Sounds like you’re more concerned about packaging than you are the actual products. The more they spend on packing the more you spend and usually doesn’t reflect at all on the actual product.
While I’d say that your point is true regarding costs on packaging being a trade off on the products themselves, I do believe the overall disparity in quality across these particular bands is fairly low save for a one or two. I also feel there is a value in the positive mental psychology that packaging can provide when products are close or nearly equal - which in this case was the difference of a band coming in a generic yellow mailer and one coming in some form of branded packaging. While the bands may be equal, the packaging definitely makes me “feel” one might be a more premium product. I’d change my opinion if I was ordering something from Etsy of course, where I’d assume the lack of more presented packaging would feed into “handmade” aspect of the product but that isn’t the case here. Full disclosure - I am also someone appreciates graphic design (which would include packaging design) so I am undoubtedly going to place a higher level of value on this aspect than others might. While it sounds like my video may have not help aided you in a decision, I appreciate the feedback and if I do another similar video in the future I’ll definitely be more upfront on my ratings. Thanks again 🍻
You forgot to check length and thickness. Thick natos make watches look silly because all the fabric is stiff and won't conform to the wrist. Short natos suck because well...... they just don't look good. Archer is also a good brand to check out, I like them cause they are thin, about 1.2mm thick, and have good overall length.
Also depends on the watch though. For instance, I have a thicker heavy duty ballistic nylon nato on my Panerai and it looks great whereas a slimmer one just would work in terms of functionality for it.
Appreciate the feedback! Barton makes a great band - very happy owner of the one in the video still and a couple more as well 😂. Thanks again for sharing 🍻
Speidel is a well known Watch Band Company - been around for years! Twist-o-Flex was one of their Popular lines for Years!! It is pronounced “Spy - Dell” not “speedily”. I worked at Carl’s Diamond Brokerage / Carl’s Fine Jewelry inHigh School. We Carried Speidel and Kreisler Wtach Bands, Bracelets, Miscellaneous Leather, Alligator, and other Luxury Straps! I enjoyed Your Video - Thank You For Your Reviews on Watch Straps!
If you want a particular colour or size sometimes thats a determining factor as well. I absolutely desired a dark green nato so went for the once will because they make a stunning dark green nato..
TStrap nato band on Amazon looks like a great strap also. Ordered one but didn't fit. ( my watch was at fault not the band) Currently waiting on an adapter and when it arrives Ill be buying another tstrap. Great video!!!!
It's laughable that packaging is included in this. Edit everything about packaging out of this video and you have the best nato comparrison video on TH-cam.
Nice review I did the same comparing all 2 brands on Amazon from blue shark premium $32 and Ritchie premium $14,99 in the end the $14.99 ritchie premium NATO was the best identical and better highly recommended .
Thanks for a great video! To me Wornikoff is the winner with higher than 3 rating for comfort. Personally I think comfort, buckle & keepers and build quality are the most important - in that order.
I've had several, and my best 2 were zuludiver and crown & buckle. C&B are the best imo, at 34 bucks incredibly premium. I've had blushark, but the strap is a bit shorter than I prefer. I think barton is trash Nice video tho!
I’ve tried several brands and keep coming back to BluShark. I’ve been wearing them for about eight years with no issues. I prefer their heavier fabrics over the thinner seatbelt fabric. I mostly wear a Seiko turtle with them but also some other watches. I feel they offer excellent value, have a good selection of fabrics. They also have a three for the price of two offer and frequently offer other discounts.
Hi Jay C many apologies if you don't agree with my assessment. It's all subjective, personal preferences and opinions, so I can definitely see where some folks would say they both were deserving of a 3. In my defense, while both brands/manufacturers gave me a bunch of extras, the category also included packaging which I wasn't very impressed by (again, my opinion)... though if I did award half-points I would have given the Ritche a 2.5. I probably weighted the packaging more heavily (for myself) as if you've been a "watch guy" or "watch gal" long enough, you've probably collected enough spring bar tools, spring bars, and cleaning cloths that you literally have no use for them. You could say the same about packaging being just as worthless but I think receiving a band in a nice package adds more to perceived value of that product than if I were to receive it in a plastic sleeve, or in the case of PBCode, a yellow bubble mailer. But honestly, the difference between the "winner" here is only a 1 point spread... which honestly makes us all winners since it shows you can obtain a fairly nice NATO for a fairly economical price (from Amazon). Hopefully viewers saw this "cagematch" for what is was, a fun way to compare these bands without getting super serious! Which ever band you opt for - hope the video help even slightly in that decision and that you're happy wearing it around! Be well.
