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drockadam · 15 November 2012, 08:23 AM

16713 on Black NATO with PVD Buckles!

Well TRFer's I'm writing to you because I am stumped. My dad's GMT TT Bracelet (12 Side) is getting rattled with scratches, dings and such. I'd like for him to find something that isn't expensive, because he is very cheap; to switch back and forth. The Rubber B is expensive and he says it feels too cheap, and the Everest he's never seen before and is a little "too" expensive he says for rubber.

He hates NATO straps, and now I'm stumped.

I've found some cheap 20mm Fits Rolex Lugs (Curved Ends) on e-Bay for like $20. Help me out guys! Thanks and have a great week!

Rags · 15 November 2012, 08:26 AM

Sorry pal but I'm not a fan of rubber or nato straps.

JGX · 15 November 2012, 08:28 AM

I'm sure you like it, which is great but to my mind it looks horrific.

Either way wear it in health and happiness.

drockadam · 15 November 2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGX

I'm sure you like it, which is great but to my mind it looks horrific.

Either way wear it in health and happiness.

Haha!

It isn't my watch, it's my dads!

JGX · 15 November 2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

Haha!

It isn't my watch, it's my dads!

Aah! Well, hope he wears it in health and happiness (and with the bracelet it deserves too!!)

FeelingTheBlues · 15 November 2012, 08:50 AM

The combo doesn't look bad Adam but you know I'm not a NATO fan, how about a nice and not too expensive leather band instead?

Great picture my friend!

jay1988 · 15 November 2012, 09:12 AM

I think it looks pretty bad.

Mainly because you have gold, black and then SS. If there was no SS it would look better.

drockadam · 15 November 2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay1988

I think it looks pretty bad.

Mainly because you have gold, black and then SS. If there was no SS it would look better.

Haha, I realized it doesn't look the greatest. It's back on my dad's wrist with the TT Oysterlock Bracelet!

andyboy39 · 15 November 2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

Haha, I realized it doesn't look the greatest. It's back on my dad's wrist with the TT Oysterlock Bracelet!

This looks better..

bigwatchman · 15 November 2012, 11:02 AM

A nice leather band would be the key.

RC2 · 15 November 2012, 11:36 AM

Keep bracelet on

David cote · 15 November 2012, 11:41 AM

love it!! its works great

willb · 15 November 2012, 02:23 PM

looks good on the bracelet

Hairdude1 · 15 November 2012, 04:32 PM

I also like the bracelet more! However to each their own!

Time2time · 15 November 2012, 05:51 PM

Rolex=bracelet.
It's the law.

JGX · 15 November 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time2time

Rolex=bracelet.
It's the law.

X2

93 Turbo · 15 November 2012, 08:47 PM

Adam, slightly more than you want probably want to pay, have a look at Jed's leather straps. Would compliment the watch well. Good luck.

RC2 · 15 November 2012, 09:48 PM

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Example of a Jed strap

Porsche · 15 November 2012, 10:14 PM

+1
I think your dad would enjoy a leather strap. Plenty of examples here and on Ebay.
Falls nicely between a "cheap" Nato and a pricey SS replacement

kilyung · 16 November 2012, 12:16 AM

Adam, what does HE want?

drockadam · 16 November 2012, 01:47 AM

My dad wants the TT Oyster all the time on the watch, but he wears the crap out of it! I don't think he likes leather.

buckrogers0025 · 16 November 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

My dad wants the TT Oyster all the time on the watch, but he wears the crap out of it!

I fail to see the problem ;-)

ludicree · 16 November 2012, 03:34 AM

I think Nato is not a good choice for a GMT master. The watch would like a nice black leather strap.

DULLYJAY · 16 November 2012, 03:38 AM

Thats a good look to me, but I'm a big NATO fan.

thxbuff2001 · 23 November 2012, 11:45 AM

I have a TT sub but it does not get any wrist time because there isnt much occasion it would fit in. And I am afraid to scratch the TT band. So either I sell it or use it. It is such a beautiful watch that I cannot part with it.

I then found a NATO band that would make it more of a daily watch and it now has more or less same wrist time as my other SS sub and daytona.

It does not matter as long as you use your rolex and not keep it in your winder.

You cannot please everybody.

AK797 · 23 November 2012, 12:06 PM

bracelet with gold pcl best for a tt Rolex.

Bulldurham08 · 23 November 2012, 12:26 PM

I think it's a good sporty, casual look. I don't necessarily think the stainless buckle on the strap flows with the YG, but it doesn't look awful....

