ZULU versus NATO Straps and how to Install them

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  • @brotherbisquick
    @brotherbisquick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I've been binge-watching videos about watch straps over the last few days and this one is by far the most informative and helpful. Thanks!

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks Steven! This is exactly why I made this video. I too was like you and could not find any clear concise information on straps. So I had to do some hard research and lumped all my intel into this video. I'm thinking of doing the Perlon strap next since I really like the way those braided style straps pair with certain watches.

  • @mytuberforyou
    @mytuberforyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Zulu is installed incorrectly- the point of the double rings is for the strap to pass through and then back loop over the second ring and out through the first like a D-ring buckle- that way if the strap gets snagged on something the strain is taken up by the strap part that passes under the watch instead of snapping a spring bar off the watch. This is the total point of the Zulu strap and what differentiates it from a NATO one.

    • @diverdoug2
      @diverdoug2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What he said!!!!

  • @VintageReduxProject
    @VintageReduxProject 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, I like how you jumped into the video right away rather than talking some useless stuff for 2 mins about some random stuff no one wants to hear! I respect that! Subbed!

  • @davidsparling3505
    @davidsparling3505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Correction. A true Zulu strap passes under the spring bars ONCE. The NATO passes thru twice, which is overkill in my opinion, and usually they are so long you must tuck the excess into the side which I find unsightly. To each his own. The Zulu performs the same function without 2 passes underneath the watch head raising the watch unnecessarily high limo.

  • @stevestojan
    @stevestojan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Finally! A video that really explains the difference and shows how to use a Zulu correctly!

  • @Sokol10
    @Sokol10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    11:24 - In the ZULU you should pass the strap over the second the keeper (of the second strap end) and under the first keeper (relative to the end or the strap).

  • @kelltrad6127
    @kelltrad6127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best demonstration on nato vs Zulu that I’ve seen. Thank you sir

  • @ledyardpritchard4681
    @ledyardpritchard4681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best description of WHY these straps are better. Security! Thank you!

  • @georgecupac1202
    @georgecupac1202 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you for your help, i didn't really know the difference.

  • @JSLALCOY
    @JSLALCOY 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I liked your video. It is well explained with a warm, close, plain language and good quality image with your Samsung Galaxy S10 + smartphone. It is evident that you bring us your best.

  • @mrpantsrainbowsixsiege4571
    @mrpantsrainbowsixsiege4571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best video about this straps, thank you! I got nato strap for my Vostok and I just looove it!

  • @igg5589
    @igg5589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still do not understand what for is that extra ring on Zulu strap...

  • @janedrill
    @janedrill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice .Concise and very informative.

  • @devinbartley5768
    @devinbartley5768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I couldn't find this info anywhere else!

  • @EdwardFelix252
    @EdwardFelix252 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Job , Very Informative , Great video

  • @numerouno4168
    @numerouno4168 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I want to swap out my metal band and only use it for dress.

  • @myhandlewastakenandIgaveup
    @myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like a single strap zulu band better bc they sit lower on the wrist.

  • @ArcticSeraph
    @ArcticSeraph ปีที่แล้ว

    So a Zulu strap is a thicker Nato strap with brushed rings?

  • @numerouno4168
    @numerouno4168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I want the Zulu I do a lot of hiking and swimming !

  • @ARMYRIFLES46
    @ARMYRIFLES46 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video but i cant find the watch you wore at the beginning of the video🧐

  • @jamalabdurahman
    @jamalabdurahman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informasi sangat bermanfaat, 👍👍👍 tnx full Broo🙏

  • @epafrasf.kurniawan6885
    @epafrasf.kurniawan6885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    And how about the leather version? That have the same key differences?

  • @Vidar.m
    @Vidar.m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who makes the strongest springbars?

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question. Idk probably the Swiss or Germans. Parts like spring bars are often outsourced to the cheapest and quickest when it comes to virtually all watch and strap makers.

    • @Vidar.m
      @Vidar.m 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olaf2046 but seiko ones are quite good. Havent tried swizz ones yet, but i will.

  • @willisoften
    @willisoften ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry mate what you’ve got there are two NATO straps.

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  ปีที่แล้ว

      How so Will? Designs are clearly different between the two straps here.

    • @willisoften
      @willisoften ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@olaf2046 Zulu is a single strip of the fabric which passes through the bars and under the watch. NATO is the same with and a second piece over the back of the watch and the first piece passes through the ring at the end.

  • @ralfrufus3691
    @ralfrufus3691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a problem with the holes fraying. I wonder why they don't reinforce the holes with a metal ring

  • @thejasonbischoff
    @thejasonbischoff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been wanting one for my Luminox.

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thejasonbischoff I bought the digital Caliper on eBay a few years ago. There were so many on there that the prices were good. I paid $5 or $6 for mine.

  • @mirage9jt
    @mirage9jt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice videos bro , are you getting the new Citizen Tsuno Bullhead with the E210 caliber ?

  • @flyingwondercat739
    @flyingwondercat739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Great video!

  • @Leo-Crespi
    @Leo-Crespi ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful, thank you.

  • @jaysgood10
    @jaysgood10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Step one: buy a strap that isn’t so dorky.

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dorky is the style these days Jay. Look at those big red ASTRO boy boots trending. Lol

  • @jarrahdrum
    @jarrahdrum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you , subscribed

  • @erickmartinez2135
    @erickmartinez2135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Timeless information.
    *Ba dum tsss*
    Thank you so much!

  • @exb9sx
    @exb9sx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, thanks.

  • @rg1283
    @rg1283 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @sqter00
    @sqter00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ok. so zulu is heavy duty nato.

  • @jamesl9539
    @jamesl9539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, but you need to add some automatic watches to your collection instead of those cheap quartz watches.

    • @dylanking9635
      @dylanking9635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not all Quartz are bad or cheap. They’re more accurate than automatics, just depends on what the wearer needs most. Luxury or practicality

  • @A_Lone_Wolf
    @A_Lone_Wolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool that’s awesome

  • @ravan85
    @ravan85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man

  • @matthewheimann4492
    @matthewheimann4492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You keep mistaking the two in your Video. This gets very confusing when you don't know the deference.
    Sudjust a couple of fixes.
    1. Re dub over your own Voice
    2. Write on the paper underneath your watch band which is which.
    3. Edit Labels in your video

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      k. seems like you are in the minority of people confused here. will do what i can to help you bro.

  • @oscarknight8516
    @oscarknight8516 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super video

  • @seranagod909
    @seranagod909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:12

  • @blaq7892
    @blaq7892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Military watches traditionally have Fixed bars, Ad with the Military the straps are redundant.

  • @ROLEXLOVER123
    @ROLEXLOVER123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is not how you tread a zulu strap. You need to do a lot more research before you post false information or even a youtube video. DO YOUR RESEARCH.

    • @olaf2046
      @olaf2046  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      K

  • @David-vz5mv
    @David-vz5mv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Booga booga.