I have waited more than 5 months to receive 3 pieces of fabric. CNS blames COVID restrictions on poor shipment times, but I have received multiple other items in Australia from other retaillers from... See more
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I purchased over the Covid 19 period after their call out to support their business over this difficult period. I purchased a mix of premium nylon natos and the Marine Nationale straps. The natos wer... See more
I will never buy anything from these people again. It’s been 4 months since I placed an order for 5 straps, they charged me extra shipping for a tracking number that isn’t even able to be tracked in... See more
Horrible quality. Purchased a Nasa strap, it's just a piece of velcro with horrible feel to the skin worth absolutely nothing. It should have been something you can wear on your wrist, like suede or... See more
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The customer service is one of the…
The customer service is one of the badest Ive ever experience. Treat me like a crook.
Ordered a 21 mm strap, but got at 20mm. They wont beleive me.
My order took them 19 calendar days to…
My order took them 19 calendar days to deliver with signed Deutsche Post. Straps are okayish, but not amazing. But shipping time for such a small letter size package is unacceptable.
I ordered 8 straps in total the issue…
I ordered 8 straps in total the issue is with my vintage tropic straps that I ordered 4 of in different colours, if you feel the sides of the strap on either of the 2 pieces it is very sharp and can often digs into the sides of your arm if you are wearing the strap. This is the case regardless of colour of the strap the waffle strap does not have this same issue because of this it is likely I will only wear 4 of the 8 straps I purchased.
CNS & Watchbands…avoid and save your money
There's a reason CNS &Watchbands doesn't have reviews on their own website. Once you get the things you paid for your realise they are rubbish.
The nato bands feel scratchy and poorly made. I also got a rubber band that had really small holes to put the bars through. The bars got stuck in there and I had to cut the bands up with scissors to get the bars back out.
Cheap prices but cheap quality too.
Great value leather strap for the price.
Ordered a leather nato strap after Christmas and the strap arrived in my mailbox around three days later in a padded envelope. Great quality full grain leather strap for $10 that fit perfectly with my Hamilton Khaki Field. Nothing to complain about, fast shipping and cheap great quality for the price.
Love them
Cheapest and best quality straps, cheap shipping, ~ok customer service
Some 19mm straps had 19+mm pins, I only had a hard time convincing the customer service, they don't fit all vintage Omega's for this reason, an 19mm pin should be slightly shorter than 19mm, not longer than 19mm ...
Scam
We ordered two straps in august and have yet to receive them (November now). It appears they have been sent back to the company at this point and that there is no hope for a refund.
Another positive experience!
Over the years, I've placed multiple orders with CNS and have never had an issue. Great quality for the price. Quick shipping with tracking to Canada. Massive selection. Strong communication. Can't ask for much else.
As my watch collection grows, I'll be placing more orders with CNS.
bad quality, no service.
I received two defective watchbands.
At first they offered me to return them at my own expense. After I asked them to provide a shipping label or send a replace they don't answer my mails anymore.
Be Careful!
Some of the products might be ok, but watch out for the Marine Nationale, it is a scam product! The product is a sham, does not fit a regular wrist size nor is the design functional at all.
Their customer service is non-existing as is their return policy!
This company hates customers
Terrible company with whom I would never do business with again. Read their FAQ page and you'll see the contempt with which they treat their customers.
I ordered over 100USD of straps. They were shipped with tracking and got stuck at customs. I approached the company to see if I should do anything and they told me 'no'. The straps were returned to CNS, with proof of such via shipping tracking. CNS denied they ever received them, despite the proof, and refused both a refund and to dispatch a replacement order. After a year of telling me 'they are still in transit' they stopped responding completely. My assumption is they got the straps back and kept my money.
Bang per Buck
CheapestNatoStraps (CNS) is an underappreciated gem.
Pros: Perfectly functional watch straps and fair quality control. I've barely had any issue with a product of theirs. Many of their straps mimic other brands' straps at a minute fraction of the price. Prices are fantastic.
Cons: Shipping to the US is a very long process, but this is to be expected, especially considering that the shipping cost is so low. Certain leather straps don't hold up very well (especially those with less stitching).
Overall, however, the quality is fantastic for such a low price. I will always recommend CNS—if the product is unsatisfactory, it's such a small investment that it's hardly an issue with me.
5 star straps with 5 star shipping!
I ordered two rubber dive straps from CNS and both straps are really well made! I recommend that everyone pay extra for the $10 FedEx shipping. I got my package in three days to the Pacific Northwest which is crazy fast, especially coming from Sweden! The last NATO strap I bought from CNS took a little over three weeks with standard shipping!
Caution unsecure website
Update: Finally got my 2 straps after a month of waiting. But still I caution would be buyers Dangerous and unsecure website.
My card was compromised, good thing my bank saw it and called me so they stopped and blocked my card to avoid further problems.
They sent med the wrong size and was…
They sent med the wrong size and was not willing to send the correct replacement. Based on the reviews on trustpilot, this seems to be theirs standard practice.
Bad Poor quality
Dålig kvalitet och reklamationen är nästan omöjlig att genomföra.
Poor quality and if yuo complaint is almost impossible to implement.
Poor communications
Scam site. They sent the wrong order then refused to communicate any further. I was a big buyer and would have been happy to make a big order based on my first purchases but won’t now! No comms…poor company. Steer clear.
Criminals - don't buy from them
Have orders many straps from them. On my most recent order they sent me a strap that was the wrong side. I asked for a replacement strap to be sent and sent pictures several times. Even though they admitted the strap was defective they wanted very specific photos (my photos show how the strap is not the right length). I sent them photos 3 times and they claimed it was difficult to tell (Total BS). After yet another request for a photo (I had since returned the measuring tape which uses metric to a neighbor - I am in the US so dont have a metric tape) I said enough is enough. They are asking for this to deal with their manufacturer. Sorry, that is not my issue, it is there's and after 3 attempts, I am not measuring again. Now they refuse to send me a replacement strap.
Never do business with these crooks. They sent me a defect strap and refuse to replace it.
Do not order!
Do not order! This site has turned into a scam. They sent me 5 bands I did not order and none of the bands I did order and pay for. Now they will not reply to requests for an exchange or refund.
If I could give a zero stars I would
If I could give a zero stars I would. 3 weeks and still no watch strap. Enquired as to where the product was. I was told I needed to wait because it was not shipped with tracking and I had to allow/wait 45 days. Very poor response. The onus put on the customer,not the company who has taken the transaction money. As far as I am concerned whether a parcel that you have paid for is shipped with regular postage or DHL...it is still a long time to not get a parcel. The response is a predetermined email with no customer care in the world. As far as I am concerned whether you choose regular or special delivery,you should receive a parcel in a reasonable timeframe. It is quick enough to take a customer money in a transaction but not to assist. Worst company I have ever dealt with...avoid like the plague.....
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