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NYC6 · 15 November 2013, 03:24 AM

I have a 14060 and in the summer months I put a NATO on it for Scuba and what not. I have an extra one I purchased that hasn't been used(Bond design). My buddy recently picked up a new 116610 and asked me a couple weeks ago about my Nato as he liked the look. Tomorrows his B-day and were going out to dinner with the wifes and the next day hes off for a Jamaican vacation, where hes going to snorkel a bunch and take basic scuba lessons. My question is, will the nato I have fit his Sub and if so, how hard is it to swap out? I understand its a bit more complicated than my 'holes' Sub. I'd like to give him the band tomorrow nite and maybe put it on for his trip. Any help appreciated.

padi56 · 15 November 2013, 03:29 AM

Yes it will fit as its 20mm lugs and as long as you got the correct spring bar tool its quite easy to do. If not a little more difficult and best to tape around the lugs to prevent any damage to case.

eeh100773 · 15 November 2013, 05:13 AM

You shoulda' bought him one for his birthday - that's a good, quality (& cheap!) gift.

NYC6 · 15 November 2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by eeh100773

You shoulda' bought him one for his birthday - that's a good, quality (& cheap!) gift.

Second to last sentence.

eeh100773 · 15 November 2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

Second to last sentence.

Now I got it!
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AK797 · 15 November 2013, 05:19 AM

Natos look good on the older subs but not so good on the ceramics and its a waste not to wear the new bracelet and glidelock.

NYC6 · 15 November 2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Natos look good on the older subs but not so good on the ceramics and its a waste not to wear the new bracelet and glidelock.

Its a personal decision, what doesn't look good to you is someone else's "that looks great!", Whether one chooses to wear a nato or bracelet is also a personal decision, his. but thanks anyway.

Thanks to all who offered constructive info.

AK797 · 15 November 2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

Its a personal decision, what doesn't look good to you is someone else's "that looks great!", Whether one chooses to wear a nato or bracelet is also a personal decision, his. but thanks anyway.

Thanks to all who offered constructive info.

Mine was constructive not just opinion ie the glidelock, so no need to be a defensive sarcastic.

NYC6 · 16 November 2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Mine was constructive not just opinion ie the glidelock, so no need to be a defensive sarcastic.

OK, I'll my friend that he's wrong because Neil in England thinks that sporting a nato is a bad idea.

masterkiller · 15 November 2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Natos look good on the older subs but not so good on the ceramics and its a waste not to wear the new bracelet and glidelock.

Looks ok to me

Johny · 16 November 2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by masterkiller

Looks ok to me

that looks good with the nato.

Old Expat Beast · 15 November 2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Natos look good on the older subs but not so good on the ceramics and its a waste not to wear the new bracelet and glidelock.

Agreed. Lug holes and preferably an acrylic dome for the best nato look. Ceramic and nato looks a bit contrived, to me anyway. Just saying.

Rags · 15 November 2013, 09:46 AM

Natos are not for me.. Sorry, don't like um.

submariner66 · 15 November 2013, 12:47 PM

That would be a cool gift! The 20 mm will fit his newer sub just fine. I have a bunch of 20mm Natos that I wear with lug hole and non lug hole nd subs. They both look and wear well. I know its blasphemous on here to say, but I find the lug hole cased watches more difficult to remove spring bars that the ones with no lug holes that you have to access from behind the watch.

Keith1 · 16 November 2013, 12:58 AM

Rolex on a Jamaican vacation?

NYC6 · 16 November 2013, 02:51 AM

Why not? He's going to Sandals and wont be wearing it off the 'firebase'.

15 November 2013, 03:24 AM	#1
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	116610 nato ? I have a 14060 and in the summer months I put a NATO on it for Scuba and what not. I have an extra one I purchased that hasn't been used(Bond design). My buddy recently picked up a new 116610 and asked me a couple weeks ago about my Nato as he liked the look. Tomorrows his B-day and were going out to dinner with the wifes and the next day hes off for a Jamaican vacation, where hes going to snorkel a bunch and take basic scuba lessons. My question is, will the nato I have fit his Sub and if so, how hard is it to swap out? I understand its a bit more complicated than my 'holes' Sub. I'd like to give him the band tomorrow nite and maybe put it on for his trip. Any help appreciated.

15 November 2013, 03:29 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Yes it will fit as its 20mm lugs and as long as you got the correct spring bar tool its quite easy to do. If not a little more difficult and best to tape around the lugs to prevent any damage to case. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 November 2013, 05:13 AM	#3
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	You shoulda' bought him one for his birthday - that's a good, quality (& cheap!) gift. __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

15 November 2013, 09:46 AM	#13
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Natos are not for me.. Sorry, don't like um. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 November 2013, 05:19 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Natos look good on the older subs but not so good on the ceramics and its a waste not to wear the new bracelet and glidelock.

15 November 2013, 12:47 PM	#14
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	That would be a cool gift! The 20 mm will fit his newer sub just fine. I have a bunch of 20mm Natos that I wear with lug hole and non lug hole nd subs. They both look and wear well. I know its blasphemous on here to say, but I find the lug hole cased watches more difficult to remove spring bars that the ones with no lug holes that you have to access from behind the watch.

16 November 2013, 12:58 AM	#15
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	Rolex on a Jamaican vacation?

16 November 2013, 02:51 AM	#16
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Why not? He's going to Sandals and wont be wearing it off the 'firebase'.

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