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Old 10 March 2013, 01:29 PM   #1
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Rolex on Nato's

For those of use that like & use nato's , there are people that believe they are ugly and should not be on a Rolex . Post your watches to show how good they look , or just to disgust them more !!!!Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362886081.308122.jpg
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Old 10 March 2013, 02:14 PM   #2
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I think Rolex sports models look great on a NATO. It's like a DateJust or a DayDate on a leather band.







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Old 10 March 2013, 02:20 PM   #3
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Damn Mike! That "nato post- why???" Got to you huh!?

Im in! Here's my beauty on a nato strap!

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Old 10 March 2013, 02:52 PM   #4
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I don't have any watches on a NATO but I'm thinking of getting one on my 216570
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Old 10 March 2013, 02:56 PM   #5
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Old 10 March 2013, 04:41 PM   #6
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Damn Mike! That "nato post- why???" Got to you huh!?

Im in! Here's my beauty on a nato strap!

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It's not really the post that made me mad , it's uneducated people talking about things they know nothing about . People trying to tell us that we are all wrong ........ Because that's what they think .


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Old 10 March 2013, 04:48 PM   #7
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NATO straps....not zulus, not mil straps......but NATOs............the best woven nylon strap for any military-industrial watch...............

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Old 10 March 2013, 04:54 PM   #8
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I love 'em! Changes things up...
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Old 13 March 2013, 08:06 AM   #9
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I love 'em! Changes things up...
This is really cool

And to help those looking for nylon without the hardware:

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Old 11 March 2013, 02:18 AM   #10
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I love 'em! Changes things up...
That looks good ! They are coming out with so many straps to go with watches now ! I love it !


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Old 11 March 2013, 02:58 AM   #11
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Old 11 March 2013, 03:15 AM   #12
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That looks good ! They are coming out with so many straps to go with watches now ! I love it !


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Thank you. I go back and forth all the time between other divers and my SeaDweller/Exp II, but never have on my DJ.
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Old 11 March 2013, 03:00 AM   #13
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It is fun to play around with your watches and change inserts and what not, but I think the sports models look best on the oyster bracelets that they come with...
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Old 11 March 2013, 03:05 AM   #14
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It is fun to play around with your watches and change inserts and what not, but I think the sports models look best on the oyster bracelets that they come with...
That is all fine and good, but when using them for their intended purpose........I have determined through trial and error that a Nylon strap (NATO or ZULU) is safer and has easier fitment when using a 5mm thermal protection suit. The Oyster bracelet is to "floppy" when using the diver's extension, and if you pop a spring-bar then you risk loss of your watch.

Red, White, and Blue NATO on an A-serial Seadweller

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Old 11 March 2013, 03:17 AM   #15
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Old 11 March 2013, 03:18 AM   #16
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Old 11 March 2013, 05:20 AM   #17
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Thank you. I go back and forth all the time between other divers and my SeaDweller/Exp II, but never have on my DJ.
I agree , I've owned 3 different DJ and would never put a nato on 1 but leather looks really good . I've actually been missing having a DJ . Might to back to the shop I traded mine in and offer to buy it back !


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Old 11 March 2013, 06:19 AM   #18
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Old 11 March 2013, 07:04 AM   #19
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Old 11 March 2013, 07:08 AM   #20
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Nice pics ALL! Lovin' the leather straps.
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Old 11 March 2013, 07:12 AM   #21
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This wasn't a "what looks better" post or "do you like nato's" post ! It's for people that love & use nato's ! To show them off without having to explain to people WHY ! Lots around like that already ! 👍
💥KEEP POSTING THOSE AWESOME ROLEX ON NATO'S GUYS! 💥





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Old 11 March 2013, 07:14 AM   #22
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Old 11 March 2013, 07:21 AM   #23
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I don't get it ?


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Old 11 March 2013, 07:24 AM   #24
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I guess it's because they have never tried it, or just afraid to try it.
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Old 11 March 2013, 08:27 AM   #25
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Old 12 March 2013, 03:05 AM   #26
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Lets see more of these awesome NATO's guys !! Old new , whatever !


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Old 12 March 2013, 06:05 AM   #27
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LV on nato. Currently hunting for single piece straps without metal keepers if anyone has any suggestions. Not having too much luck with selection on the usual nato sites.

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Old 12 March 2013, 09:03 AM   #28
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LV on nato. Currently hunting for single piece straps without metal keepers if anyone has any suggestions. Not having too much luck with selection on the usual nato sites.

Check out the new "authentic" Bond straps from Maratac in Broadarrow's site.
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Check out the new "authentic" Bond straps from Maratac in Broadarrow's site.
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Old 13 March 2013, 02:09 AM   #30
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Check out the new "authentic" Bond straps from Maratac in Broadarrow's site.
Was looking for non PVD hardware, but I'm definitely ordering a few straps from Maratac. Thanks!

I found a few straps with nylon keepers on Amazon that I'll try out also. Will post more photos as soon as the straps come in.
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