I thought I would post this here following a post in a thread in watch talk
I am a big fan of a Phoenix NATO and always thought the were the best out there until I tried a CWC NATO.
I don’t know for certain who makes the CWC NATO (I have a hunch.)
Anyhoo a few pictures to show the difference.
The 2 straps on the left are CWC the 2 on the right are Phoenix. The lighter CWC is the ‘Vintage’ grey strap
The material on the CWC is a lot thicker but a bit softer, it has a more pronounced ridge weave and the holes seem to hold up better than a Phoenix.
The hardware is much chunkier on the CWC and the plating seems to be better quality. (It’s not rubbing off)
Straps reversed in these pictures - CWC on right
Finally a couple of pictures to show the colour difference between Phoenix straps as a result of manufacturing batch wear and age.
And lastly a colour comparison between CWC and Phoenix
I hope this thread is useful for insomniacs!!!