Blog

Survive the oppressive heat with a NATO strap on your watch. The nylon fabric is comfortable, durable, and waterproof. With 13 sizing holes, you can find the perfect fit when your arm swells and sweats. The waterproof nylon is up for any pool or beach activities, and can be washed with soapy water after a sweaty, sun-screen-y day.

Mix it up with some fun color combinations, and you'll be prepared to take it straight from the beach to the evening BBQ this summer.

After years of planning, we have finally produced a consistent supply of leather NATOs. This collection will be available year-round, and we plan on expanding the color options.

For this collection, we chose robust bridle leather (veg tanned cow) that is durable, strong, and virtually stretch-free. What you can expect is a strap that starts a little bit stiff, but will break-in beautifully, and last you a long time. It will darken and patina with age. It will mold to your wrist, and hold its form where you fold it into the keepers. These straps are the real deal, folks.

Available in 5 leather colors and 2 hardware finishes, we're sure you'll find a strap fitting of your favorite timepiece.

Shop the collection here.

(below, left to right: Black, Ash, Rouille, Oak, Walnut)

Our Glace Latigo leather comes straight from the windy city, specifically chosen off of the racks at Horween Leather Co. The deep "money green" leather has an attractive pebbled texture. This is a strong and durable leather, with no stretch. Glace Latigo comes in both brushed and PVD hardware, and can be found here.

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the “single layer” option available for some of our NATO straps. The single layer version is simply a normal NATO strap with the second layer of nylon [under the watch head] removed. This makes the strap wear noticeably slimmer and closer to the wrist, which is especially nice for those of us with wrists under 7”. Removing this layer does not remove the protection of keeping the watch attached if one spring bar fails. That safety net is provided by the top layer that passes through the spring bars, not this secondary layer that is removed.

Single layer is available as a selectable option on our web site before you add a Supreme NATO or Leather NATO strap to your cart. If you are unsure, and want to try the strap as a normal double-layer NATO first, it’s easy to modify the strap yourself at home. Just check out the How-To section on our website.

In the photo above, the left two straps are the single layer version, and the right two straps are the "regular" two layer, traditional NATO version (which is the default, unless you select the singe option).

Looking for a versatile, medium brown strap? We've got you covered. Our Woodland straps have a smooth caramel shade with random, darker “scarring” that makes each and every strap completely different from the next. They are easy to match with just about any watch!

Shop Now

Our Phalanx straps have been a customer favorite, even when we only had them in two colors! Today we wanted to highlight the entire family. Each strap has contoured padding as well as a soft leather underside, which makes them flexible and comfortable. The nylon canvas will give your watch a unique, rugged look.

Right now you can get our Red Phalanx strap for 30% off here!

All Supreme NATOs (brushed and PVD) and all American Made 2-piece straps (18mm, 20mm, and 22mm) are now back in stock! Thank you for your patience with our delayed restocking of these items.

Shop American Made

Shop Supreme NATO

** This sale has ended. Thanks for your support!

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kick-off of summer. What better time to stock up on some new straps to freshen up your watch? Our 10% sale discount applies site-wide, and it can stack on top of existing sales and offers (including our 20% off Multi-Strap Discount on NATOs). No exclusions!

As we kick back during the extended weekend, let us not forget the fallen soldiers who sacrificed for our American freedoms.

** C&B will be closed on Monday, May 28th ** 
Please allow an extra 1-2 business days for your order to ship out.

The summer heat is slowly making its way into Florida. Soon enough it will be time for all of us to don our warmer wear, so make sure your watches are prepared. Being thin, lightweight, and waterproof, our Perlon straps are perfect for the summer months.

Shop Now

In the watch community, black cases are a stealthy addition to go alongside timeless stainless steel. Over the past couple of years we have seen them grow in popularity.

Most of our NATO strap lines (except Standard) offer the option for black PVD hardware. Our PVD hardware is brushed before being coated, resulting in a matte finish. If you are looking to achieve the popular blacked-out style, or just want to match your black cased watch, we have plenty of options for you to choose from.