Natural Calfskin NATO Strap
20mm
€80,00
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Natural Calfskin NATO Strap
€80,00
SKU: 080-NT-NAT-20
27 cm
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
Selected leathers
Untreated natural leather is one of the most honest materials there is. It hides nothing — neither the calf’s grain nor the passage of time. This NATO strap starts with a warm honey tone and goes wherever its wearer takes it: oils, light, use. After a year, it becomes something that exists on no other wrist.
The design is the original British Ministry of Defence — a single piece that passes under the case, creating a double layer, keeping the watch on the wrist even if a spring bar fails. It's not an aesthetic detail: it's the reason why NATO exists. Here, that military logic meets undyed Italian calfskin. The result is a strap that has memory — yours.
It is not intended for those seeking uniformity. Each piece absorbs oils differently, develops different shades, ages differently. It is the nature of the material, not a defect. Those looking for a controlled and stable color will find other straps in the catalog. Those who accept that true beauty has a margin of unpredictability will find the right NATO here.
The ideal pairing is with watches that already tell a story: Omega Speedmaster, vintage field watches, IWC Pilot, bronze watches, any tool watch with a history to build. The patina of the strap and that of the dial speak the same language.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Natural, undyed Italian calf leather
- Design: One-piece (a single piece that passes under the case)
- Available widths: 20mm, 22mm
- Total length: 255mm
- Thickness: 1mm
- Finish: Natural, develops patina over time
- Origin: Made in Italy
Spedizione stimata in 2-3 giorni lavorativi
Tempi di spedizione stimati: 2-3 giorni lavorativi (Italia), 7-9 giorni (mercato europeo), 15-21 giorni (mercato internazionale).
SPEDIZIONI E RITORNI
Ci impegniamo a preparare e spedire ogni ordine nel minor tempo possibile, lavorando con cura affinché i vostri articoli siano in viaggio verso di voi il prima possibile. Avete bisogno di effettuare un reso? Contattateci.
It softens to your wrist.
It starts firm and, week after week, takes the shape of your wrist. The surface grows warmer to the touch, the colour gains depth where the light hits it. No plastic on top: leather that ages honestly.
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.
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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.
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What sizes are available?
This NATO is available in 20mm and 22mm. Check the case of your watch and choose the correct width.
How does the colour change over time?
It starts out as a warm honey shade. Then it absorbs the oils from your skin, catches the light, and darkens where it's touched most. Each strap develops in its own way: you won't find two pieces alike after a year.
How long is it and how is it worn?
255mm total length, a single piece that passes under the case. It wraps around the wrist and folds back on itself: even if one spring bar fails, the watch stays on your wrist.
Is it thick or thin?
One millimetre thick. It stays soft and fits well under the keeper.
Which watches does it suit?
I see it working well on an Omega Speedmaster, an IWC Pilot, vintage field watches, or a bronze watch. These are dials that already carry a story, and the strap's patina speaks the same language.