If you've given up on NATOs, these might make you change your mind. Luff Watch Straps Review

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Luff makes some of the sleekest redesigned NATO and Nylon straps out there, with features that help them to wear unlike traditional NATO style straps. Also I'll take a look at some of their other strap offerings in this review of their 2021 line up of straps.
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@lc4n333 9 ай бұрын

I made a "NATO" out of silk from a silk tie I thrifted. The silk has that nylon weave and substantially structured so the strap doesn't need canvas lining. The strap is thinner than nylon straps and very comfortably sitting on my wrist. It is made out of silk so it is definitely very durable (but delicate when washing). It is like "historically accurate" NATO bedore nylon was invented.

@Anthmassi 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the single pass on the Nighthawk, the tropic and the two tone on the Laco. Really appreciate your reviews and channel. Thank you!

@piquetuk 3 жыл бұрын

Single pass all the way, I convert nearly all natos to single pass. Watch on the top, buckle underneath, simple.

@giwangkarap.9913 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@michaeleastham3868 2 ай бұрын

Why didn't you just buy a single pass strap then? Plenty out there, they call them Zulus....

@piquetuk 2 ай бұрын

@@michaeleastham3868Zulu's & NATO's are not the same, I'm not a fan of the Zulu hardware.

@Sokol10 Ай бұрын

@@michaeleastham3868 ZULU use more ticker cloth and more "heavy" hardware - buckle, keepers; and ZULU too have models with two straps and 4 keepers. ZULU brand and models slight different from NATO was created because a American company register the name NATO in the US market.

@mr_dances 3 жыл бұрын

These are very nice looking straps. The angled hardware is a unique tool-like look. I'm a fan of Vario's strap variety. I've been wearing a Square G-shock with their spring bar adapters and a PVD Zulu and have no issues with the glued holes, even 2 years into daily wear.

@TheRealSuperYonin 3 жыл бұрын

I uses to have a watch on nato strap and gave it to my dad. Im thinking of buying again...

@fletchoid 3 жыл бұрын

I like the traditional Nato strap during the heat of the summer because it holds the watch case a bit off my skin, and helps prevent sweat from building up. The adjustable straps you reviewed have piqued my interest. It would be nice to be able to move the bulk of the strap to where it was less visible. When it’s not too warm out, I prefer single pass Zulu style straps, and especially elastic ones as they stretch and shrink with the swelling of my wrist during the day. The Rubber strap you showed on the Orient looks great. I may have to give one a try. Thanks.

@rusmatahmed5436 3 жыл бұрын

Great combinations - nicely chosen. Getting a good match makes all the difference to me.

@dylanharrington744 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing to see some of these watches with a different strap. The Laco looked nice and the Bulova Lunar pilot looked the business. I've not got a big enough collection to worry about Straps, but one NATO might not hurt. These did look good but the Fraying would be an issue. I might try a cheaper NATO first. I also like Sail Cloth, Tropic and Waffle straps. I can see myself buying straps, even though I had no plans to this morning lol.

@TomasWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

the green one and Bond look very nice

@toddmurphy510 2 ай бұрын

12:40 I own a Tissot Supersport Chrono. It came with a stainless bracelet. I received a Tissot branded nylon two piece strap in black that looks amazing paired with the large watch. It has the NATO look without the bulk. Lightweight and extremely comfortable. I do like the look of a classic NATO and, after seeing this, will try. Good informative offering. Thank you!

@thedar7164 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when you first started... good for you much success to you.. love those straps , of course the one I really am fond of is the one with the fraying holes... black with beige stripes- so that does have me a bit concerned -I was going to pair that up with the Seiko SRPE 61, I hope it was just a QC issue. Thanks for the review.

@Trex100 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the green one on the Nighthawk.

@RelojesYRelojes 3 жыл бұрын

I love that look of the bulova ... how big is your wrist???

@cristianitsirc6830 Ай бұрын

That Bulova is stunning.

@dr885 3 жыл бұрын

The design of some elastic straps are even more clean and convenient.

@slam854 3 жыл бұрын

Your Bulova Lunar looks fabulous on that leather band. I have a Nighthawk with a black leather with red stitching along each side. It is very stiff. The watch is uncomfortable as the crown bites your wrist. My favorite is a 40mm Bertucci A-2R on black Nato with dual olive stripes outlined with thin red stripes. Extremely comfortable and durable...and cheap. Bashed every day w/o distress, 2yrs.

