NATO Single Pass Military Green Strap — Recycled Polyester
Stainless Steel / 20mm
€52,00
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NATO Single Pass Military Green Strap — Recycled Polyester
€52,00
Military green isn't meant to please everyone. It's a deliberate choice, for those who know what they're wearing on their wrist and why.
This single pass strap is made from 100% recycled polyester yarn — a material that embodies a conscious choice without compromising on durability. The fabric is compact, flat, and resistant. No bulkiness under the watch case, no dangling tail: the strap closes back on itself, the sliding keeper holds the excess, and the wrist remains clean.
Unlike traditional NATO straps, the single pass doesn't layer fabric under the watch case: the watch stays low on the wrist, the buckle remains centered on the underside, and comfort is immediate. And if one of the spring bars were to fail, the single-piece construction still keeps the timepiece on the wrist — a technical detail that discerning collectors know well.
Buckle and loops made of 316L stainless steel: the same alloy used in watchmaking for its corrosion resistance. Made in Italy.
Technical specifications:
- Material: 100% recycled polyester
- Lug width: 20mm – 22mm
- Total length: 27 cm
- Thickness: 1.5 mm
- Buckle and loops: 316L stainless steel
- Construction: single pass, one-piece
- Made in Italy
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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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Domande Frequenti
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.
ARTIGIANATO ITALIANO
Manifattura Milanese
Ogni cinturino è un pezzo unico, tagliato e cucito a mano nel nostro atelier di Milano. La tecnica della cucitura a sella garantisce una resistenza superiore, mentre i bordi sono rifiniti con sette strati di tintura applicata a pennello, assicurando una longevità che sfida le tendenze passeggere.
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Domande Frequenti
I'm interested in this for a Seiko 5, but my wrist has always felt too thick with classic NATO straps. Does this single pass really make a difference?
Yes, radically. Traditional NATO overlaps the fabric under the case—what you see is a double layer. This single pass is one piece: the fabric passes through only once, so the watch sits low and hugs your wrist. The buckle stays centered on the lower part of your wrist, not lifted. It’s a different experience, especially if you have smaller wrists or you’re looking for minimal.
I'm drawn to the recycled polyester, but won't it deteriorate faster than virgin nylon in the long run?
We can’t say for certain, because it depends on many use factors. What we know is the material you have in hand: compact, flat, resistant fabric. Polyester is polyester, recycled or not—the durability is there. What changes is the choice you make when you wear it, not its behavior over time.
Once a spring bar breaks (and eventually it will), does my watch fall off anyway or not?
No. That’s the advantage of one-piece construction: if either spring bar fails, the strap doesn’t open because it’s a single unit. The watch stays on your wrist. It’s not absolute insurance, but it’s the technical reason single pass exists—collectors who know this appreciate it for exactly that reason.
How do I know if it fits my watch? I have a case with 20mm lug width, but the description also mentions 22mm.
The lug width is 20mm–22mm: meaning the strap is designed to fit both widths. To be sure, verify your lug width before ordering. It’s the first check to make, there’s no shortcut.
Is the 316L stainless steel buckle the same steel used in ten-thousand-euro watch straps?
Yes, it’s the same alloy. It’s chosen in watchmaking because it resists corrosion better than standard 316. That doesn’t mean the strap costs the same as that one, but the corrosion resistance is identical. It’s a concrete detail, not a price matter.