Leather NATO strap/the most classic military strap

★Because the leather is relatively thick, it is recommended to disassemble the spring rod for assembly, otherwise it may not fit through or the leather may be scratched. Please refer to the photo. size: There are two widths, suitable for watches with a width of 20mm or 22mm. Total length is about 30cm, thickness is about 1.5mm Material: Vegetable-rubbed cowhide Stainless Steel buckle (20mm is matte surface, 22mm is bright surface) Color: black/primary color The NATO strap can be traced back to the Second World War and was developed by the British Ministry of Defense. At that time, the watch did not use a removable spring rod to fix the strap, but a welded fixed rod, so the strap needed to be formed in one piece before it could be worn. Through the fixed rod, and the strap is very long, it can be used as a bandage to help soldiers stop bleeding. It can be said to be a multi-purpose thing. Later, in 1973, this strap first appeared in the British Ministry of Defense Standard (Def Stan) 66-15 specification document. If a soldier needs a strap, he must fill out a G1098 application form. Slowly They called this strap G10. However, because there is a set of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) stock numbers (NSN) in the specification document, indicating that it is distributed to NATO military personnel, over time everyone switched to using the NATO strap to refer to it, which is louder and easier to remember, which is what we now know The name. Today, NATO straps have become a very popular fashion accessory and are widely used by a variety of different watch brands. Our NATO leather strap is made of vegetable-rubbed cowhide and is embossed with an arrow symbol representing the assets of the British government, echoing the history of the British military's invention of this classic strap. The Stainless Steel buckle is assembled with hidden needle hand-sewing method, which is beautiful and durable, and comes with a special paper box, bringing a classic military style to your watch. [Embossed hot stamping plus shopping mall] https://www.pinkoi.com/product/bDBxSfu9 ─ Product Information─ ★For products using lacquered leather, after being used for a long time, the paint will partially peel off to reveal the original color underneath, giving a "tea core" effect. This is a natural phenomenon of this kind of coloring method and is not a leather defect. ★Scars, growth lines, and insect spots on the surface of natural leather are all natural phenomena. Such imperfections create unique works. ★ Bronze will oxidize and change color over time, showing signs of warmth and age, which is also fascinating. If you prefer a shiny and new feeling, you can wipe it with Silver polish. ★Please avoid placing leather products in humid places, as they are prone to mildew. If they get wet, please place them in a ventilated place to dry in the shade. Do not expose them to direct sunlight or use hot air to dry them, as this can easily cause the leather to become brittle and crack. ★If the product needs repair, please contact us directly. Fees will be charged depending on the damage condition.