The packaging rating artificially affects the results, as it does not relate to the quality of the strap. The packaging just increases environmental waste, as it gets discarded. It is nice to get a microfiber cloth, but in the end cost, comfort, looks and quality of the strap is what really matters. Personally I like only single pass straps, I cut the extra fabric on double pass straps. A watch looks a lot better without all that bunching on the side of the wrist. Only way it would look ok, is on someone with a very large wrist Anyway nice roundup. Now in 2024 many straps are available for less from CNS and Aliexpress
I wish watch straps would come without the holes. I'ld rather punch one hole myself for the perfect fit. Eventually two extra holes, one above and one under the right size. Who needs 12 or more holes in a strap? That is ridiculous.
I just bought the binlun strap. It’s horrible! I have a another one from archer at the exact same price of 16€ and it’s so many level better! Binlun not good!
They all suck b___s because they're all shiny plastic. I make my own, but if I didn't, the only natos I'd buy are from Stevostraps. Mine look almost identical to his.
You have the packaging rating backwards, less is more, exess paqckaging is just a waste, nothing to do with quality, adds to the price & land fill for no value.
Lame and very flawed. You pick the winner based on the packaging which has nothing to do with quality, how well it will wear, or how well it will last. You have two other choices that are all 3's in the areas that count. You pick the winner based on a cardboard box and 10 cents worth of cloth. The only winner here are the people who haven't wasted 17 mins of their life watching this useless video. Do you buy your watches and cars based on how they come packed too?
Timothy Castillo Nice! Let us know which one you end up with and how you like it!.. Lots of great options available, my NATO to actual watch ratio is like 20:1, haha.
Hi, I'm curious about which parameter of the band is responsible for the position of the buckle, as in different bands it is in different places. Thank you.
Its pronounced SPY - DEL not "Speedel" pronounce same as the word "spy" - jeez the brand is over 50 years old you'd think a watch person would know how to say it right
Hi Luis - appreciate the note and recommendation! I’ll definitely check out Archer the next time I am in need a new NATO... on first glance they look pretty nice and have solid feedback. Thanks again! 🍻
@@bevelwerks it's not on Amazon but I just got a cincy straps Co. Bond seat belt nato and I'm very impressed with the quality, it's 24 dollars on their page. Keep up the good work, love your videos
Oh very nice - I may be putting together another strap video as I’ve collected some new ones since this video... I’ll be sure to snag one from Cincy Straps Co. to include. Thanks for the heads up and the support!
Hi Melvin - many apologies, I will do my best moving forward to learn the names. I think excused myself several times during the video if I brutally mispronounced a brand. Hopefully it was neither too confusing or distracting. Appreciate the comment/feedback as it were and if you snagged one of these NATOs yourself, hopefully its working out for you. Thanks again!
Why so commanding (borderline rude)? Maybe Bevelwerks doesn't speak German. He gave us a nice comparison review of quite a few nato strap options and that's what matters most. It's okay not to know the correct pronunciation for some of the names.
Sounds like you’re more concerned about packaging than you are the actual products. The more they spend on packing the more you spend and usually doesn’t reflect at all on the actual product.
While I’d say that your point is true regarding costs on packaging being a trade off on the products themselves, I do believe the overall disparity in quality across these particular bands is fairly low save for a one or two. I also feel there is a value in the positive mental psychology that packaging can provide when products are close or nearly equal - which in this case was the difference of a band coming in a generic yellow mailer and one coming in some form of branded packaging. While the bands may be equal, the packaging definitely makes me “feel” one might be a more premium product. I’d change my opinion if I was ordering something from Etsy of course, where I’d assume the lack of more presented packaging would feed into “handmade” aspect of the product but that isn’t the case here. Full disclosure - I am also someone appreciates graphic design (which would include packaging design) so I am undoubtedly going to place a higher level of value on this aspect than others might. While it sounds like my video may have not help aided you in a decision, I appreciate the feedback and if I do another similar video in the future I’ll definitely be more upfront on my ratings. Thanks again 🍻
Best nato I have is Bark&Jack. Hands down can’t beat it. So comfortable and fantastically made.
You forgot to check length and thickness. Thick natos make watches look silly because all the fabric is stiff and won't conform to the wrist. Short natos suck because well...... they just don't look good. Archer is also a good brand to check out, I like them cause they are thin, about 1.2mm thick, and have good overall length.
Also depends on the watch though. For instance, I have a thicker heavy duty ballistic nylon nato on my Panerai and it looks great whereas a slimmer one just would work in terms of functionality for it.
