the watch won’t simply fall off your wrist — as would occur with something like the standard two-piece strap. However, this doesn’t explain the NATO strap’s design at all: a single-pass strap (one ...

I've never been a fan of NATO straps as they're traditionally one piece that slides over the case back, but this one is more “conventional” with a two-piece design and stainless steel pin buckle.

We also deal with both NATO/single pass-style straps as well as two-piece types. The NATO strap is an old standby from the days of issued military watches — you can read all about their history here ...

The allure of a Nato – and indeed Zulu and single-pass ... The big difference compared to regular two-piece straps, of course, is that the fabric sits between your wrist and the case back.

NATO straps are cool, cheap and rugged. But they’re also something else. NATO straps are cool, cheap and bountiful, available in every color imaginable. But they’re also something else ...