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Z**L
A good alternative to a resin band
My Casio wristwatch has been my daily companion for almost 2 years now. It's a little scratched up but has yet to miss a beat. It's been way more useful and durable than its $20 price tag would suggest.One day I noticed a small tear on the factory resin strap. No big deal, I probably could've worn it for months or even years with that little tear, but I didn't want to risk catching the watch on something and having the band fail. I wear this thing from sunup to sundown usually. I do yard work, car repair, house maintenance... anything and everything with it on my wrist.Others had replaced the factory band with a NATO strap so I found one I liked and bought it. I chose grey with black hardware. Some of the other colors tempted me (especially the blaze orange) but grey provides a nice, subtle contrast with the black watch body.Installation is not exactly easy, but doable even for an ape like me with fat fingers. I used the spring pins that came with the band as they are thinner. The original ones that came with the watch were too thick to allow the band to fall into place. The NATO band comes with a small pick-type tool that makes installation a little easier, which is nice. All told it took me about 10 minutes to install, and most of that was me fumbling and cursing my gorilla fingers.So far I've been wearing it for about a month. I waited to review it because I was concerned about comfort and durability, but neither has been a problem. The band is, if anything, more comfortable than the factory resin band. It tends to trap less moisture on humid days and doesn't get to feeling quite as clammy. Durability has likewise been fine. I don't take it easy on this watch so it sustains its share of bumps and bruises, but the strap (and more importantly the spring pins) are holding on just fine. I don't expect to have much trouble.The strap cost a little over half the purchase price of the watch itself ($11ish for the strap vs. $20 for the watch). Is it worth it? In a word, yes. It looks good, is durable, feels comfortable and secure on my wrist, and is a nice change of pace from the factory band. My Casio watch (an AE1200WH) utilizes an 18mm band which fits perfectly. If I ever need to replace my Casio I'll most likely buy another, and it too will get a NATO strap like this one.
S**N
Sturdy and attractive
I bought this watchband to replace a lame silicone watchband that, of course, snapped. The instructions were not great for putting this watchband on, but I was able to figure it out pretty easily. Once I figured out how to do it, putting the watchband on the watch was very straightforward. The watchband came with extra prongs in case you need them, as well as a tool to install them.The watchband took a few days to break in, and a couple of weeks to get really comfortable, but it was well worth the time! It is molded perfectly to my wrist and is supple enough to be comfortable, but still is very sturdy. I love the color and especially the metal strap holders as I can be confident they will never break.I absolutely recommend this product!
A**Y
Comfortable and compact with clasp holes that leave much to be desired.
The media could not be loaded. This watch strap is perfect for a daily driver watch that you don't mind beating up. Its lightweight, breathable, and the black tones of the strap loops and buckle finish it well. The coating on the metal clasp and loops will show scratches easily as the coating reveals the metal underneath. It is very comfortable and I particularly am fond of the buckle being offset to more of the side of the wrist instead of being in the middle of the palm. I have larger wrists so that probably has something to do with it as well. The large number of adjustment positions is a positive, however the hole which you use the most will start to fray quickly. It has not torn however does not appear that it will last as long as I would like. Ultimately its a great option for a cheaper wrist watch, but if you are looking for a higher quality option, you get what you pay for.
M**E
Great watch band
I added this to one of my watches and it really compliments the watch
D**H
Highly recommend!!!
Previously purchased a different band from Amazon, broke within a year. Bought this, easly to put on, adjust size, quality much better than previous band I purchased
T**L
Great design and fit, but the holes need reinforcement
This is a comfortable, well-designed watchband overall, but the unreinforced holes are a serious flaw. The ease of installation (it slips around the spring bar rather than being attached to it) is a real advantage. However, unlike most watchband adjustment holes, these have no reinforcement in the fabric to keep them from stretching wider or, in this case, fraying along the edges. My previous canvas band used a relatively simple protection feature, but it was durable for two years beofre I replaced it for other reasons. I am afraid the fraying is going to get worse and ruin the ability of the band to stay in place on my wrist within 6 months or so. I will still use this for camping (I bought the orange band for high visibility), but I will not use it for everyday wear.
B**.
good product
EAsy to add band to the watch my grandson had. Price was pretty good in comparison. Buckle seems adequate for this young man. Band seems to be very comfortable for him to wear.
A**R
La calidad, Y belleza
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