Benchmark BasicsBenchmark Nylon Watch Band - Waterproof Ballistic Nylon One-Piece Military Watch Straps for Men & Women - Choice of Color & Width - 18mm, 20mm, 22mm or 24mm
S**N
Sturdy and attractive
I bought this watchband to replace a lame silicone watchband that, of course, snapped. The instructions were not great for putting this watchband on, but I was able to figure it out pretty easily. Once I figured out how to do it, putting the watchband on the watch was very straightforward. The watchband came with extra prongs in case you need them, as well as a tool to install them.The watchband took a few days to break in, and a couple of weeks to get really comfortable, but it was well worth the time! It is molded perfectly to my wrist and is supple enough to be comfortable, but still is very sturdy. I love the color and especially the metal strap holders as I can be confident they will never break.I absolutely recommend this product!
J**N
Great Nato
Looks good, material feels good, hard to beat it. Rocked this on my seiko mini turtle for an entire month, from beaches and salt water to mountain climbs getting mud and dust all over it, and it cleaned up well and still looks as good as it did when I got it.Solid product. Colors match the photos
S**Y
a decent band for the money
It’s a decent band for the money, pretty nice hardware, etc. It came with a spring bar tool and 2 spring bars (which I didn’t really need) - spares are always good. The nylon is a bit stiff, but will surely break in with time. There are some apparent differences with my better “name brand” NATO bands.My only criticism is that the band is significantly shorter than my name brand NATO bands - over 20mm shorter. It will work fine for my intended use (a casual sports watch), but it wouldn’t provide the extra length to allow wearing over clothing as a military NATO band is designed to do. The shorter length will be better for people with small wrists or those who want to avoid the bulk of a real NATO band.It was a good value for me.
Z**L
A good alternative to a resin band
My Casio wristwatch has been my daily companion for almost 2 years now. It's a little scratched up but has yet to miss a beat. It's been way more useful and durable than its $20 price tag would suggest.One day I noticed a small tear on the factory resin strap. No big deal, I probably could've worn it for months or even years with that little tear, but I didn't want to risk catching the watch on something and having the band fail. I wear this thing from sunup to sundown usually. I do yard work, car repair, house maintenance... anything and everything with it on my wrist.Others had replaced the factory band with a NATO strap so I found one I liked and bought it. I chose grey with black hardware. Some of the other colors tempted me (especially the blaze orange) but grey provides a nice, subtle contrast with the black watch body.Installation is not exactly easy, but doable even for an ape like me with fat fingers. I used the spring pins that came with the band as they are thinner. The original ones that came with the watch were too thick to allow the band to fall into place. The NATO band comes with a small pick-type tool that makes installation a little easier, which is nice. All told it took me about 10 minutes to install, and most of that was me fumbling and cursing my gorilla fingers.So far I've been wearing it for about a month. I waited to review it because I was concerned about comfort and durability, but neither has been a problem. The band is, if anything, more comfortable than the factory resin band. It tends to trap less moisture on humid days and doesn't get to feeling quite as clammy. Durability has likewise been fine. I don't take it easy on this watch so it sustains its share of bumps and bruises, but the strap (and more importantly the spring pins) are holding on just fine. I don't expect to have much trouble.The strap cost a little over half the purchase price of the watch itself ($11ish for the strap vs. $20 for the watch). Is it worth it? In a word, yes. It looks good, is durable, feels comfortable and secure on my wrist, and is a nice change of pace from the factory band. My Casio watch (an AE1200WH) utilizes an 18mm band which fits perfectly. If I ever need to replace my Casio I'll most likely buy another, and it too will get a NATO strap like this one.
G**J
Nice band
Very nice, rugged watch band. I use a Timex watch for all my outdoor work activities, while my better watches sit inside just chilin, waiting for me to take 'em somewhere. Anyway the band that the Timex came with finally gave out and I saw this one. Made the right decision when I bought this one. I like it!
T**L
Great design and fit, but the holes need reinforcement
This is a comfortable, well-designed watchband overall, but the unreinforced holes are a serious flaw. The ease of installation (it slips around the spring bar rather than being attached to it) is a real advantage. However, unlike most watchband adjustment holes, these have no reinforcement in the fabric to keep them from stretching wider or, in this case, fraying along the edges. My previous canvas band used a relatively simple protection feature, but it was durable for two years beofre I replaced it for other reasons. I am afraid the fraying is going to get worse and ruin the ability of the band to stay in place on my wrist within 6 months or so. I will still use this for camping (I bought the orange band for high visibility), but I will not use it for everyday wear.
S**E
Great strap at any price!
Looks great on my my moonswatch and also my swatch blancpain! I like that it’s a nato, one piece easy to install strap but functions like a regular strap. Will buy again in different colors !
E**H
Quality stitching & accurate sizing
I was pleased to see that this watchband had good quality stitching. Also, the sizing I ordered match the sizing I needed, and it fit perfectly. I’m a seem like it was original to the watch
M**.
Comes as advertised! Easy and fun way to make any watch feel new again!
The color and the quality of the nato strap is great. Definitely a great way to add a splash of color or breath new life into a watch and give a different/new wearing experience. My only gripe is that the strap was a bit shorter than I was expecting... But that's mostly down to me having a 7.75 inch wrist lol
A**L
Buena calidad a bajo precio
Incluye la herramienta para cambiar las barras, la correa se siente algo rígida y áspera al principio
J**S
Good
A good watch strap but just a little to wide
E**H
Good quality
This strap is decent quality, could have been maybe an inch longer because there is barely any leftover strap to tuck away (see last image). All the metal hardware is good and the included springbars and spring bar tool is very handy.
E**L
The colour!
The colour is amazing, better than any picture. Fit and material are outstanding.I would recommend this product whole heartedly!
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