This is a real-deal NATO band and if that's what you want, you'll be satisfied. NATO bands are simple nylon straps that thread through the pins of the watch and come back around. The strap is intentionally long as they are made to be wearable over coats, wetsuits and other bulky gear. Worn directly on the wrist and the end will need to be looped back around through the buckles. There are several schools of thought on how to properly do this - basically a "classical" or "modern" approach. The NATO band adds bulk to the watch and is quite stiff to begin with, so it will sit prouder on your wrist. Extremely versatile however, and fits watches like the classic military Hamilton H3 perfectly.