Summary: We have two words for ya: Watch straps! AJ and Chris are surveying the landscape of accessories for your timepiece. Tune into this fun BhamPodcast watchstrap roundup.<br><br>#WatchFam<br><br>Analog Explorer X Bham Podcast mini series<br><br>Utility vs Style<br><br>Categories:<br><br>* Nylon (for the rugged type or casual)<br>* Casual<br><br>NATO/G10 style strap <br><br>Why you should save your money and DON'T just buy a cheap NATO<br><br>* Nylon weave and thread count; rough<br>* Hardware - do you trust that that tang is going to keep<br>* Stitching - will it hold<br><br>Learn more! The Fascinating and Humble History of the NATO Watch Strap (<a href="https://gearpatrol.com/2017/12/06/icon-nato-strap/)" rel="noopener">https://gearpatrol.com/2017/12/06/icon-nato-strap/)</a><br><br>*Leather*<br><br>Horween Leather Company (<a href="https://www.horween.com/)" rel="noopener">https://www.horween.com/)</a> - One of the oldest continuously-running tanneries in the US, since 1905<br><br><br>artisan leather that works particularly well as a strap material for both vintage and new watches. <br><br><br><br>Bham Podcast Strap ROUND UP<br><br>“The Goods” List<br><br><br>*ZuluAlphaStraps* <br><a href="https://zulualphastraps.com/" rel="noopener">https://zulualphastraps.com/</a><br>MAAAker <br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNj3pn0Kc/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNj3pn0Kc/</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNj3pn0Kc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/p/BteNj3pn0Kc/)</a><br><br><br>*StrapCode* (<a href="https://www.strapcode.com/collections/seiko-skx)Not" rel="noopener">https://www.strapcode.com/collections/seiko-skx)Not</a> just NATOs, metal bands, too.<br><br>*worn and wound ADPT strap (<a href="https://windupwatchshop.com/products/adpt-strap)" rel="noopener">https://windupwatchshop.com/products/adpt-strap)</a> *Pronounced “adapt” - All Day Purpose and Terrain<br><br>*EA8 Leather goods (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ealeathergoods/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/ealeathergoods/)</a> *Instagram Page<br><br>*Toxic Natos (<a href="https://www.toxicnatos.com/collections/watch-straps/products/seat-belt-watch-strap-toxic-shiznit?variant=41949269069" rel="noopener">https://www.toxicnatos.com/collections/watch-straps/products/seat-belt-watch-strap-toxic-shiznit?variant=41949269069</a>)*<br><br>*Erika's Originals* (<a href="https://erikasoriginals.com/)" rel="noopener">https://erikasoriginals.com/)</a>* *(Chris is keeping an eye on the Black Ops MN strap - all black, of course)<br><br>*Haveston (<a href="http://haveston.com/hav041a2.html)" rel="noopener">http://haveston.com/hav041a2.html)</a> *The Carrier A2 Strap - “Alteration-2” is an original design, but an homage to the 1943 US Navy tri-color camouflage scheme from carrier-based aircraft from WWII.<br><br>*Crown and Buckle (<a href="https://www.crownandbuckle.com/chevron-adjustable-night-forest.html)" rel="noopener">https://www.crownandbuckle.com/chevron-adjustable-night-forest.html)</a> *Chevron straps, a hybrid between Perlon and NATO straps.<br><br>BlueShark Alpha slim; <a href="https://www.blusharkstraps.com/collections/alphaslim" rel="noopener">https://www.blusharkstraps.com/collections/alphaslim</a><br><br>*The Watch Steward (<a href="https://www.thewatchsteward.com/)" rel="noopener">https://www.thewatchsteward.com/)</a>*<br><br>*Uncle Seiko (<a href="https://www.uncleseiko.com/)" rel="noopener">https://www.uncleseiko.com/)</a>*<br><br><br><br>ANNOUNCEMENT: Analog Explorer X Bham Podcast mini series
