For someone with a wrist/arm that does a lot of "work" during the day (and night) to such an extent that I have to use the vernier adjustment mutiple times a day, that kind of straps are a blessing.

Love the gray with the orange stripe!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I put the green/yellow on my Flighty. I had a bit of a challenge getting the 22mm to fit the lug holes as Seiko has placed them very close to the case. I finally got it on the 3rd try. Very comfy band, feels like I'm not wearing a watch. The look is spot on to TGV's Flighty and did not have to spend $80 and wait for a NDC to be delivered. Thanks Marc for a quality product.

Marc be blessing us with more goodies! Hope to see more colors because I’m about to purchase one of these

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Just received a black 20mm one in the mail today. It’s awesome. Thank you for providing a great product at a great price!

These straps are great, way nicer and more comfortable than any NATO. They work best on lighter watches though as heavier pieces do tend to flop around a bit with them.

Bought a few about 3 months ago and i'll never go back to regular Natos. These are extremely comfortable and easy to adjust. Currently 6 of my 12 automatics have elastic straps.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@martinjaramillo2429

3 жыл бұрын

I just got one today. Same as you, I'll never buy another NATO. They are great but the elastic is way better.

@Amin2k

2 жыл бұрын

Way more comfortable than nato!

I have my Gshock DW5600 on one of these. Makes it super lightweight and comfortable making for the perfect workout/beater watch

Pretty cool! I can see why they would be comfortable because of the stretch and quick adjustment. I’ll be checking them out.Thanks for sharing them. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Just got that exact field watch combo, rocking it as I type this. I love the field watch, it's one of the biggest price values out on the market!!

I just got one, it looks surprisingly good! Definitely the lightest and most comfortable band i have ever tried, i can see this being very comfortable when working out. I feel like this is the better version of the Nato.

I just received mine today. It is definitely the most comfortable watch strap I have ever owned. A substantial watch like my speedy feels super light on the wrist. This strap holds the watch head snugly and securely like a NATO but it wears so much better, and it is easy to install. Let’s hope the elastic holds out. If it does, at $20 it is likely I will order a few different colors.

Well done! I got one of these with my new ISL40. Great stuff! Love my new everyday watch!

Just finished putting my finishing touches on mine... Military Green on my recent Marathon Large Diver's GSAR... LOOKS Great...A Massive MASSIVE Thanks!

Love it. Please keep the colors coming.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Will do

comfortable! Got the black today and installed it to my flieger black dial 42mm, looks amazing 👌🏻

I’ve got a few of those Marine Nationale straps. Love ‘em.

Love these straps, we need more colors and color combinations though. I have 4 of these bands on 4 different watches. Love the comfort level. 👍

I've been waiting for some one to sell these straps at a reasonable price. This is a Home Run Marc!

Haven't tried the elastic, I really like seatbelt weave nato's. Have to give one a go... Thanks.

Congrats on the new site!

Got a Strap Guy elastic strap. Makes my Invicta 1953 look like the bomb!

These are great I was a bit nervous about the clasp at first but this was unfounded. The bit I like is the dealing with snagging where the strap gives before the spring bars or your wrist! The 20 fits ok in 19 and the 22 in a 21. Mark, how about some 21mm straps, there are so many brands with this size..Citizen, Seiko, Certina, Victorinox to name a few...and very few options out there to factory.

Interesting! I have heard of these but have never thought of purchasing one. I may have to get one. Also, I have really been enjoying your collaborations with TGV at The Urban Gentry.

@khairiazmi1140

2 жыл бұрын

.o9 Polo too late and on top in our

I love the Marine Nationale style strap. Since I found about them is my most used style strap. Sooo comfy!!!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

The green with the yellow strap is the original 60’s French army color the one that started it all. The black and gray is a Bond style but not a Bond strap. The Bond strap is black red and green. I haven't found anyone making the correct color Bond in parachute yet. I would love to see you make one with the original Bond colors. Love your channel.

