A**R
Great Watch Strap at a Fraction of the Price of Some Others
Edit: The seller contacted me and offered to send a smaller size while allowing me to keep this strap as well. This is great service and a strong commitment to making things right for their customers!Original review below:Elastic or Marine Nationale (MN) straps are great because they are made from elasticized cloth allowing for a comfortable fit.This one has beautiful brushed steel hardware that goes perfectly with a Hamilton field watch (or my Vaer field watch). Stitching is solid, and the strap color is a deep green with a red stripe. This is not an OD green typical of MN straps but a richer, darker green that compliments a black watch dial just as well as a white dial. The version with the yellow stripe would be perfect for a Seiko SNA411 (Flighty).Unfortunately, the strap was just slightly... slightly too large for my 6.5 inch wrist. If you're my size and like to wear your watch more loosely on the wrist, then this may actually work for you. Otherwise, this really is a better fit for 6.75 inches and up. The elastic stretch should be comfortable even for large wrists.(Note: I wear my MN straps in an odd way that puts the hardware close to the lugs of the watch instead of under my wrist, but even when worn in the "right" way, the strap was ever so slightly too large for me.)Because of the size issue, I had to return this strap, and I'm saddened by that because I really loved it. Go ahead and buy one. It will become your go-to strap.
S**R
Very nice watch band!
I put this on my 1963 Seagull Chrono, and it looks fantastic! Very comfortable, too.A different seller has a similar looking band but people were complaining in the comments about the hardware/sliders being a bit big for their 18mm strap... I went with the KZFASHIONS strap, hoping that wouldn’t be the case, and I am pleased to say the hardware fits the band very well.I have never used or felt the Erika’s Original or Marine Nationale straps, so I cannot compare them, but I think this is very comfortable and seems to be pretty good quality, especially for the price.FYI - I bought the 18mm green with red stripe.
E**S
Very nice! Follow installation instructions :)
I wrote an initial review saying that I wish the strap were shorter because the clasp wasn't centering on my 7 1/4 inch wrist when I adjusted it due to the slider (if that makes any sense). Then I noticed instructions in one of the product photos :) Installed it correctly the second time and now it fits beautifully. It looks great and I hope the quality holds up. Also the bar removal tool they included is simple but very effective, a nice touch. Highly recommended, especially at the price point!
S**R
Probably the closest (in color) to the real NOS Marine National (MN) band
I own a few budget MN straps, and they're all comfortable. (Which is why I have so many!) But most of the green/yellow MN straps are off in color. The yellow is too bright, relative to the original New Old Stock Marine National bands. (This started in the french paramilitary, where they would use parachute cord as watch straps.)This brand seems to have the proper green/yellow, which I appreciate. It looks great on the Seiko Flightmaster, or a Hamilton Khaki Field. Secure and comfortable, and for a great price.
J**E
Fine, but a little awkward
I like the comfort of this band but the look is a little awkward. The clasp is chunky and on my wrist it sits right on the side of my arm so it sticks out further than I would like compared to other MN bands I have used like The Watch Steward. So, the comfort is good, the quality of the material and the stitching is good, but the fit is not so I may return it. The hardware is too prominent the way it is. For reference, I have a 6.5-inch wrist.
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