What is a Zulu strap?
Let’s start with the Zulu. As a strap, it is made of one single piece of fabric, and features and a much chunkier and more rounded set of keepers and buckle than the NATO, which features much slimmer, usually more rigid keepers.
What’s the difference between a Zulu strap and a NATO strap?
NATO Straps have an additional strap that slides through the 2 lugs, so you have 2 straps of nylon under the watch, instead of one. It has squared-off buckles. ZULU (3-Ring) Straps have only 1 long strap, made of thicker nylon cloth, and has thicker beefier rounded buckles.
Are Zulu straps waterproof?
The most affordable and probably the most practical of the waterproof straps. The Zulu watch strap works much like a Nato watch strap but is made with a thicker material and uses larger fastening hardware.
Who invented Zulu straps?
The ZULU appears to be based on the strap originally made by RHINO, from Australia. There are many makers of the ZULU-style strap besides Maratac. There is at least one “official” MOD strap maker in the UK, but even their public releases have variations.
What is a G10 strap?
The more correct name for the “NATO” strap is actually the “G10. Issued G10 straps were nylon, only made in “Admiralty Grey” with a width of 20mm, and had chrome-plated brass buckle and keepers. Another key trait was a second, shorter piece of nylon strap attached to the buckle.
How do you wear a 3 ring Zulu strap?
For reference, this is Strapcode’s MiLTAT 3D-woven Zulu strap with the extra strap layer and ring removed. [1] Put the strap through the buckle as you normally would. [2] Pass the strap through the first ring but over the second ring. [3] Loop the strap end through the other side of the second ring.
Can you shower with NATO strap?
You will damage your leather strap Whereas a metal bracelet or a Nato strap (a specific kind of strap made if nylon) can handle water just fine, your leather band won’t. You should never let your leather strap get wet. Also, this could cause your strap to stain or discolor.
Can you swim with NATO strap?
NATO straps are especially well suited for swimming, since they lace between the spring bars and the watch. That means if one of your spring bars breaks while diving, the watch will stay attached to your wrist via the remaining spring bar.