A little puzzled??

[Rolthai32]

Hi Guys
Let me first start out by saying I am new to this watch Malarky however I have always liked my watches and it's only recently now I have no mortgage and dont pay tax(not living in the UK any more) that I have been able to start my meager collection.
I have at last lived with my latest aquisition for a month now and I am as pleased as a dog with two d---ks, 116300 blue face perfect stylish elegant stunning just a few descriptive words to describe this wonderful piece .
I am totaly enthraled with it except for the high polish on the clasp which scratches if you even look at it!! But I can live with that and it gives me more incentive to take care of it. Back to the title of this rant Puzzled-why on earth would any one after spending hard earned money on a lovely piece be tempted to fit a bit of old nylon webbing or a bit of old rubber cut from a tire inner tube!@#$*/? When in most cases the expensive watch you have bought comes with either a well fashioned bracelet or good quality leather band(luv the smell of real leather)- well gents and if any ladies would like to comment feel free- I would like to know the answer as I can not see the reason of spoiling a good piece with such an abomination.
My other watches are GMT Seamaster Tudor Daydate, Ball fireman, and my every day watch would either be a Tag (quartz) or a Titoni Cosmo King (great watch by the way)
So put me in my place or lets hear some genuine +'s against all the -'s

[mjclark32]

I have put my sub on NATO often, mostly during the summer. Some do it to change things up a bit some for boating (if on spring bar fails the other will save your watch).
As they say, if you don't get it, you never will.
If you don't like the look don't do it, believe me you won't stop dP and they nylon nation.
Welcome to TRF

[Rolthai32]

Thks MJC my initials are the same & the 32 is the wifes age-each to their own opinion I suppose

[kilyung]

Entirely depends on the watch. IMHO Rolex should be worn on bracelet. Panerai should be worn on strap. Ymmv.

[cross]

because it's actually fun to wear a tough , reliable tool watch like a sub, gmt, etc and not get noticed at all

the fact that you "know" you have a very reliable piece and the fact that you love it, are already more than enough reasons. You don't need other people to validate that


just my opinion have a good day

cross

[seanthome]

I've only liked the Nato strap on the Sub or Deep Sea. Really would only consider it for the more sporty watches. Wouldn't ever put it on a DD or DJ.

[submariner66]

cuts down on all the metal, it also adds some color and a lot of practicality. Try it if you like it.

[77T]

"...except for the high polish on the clasp which scratches if you even look at it"

That's one reason many people keep a NATO handy. When sports or other activities might create bracelet scratches.

[Brenngun]

Nato straps have a very practical application. They provide a secondary safety assurance against spring bar failure. Peace of mind when swimming in a non controlled environment like a lake, river or the ocean.