Black Crocodile Military Strap with Blue Stitching
SKU: 080-NTA-BKBL-20
A single piece of leather slides under the case and wraps around the wrist seamlessly. This is the logic of the military strap: no joints, no weak points. Even if one of the spring bars were to fail, the strap remains in place.
The leather is black alligator, crafted in Italy with contrasting blue stitching — a detail that doesn't seek attention, but gets it. The thickness is just 1mm: you forget it's on your wrist after the first few minutes. The design originated from the specifications of the British Ministry of Defence, conceived for those who cannot afford anything to loosen at the wrong moment.
As with all alligator leather, each piece is unique: the scales, grain, and color nuances vary slightly from piece to piece. This is not a defect — it is the nature of the material.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Black alligator leather
- Stitching: Contrasting blue
- Construction: One-piece (NATO-style), slides under the case
- Lug width: 20 mm
- Total length: 25.5 cm
- Thickness: 1 mm
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Safety feature: Stays on the wrist even if a spring bar breaks
Estimated shipping in 2-3 working days
Estimated shipping times: 2-3 working days (Italy), 7-9 days (European market), 15-21 days (international market).
SPEDIZIONI E RITORNI
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Scales that tell time.
Broad, regular scales that take on a warm lustre along their edges with wear. A serious leather, it matures slowly and grows more beautiful the more you live with it.
The next step
The right strap isn’t chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.
Request an appointment →By appointment only · Milan
The atelier's website: casatimilano.com
The joy of little things
Changing your strap should be as simple as changing your shoes. With us, it is.
Every strap has integrated quick-release spring bars: swap it in one gesture, no tools, no risk of scratching the lugs. The same watch shifts mood with the moment.
Chosen for you
Frequently asked questions
What size is this strap?
20 mm lug width, 25.5 cm total length. This is the only size available for this model.
Why is it built as a single piece?
The leather runs under the case without any joins. If a spring bar fails, the strap still stays on the wrist. This is the whole point of the NATO.
Can it be wet?
Our eco friendly straps can, as they are made of Newlife® recycled polyester, sourced from plastic bottles, Made in Italy supply chain: water does not damage them. This model, however, is made of alligator leather, so please let me know if you mean this piece or another strap and I will answer precisely.
Is every piece the same?
No. Alligator leather has scales and grain that vary from piece to piece. This is not a defect, it is the nature of the material.
Doesn't the thickness make it too stiff?
It is one millimetre thick. After the first few minutes on the wrist, you won't notice it anymore.

