Omega, being more than happy to indulge the obsession, lavished upon us numerous iterations of the Moonwatch over the years, each one with a promise of spacewalk-ready toughness. There was just one ...

When you think of a luxury watch, you probably imagine a strap made of leather, metal, or nylon. The Swiss watchmaker Omega, for instance, uses nylon for its popular NATO line of striped watch bands.

When discussing watches, they are often judged by their complications, craftsmanship, and numerous features. The strap, however, is hardly brought up. But it’s more crucial than you think. It touches ...