Looks like a great strap for warm weather.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

It is!

That's gonna be a winner! I like it..

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Yup.

Have a bunch of those very very comfortable straps love them

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Great!

Yes they are super comfortable and you don’t have to buy the really expensive ones...

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder

I love my elastic band from benchmark basics. Super comfortable

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@mike93lx

3 жыл бұрын

@@islandwatch are you planning to offer yours with a regular buckle?

Great looking elastic strap and a great price point.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

Mr Bond would be pleased 👍 great idea thanks Marc

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

I've been using one of these elastic Marine Nationale inspired straps for about 6 months now. It's a really comfortable strap, more so than any other strap I've used before.

@deanwaller8283

3 жыл бұрын

How's it holding up?any signs of wear?

@golrush007

3 жыл бұрын

Holding up very well. No signs of wear that I've noticed...I wear it about 5 or 6 days a week so it's been doing a great job.

I have 4 watches on elastic straps. So comfortable, great options for smaller and lighter watches.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you.

Came here from The Urban Gentry, you are obviously a true watch enthusiast and I am looking forward to more great content!

This might as well be a watch and learn. This video explained how to install a paratrooper strap much more clearly and succinctly than anything else I’ve seen. I would have saved me some time if this video existed when I got my first paratrooper strap. Maybe I should get the next one from Marc.

@clange50

3 жыл бұрын

There are different configurations. These are like the Erika's Originals ones. There are a few others, like cheapest nato straps, or the MN straps. Amazon also had some with conflicting types in product shots (how would you know what you'd get?). Confused the hell out of me when I first started looking at them. I do think this is probably the best day to day configuration.

These look like a great alternative to MN straps for 1/4th the price. I wish there was an option to better match my BB58 though, as the black with sandy brown stripe looks fantastic. Fingers crossed it comes in the future.

Cant wait to get mine

You make a beautiful field watch! Can't lie about that.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just got my green w/yellow stripe to go with my Flighty!! Man, what a 🤬 to put on, 😆 I LOVE this band! My first Long Island Watch purchase. I'll be back!!!

Yooooo these look so good definitely gonna check these out!

I ordered one this morning- these look like they will be comfortable

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks.

I just ordered my ISL 53 with the gray and orange this week hoping it would match up well! Love the islander logo on this combo to match the watch and strap. And thank you for the speed of your shipping next day it was all on the way.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, thank yoiu!

Put this strap on my AVI-8, and it looks fantastic. Very nice strap and comfy 2!

I bought the green with yellow stripe for my Boctok Amphibia. Looks great and feels AMAZING. I don’t enjoy NATOs but love this. BTW, my wrist is 8.25” and it’s fine.

Heres another vote for the 54 as best all around EDC watch. Its definetly my most worn in my modest collection of about 8 - 10. I love that guy! 👍

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

Love to see the all black version with black hardware as a future variation.

I just received mine, I have this and the original Marine National strap now and much prefer this design.

As a web designer couldn’t agree more, making a major transition with e-commerce sites, or any websites that host user accounts, can be a dangerous and tedious process. Kudos to you and your team, and nice straps!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

New website looks awesome works great on mobile!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I just ordered two of these with my Islander 41 field watch!!!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

Waiting at the mailbox for the bracelet for my ISL-54, it looks so good!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Nice straps Marc.

I use Vario elastic nylon straps. The elastic nylon idea is very good, I hope you sell plenty.

Top notch sir,,,,👌👌 I was looking for those,,, ordered all of them thanks Sir.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

My NATO gets scratchy occasionally and I have to take a lighter to it to smooth it back down. This looks like a better long term solution but I'm hoping future color choices will pair even better with my SRPB49. My current NATO is black/grey striped with a navy center stripe, but I suppose that's asking for too much. Pure grey or navy/grey striped would be awesome. I remember you as one of the banner sponsors at PMWF back in the day, it's neat to watch your continuing growth.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video.

