfortunately does not meet my needs.
An ideal accessory for swimming or working out with browse the watchobsession selection now. I got two 3ring zulu strap with the intention of putting them on either my seiko divers or the longines legend diver. Not nato, certainly over time it will leave a track over. Any kind of return or replacement buyer has to reship the strap.
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