MaxFrench Marine Nationale Elastic Nylon Navy Divers Parachute Watch Straps 20mm 22mm Military Bands

Good points.Very comfortable and infinitely adjustable, probably the most comfortable straps I've ever worn.They look great, very "tool-watch and purposeful". The nylon and hardware are good quality.Due to the design there's no excess flap of material like you get with a NATO and they also only have a single layer under the watch so the watch sits lower on the wrist, which helps if you've got a tall watch.Bad points.£20 isn't extortionate but it's not the cheapest when you compare it to other canvas straps; though as said before, the nylon and hardware feel fine so I don't mind paying it as the design and comfort are exceptional.It's not immediately obvious how you fit the strap - it is different to a NATO and you have to remove the springbars to do it so it isn't something that can be changed in seconds.Whilst they're very comfortable you may have to play around with it to get a good fit, depending on how tight you want to wear it. If the watch you have is quite big and/or heavy it may have a tendency to move around a lot compared to other straps, especially if you wear it loose.People with very small wrists may struggle to get a tight fit.

I've owned the "Original" NDC strap and a few Erika's Originals too so I think I can be a fair judge of this strap.It's fantastic and as good as both mentioned above at a fraction of the price. I got it at 20 pounds, NDC Is 50 ish and Erika's Is 70 euros +This Is just as comfortable (exactly the same elasticity) and In my opinion more comfortable than the Original NDC because the sides are stitched too. It's as good as If not greater than any other Marine Nationale strap I've had at a fraction of the price, don't hesitate.

I bought this strap for my Seiko Flightmaster.For anyone else wishing to do the same, the 20mm size strap fits the Flightmaster’s unusual 21mm lug size very well. It’s a pretty much perfect fit.This is a decent strap and seems great quality. It looked nice on the watch and was very comfortable. It was also straight forward to fit. However, it didn’t come with any fitting instructions. The fitting instructions are contained within the item pictures on the amazon listing, so no big deal, but it would of been nice to have something printed accompanying the strap to refer to.The downside of this strap for me, is that it’s very tricky to secure the watch in place on my wrist. It’s nothing to do with the quality of the strap, rather it’s the actual design of the buckle, and how it clips onto the strap. Particularly because you need to do it essentially one handed. I dare say it would probably get easier with practice, but I found it a bit annoying. It’s very comfortable once secured to your wrist and the material is elasticated, so it conforms nicely to your wrist.In overall, I’m pleased with the strap and I can see the comfort and aesthetic advantages over a NATO strap, or suchlike. I was just a little underwhelmed with the look and if I’m honest, I much prefer the steel bracelet that came with the watch, to which I’ve now swapped back. Truly a matter of preference, but I just think the steel bracelet suits the Flightmaster better.It will be nice to have the option of this strap though, if a change is in order, or I perhaps swim with it or such like. I don’t regret buying it, it’s just not to my preference looks wise.

Having several Erikas Originals straps, from which the design of this one was presumably taken, I decided to try these as I needed a strap quickly (Erikas are made to order and take a week or more to be made).Delivery was quick and the strap arrived on time. Firstly, this strap, although obviously based on the Erikas design, is much shorter in length than those - it measures 22.5cm (9 ins) from end to end including the metal fastener: my wrist size is 20cm (8 ins) and and equivalent Erikas strap would be 27.5cm (11 ins) from end to end. This is because the Originals straps are meant to sit on the wrist flat, with the fastening on the side of the wrist, not in the centre under the wrist where a normal strap buckle would be. So, from this point of view I much prefer the Erikas Originals design. Hers is also much easier to get over the hands, and the quality of the Originals fabric is much thicker and sturdier, whilst being flexible and proven to be long lasting.This is simply a comparison for reference!The strap I purchased (20mm, navy with red/white central pattern) is comfortable, a decent thickness, and both attractive to look at and easy to install once you work out which way the fastener points (it should be at the 12 o’clock side of the watch with the hook of the metal fastener pointing downwards). It is easily capable of holding a fairly heavy watch head (mine weighs 135g) without any untoward movement. The price at around £20 is not excessive for a decent NATO or canvas type of strap, and compared to the new price of an Erikas Originals MN strap which is now £75, it’s a bargain - although not an exact replica by any means.Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and keep my fingers crossed for its’ longevity - of course, only time will tell.

Bought this strap as a bit of a gamble, seen others like this way more expensive. To be honest only had a couple of days, but I am very surprised at the quality.The feel and stitching are very good, the metal work is also of a high standard,I bought the 22mm (my lug width is 23mm),and it is a very good fit, the strap itself is very comfortable to wear, my watch is a quite heavy divers watch and it it feels very secure.It fits my 7.5 wrist very well and can be adjusted for any size.I can really recommend these straps at a price under £20,there's plenty of colours to fit many watch designs, I will definitely buying another in the darker colours.