[F]Artem nylon watch strap experience

I have small wrists, so I often wear custom-sized straps or tailored bracelets. However, there are other options as well. Artem nylon watch straps are better than the average product. For today’s review, I paired it with a vintage Tudor Submariner. Find out why it’s worth choosing a premium nylon strap over a flimsy model.

I remember walking around Paris in 2013 with my then future wife. Somehow we came across a small watch accessories store loaded with “NATO” style straps. They cost 12 euros each and included leather and nylon options. These were stylish and hard to find, so I bought a few. Over the next year, I wore these straps frequently and noticed that they were starting to fall apart. Yes, the lighter melted the fibers at the end of the strap, but eventually the pinhole broke. Additionally, the strap often felt too thin for a heavy diver’s watch. Choose premium options like Artem nylon watch straps.

Artem nylon watch strap

Artem is a website based in Adelaide, Australia that offers 10 color options for nylon straps. Each size is 19-20 mm and 21-22 mm and comes with polished stainless steel hardware. Alternatively, you can find it here at the Fratello shop and shipping may be easier. Both sites have some great watch and strap combinations. For this review, we selected the Commander model and paired it with a vintage Tudor Submariner Snowflake.

It is different from the usual thin and flimsy nylon.

My early nylon straps were thin, raised models. Threading it through the watch’s lugs was easy, but pulling the strap too tight before buckling usually resulted in some level of loosening. This has always baffled me, even though running the strap under the case is supposed to provide security. Artem nylon is made from a thick, semi-gloss, tightly woven seatbelt material.

different levels of finishing

Another difference from other nylon straps is the finish on the edges. In fact, it’s not finished like a regular nylon strap at all because of the stitching on the edges. Most nylon straps have heat welded or melted ends. That’s fine, but if the edges wear or crack, the material will usually fray and need to be remelted and repaired. Artem nylon looks cleaner and classier.

Similarly, the pinholes are sealed, resulting in sharp edges. The thickness of nylon makes it more resistant to stretching and abrasion. Artem adds subtle branding to one of its keepers with its name and logo on the buckle.

comfortable on the wrist

The Artem nylon strap is very smooth and comfortable on your wrist. The material is harder than regular thin nylon, so you don’t have to tighten it as tightly. This strap also solves the problem with this strap style. That said, the Keeper is large enough to fold and tuck the tail back, making it a must-have for those with smaller wrists. The sliding keeper closest to the buckle is also a nice feature.

Artem nylon straps are a good choice for chunky watches like the Submariner. The head of the watch feels balanced rather than “hooking” on your wrist. Additionally, folding the strap back and tucking it into the keeper reduces bulk on the 12 o’clock side.

Final thoughts on Artem Nylon Watch Strap

The price of the Artem nylon watch strap is 58.95 euros on the brand’s website. For someone who came of age during the rise in popularity of nylon straps, this sounds expensive. However, this is no run-of-the-mill strap, and is of comparable quality to OEM nylon straps that cost three times the price. These are classy enough to wear to a proper dinner, but the cheap straps are decidedly casual. If you’re interested in a nice nylon strap, give it a try. I think you’ll be surprised.

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