Outfit your Series 3 with a ballistic nylon NATO band [Review]

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Nyloon's Elysee Nylon Band for Apple Watch in navy, white and red has a comfortable, fabric-like feel.
Available in a wide range of styles and colors.
Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac

Breathe new life into your existing Apple Watch or customize your new Series 3 with a cool, contemporary nylon band inspired by the original NATO strap of the 1970s. Best yet, these bands compare in quality to Apple’s nylon offering, and cost ten bucks less.

Nyloon started with the goal of making high-quality versions of the NATO straps created by the British Ministry of Defence in 1973. The result is a line of sporty, versatile and easily interchangeable nylon bands that sell fast.

Check out Watch Store’s full lineup of Nylon bands for Apple Watch, and read on to learn more about Nyloon’s must-have strap.

Best List: Nylon band for Apple Watch by Nyloon

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Nyloon’s Pride Apple Watch band is made with ballistic-grade nylon that’s thicker and tougher than ordinary polyester bands.

Nyloon’s Nylon Apple Watch straps echo the original version in a fresh, modern way. Its bands are crafted from two pieces of thick and tough ballistic nylon built to battle the worst weather conditions. There’s some definite heft to the band as a result of its quality materials and construction. The bands are super-comfortable, lightweight and versatile, and add a bit of tacti-cool street cred to your wrist. Swap them out in a flash with Nyloon’s new spring-bar adapter.

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Brand-new to Nyloon’s collection is the Nevi Nylon Band in black, gray and red. Note the precise, complementary stitching.
Photo: Nyloon
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Nyloon’s straps are built to withstand the most adverse weather conditions. Shown here in Moai.

The bands are lightweight, comfortable and breathable, and come with nine heat-sealed adjustment holes for both 38 mm and 42 mm Apple Watch sizes. Bands are available in 11 different colors.

All band feature complementary-colored stitching. Adapters come in either steel or black to match your watch.

Price: $38.95

Buy now:  Watch Store

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