Well I'm not the biggest fan of metal bracelets on watches, so was looking for options for my SeaWolf. A rubber or leather strap didn't seem to fit, so I went with a ballistic nylon NATO strap. Aside from being super strong the vintage military look appealed to me, especially with the SeaWolf's strong military pedigree. I opted for a black band so the orange on the face and bezel would really pop. The watch also becomes significantly lighter and would be great for warm weather. I really like the look and if anyone wants info on where I got mine feel free to contact me. - John