@tornagawn 3 жыл бұрын

BluShark ‘Pyjama’ stretchy strap. Green, with a red stripe to match my green dial/ bezel Bronze Aquatico Seastar. Lovely.

@thehappywristchannel 3 жыл бұрын

The Orient on that tropic rubber strap is a great look

@MrLiveWest 3 жыл бұрын

elastic nato style straps are the way to go! Comfy, No adjusting, thin! ..Not the purdiest, but I have a nylon nato strap for weekends

@kharris2000 3 жыл бұрын

These look good, what puts me off most NATO's is the buckle sitting at the side of your wrist rather than in the middle, any other suggestions?

@RicardoMartinez-yk6gy 3 ай бұрын

That hemel is beautiful!

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын

These look really good. I've not heard of this brand before.

@mrbacchus6127 3 жыл бұрын

There is a way to move the bulk of a standard nato to under the wrist instead of the side.

@stevefox8605 3 жыл бұрын

Love a nato, tho use canvas 2 pieces more.. I tend to cut off the extra flap off a nato coz I really dislike the folded bit up the side rather than the bottom.... So these work splendidly for that, however these are a fail as a nato (like nearly all "nato style") coz the point of the nato is to eliminate all points of failure, ie springbars, but the buckle is held on by a springbar rather than being a one piece buckle that's sewn in. The second one, with the adjustable one piece buckle that's single pass, looks spot on tho & I'll look into that one 👌🏻 Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

@demej00 4 ай бұрын

I like a simple nylon strap. Never had one come off.

@FitOutPost 3 жыл бұрын

My preference would be a Nautical Adjust strap.

@msconfig1 3 жыл бұрын

Laco looks sharp af with that strap. Now I'm considering buying a Casablanca..

@richie1610 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, I like the look of the Thacker Merali..... when can we expect the review? Checked out their Facebook page love the white dial watch. Oh and the straps review video is awesome! #keepitup lol

@anthonysmith2982 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of nato straps, but I'm a huge fan of single pass woven straps of every description - nylon, canvas, perlon... Even single pass leather straps. I'm sick of the metal keepers on single pass straps though. Prefer a fabric keeper. Cheapest Nato Straps are doing some great styles - they have a great eye - but the quality just isn't there...

@thehorologychannel 3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought that NATO straps are perfectly fine and suit my wrist very well. But one day I took scissors and cut off the bottom part of my cheap NATO strap. And, wow, this really does make sense and adds a lot of comforts. Single-layer straps are definetly worth considering

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, mate. There's a few brands that make thin, high quality single pass natos.

@JeeGee114 3 жыл бұрын

There are other options than cutting the strap to make them more comfortabel

@edrader Жыл бұрын

plus you can center the buckle on your wrist

@jackj2851 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man could you possibly do a review of the watchgecko sail cloth strap? I’ve seen you’ve done one for artem but the price is a bit too much for me!

@newgunguy4176 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Prometheus Design Werx Nato Straps?

@loganholmberg2295 3 жыл бұрын

Definatly get single pass when getting Natos. I've never had an issue with the watch moving up and down the strap unless you wear it really lose. That being said I now prefer the paratrooper strap from cheapest Nato over the regular nato by far. Its similar to the (Marine Nationale strap but way easier to take on and off the watch (no tools required), The stretchy elastic material and infinte adjustment make it the most comfortable strap to wear ever made IMO. I love leather but if I'm doing something where i'm worried about damaging the strap OR the watch won't take or look goofy on leather Paratrooper all day everyday. Most of my Gshocks and Protreks are on Paratroopers. I just put my Rangeman on a deep green with red piping Paratrooper and it looks fantastic.

@michaeleastham3868 2 ай бұрын

It isn't a nato if it's single pass, it's a zulu.

@davidsalomon3020 3 жыл бұрын

Yeap, for the same reason I dont like Natos; but your input resolves the issue about the look on the side , that smooths it... good option.. tuck it in under the wrist... 👍

@davidmullineaux6157 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave. Like you I hate the side bulk of natos. These are great options.

@Alias_Anybody 3 жыл бұрын

May be controversial, but for me NATOs are best for quartz and hand-winders, most automatic dive-watches are almost unwearable with them, way too bulky and top-heavy. But I like the look and the general properties, so I got myself a few 2-piece-nylon straps.

