NATO Strap 18mm Brown

Brown and older watches

18mm is the width of watches from before — the fifties and sixties, with 34 to 36mm cases. Brown reconnects with their original leather, in a washable version secured by two spring bars.

This NATO watch strap is cut from a single piece of woven nylon, to the British G10 specification. It passes under the case, bears on both spring bars, then loops back to the buckle. Marine-grade anti-corrosion stainless steel buckle and keepers. Machine wash at 30° and air dry.

Fitting on a dive watch

Some 18mm watches

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer, Longines Conquest Heritage 35, Citizen Chandler, CWC G10. The list is not exhaustive, and the same reference can change size depending on the year: measure the gap between your lugs before ordering.

What separates a good NATO from a bad one

Three points, nothing else. Weave density: loose nylon sags within one summer. Steel quality: cheap steel turns your wrist green. And the finish of the ends: poorly heat-sealed, they fray. That is where the price of a NATO strap is decided.

Change colour in 30 seconds

Few customers stop at one: see the 18mm sand beige NATO strap or the 18mm black and grey NATO strap. The full width is here: 18mm NATO straps.

First time? Rely on our video fitting tutorial. Measure well to choose well: learn how to read the lug width.