Benchmark BasicsBenchmark Leather Watch Band - Crazy Horse Oiled Leather One-Piece Watch Straps for Men or Women - 18mm, 20mm, 22mm or 24mm Widths

Solidly made.

This is a great watch strap! I always switch to a nylon nato or a leather regular strap like strap co swade bands. This is my first leather nato. Holy cow is this thing comfortable!! I wanted a little dressier band for this Invicta. It wasn't your normal pro diver. I have 8 of those on assorted NATO's. 63 watches total of various makers. Anyway. This was just perfect and dressy enough. It's the dark gray. And fits perfect! It's a little stretchy, but not bad. I have a 9 inch wrist so keep that in mind its long! Perfect for me. Goes through both rings with just a little sticking out. So if you want a nato, but want it a little dressier this might be your answer.

It’s really hard to find a wide variety of leather material one piece NATO style watch bands. Benchmark seems to the #1 seller on Amazon so I tried the sand color band for my Seiko 5 series (jade green, looks great with the sand brown). The material is incredibly comfortable and lightweight. It’s like a light suede feel to the touch, BUT a true NATO strap should be easy to tuck in the excess strap after you put on wrist to tuck in nicely. That is very very common. This material is both too thick at the tips and the metal loops on band aren’t wide enough to allow for the tuck back. I’ve tried all sorts of ways a shake but it won’t stay. Not unless you fold it backwards for the tuck in revealing the unattractive underbelly side of band. Has anyone found a good solution for this? I don’t want to cut the band that will probably just make it look worse? Also, I don’t think it will stand up to water at all, expect permanent stains to happen easily.

Good quality watch band. I’ve ordered a few of theses and have one in the way. Fast service/delivery, no complaints

I got this leather NATO strap in black. The thickness is right at the point where I would consider it a quality strap of leather for this particular purpose (until it stretches). It has a nice deep black to it and the hardware seems nicely coated in matte black with nicely low profile. And it has somewhat of a nubuck feel to it.Using this strap for NATO purposes however gives me pause. This leather doesn't want to bend and articulate the way that a typical nylon strap does, this presents a few problems. It always looks like I didn't put it on properly in the spaces under the watch lugs and it doesn't want to bend over backwards to go back into the last loop (because NATO tails are always longer than necessary). The low profile of the hardware keepers also don't want to allow a 3rd thickness of leather inside of them, this is compounded by the fact that nubuck against nubuck has alot of friction. I don't think I can force that tail in, and if I could, I don't want to do this every day (much less crease fine leather).If your watch case comes down to a perfect cylinder the strap will scuff in the middle as you slide it up the strap (even though most manufacturers know well enough to taper in the case between the lugs).Basically this band just doesn't serve me any purpose in my collection. If you hate the feeling of nylon or silicone against your wrist and you feel confident enough in your skills to cut the tail yourself and you don't critique the visuals of the wear, maybe it can be great for you. But not for me.

good

Really like the length and feel of the band.

Did not come with directions, and installation tool that comes with it is small making it just a little frustrating trying to get it on the watch. I initially put it on the wrong way, then had to redo it after trying my watch on. Band itself is a little thinner than I prefer, but I do like the metal “keepers” though, as my original leather band had thin, leather keepers that wore out(especially after getting wet) and broke off(which is why I had to replace my band in the first place). Shipping/delivery was very quick,- so good service!

Very good quality and looks great

Le falta calidad al material

Perfect fit for my timex standard chronograph

Highly recommended old great on my Seiko SKX

This strap is stunning. The finish and suppleness of the leather makes it feel expensive. It's colour is extremely rich and deep. The black hardware is well finished and well stitched on. The only concern I have is the leather appears a little thin. Time will tell how well it holds up.