@thehorologychannel 3 жыл бұрын

Do agree. It might become a little less noticeable on 22-24mm lug with watches

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 3 жыл бұрын

Try crown & buckle single pass. They have a range of really thin, comfortable straps.

@BS-tw5yf 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the black rally strap

@seranadesongs 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I buy a 2 piece nato strap. The single pass looks good though. I like the taupe strap on the Bulova...

@floydmorrison2025 3 жыл бұрын

The Nautical seems right up my alley, as I love single pass straps, but according to their website, USA delivery is 30-60 days. That's a hard pass. Dave (or anybody else), do you have any further info on shipping time to the US? The straps look great, but there's so many other options out there that I can have delivered within a week etc.

@WatchWitt 3 жыл бұрын

I love strap shows!

@thebaldwatchcollector 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of this brand, thanks for bringing them to my attention, hope all is well Dave 👍

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Doing pretty good! How about you?

@thebaldwatchcollector 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusttheWatch not to bad buddy, just consuming plenty of content due to another UK lockdown. Adding plenty of watches to the wish list 😁

@aussie8114 3 жыл бұрын

What about Vario elastic straps. I might order some of them.

@johnny6171 2 жыл бұрын

Belated "Merry Christmas," our Brother!

@walkerb1734 Жыл бұрын

I’m a huge fan of perlon. All the perks of a nato but much slimmer and easier to wear

@palashchoudhury5565 6 ай бұрын

Acrylic Glass & Nylon Strap Watch It luks Trendy & Casual

@leonardobernal7997 Жыл бұрын

Nice strap, but you can get a similar result with a regular strap just folding the second layer of the strap to the side of the buckle

@halfpastblog 3 жыл бұрын

That blue watch is very cool. And that Laco always makes me want one.

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

It's a 43mm, would wear good on a large wrist. Also it's from a new Canadian micro-brand launching on Kickstarter next month!

@halfpastblog 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusttheWatch Oh really? I may have to hit them up. 👍 👍

@eduardoj.diazdiaz1400 3 жыл бұрын

I went to the site and looked for the shelby strap dimensions...but they don’t have it there....do you know the length and thickness

@jamesherrington5606 8 ай бұрын

Hey, still enjoying your content. Keep up the mission

@paulhastie6850 3 жыл бұрын

Love my nato straps. These look decent, might give one a punt.

@mrbacchus6127 3 жыл бұрын

Works like my Haveston strap.

@monkeyman8265 3 жыл бұрын

They kind of remind me of the Crown & Buckle Chevron straps.

@nemesishacking Жыл бұрын

they need to add black keeper options

@vincentjack735 3 жыл бұрын

The extra "bulk" is What makes it. The nato look

@Blaze016 Жыл бұрын

Having the keeper that's farther away from the buckle be the moving one, should be the new standard for all NATO straps!

@jodysilvia2 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stand nato straps, I bought a few nato's a couple years ago and ended up cutting off the second strap . I never wear them.

@anthonysmith2982 3 жыл бұрын

Cutting off the second pass is the best way to wear a nato IMO, but it's hard to better a well designed single pass strap of any fabric or weave. Even leather and 'tropic' rubber single pass straps are great if you are wanting that no BS field watch vibe. But I'm with you - Natos are an over used, over hyped and under performing trend IMO.

@RichardsModellingAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I like them but always cut off the second strap part

@impact0r 3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonysmith2982 Two piece NATO is not a NATO. Neither is one layer.

@anthonysmith2982 3 жыл бұрын

@@impact0r Aɴᴅ that relates to ᴍʏ comment how?

@vanguardcoffeehouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@impact0r You are not intelligent.

@watchesandcaps2566 3 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for these style straps, nothing beats crown and buckles adjustable Chevron nylon straps.

@iHaejeog 3 жыл бұрын

I have one Crown and Buckle Chevron and the quality is top notch. I wonder what the difference in quality is across different brands with the same style straps though.

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 3 жыл бұрын

+1 C&B fanboi here. I like the chevron strap because it's adjustable, but my favorite is the single pass Nato. Great colors, outstanding build quality, love it!

@watchesandcaps2566 3 жыл бұрын

@@iHaejeog I believe it's the quality of the nylon fibers, the way they're stitched and the hardware is top notch. I've tried a few other brands take on the chevron and none of them have really been able to compare. I just ordered my 4th chevron strap yesterday and I'm usually a bracelet guy.

@jabezhane 3 жыл бұрын

Thicker Zulus all the way. Most of us do not have 12" wrists and hate having that 4 inches of useless strap to tuck away (I cut it off most of the time). Zulus for the win.

