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COMMONLY ASKED FAQs

Find the answer you’re looking for in our commonly asked  FAQs.

What width should I select?

Our NATO® STYLE straps fit any watch that uses traditional spring bars and has a lug width between 18mm and 24mm. To determine the lug width of your watch you'll want to measure the total width from side to side where the spring bar meets the casing.  For more on this, check out our Fitting Guide.  If your watch is between two sizes, we recommend going with the larger width. The material is soft and should squeeze in nicely.

Will the length fit the circumference of my wrist correctly?

Our Ballistic Nylon NATO® Style Straps and Leather NATO® Style Straps are available in two lengths. The 'standard' length (10") generally fits wrists from 5" to 7 1/2" in circumference and is available in widths of 18mm, 20mm and 22mm. The'long' version (11") generally fits wrists from 6" to 8 1/2" and is available in 20mm, 22mm and 24mm widths. Those with wrists under 7" typically prefer the 'standard' length band and those with wrists over 7 1/4" typically prefer the 'long' band.

When will my order ship?

We are doing our best to ensure that all orders will process and ship within 1-3 business days by utilizing both our "in house" fulfillment team and Amazon fulfillment. If your order is placed over a weekend or US holiday, it may take up to three business days to ship from our headquarters. You will receive an email with tracking information at the time the order ships from our Dallas headquarters. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking info to update. *Selecting Priority, Overnight Expedited or DHL International Express as a shipping option (where possible) does NOT expedite the production process (meaning the time it takes us to make your order). It speeds up the shipping process only!

Will Barton’s Bands fit my watch?

There's a good chance they will! Our bands are designed to fit almost any watch that uses standard spring bars and has a lug width between 16mm and 24mm. If you are not sure how to determine the lug width of your watch, check out our Fitting Guide.

For our QUICK RELEASE BANDS, it is important that your watch's lug width is the exact width of the band you select or the spring bars will not fit correctly. 

For the NATO® STYLE STRAPS, if your watch lug has an odd width, we recommend going with the larger width band. The material is soft and will squeeze in just fine.

What shipping options are offered within the United States?

All of our shipping options carry a flat rate for each order.

Anywhere within the U.S.:
- USPS First Class Mail (2-5 business days)
- USPS Priority (2-3 business days)

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and your shipping destination. All domestic orders will ship free to anywhere in the United States via our economy shipping service with tracking information. U.S. orders ship via USPS within one-two business days of the time of order. Orders placed over the weekend or on a U.S. Mail holiday will ship within three business days. You will receive an email with tracking information at the time the order ships.

Do you ship internationally (outside of the United States)?

Rates and delivery times are as follows:

Canada and Mexico:
- DHL Express Worldwide | 3-5 business days 
(includes full tracking) 
Fedex International | 3-10 business days (includes full tracking information)
- USPS Priority Mail International | 7-17 business days (includes delivery confirmation)
UPS Mail Innovations 20-25 business days (limited tracking information)

Rest of World:
-DHL Express Worldwide | 3-7 business days(includes full tracking) 
Fedex International | 5-12 business days (includes full tracking information)
-USPS Priority Mail International | 10-17 business days(includes delivery confirmation)
-UPS Mail Innovations | 20-25 business days(limited tracking information)

*See shipping rates calculator on checkout page for exact rates

We guarantee delivery for all international shipments and will send replacements at our expense if a shipment goes astray. Be aware that 'Standard' international shipments originate via the U.S. Postal Service and tracking information may be unreliable once the parcel exits the U.S.

International customers will receive an email with a tracking number within one business day of purchase. Allow an additional three days after receiving this number for the tracking information to begin updating online.

Please also be aware of any duties that may be charged by your home country. These are the responsibility of the customer. In some locations, the local post may also charge a customs processing fee. For example, in the UK Royal Mail charges an £12.00 handling fee for any order over £15.00.

We have sold our products to customers in all 50 States, all 10 Canadian Provinces and over 90 countries around the globe. 

Will Barton’s Bands fit my watch?

There's a good chance they will! Our bands are designed to fit almost any watch that uses standard spring bars and has a lug width between 16mm and 24mm. If you are not sure how to determine the lug width of your watch, check out our Fitting Guide.

For our QUICK RELEASE BANDS, it is important that your watch's lug width is the exact width of the band you select or the spring bars will not fit correctly. 

For the NATO® STYLE STRAPS, if your watch lug has an odd width, we recommend going with the larger width band. The material is soft and will squeeze in just fine.

Will the length fit the circumference of my wrist correctly?

OurBallistic Nylon NATO® Style Straps andLeather NATO® Style Straps are available in two lengths. The 'standard' length (10") generally fits wrists from 5" to 7 1/2" in circumference and is available in widths of 18mm, 20mm and 22mm. The'long' version (11") generally fits wrists from 6" to 8 1/2" and is available in 20mm, 22mm and 24mm widths. Those with wrists under 7" typically prefer the 'standard' length band and those with wrists over 7 1/4" typically prefer the 'long' band.

Can I remove and/or reinsert the spring bars on a quick release band?

It's quite easy to do on the silicone bands and also fairly easy to do on the canvas straps. The video below demonstrates how. It's also possible to replace the spring bars on our leather quick release bands in the same manner, but it can be a bit more difficult since the leather does not stretch as easily.

Which color or patterns should I choose?

One of the best features of our watch bands is that they can be swapped in and out in a few seconds and without tools. So, it's easy to swap colors to compliment your daily outfit. Here's a few other tips on color selection.

If your watch does not have any vibrant colors (for example, if it is some combination of white, black and silver) then almost any color combination will look good on it. Instead, consider your wardrobe as a whole as well as what other accessories you may be wearing in combination with a specific watch on a given day. Choosing a color that is present, but underrepresented in the rest of your outfit can really help pull the whole deal together. If you are wearing neutral colors, consider adding a little kick to the ensemble with something bright like red, pink or green.

If, on the other hand, your watch has a couple of colors worked into the design of the dial or casing, we recommend including at least one of those colors in the band. For example, a watch that has tiny highlights of red on the hour hands will typically look great with a lot of red in the band. On the other hand, if the watch has a lot of red in the design itself, you may want a little less red present in the band - just enough to complement it.