Academy Watch Strap

Name: Academy Watch Strap
Rating: 4.8 (22 reviews)

$18

Width

20mm

22mm

Hardware

Premium Brushed

Color

Qty

Take a prep school tie and turn it into a watch strap and you'll get our Academy. A maroon base with a single solid navy blue stripe. All BluShark straps are cleanly stitched around stainless steel hardware.

Original BluShark Collection - The ultimate combination of comfort and durability
Maroon with a single navy blue stripe
BluShark high-grade ballistic nylon construction cleanly stitched around the buckles
Standard length: 280mm (11in.)

Stephen L.

I've been waiting a long time to order the Academy, and was hoping that the Academy would eventually come in the Alpha straps with polished hardware. No luck, so I ordered it anyways. Too wide and short. I can only wear it with one watch, and can barely do the nato tuck. The wide maybe my fault, because I ordered the 22 mm. If I ever order more straps from BluShark, I'll definitely get the more expensive straps, like the ones I got from my first order.

Tyler S.

Blushark NATOs are the best in business! You won’t be let down! Exceptional quality, speedy shipping, and exceptional customer service! What more could you ask for?!!!

Liang-Yen C.

Love this color!

Harrison S.

Highly recommended and brings a lot of pop + flair to my Seamaster 300.

Patrick B.

Give a nice touch to what is otherwise a bland "cheap" watch. The metal parts closely match the bezel

AMOS N.

The size was 22mil not 20mil as I ordered but I've purchased a watch that needed 22mil so things work out. The nylon is about the level that I've gotten from others but the hardware is great. Nice deep colors.

Ted N.

The Academy colors are the perfect compliment to the pyrotechnic dial on my Seiko 5. The quality of the band exceeds the price point, and BluShark's customer service is the best. Thanks you!

Anita M.

Very comfortable and durable, I have already purchased a lot of originals from blushark and will definitely come back for more:)

Stephen M.

Picked this as my third of the ‘buy 2 get 1 free’ deal so went for something a bit different that I thought I’d only wear with a limited number of oufits. But the colours of this one are much more versatile than expected. Great strap, colour and quality. Like it a lot!

Raymond L.

For some reason I like the Blushark Originals more than the alpha shark line, very comfortable, great fit. The academy has to be my favorite out of all the colors on a nato.

George T.

This nato band appeared dull and drab in the packaging. When fitted to my Steinhart 42mm OMV it truly pops with color and personality. My clear favorite of the three purchased from Blushark.

Jeffrey V.

One of, if not my favorite! Love the colors, the build, the fit, the quality. Classic look. Another great strap from Blu Shark!!

Robert L.

I have many BluShark straps: Navy, Bonds, Gray, Mocha, Blu Steel, and most recently Academy. The Academy and Blu Steel are my favorites. They match the blue in my watch. The burgundy color of the Academy goes well with blue and is a bit more flashy.

Jonathan S.

i like it a lot, it goes well with my FORTIS Flieger chronograph and my beloved SQUALE 1521 50 atmos!!

Paul G.

I've never been disappointed with a Blushark strap. Colors are great, hardware is excellent. Happy to be a repeat customer.

Steven V.

A nice looking strap with subdued colors, for when you don't want to have your strap deter from your over all appearance. A classic look with the brushed rings and buckle, perfect colors in a very fine weave of soft pliable nylon with squared eyelets.

Wayne M.

I bought three straps from BluShark. I expected good things but the straps were better than expected. The colours of each are rich and well defined, the straps are comfortable and a perfect length. While they're a little stiff it doesn't impact comfort or wearability.

Alun F.

I didn't expect that this color combo will match to my blue Citizen dive watch so nicely! Really impressed how it looks on this strap. My only complain, or better to say my strong suggestion is: MAKE THIS STRAP AVAILABLE also in Orca collection! Would buy it as Orca without waiting a second! I love it!

Paul K.

I love this strap. When seen peripherally, the colors blend, and it appears to be warm brown. The navy and burgundy colors are subtle enough that it works surprisingly well with this technicolor Orient Sea King. (At least I think so.) The strap is thick and sturdy, and I was really impressed with the robust, smooth stainless hardware.

Michael G.

Love this combo. Goes great on my Sub. Has an Ivy League look to it.

Beau R.

I like this strap just as much as the premium options.

Joel S.

I've tried several other watchbands, but Blu Shark, in my opinion, is the best. They simply put out a superior product;more durable and better looking . So far, I have six ... and I'm not through adding to my collection.

Free Shipping Offers!

Academy Watch Strap

About BluShark

The Fine Print

Contact

News & Updates