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Review on Vario Elastic Nylon Choice Colour Men's Watches by John Collins

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very handy and comfortable

This watch strap combines the best of traditional NATO straps with National Marines (MN) or Parachute straps. Like the single-pass NATO strap, it's easy to put on your watch - just thread it through the spring bars, which don't need to be removed. Ten fastens it around his wrist like any other watch strap. Like the MN strap, this one is slightly stretchy for a perfect fit and all-day comfort. The owner chose a zipper. The material will not be damaged by water and the colors will not fade. The drying time when wearing is about 60-90 minutes, but long before that, a pleasant feeling is felt, as if the side that comes into contact with the skin dries faster. Large stainless steel buckle with "VARIO" engraving and strong rectangular tongue. Brushed hardware pairs perfectly with brushed stainless steel field watches like Hamilton or Vaer. There are many size options. The strap has 13 adjustment holes and fits my 6.75" wrist snugly at the fourth hole from the front. As with any NATO strap, excess material is tucked into stainless steel mounts. The material is thin enough to stay snug and doesn't form a bulky bulge on the side of the wrist. It also pulls tight enough to stay dressed all day. The strap is about an inch shorter than a standard NATO jumpsuit, so those with wrists larger than 7 inches may not have extra material to slip into. The thin material doesn't add to the thickness of the watch either, but it also may not have enough presence to fit larger watches like traditional dive watches. This bracelet is best suited for field watches or even smartwatches that don't have a heart rate monitor. (The design of the strap interferes with the operation of the wrist-based optical heart rate monitor.) For a standard strap size, the ideal watch case dimensions for this strap would be approximately 38-42mm in diameter and less than 13mm in depth. As shown in the photos, the durability of the strap doesn't seem to be a strong point. A little wear is already starting at the end of the strap and in holes the size of my wrist. They are easy to repair and maintain by gently burning the frayed edges with a lighter. I wouldn't advise anyone to expect heirloom durability from a NATO strap. Putting on and taking off the Nato strap is what makes it so appealing. If you're looking for exceptional durability, opt for a metal bracelet instead. Otherwise, I recommend this watch strap for the wrist and watch size combination suggested above. Others may want to explore other options. Also, those who don't find an item worn to have character should explore other options as I suspect this strap will look worn out sooner than many others.

Pros
  • Quick Change
Cons
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