Put one on my SKX007 and love how it looks and wears on the wrist.

I bet they are really comfortable during the hot days.👍

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Yeah man...I don’t do natos but these are great! These are incredibly comfy. Only caveat is wrist size/watch case size. I’m 6.5” at the wrist and fit can be tricky depending on the watch. The buckle can end up in a compromising position.

@ndupontnet

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Levi, maybe you should try installing it the other way around, "hook down", so it ends up on the exterior of the arm.

@dinner_workingsly

3 жыл бұрын

@@ndupontnet ya know man, sometimes the most obvious things escape me...👍🏼👍🏼. Thanks man, I’ll give it a shot...but yeah that will totally work.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Levi, and great recommendations here.

Grey-yellow stripe or grey-green stripe would be awesome too. Ideas for my Lumtec hehehe

The lighter the watch, the less you feel these. I wear a Casio Duro on elastic and sometimes have to check it's still there. Really heavy watches can move around on your wrist if you don't make the elastic quite firm, but it's quick and easy and still really comfortable. And lots of colours are available - a mate has a yellow Komandirskie on an orange elastic with grey pinstripe. Sounds over the top but looks brilliant.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@ozludo

3 жыл бұрын

@@islandwatch Oh yeah, Marc, before we forget: Green waffle dials, and turquoise too ;-)

Would love to see this in 18mm, I've been wanting to get an affordable one for my citizen field watch, and this one seems really nice!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

noted

@christianmotos

3 жыл бұрын

@@islandwatch 18mm but can fit a 5.75" wrist, please!

@pinchnsqueal

3 жыл бұрын

Second that. I got my 12 year old son an SNK a while back. I think he would appreciate one of these over the nato I got for it.

Mark should get them with black hardware, This style of strap with black metalwork match up great with bronze watches. I have this style 5:23 with black metalwork on a Steeldive bronze SD1940 and it really goes together well.

You can just adjust them when they lose their elasticity too. Making them last a longer. Not too expensive anyways. Sounds like a real holiday strap to me. Reminds me of the key bracelets you get at the pool for your locker:-)

I ordered three of these this morning before the video came out. I have used other brands but I really like the concept for the buckle system here. Can't wait! Pairing up one with an Omega Seamaster Professional and will post results on Instagram.

I like to use quick release springbars which make switching between straps a breeze.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to mention that, good point.

OMG you have them! I saw one once but I couldn't find Any

Definitely the most comfortable strap ever! Natos feel like sandpaper after wearing an elastic...

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Truth!

I have one of these and its great.

@JustinWillisDevil240Z

3 жыл бұрын

not your brand but the same type of strap.

Yes

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

I´ve a bunch of these straps, bought from my favorite european store. I love these straps now, but it was so frustrating to get a comfy fit! My wrist is so small and those I have are 270mm in length. I´ll definitely have a closer look at your offerings as well!

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@MrBl3ki

2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine and have the exact same issue, it's just too long for my small wrist. In addition to lug width, they need to include strap length (S, M, L) for these type of bands as well.

Can you make the red bond strap as well? That would be an awesome addition to the straps you sell.

Hey Marc, TGV has a nice video explaining the history of the strap which is really cool the green and yellow is the original parachute strap...but take a look at his video surprised you are a late bloomer to the MN strap.

need this watch in safety orange!

awould love a black with yellow stripe for the Flighty, please? :-) not sure which size fits best either

That isl54....niiice.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

If you can they go with with your isk-11 turtle still waiting to get mine can't wait

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

yes.

I’ve been interested in this style for some time since learning about them from TGV, but have had issues finding at a descent price in the US.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Look no further.

I have a blue one that u always took while traveling anywhere where I will swim or go to the beach.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

great!

Nice, looking for a more comfortable nato like strap, gray and orange will work great on my Vaer watch I will purchase here in a bit

Looks nice but I prefer the way watch steward routes the elastic.