@rodericde876 5 ай бұрын

An advantage of NATO straps is security from spring bar failure. If one fails you don’t lose your watch as the strap is not broken. Unless there is a spring bar in the buckle which, when it fails means you can lose the watch. I notice most these have spring bars in their buckles.

@wayneholmes637 4 ай бұрын

The original NATO straps don't have any springbars and they are also welded instead of being stitched.

@ozludo 3 жыл бұрын

I quite like Luff's elastic straps, although they're looking overpriced as more competitors appear. But these don't do much for me - the tapering taupe is tipped to be my least favourite 8^o

@peteglanton9259 3 ай бұрын

I can’t see the point of a nato strap with a spring bar mounted buckle. The main reason I wear them is because I do a physical job and I like the security of knowing if a spring bar breaks my watch won’t fall to the concrete, get smashed, lost, or stolen. So if your nato has a spring bar buckle that breaks, you’re watch will disappear! I only use natos with solid welded buckles instead. I realise some people who work around dangerous machinery may like that the strap will break-away if your arm gets stuck. That’s just not my situation.

@Vox-Populi Жыл бұрын

Unless you want the extra length to wear your watch over a jacket sleeve, just cut off the excess and lightly burn the end to seal it.

@roycropper420 Жыл бұрын

How would I wash a used fabric type strap? I don’t want scabies 😂 those rubber straps are great compared to resin type the resin types always tear and break

@DongHoDocLa 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@NathanChisholm041 3 жыл бұрын

Whys the xmas tree still up?

@mikemurphy8996 9 күн бұрын

I only like Natos on certain watches and only in the summer

@cocoyc495 2 жыл бұрын

The perfect strap for me is a 1 piece nylon with a nylon keeper like the old military watch style. The nato's hardware makes them too bulky for my taste.

@pannolane 3 жыл бұрын

The last black strap was the best for me , no i am not a fan of natos, straps they make the watch higher than i really like.

@mariog7213 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, check out Etsy for leather straps. I got three a couple or months ago. I paid 60-120 bucks and compared them to similarly priced straps from big conpanies and there’s no comparison.

@CaptainBash737 3 жыл бұрын

The Etsy, handmade, small business supplied straps can be really exceptional. 👍🏻

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 3 жыл бұрын

After testing a few brands, I'm stuck on crown&buckle. Nevertheless, I appreciate the honest review, so thank you!

@chrisr8112 3 жыл бұрын

I like the green single pass/ person hybrid and wanted an 18mm one for my green snk809, but sadly nothing below 20mm... c’est la vie #keepitup

@albertsmith9315 Жыл бұрын

For my 20mm nato straps, I take a U.S. Nickel and cut away the excess material. The Nickel gives a perfect arch to give a nice symmetrical cut. Then a few seconds over a candle to melt any potential frey. Just make sure that you put the watch on and mark the penetration needed before cutting.... too short and you messed up.

@Mauitaoist 10 ай бұрын

Learn the four different ways of using a NATO strap and you'll find there are many options so that they aren't bulky or poking out

@jirikrajnak9047 3 жыл бұрын

There's a technique of installing a NATO on a watch that effectively moves the tuck away to the bottom of the wrist. It's still there, but out of sight. That said, I don't like NATOs either, but for different reasons - mainly because it accumulates dirt and sweat easily, smells, and isn't nowhere near as rugged as a steel bracelet. NATOs are very comfortable, though.

@wayneholmes637 4 ай бұрын

I'd say a genuine NATO (no springbars) is far more rugged than a bracelet with its dozens of potential points of failure. The only weak point on the real NATOs is the pin for the buckle.

@rogerauclair1670 3 жыл бұрын

The olive green strap at 6:03 isn’t new, you can clearly see where a watch has spent a considerable amount of time attached to it.

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

I had been testing it for a couple of weeks, before the review. I try to give everything a review some actual wrist time before reviewing it so I get a good feel for it.

@georgecupac1202 10 ай бұрын

I like that.

@Sandman.68. 9 ай бұрын

Yeh chop the watch slip stop off 👍👍👍

@favoritethings3065 Жыл бұрын

I Laos hate NATOs for the same reasons….2 piece NATOs are the only option I would consider.

@MikeOBrien1945 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t like nato straps because of the way they scuff up the back of the watch. Now, maybe if I was still in the military I’d use such a strap for the security aspect.

