Single Pass 18mm Admiralty Grey NATO Military Watch Strap in Ballistic Nylon with Stainless Steel Fasteners

SKU Code: NATO18GRY/SPA A question we get asked all the time is: what’s the difference between a standard NATO watch strap and a single pass NATO strap? Essentially, with a single pass strap, there's just one piece of material running under the watch — no second keeper strap. This makes the strap sleeker, thinner, and lets the watch sit much closer to the wrist, which many wearers find noticeably more comfortable. Another big plus? Visually, it looks just like a classic grey NATO strap — so you get all the style of a traditional NATO with the added comfort of a slimmer fit. In short, it really combines the best of both worlds: the iconic look you love, without the extra bulk. Of course, there’s a slight trade-off: you lose a little bit of the extra security you get with a standard NATO (which has two layers and can save the watch even if a spring bar fails). That said, in everyday wear, most customers find they actually get on much better with a single pass — especially if their w