I've bought so many Nato straps, trying to fine one I like, I just hate them all. These elastic bands are wonderful, I got one for free with a watch I bought and I was confused by it at first.

That 54 would look beautiful with a blue dial.

How durable are the straps? I would think the elastic over time would lose its resiliency.

@yehoshuacirt8645

Жыл бұрын

I have one and I think the elasticity does reduce somewhat after months and washing. But this poses no problem. It's still very usable and comfortable.

Need a black with red stripe ASAP!

I've tried a few...yes very comfortable but the ones I've tried have frayed badly especially around the preferred hole and at the end of the strap too..after a few weeks they looked unsightly so I binned them

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

I've been using it for a while and it looks great.

Diggin the straps! Was wondering if there were any plans to release an Islander Digital watch?

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

No plans.

I am an absolute fan of elastic straps. I bought them elsewhere. Sorry that you haven’t offered them sooner.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

I'm sure to get one.. only one because I tried perlon (sp?) as an option to my usual NATO's, going with the idea of finding the perfect wrist fit and did not like them, perlon was way to thin and could not keep my diver from sliding around my wrist... hoping the elastic will be better...

@wongjefx980

3 жыл бұрын

OK.. I got the black-grey stripe and the blue..so two ... but that's it Marc..

Lovely straps! I've been looking for a black with gold stripe for the bb58?

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future?

I tried an elastic NATO with a traditional buckle on a Kamasu, and I found it was comfortable but made the watch feel somewhat floppy and top heavy. I could minimize this my tightening the strap, but then it felt a bit too tight. I still like the strap, just not on heavy watches.

@garynico9872

Жыл бұрын

what strap do u use for the kamash now?

@rangersmith4652

Жыл бұрын

@@garynico9872 A Barton Horween, black leather with blue stitching.

I use it on a citizen jp2000 24 mm lugs ... Match made in heaven

How do you keep it from coming loose after a few hours?

Interesting option to customize your watches according to your dress.

@oOoScarecrow31oOo

3 жыл бұрын

So I guess I have to find the dress matching my strap now... 😅

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

True

Believe me,these straps are Uber comfortable! Also compared to prices in excess of $100USD for arguably the same strap elsewhere; these LIW straps are the BEST watchstrap bargain extant.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

In my humble opinion ( I really mean it ) this blue dial field watch hits perfection dead center . I'd love to see how it looks with an orange second hand . I think I'll buy one . It is perfect . I can picture myself answering : It's an Islander .

These are definitely comfortable...until they slip... I have a couple of these straps and they always loosen up over the course of a day. I find myself pretty much constantly having to readjust the slider to tighten things back up. I wish there were a better way to secure the slider once it's in the perfect position.

I own one of those from Moose Strap Co and I’m not a fan. Getting it on is a bit of a pain in the neck in the beginning, but once you’re used to it it takes as little time to put on as a regular nato strap, it’s maybe even a tad faster. What I didn’t like about it is that you have to wear it fairly tight to keep it from sliding over your wrist/wiggling around on your wrist when you wear that type of strap with a heavy watch like a dive watch for example and for some reason my wrist doesn’t agree with tight straps/bracelets of any kind because it’s uncomfortable and trying to get used to it didn’t work out for me. My nato straps wiggle, too, but because they don’t stretch my watch can’t slide over my wrist. What I also didn’t like is the missing flap that you fold over into the keepers on a regular nato. After having worn nato straps for such a long time it just looked odd to not have that flap. That’s purely cosmetic, though. Apart from that I liked it. It definitely felt comfortable and if one doesn’t have a problem with tight straps then it’s definitely an option that’s more cuff-friendly than a regular nato strap.

@islandwatch

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. I haven't encountered these issues, and been wearing for a while now.

@pacovl46

3 жыл бұрын

@@islandwatch Lucky you! 🙂 People are different.

So any ideas on wearing this and both pieces of hardware showing on each side? If I want it secure on my wrist then I have to tighten to where the latch is on the right and the other hardware piece is on the left. Ideas?