@sblaney66 3 жыл бұрын

What make and model was the blue watch?

@JusttheWatch 3 жыл бұрын

It's a new watch that's about to launch on KickStarter, I think towards the end of next month. Not sure what they're naming it, but the brand is Thacker Merali.

@sblaney66 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusttheWatch Thx. It's a great looking watch!

@StuntpilootStef 3 жыл бұрын

I sort of like perlon straps, but completely stay away from nato's. TGV convinced me to try some a couple of years ago, I wasn't impressed. These days I'm not impressed with him either...

@Splash111 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. I have bought leather holsters from High Noon. Wonder if it's the same company. They are located in Florida, USA.

@kagamioshiro7388 3 жыл бұрын

How to buy that???

@Wessel1109 3 жыл бұрын

Money

@gav_bray 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I've hated NATO's for such a long time because of all the extra bulk on the outside of the wrists. I just can't stand that look. Single pass NATO's are the only style I like. On all of my personal NATO's, I've cut the small part (that sits under watch case) completely off, pretty much turning them into single pass. This helps in keeping all the excess strap underneath the wrist.

@michaeleastham3868 2 ай бұрын

If it's a single pass it isn't a nato it's a zulu...

@darekciech92 3 жыл бұрын

I also do not like the way Nato straps looks on my wrist. But I like two piece a'la nato straps

@vascosaldanha602 3 жыл бұрын

Your wrist is beautiful. Don't understimate yourself ❤️

@darekciech92 3 жыл бұрын

@@vascosaldanha602

@vascosaldanha602 3 жыл бұрын

@@darekciech92 lol

@zoltrix7779 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think full NATO is jusr an annoyance. Single pass gets the same looks with all the fuss. Single pass canvas straps and Marine nationale are generally all I use. So much more practical than a bracelet and two spring bars must fail.

@jeebusmcfries8114 3 ай бұрын

so they make shorter natos...

@zbilya2289 3 жыл бұрын

Real NATO straps shouldn't have springbar in buckle. It kinda defeats their purpose...

@stevefox8605 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, my pet peeve on "nato style" straps. Good comment 👍🏻👍🏻

@andrei-cosmin.popa85 3 жыл бұрын

Because you're all spec ops and your missions in the jungle and desert will stop you from changing that buckle if you decide to put that Nato on a different watch, perhaps different brush style or even color? Ok

@zbilya2289 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrei-cosmin.popa85 exactly!

@Tangylives 3 жыл бұрын

I like the single pass and the leather strap. Still don't like the NATOs.

@Tonysoprano497 3 жыл бұрын

Really dislike NATO’s .. you mention the bulk I think the look is cumbersome and ungainly.The metal keepers can be really uncomfortable. Often the nylon isn’t strong enough to hold the head of the watch and causes roll . Will never be for me but some do like them so fair play ...

@davidspin5353 Жыл бұрын

Is this guy the real life Alfred E Newman?

@Tom_H327 Жыл бұрын

I'm a full on natophile. I only have one watch not on a nato. And, its only a matter of time before that changes. 😂

@johndobbins8051 3 жыл бұрын

The first few seconds says it all about NATO straps in general. Added bulk and the damned excess strap roll and tuck! Hate it!

@mauricedefranca3103 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, you have not changed my mind on natos. Still don't like them, they add unnecessary height. Cool colours though.

@seranadesongs 3 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out a 2 piece nato strap? That's what I use. Then you don't have the extra bulk. It's like a regular watch strap.

@seranadesongs 3 жыл бұрын

Go to clockwork synergy, they have a huge selection of 2 piece nato straps, alot of different color combinations.

@tejab4803 4 ай бұрын

You can modify the nato strap by cutting the extra piece but need to be very careful otherwise you'll end up cutting the main part

@erikbasil2787 3 жыл бұрын

Aaaaagh!! 1/3 of the video is out of focus! You're killing me, Dave, killing me.

@waltersjohn6339 3 жыл бұрын

Blah, blah, blah...why doesn't somebody just make NATO straps shorter? I won't wear NATOs because the "dingleberry" hanging off of the end looks ridiculous.

@nelsonwilson4495 3 жыл бұрын

Hurt your eyes by watching the this video go in and out of focus.

@gmtplus5 3 жыл бұрын

Plz when u make vedios don't put anything on background. That's focus problem out there again n again. That's irritated mostly. Next time i will unsubscribe ur channel. Thanks buddy.