It's definitely a good look for the workin' man!

gmtm2 · 23 November 2012, 06:05 PM

very cool congrats!

drockadam · 26 November 2012, 10:23 PM

Alright. I'm buying a rubber strap on eBay that fits nicely (like a rubber b) into the case. The question is....

Gold or Stainless buckle for a TT watch?

Brenngun · 27 November 2012, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Alright. I'm buying a rubber strap on eBay that fits nicely (like a rubber b) into the case. The question is....

Gold or Stainless buckle for a TT watch?

Can you explain why you feel the need to do this? I actually like straps but it seems your father wants to keep the bracelet on and you're the one pushing for a change. Why?? btw "wearing the crap out of it" doesn't constitute a good reason. They are designed to withstand "crap"

15 November 2012, 08:23 AM	#1
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I think this combo works! 16713 on Black NATO with PVD Buckles! Well TRFer's I'm writing to you because I am stumped. My dad's GMT TT Bracelet (12 Side) is getting rattled with scratches, dings and such. I'd like for him to find something that isn't expensive, because he is very cheap; to switch back and forth. The Rubber B is expensive and he says it feels too cheap, and the Everest he's never seen before and is a little "too" expensive he says for rubber. He hates NATO straps, and now I'm stumped. I've found some cheap 20mm Fits Rolex Lugs (Curved Ends) on e-Bay for like $20. Help me out guys! Thanks and have a great week! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

15 November 2012, 08:26 AM	#2
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Sorry pal but I'm not a fan of rubber or nato straps. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 November 2012, 08:50 AM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	The combo doesn't look bad Adam but you know I'm not a NATO fan, how about a nice and not too expensive leather band instead? Great picture my friend! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

15 November 2012, 11:36 AM	#11
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Keep bracelet on __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

15 November 2012, 09:48 PM	#18
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Example of a Jed strap __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

15 November 2012, 08:28 AM	#3
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	I'm sure you like it, which is great but to my mind it looks horrific. Either way wear it in health and happiness.

15 November 2012, 09:12 AM	#7
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I think it looks pretty bad. Mainly because you have gold, black and then SS. If there was no SS it would look better.

15 November 2012, 11:02 AM	#10
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	A nice leather band would be the key.

15 November 2012, 11:41 AM	#12
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	love it!! its works great

15 November 2012, 02:23 PM	#13
willb "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Watch: GMT-2 Posts: 22	looks good on the bracelet

15 November 2012, 04:32 PM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I also like the bracelet more! However to each their own!

15 November 2012, 05:51 PM	#15
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Rolex=bracelet. It's the law.

15 November 2012, 08:47 PM	#17
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Adam, slightly more than you want probably want to pay, have a look at Jed's leather straps. Would compliment the watch well. Good luck.

15 November 2012, 10:14 PM	#19
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	+1 I think your dad would enjoy a leather strap. Plenty of examples here and on Ebay. Falls nicely between a "cheap" Nato and a pricey SS replacement __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

16 November 2012, 12:16 AM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Adam, what does HE want?

16 November 2012, 01:47 AM	#21
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	My dad wants the TT Oyster all the time on the watch, but he wears the crap out of it! I don't think he likes leather.

16 November 2012, 03:34 AM	#23
ludicree "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex Sports 5+6 Posts: 154	I think Nato is not a good choice for a GMT master. The watch would like a nice black leather strap. __________________ Best regards, Andi

16 November 2012, 03:38 AM	#24
DULLYJAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Watch: Sub. Want more. Posts: 181	Thats a good look to me, but I'm a big NATO fan.

23 November 2012, 11:45 AM	#25
thxbuff2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OUT WEST Posts: 33	I have a TT sub but it does not get any wrist time because there isnt much occasion it would fit in. And I am afraid to scratch the TT band. So either I sell it or use it. It is such a beautiful watch that I cannot part with it. I then found a NATO band that would make it more of a daily watch and it now has more or less same wrist time as my other SS sub and daytona. It does not matter as long as you use your rolex and not keep it in your winder. You cannot please everybody.

23 November 2012, 12:06 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	bracelet with gold pcl best for a tt Rolex.

23 November 2012, 12:26 PM	#27
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	I think it's a good sporty, casual look. I don't necessarily think the stainless buckle on the strap flows with the YG, but it doesn't look awful.... It's definitely a good look for the workin' man! __________________ Rolex Datejust II 116300 (new watch swagger in full effect)

23 November 2012, 06:05 PM	#28
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	very cool congrats! __________________ forever rolex

26 November 2012, 10:23 PM	#29
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Alright. I'm buying a rubber strap on eBay that fits nicely (like a rubber b) into the case. The question is.... Gold or Stainless buckle for a TT watch?

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