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Shade · 13 January 2013, 04:19 PM

I'm taking in the huge NATO bug, seriously huge.

I bought a vintage Omega Speedmaster before but since it was black in dial it couldn't be matched with brighter coloured NATO straps - which sometimes I like to wear.

So I sourced for a preowned white Polar EXP II, and I specifically wanted the one with lug holes so it's easier for me to switch and change straps if I wanted to (instead of just NATO).

And voila... I matched it with my wotancraft vintage NATO - and I loved it instantly. It went VERY well with my other bright cheerful NATO straps, and I wish I bought this one sooner.

Sorry for the bad resolution iPhone pic...

joe100 · 13 January 2013, 04:49 PM

Looks rugged

Shade · 13 January 2013, 05:06 PM

Yes it does Joe! and I think that's how an "explorer" watch should look like! LOL

Andrés G · 13 January 2013, 05:12 PM

I really like that combo. Cool strap.

Hairdude1 · 13 January 2013, 05:15 PM

Very nice!

varld · 13 January 2013, 05:21 PM

neat strap

mikkolopez · 13 January 2013, 05:29 PM

Very nice.

Cru Jones · 13 January 2013, 05:33 PM

BawlaDK · 13 January 2013, 10:53 PM

Super sweet combo even though Im not really a fan of Rolex on leather. This looks nice though!

Armyguy03 · 13 January 2013, 11:14 PM

That looks really good mate!!!

Psmith · 13 January 2013, 11:16 PM

Nice

boywondergq1 · 14 January 2013, 12:16 AM

I'm surprised, I find that the Speedy is probably the most versatile watch ever made, with respect to strap choices.

lhanddds · 14 January 2013, 12:34 AM

Excellent choice

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underdog33 · 14 January 2013, 12:39 AM

Beautiful combination! Looks great!

Shade · 14 January 2013, 12:40 AM

Thanks everyone.

And yes speedy is very versatile but not as good with bright coloured straps imho..

sea-dweller · 14 January 2013, 01:59 AM

Very cool!

mjclark32 · 14 January 2013, 02:24 AM

Nice, love the strap!

incontrol · 14 January 2013, 02:33 AM

Very nice pick up! Love the polar white!

z32turbo · 14 January 2013, 03:02 AM

Looks great

Maxfli · 14 January 2013, 03:06 AM

That looks outstanding. Question: does a leather nato need to be worn on the snug side, like a conventional nato?

Culley22 · 14 January 2013, 03:34 AM

Thaaaaat's a pretty bad ass combination!! That rugged look suits the Explorer perfectly!!

Trouble15 · 14 January 2013, 03:35 AM

Not a bad combo!

TimeOnMyHands · 14 January 2013, 03:37 AM

I would like to see some wrist shots. Specifically from the side -- how it sits on the wrist at the case and the buckle. Do you actually find it comfortable for long wear periods? Thanks!

Shade · 17 January 2013, 02:17 PM

Yes its extremely comfortable. Im outta town without it at the momenr but will take some pics for you when I get back!

13 January 2013, 04:19 PM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I couldn't help it - White Explorer II I'm taking in the huge NATO bug, seriously huge. I bought a vintage Omega Speedmaster before but since it was black in dial it couldn't be matched with brighter coloured NATO straps - which sometimes I like to wear. So I sourced for a preowned white Polar EXP II, and I specifically wanted the one with lug holes so it's easier for me to switch and change straps if I wanted to (instead of just NATO). And voila... I matched it with my wotancraft vintage NATO - and I loved it instantly. It went VERY well with my other bright cheerful NATO straps, and I wish I bought this one sooner. Sorry for the bad resolution iPhone pic... __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

13 January 2013, 04:49 PM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Looks rugged __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 January 2013, 05:06 PM	#3
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Yes it does Joe! and I think that's how an "explorer" watch should look like! LOL __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

13 January 2013, 11:14 PM	#10
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	That looks really good mate!!! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 January 2013, 11:16 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice __________________

13 January 2013, 05:12 PM	#4
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I really like that combo. Cool strap.

13 January 2013, 05:15 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very nice!

13 January 2013, 05:21 PM	#6
varld Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeremy Location: NY/PA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 81	neat strap

13 January 2013, 05:29 PM	#7
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Very nice.

13 January 2013, 05:33 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301

13 January 2013, 10:53 PM	#9
BawlaDK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Morten Location: Denmark Watch: 16800 Submariner Posts: 265	Super sweet combo even though Im not really a fan of Rolex on leather. This looks nice though!

14 January 2013, 12:16 AM	#12
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	I'm surprised, I find that the Speedy is probably the most versatile watch ever made, with respect to strap choices. __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

14 January 2013, 12:34 AM	#13
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Excellent choice Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2

14 January 2013, 12:39 AM	#14
underdog33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 324	Beautiful combination! Looks great!

14 January 2013, 12:40 AM	#15
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks everyone. And yes speedy is very versatile but not as good with bright coloured straps imho.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

14 January 2013, 01:59 AM	#16
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very cool!

14 January 2013, 02:24 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice, love the strap! __________________

14 January 2013, 02:33 AM	#18
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Very nice pick up! Love the polar white! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

14 January 2013, 03:02 AM	#19
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Looks great __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

14 January 2013, 03:06 AM	#20
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	That looks outstanding. Question: does a leather nato need to be worn on the snug side, like a conventional nato? __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

14 January 2013, 03:34 AM	#21
Culley22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nome, AK Watch: amacallit Posts: 719	Thaaaaat's a pretty bad ass combination!! That rugged look suits the Explorer perfectly!!

14 January 2013, 03:35 AM	#22
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Not a bad combo!

14 January 2013, 03:37 AM	#23
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	I would like to see some wrist shots. Specifically from the side -- how it sits on the wrist at the case and the buckle. Do you actually find it comfortable for long wear periods? Thanks!

17 January 2013, 02:17 PM	#24
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Yes its extremely comfortable. Im outta town without it at the momenr but will take some pics for you when I get back! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

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