Barton presents a great line of bands. Got my first NATO just the other day. Great video
Appreciate the feedback! Barton makes a great band - very happy owner of the one in the video still and a couple more as well 😂. Thanks again for sharing 🍻
Speidel is a well known Watch Band Company - been around for years! Twist-o-Flex was one of their Popular lines for Years!! It is pronounced “Spy - Dell” not “speedily”. I worked at Carl’s Diamond Brokerage / Carl’s Fine Jewelry inHigh School. We Carried Speidel and Kreisler Wtach Bands, Bracelets, Miscellaneous Leather, Alligator, and other Luxury Straps! I enjoyed Your Video - Thank You For Your Reviews on Watch Straps!
You are correct on the pronunciation of the name. The first thing my Dad would do when he purchased a watch was to put a Speidel Twist-O-Flex on it.
If you want a particular colour or size sometimes thats a determining factor as well. I absolutely desired a dark green nato so went for the once will because they make a stunning dark green nato..
I bought the Oncewill and put an old Omega buckle on it. It sure seems close to me.
Thanks for your honest reviews ! Made me bring new life t my watch without spending an arm and leg
The following contest is scheduled for one fall 😂 You took me back to my WWF days with that cage match reference.
The word (Speidel) is pronounced SPY-del, per the company and their advertisements years ago.
The once will dyed my wrist green. I had to soak it in water for days to get the dye out
TStrap nato band on Amazon looks like a great strap also. Ordered one but didn't fit. ( my watch was at fault not the band)
Currently waiting on an adapter and when it arrives Ill be buying another tstrap.
Great video!!!!
It's laughable that packaging is included in this. Edit everything about packaging out of this video and you have the best nato comparrison video on TH-cam.
Nice review I did the same comparing all 2 brands on Amazon from blue shark premium $32 and Ritchie premium $14,99 in the end the $14.99 ritchie premium NATO was the best identical and better highly recommended .
Does the Workinoff and OnceWill have the same thickness?
Thanks for a great video! To me Wornikoff is the winner with higher than 3 rating for comfort. Personally I think comfort, buckle & keepers and build quality are the most important - in that order.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Noah McCann glad it was helpful! Cheers!
I've had several, and my best 2 were zuludiver and crown & buckle. C&B are the best imo, at 34 bucks incredibly premium.
I've had blushark, but the strap is a bit shorter than I prefer.
I think barton is trash
Nice video tho!
phenomestraps is the best.
Send me some of them extra spring bars xD
It’s strange that you criticize cheap packaging but then also criticize the nicest packaging
Like
Your giving me a Blair Witch headache with that shaking.
Thanks for saving my marriage 👌
Thank you for the review! :)
No problem - really enjoying wearing the NATO 😀 Super comfortable!
I’ve tried several brands and keep coming back to BluShark. I’ve been wearing them for about eight years with no issues. I prefer their heavier fabrics over the thinner seatbelt fabric. I mostly wear a Seiko turtle with them but also some other watches. I feel they offer excellent value, have a good selection of fabrics. They also have a three for the price of two offer and frequently offer other discounts.
The ritchie and the pbcode gave you all those extra parts and tools..and you only gave it a 1 or 2 for extras..wtf
Hi Jay C many apologies if you don't agree with my assessment. It's all subjective, personal preferences and opinions, so I can definitely see where some folks would say they both were deserving of a 3. In my defense, while both brands/manufacturers gave me a bunch of extras, the category also included packaging which I wasn't very impressed by (again, my opinion)... though if I did award half-points I would have given the Ritche a 2.5. I probably weighted the packaging more heavily (for myself) as if you've been a "watch guy" or "watch gal" long enough, you've probably collected enough spring bar tools, spring bars, and cleaning cloths that you literally have no use for them. You could say the same about packaging being just as worthless but I think receiving a band in a nice package adds more to perceived value of that product than if I were to receive it in a plastic sleeve, or in the case of PBCode, a yellow bubble mailer. But honestly, the difference between the "winner" here is only a 1 point spread... which honestly makes us all winners since it shows you can obtain a fairly nice NATO for a fairly economical price (from Amazon). Hopefully viewers saw this "cagematch" for what is was, a fun way to compare these bands without getting super serious! Which ever band you opt for - hope the video help even slightly in that decision and that you're happy wearing it around! Be well.
@@bevelwerks👍
Nicely done keep it up!
