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thsiao · 20 June 2012, 08:40 AM

So I've never been a fan of NATO/ZULU straps, but I'm starting to like them now for some odd reason... I've seen some photos of the GMT-C on stripped ZULU and it looks fantastic!

Can you guys please post some of your favorite Rolex on NATO/ZULU?

Also, what is the difference between NATO and ZULU anyways?

Thanks.

ChicagoMoose · 20 June 2012, 08:51 AM

I'll start, here you go.

-Steve

"Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham

ChicagoMoose · 20 June 2012, 08:53 AM

Oh, and here is how I understand the difference but others may be able to provide more insight:

Zulu: Thicker material, no watch keeper, rounded hardware
NATO: Thinner material, watch keeper strap, squared off hardware

-Steve

"Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham

ecsub44 · 20 June 2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoMoose

Oh, and here is how I understand the difference but others may be able to provide more insight:

Zulu: Thicker material, no watch keeper, rounded hardware
NATO: Thinner material, watch keeper strap, squared off hardware

-Steve

"Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham

That's a pretty good description of the difference. At least in my mind.

Dan Pierce · 20 June 2012, 10:01 AM

I felt the same about nato straps at first.

Seems like a long time ago now.

dP

pablofields · 20 June 2012, 10:03 AM

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Ravager135 · 20 June 2012, 10:27 AM

My Sub and I in Miami a few months back...

caryyee · 20 June 2012, 12:10 PM

My daily GMT-IIc ...

withthesword · 20 June 2012, 12:17 PM

sub date on maratac NATO last year during a ski trip

bottom of the ninth · 20 June 2012, 12:17 PM

ec51 · 20 June 2012, 01:06 PM

Nato!

(DMB) · 20 June 2012, 01:17 PM

FiftyTwoEighty · 20 June 2012, 01:46 PM

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Lamone · 20 June 2012, 01:52 PM

Another great NATO strap from David.

globalmedia33 · 20 June 2012, 01:54 PM

wishywatchy · 20 June 2012, 08:50 PM

Here we go!

mws222 · 20 June 2012, 09:02 PM

russellnyc · 20 June 2012, 09:06 PM

love the look And feel of the NATO on the sub. I usually wear a dark gray strap which matches the faded face exactly -- but this green is good and rugged too. I have about 20 different ones and rotate my watches through them.

mjclark32 · 20 June 2012, 09:07 PM

My latest and favorite NATO so far
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Memphis Raines · 20 June 2012, 09:17 PM

On a 'True' Bond with nylon keeper, very comfortable.

Jolu · 21 June 2012, 02:09 AM

Another nylon fan here! :)

Haven't tried Zulu, but here's a few

NATOs:

Perlons:

Velcro straps:

poppydog · 22 June 2012, 05:01 AM

[QUOTE=Jolu;3372103]Another nylon fan here! :)

Haven't tried Zulu, but here's a few

NATOs:

That picture brings back memories: I have the same shoes - used to climb a lot during the 90s

rfknauss · 21 June 2012, 03:33 AM

LV Submariner on a Maratac Gray Nato.

Johny · 22 June 2012, 01:37 AM

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LV Submariner on a Maratac Gray Nato.

great pic richard.

rfknauss · 22 June 2012, 01:46 AM

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great pic richard.

Thank you Johny for the compliment!

Johny · 22 June 2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Thank you Johny for the compliment!

hi r my maratac grey strap has went a strange blue/green tone/colour is your one still grey?

rfknauss · 22 June 2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

hi r my maratac grey strap has went a strange blue/green tone/colour is your one still grey?

Johny, I seem to recall a pic of yours where you had your NATO straps on a wash line with some other clothes ...... if you washed them all together with some other things, maybe the colors faded?

Mine is still a perfect grey.

stockae92 · 21 June 2012, 06:18 AM

xhype · 21 June 2012, 06:45 AM

20 June 2012, 08:40 AM	#1
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	Show me your Rolex on NATO/ZULU! So I've never been a fan of NATO/ZULU straps, but I'm starting to like them now for some odd reason... I've seen some photos of the GMT-C on stripped ZULU and it looks fantastic! Can you guys please post some of your favorite Rolex on NATO/ZULU? Also, what is the difference between NATO and ZULU anyways? Thanks.

20 June 2012, 08:51 AM	#2
ChicagoMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Too Many GMTs Posts: 77	I'll start, here you go. -Steve "Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham Attached Images

20 June 2012, 10:01 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I felt the same about nato straps at first. Seems like a long time ago now. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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20 June 2012, 10:27 AM	#8
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20 June 2012, 08:53 AM	#3
ChicagoMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Too Many GMTs Posts: 77	Oh, and here is how I understand the difference but others may be able to provide more insight: Zulu: Thicker material, no watch keeper, rounded hardware NATO: Thinner material, watch keeper strap, squared off hardware -Steve "Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham

20 June 2012, 10:10 AM	#7
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I prefer the simpler mil strap without the additional hardware. I keep several in each size for whatever watch comes my way. My Seiko diver and the Alsta live on them.

20 June 2012, 12:10 PM	#9
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	My daily GMT-IIc ...

20 June 2012, 12:17 PM	#10
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	sub date on maratac NATO last year during a ski trip

20 June 2012, 12:17 PM	#11
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255

20 June 2012, 01:06 PM	#12
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Nato! Attached Images

20 June 2012, 01:17 PM	#13
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20 June 2012, 01:46 PM	#14
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	I'm digging mine... __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

20 June 2012, 01:52 PM	#15
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Another great NATO strap from David. Attached Images

20 June 2012, 01:54 PM	#16
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Attached Images __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

20 June 2012, 08:50 PM	#17
wishywatchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: James Location: Sheffield,UK Watch: Rolex 168000 Posts: 131	Here we go!

20 June 2012, 09:02 PM	#18
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103

20 June 2012, 09:06 PM	#19
russellnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 383	love the look And feel of the NATO on the sub. I usually wear a dark gray strap which matches the faded face exactly -- but this green is good and rugged too. I have about 20 different ones and rotate my watches through them.

20 June 2012, 09:07 PM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My latest and favorite NATO so far __________________

20 June 2012, 09:17 PM	#21
Memphis Raines "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 40	On a 'True' Bond with nylon keeper, very comfortable.

21 June 2012, 02:09 AM	#22
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	Another nylon fan here! :) Haven't tried Zulu, but here's a few NATOs: Perlons: Velcro straps: __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

22 June 2012, 05:01 AM	#23
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	[QUOTE=Jolu;3372103]Another nylon fan here! :) Haven't tried Zulu, but here's a few NATOs: That picture brings back memories: I have the same shoes - used to climb a lot during the 90s

21 June 2012, 03:33 AM	#24
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	LV Submariner on a Maratac Gray Nato. Attached Images __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

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