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paltak · 10 October 2012, 01:01 AM

Hi everyone!

I've been wanting to try Leather NATO strap on my 14060M but cannot decide which one to get. I've seen nice Cordovan NATO style straps in the FS section and the Gunny NATO is also nice.

They look fairly long and I wonder whether they'll fit my 6.25" wrist.

I would appreciate any pics and/or feedback. Thanks in advance!

Kyu · 10 October 2012, 03:25 AM

I saw a few Nato's here on TRF
it made me wanna get one, I love em
But I think it's a hate or love thing, no in between.

Others swear it's the worst idea,
Some love the Idea

I think Sub's were meant for Nato,
Every other watch so far I hated on Nato
Yes even the tudor

RALAUstin · 10 October 2012, 03:29 AM

1665 on a Gunny Nato that I cut to avoid having to thread the strap back through the rings. I have worn my Gunny Nato on a bunch of different vintage and newer Rolex models.

Chewbacca · 17 October 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RALAUstin

1665 on a Gunny Nato that I cut to avoid having to thread the strap back through the rings. I have worn my Gunny Nato on a bunch of different vintage and newer Rolex models.

that. is. a nice sd... beaut!

tomfang · 17 October 2012, 11:23 PM

Here you go.

Kyu · 10 October 2012, 03:31 AM

pure sex !

Kiwinz · 10 October 2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

Hi everyone!

I've been wanting to try Leather NATO strap on my 14060M but cannot decide which one to get. I've seen nice Cordovan NATO style straps in the FS section and the Gunny NATO is also nice.

They look fairly long and I wonder whether they'll fit my 6.25" wrist.

I would appreciate any pics and/or feedback. Thanks in advance!

You can always contact Peter Gunny and get a custom made Natp strap to Your wrist size.

He just finished doing one for me.

G Francis · 10 October 2012, 04:42 AM

The main problem you are going to have is forcing the end pins back in the holes when you fit a leather NATO. I think they look great but the 20mm pins are substantial and won't let a leather NATO slide under. You would have to take the pins out and insert them back in with the strap in place. Of course you could get some thinner pins but it's sort of defeating the object. The NATO's were worn originally because of service watches in the forces having thick fixed lugs. Put on a nylon NATO strap and there's no way it's going to get yanked off your wrist. I have a NATO on my non date Sub at the moment but after a couple of weeks I think " who am I kidding?"and go back to the bracelet. Another option in a regular cordovan strap like Corvus Watch do? It gives the watch that nice vintage look without it being too contrived?

lhanddds · 10 October 2012, 04:51 AM

Attila Aszodi makes a shell cordovan Nato that is thin enough to go with standard pins. Your issue will be having too much strap on the standard length. He does custom also. Here's mine

kdub · 17 October 2012, 02:49 PM

Get the Wotancraft leather nato strap made from an authentic WWII Swiss Military rucksack's bag

http://www.wotancraft.com/shop/strap...lassic-sww-006

paltak · 17 October 2012, 11:43 PM

Great pics guys, thank you! I'll be placing an order for one :)

JJL · 18 October 2012, 02:14 AM

I don't have a Sub but I do have a Yacht-Master I put on leather nato/zulu. I have a 6.5 wrist for the record...

I really liked the way it looked and it was comfortable, but as a 1 watch guy that basically wears it through 24/7 of an active lifestyle, I didn't like the fact that it wasn't waterproof. That was my only complaint.

Anyways, here is a pic of it when I had it on

will hung · 18 October 2012, 06:10 AM

RALAUstin, wow. Awesome SD.

10 October 2012, 01:01 AM	#1
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Leather Nato Straps on Sub pic request and feedback Hi everyone! I've been wanting to try Leather NATO strap on my 14060M but cannot decide which one to get. I've seen nice Cordovan NATO style straps in the FS section and the Gunny NATO is also nice. They look fairly long and I wonder whether they'll fit my 6.25" wrist. I would appreciate any pics and/or feedback. Thanks in advance!

17 October 2012, 11:23 PM	#5
tomfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: SUB-D(V) Posts: 102	Here you go. Attached Images

10 October 2012, 04:51 AM	#9
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Attila Aszodi makes a shell cordovan Nato that is thin enough to go with standard pins. Your issue will be having too much strap on the standard length. He does custom also. Here's mine Attached Images

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10 October 2012, 03:25 AM	#2
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	I saw a few Nato's here on TRF it made me wanna get one, I love em But I think it's a hate or love thing, no in between. Others swear it's the worst idea, Some love the Idea I think Sub's were meant for Nato, Every other watch so far I hated on Nato Yes even the tudor

10 October 2012, 03:29 AM	#3
RALAUstin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 315	1665 on a Gunny Nato that I cut to avoid having to thread the strap back through the rings. I have worn my Gunny Nato on a bunch of different vintage and newer Rolex models.

10 October 2012, 03:31 AM	#6
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	pure sex !

10 October 2012, 04:42 AM	#8
G Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 148	The main problem you are going to have is forcing the end pins back in the holes when you fit a leather NATO. I think they look great but the 20mm pins are substantial and won't let a leather NATO slide under. You would have to take the pins out and insert them back in with the strap in place. Of course you could get some thinner pins but it's sort of defeating the object. The NATO's were worn originally because of service watches in the forces having thick fixed lugs. Put on a nylon NATO strap and there's no way it's going to get yanked off your wrist. I have a NATO on my non date Sub at the moment but after a couple of weeks I think " who am I kidding?"and go back to the bracelet. Another option in a regular cordovan strap like Corvus Watch do? It gives the watch that nice vintage look without it being too contrived?

17 October 2012, 02:49 PM	#10
kdub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 74' 1680 Posts: 122	Get the Wotancraft leather nato strap made from an authentic WWII Swiss Military rucksack's bag http://www.wotancraft.com/shop/strap...lassic-sww-006

17 October 2012, 11:43 PM	#11
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Great pics guys, thank you! I'll be placing an order for one :)

18 October 2012, 02:14 AM	#12
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I don't have a Sub but I do have a Yacht-Master I put on leather nato/zulu. I have a 6.5 wrist for the record... I really liked the way it looked and it was comfortable, but as a 1 watch guy that basically wears it through 24/7 of an active lifestyle, I didn't like the fact that it wasn't waterproof. That was my only complaint. Anyways, here is a pic of it when I had it on

18 October 2012, 06:10 AM	#13
will hung "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 144	RALAUstin, wow. Awesome SD.

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