Upkeep
A Quick Guide on Cleaning Nylon/NATO Watch Straps
Three easy methods to keep your nylon watch straps looking pristine.
James Bond NATO Watch Straps
If you’ve picked up the Seiko Automatic Watch, or already have a watch that can use a nylon strap, then the James Bond NATO strap is your ticket to a slightly more fun, interesting, and perhaps even more dangerous watch. These handsome fellows are available in various thicknesses from 18mm to 22mm, and in all different colors. (Thanks, Ken.)
Clockwork Synergy’s “Classic NATO” Straps for Apple Watch
Strong yet comfortable, these two-piece bands are crafted from high-quality ballistic nylon and come in a wide variety of colorways.
Daniel Wellington “Classic Collection” NATO-Strap Watches
Leather straps aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Not to worry, DW’s more-casual NATO-strap collection is just as elegant and stylish, and more affordable to boot.
Invicta Men’s Watch with Four Interchangeable Bond Nato Straps
Currently on sale for $49 for Amazon Prime members (the normal price is $295), the Invicta Men’s Watch is a great Swiss timepiece at a price that (quite frankly) seems insane. The Invicta 12802 is powered by Japanese quartz movement. The stainless steel case, white face and red second hand create a stunning, classic look. The watch comes with four Interchangeable Bond…
Worn & Wound ADPT Watch Straps
A set of nylon watch straps whose components and even packaging are all sourced and manufactured entirely in the US.
Brathwait “Classic Slim” Wrist Watches
If you like Daniel Wellington’s watches, you’ll appreciate both the better affordability and higher quality of Brathwait’s “classic slim” collection.
Quality Linkage
Sunday Links for October 20th, 2019
The year's best wildlife photography, a limoncello cocktail recipe, the perfect Thanksgiving meal, and more in this week's linkage.
Christmas Catalog
The 2012 Tools & Toys Christmas gift guide. For the gadget geek, the coffee connoisseur, the writer, the nerd, or just the guy who’s hard to shop for. As always, only the finest gifts suggested. Kool New Kindles Kindle Paperwhite: The best Kindle out there, and the best gadget there is for reading long-form books. The new Paperwhite Kindle is very affordable,…
Holiday Gift Guide
The 2022 Christmas Catalog
A whole lot of fantastic items, hand-selected for your gift-giving needs.
The 2021 Christmas Catalog
The year's most gift-worthy items, hand-picked for you and your loved ones.
Holiday Buying Guide
The 2018 Christmas Catalog
We've hand-picked this year's best and most awesome gift ideas for you and your loved ones.
Holiday Buying Guide
The 2017 Christmas Catalog
Our annual list of holiday gift ideas that we consider fantastic.
Holiday Buying Guide
The 2016 Christmas Catalog
We have compiled a list of gift ideas which meet a certain criteria: They are products we consider to be fantastic.
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2013 Edition)
Following in the tradition of last year, we, the Tools & Toys staff, are here to share a few of our favorite… ahem… tools and/or toys from 2013. Let’s get to it, shall we? Shawn’s Favorites Seiko Automatic Watch Buying an automatic watch is an investment that takes research and money. The Seiko is great for dipping your toe into the world…
The Tools and Toys 2013 Christmas Catalog
The 2013 Tools & Toys Christmas gift guide. For the Gadget Geek, the Coffee Drinker, the Music Listener, the Apple aficionado, the Hard Worker, or just The Guy Who’s Hard To Shop For. As always, only the finest gifts suggested. The New Kindle Paperwhite Every year a new Kindle comes out, and this year the new Kindle Paperwhite is the best Kindle…