The packaging rating artificially affects the results, as it does not relate to the quality of the strap. The packaging just increases environmental waste, as it gets discarded. It is nice to get a microfiber cloth, but in the end cost, comfort, looks and quality of the strap is what really matters.
Personally I like only single pass straps, I cut the extra fabric on double pass straps. A watch looks a lot better without all that bunching on the side of the wrist. Only way it would look ok, is on someone with a very large wrist
Anyway nice roundup. Now in 2024 many straps are available for less from CNS and Aliexpress
I wish watch straps would come without the holes. I'ld rather punch one hole myself for the perfect fit. Eventually two extra holes, one above and one under the right size. Who needs 12 or more holes in a strap? That is ridiculous.
I just bought the binlun strap. It’s horrible! I have a another one from archer at the exact same price of 16€ and it’s so many level better! Binlun not good!
They all suck b___s because they're all shiny plastic. I make my own, but if I didn't, the only natos I'd buy are from Stevostraps. Mine look almost identical to his.
You have the packaging rating backwards, less is more, exess paqckaging is just a waste, nothing to do with quality, adds to the price & land fill for no value.
Lame and very flawed. You pick the winner based on the packaging which has nothing to do with quality, how well it will wear, or how well it will last. You have two other choices that are all 3's in the areas that count. You pick the winner based on a cardboard box and 10 cents worth of cloth. The only winner here are the people who haven't wasted 17 mins of their life watching this useless video. Do you buy your watches and cars based on how they come packed too?
If it has a buckle with a spring bar it isn’t NATO it is Nato Style.
Limiting your sourcing to Amazon takes the best ones out of the running.
Thanks for the video. Only the first 3 collums are relevant to me so I'll be going with the Barton.
Have two of oncewill. They have really good customer service, but both edges fray badly. They are my "dress natos"
Great video should be picking one of these up.
Timothy Castillo Nice! Let us know which one you end up with and how you like it!.. Lots of great options available, my NATO to actual watch ratio is like 20:1, haha.
Wrist Candy
Very helpful review thanks!
Just one question, Barton looks pretty nice. Its USA made? Or where?
I think it's English made mate .
I don't get it, you take away points for packaging..... then later you Comment that you'd prefer lesser quality packing lollol
Hi, I'm curious about which parameter of the band is responsible for the position of the buckle, as in different bands it is in different places. Thank you.
Great review
I always go with the "Bond" type NATO (Black, Red, and Green)
The Hemsut watch bands will fray from my experience.
So take a little flame to it and melt the frays...
Acrylic Glass & Nylon Strap Watch
It luks Trendy & Casual
“Definitely would not hesitate to recommend… build quality I gave a 1” lmao smh
Oh crap I was scared at cage match camera shake!
28mmsize nato strap I need 2 pics
Thanks for telling us how to appreciate these.
thanks for great video
Its pronounced SPY - DEL not "Speedel" pronounce same as the word "spy" - jeez the brand is over 50 years old you'd think a watch person would know how to say it right
Archer seat belt nato, also an Amazon option
Hi Luis - appreciate the note and recommendation! I’ll definitely check out Archer the next time I am in need a new NATO... on first glance they look pretty nice and have solid feedback. Thanks again! 🍻
@@bevelwerks it's not on Amazon but I just got a cincy straps Co. Bond seat belt nato and I'm very impressed with the quality, it's 24 dollars on their page. Keep up the good work, love your videos
Oh very nice - I may be putting together another strap video as I’ve collected some new ones since this video... I’ll be sure to snag one from Cincy Straps Co. to include. Thanks for the heads up and the support!
I wish u had said where each was manufactured. For me china is a negative, usa product is a plus, thx
I think it's safe to assume that if it's on Amazon, it's from China.
(For the record, I am American)
What, you think America doesn't make cheap shit too? Racist.
Thanks for teaching us how to appreciate these.
Yup, definitely important to know that the hardware that no one is ever going see is branded...
Hi, I have omega 19 60s and want to get a leather british racing green band, any suggestions on where to go?
Learn the names. It's "spy-DELL", not "SPEE-dil".
Hi Melvin - many apologies, I will do my best moving forward to learn the names. I think excused myself several times during the video if I brutally mispronounced a brand. Hopefully it was neither too confusing or distracting. Appreciate the comment/feedback as it were and if you snagged one of these NATOs yourself, hopefully its working out for you. Thanks again!
Why so commanding (borderline rude)? Maybe Bevelwerks doesn't speak German. He gave us a nice comparison review of quite a few nato strap options and that's what matters most. It's okay not to know the correct pronunciation for some of the names.
thanks