This NATO band is ok.  The metal rings are held in place via heat seals and are not stiched. Ballistic nylon is a little thinner than I was expecting after using zulu bands in the past.  I prefer to have the metal rings heat sealed and stiched, and for thicker material, but this looks like it'll last awhile anyway.  Looks pretty sharp on a black faced watch.  Don't know that I'd buy this one again over a zulu, but don't feel like I wasted my money.

Edited to add:  I just looked at the price on this, I don't know if it's changed since I bought it, but I would not pay more for this than a zulu band.