{"product_id":"1980s-u-s-pattern-black-military-watch-strap-with-pvd-steel-fasteners","title":"18mm 1980s U.S Pattern Black Military Watch Strap with PVD Steel Fasteners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003eSKU Code: US\/ORP\/18BLKPV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"176\"\u003eBlack 1980s Pattern U.S. Military Watch Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"227\"\u003eThis strap is a faithful recreation of the original U.S. military specification \u003cstrong data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eMIL-S-46383A1 WRIST: INSTRUMENT (June 1965)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a design standard that remained in use from the 1960s through the late 1980s. It captures the authentic look and feel of the original military-issue straps worn by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"567\"\u003eMade from premium ballistic nylon, the strap offers a more streamlined and simplified fit compared to the traditional European NATO straps. Its practical design made it a popular alternative among British and European military personnel, and it's still widely used by military forces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eConstructed from 1.2mm thick premium ballistic nylon for superior strength and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"987\"\u003eHigh-quality reinforced stitching for rugged field use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eFixed nylon keeper loop in accordance with MIL-S-46383 specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eStainless steel fasteners for rust-resistant, secure wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eStrap length: 254mm (10\") – fits most wrist sizes comfortably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eThis version features a black PVD buckle, a modern upgrade from the original stainless steel, adding a stealthy and tactical finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eAvailable Colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Grey, Olive Green, Desert\u003cbr data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003eEach variant stays true to the core design that evolved only subtly over more than two decades of military use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003eThe final two images show an original Vietnam-era U.S. military watch paired with this strap design, as well as a bundle of straps in period packaging—underscoring the authenticity, history, and legacy of this enduring classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017148318026,"sku":"US\/ORP\/18BLKPV","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/files\/US_ORP_18BLKPV-23-09-MWC-US-ORP-18BLKPV-Web-1500.jpg?v=1703851827","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/1980s-u-s-pattern-black-military-watch-strap-with-pvd-steel-fasteners","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}