NATO16 - HANDMADE SERIES
- Width at the bridge and at the clasp:
- Consistent width of 23mm at the bridge and clasp
- Size (wrist circumference):
- Standard – Medium · 285mm · approx. 16–21cm wrist
Pairs well with
We handcraft small-series models in our workshop in Jockgrim over the coming years in small, limited batches. If a model is sold out and not a unique piece, the next production run is already being prepared.
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Handmade in our factory in Jockgrim, Germany
2-year international warranty
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Product description
Not a mass-produced item. Genuine leather craftsmanship – made without compromise.
NATO Zulu Leather Strap – suitable for all watch models
The NATO-Zulu strap is entirely handcrafted from a single piece of leather . It is deliberately not a multi-layered or glued mass-produced strap, but rather a meticulously crafted, one-piece construction offering significantly greater stability and durability.
The Corrigia buckle is securely sewn in and structurally an integral part of the strap. All three rings are already installed and permanently stitched in place.
Especially with NATO straps, the tensile strength of the material is crucial, as the entire tensile force is transmitted directly through the strap under load. Natural leather – depending on the tanning process and fiber structure – possesses a high tensile strength, typically in the range of several tens of megapascals (MPa) .
However, when leather is glued or constructed from multiple layers, the natural fiber structure is disrupted. The tensile forces then no longer act evenly on the material, but concentrate at the glued joints – which reduces its effective load-bearing capacity.
For this reason, we consistently manufacture our NATO Zulu straps from a single piece of leather and completely avoid using adhesives. This ensures that the entire tensile force is absorbed directly by the organic fiber structure of the leather – precisely where leather is structurally strongest.
Strength
- Manually determined based on the selected bridge width
- 24-28mm: approx. 1.8mm - 2.2mm
- 22-23mm: approx. 1.4mm - 1.7mm
- 18-20mm: approx. 1.2mm - 1.3mm
Method of manufacture
- Made from a single piece of leather
- No adhesives, no layers
- Double hand-stitched with waxed thread
- Rings sewn firmly in place
- Optionally with sewn-in Corrigia buckle
materials
- Soft premium cowhide leather from a German tannery
- Tear-resistant waxed yarn made in Germany
- Beeswax leather balm (resin and acid free)
character
- No industrial NATO strap
- Not a mass-produced item
- A handcrafted alternative to mass-produced NATOs
- For genuine tool and vintage watches
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🪡Completely handmade
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🪵One-piece leather – maximum tensile strength
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🔒Clasp and rings are securely sewn on.
