{"product_id":"22mm-blue-white-and-red-nato-strap","title":"22mm Blue, White and Red NATO Military Watch Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003eSKU Code: NATO22MMBWR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic NATO watchband is made from fast-drying ballistic nylon webbing, a high-tech material that is robust, comfortable, and long-lasting, making it ideally suited for military watch straps. The design characteristics of these straps reduce the risk of losing a watch to virtually zero, as the watch is held securely at two different points, making it virtually impossible for it to come off the wrist, even during extreme activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Evolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the NATO strap began over 50 years ago with a single grey strap. It initially expanded to include colors such as RAF Blue, Black, Navy Blue, the James Bond pattern, and Olive Green. Since then, we have developed an extensive range of variants in regimental colors, Search and Rescue (SAR) orange, national colors, police unit colors, and various camouflage options for specific situations. These straps are frequently used by military units outside the UK and are popular among serving military personnel for a wide variety of military watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtensive Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, we manufacture nearly 200 different variants in a wide array of colors and sizes from 18mm to 24mm. These straps are available for retail and wholesale customers, and we also offer custom regimental straps. Many of these straps are sold in large quantities through various procurement contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications and Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original specification for the NATO strap was established by the UK Ministry of Defence as Defence Standard 66-47 Issue 2, published on March 30, 2001. Previous specifications included Def Stan 66-47 Issue 1 (November 13, 1992), Def Stan 66-15 (Part 1) Issue 1 (November 30, 1973), and Def Stan 66-15 (Part 2) Issue 1 (January 31, 1974). The current specification data sheet can be downloaded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/products\/18mm-grey-nato-strap?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=2bb704eac\u0026amp;_ss=r#\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Although minor adjustments have been made, the design remains largely consistent, with most bulk contracts requiring stitching around the buckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatility and Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over forty years, we have supplied these straps to a diverse range of clients, including military personnel, police, emergency services, exploration units, Search and Rescue teams, oil and gas companies, marine salvage and exploration businesses, and organizations operating in tropical or desert locations. The NATO strap's easy maintenance, quick drying time, and resistance to rot and deterioration make it superior to leather or silicone alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNATO straps are compatible with watches from all leading military contractors, both past and present, such as Marathon, CWC, Citizen, and Pulsar. They are also ideal for robust civilian watches from brands like Seiko, Rolex, and Breitling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the NATO strap's unmatched durability, versatility, and secure design make it the preferred choice for a wide range of professional and personal applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e The Following Countries have Blue, White and Red as national colors:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e Cambodia\u003cbr\u003e Chile\u003cbr\u003e Cook Islands \u003cbr\u003e Costa Rica\u003cbr\u003e Cuba\u003cbr\u003e Croatia \u003cbr\u003e Czech Republic\u003cbr\u003e Dominican Republic \u003cbr\u003e Faroe Islands \u003cbr\u003e Fiji\u003cbr\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e Iceland\u003cbr\u003e Laos\u003cbr\u003e Liberia\u003cbr\u003e Luxembourg\u003cbr\u003e Nepal\u003cbr\u003e Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e North Korea\u003cbr\u003e Norway\u003cbr\u003e Panama\u003cbr\u003e Paraguay \u003cbr\u003e Puerto Rico \u003cbr\u003e Russia\u003cbr\u003e Sint Maarten \u003cbr\u003e Slovakia\u003cbr\u003e Slovenia\u003cbr\u003e Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14238205767,"sku":"NATO22MMBWR","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/MWC-Blue-White-Red-NATO-Strap_8858aba0-7fc2-4968-8a7d-29a333a6f023.jpg?v=1571438900","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatch.com\/products\/22mm-blue-white-and-red-nato-strap","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}