I have been slowly collecting watches for 10 years and have always struggled to get bracelets and 2 piece straps to fit well with my 8.5" wrists. Recently I gave NATO straps a real try after picking up some nice ones from crown and buckle. Life changing. I can't quite tuck the tongues back with these, but they fit so much nicer. I keep forgetting I am even wearing a watch. I will probably start an expensive new problem now getting various different NATOs for watches.