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El Cascarrabias · 15 April 2018, 01:16 AM

Recently sold my 116600 Sea-Dweller which put my OP 39 into the 24/7/365 slot. Previously, it was relegated to weekender/dress-up duty. I'd wear it when I just wanted something different and lighter or when I went to church or out on a date with my wife.

The other night, bored and on a whim, I decided to try a NATO band on the watch. Didn't really think they would go together that well. To my surprise I like it!

The simplicity and ruggedness of the NATO seems make the beauty of the polished OP 39 case pop out.

Some will like, some won't. For me it's a nice change.

AK797 · 15 April 2018, 04:04 AM

Interesting but not for me, would probably look good on a grey or black strap with sky blue stitching.

Bt122 · 15 April 2018, 04:28 AM

I’d put it on one of these straps. https://monochrome-watches.com/hands...s-and-pricing/

Like the ranger

But that’s just me

fskywalker · 15 April 2018, 04:31 AM

As long a you like it!

Hoppyjr · 15 April 2018, 04:49 AM

I’m a big fan of nato straps, but that doesn’t work for me. On a matte black or plain white dial maybe, but on that sunburst dial it just seems off.

Also, the strap looks like a thicker “Zulu” style. Maybe try the thinner weave nato with the squared hardware, it appears a bit more refined (if that can even be said of a nylon strap).

El Cascarrabias · 15 April 2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoppyjr

. . . Also, the strap looks like a thicker “Zulu” style. Maybe try the thinner weave nato with the squared hardware, it appears a bit more refined (if that can even be said of a nylon strap).

Addressing a thinner weave, not long after I bought the OP I took off the bracelet and tried a perlon strap. It fits your idea of being more refined.

But the strap was too thin and flimsy. It actually cheapened the watch to me.

I'll stick with the NATO. Ready to try a gray with a blue stripe maybe.

Hoppyjr · 15 April 2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by El Cascarrabias

Addressing a thinner weave, not long after I bought the OP I took off the bracelet and tried a perlon strap. It fits your idea of being more refined.

But the strap was too thin and flimsy. It actually cheapened the watch to me.

I'll stick with the NATO. Ready to try a gray with a blue stripe maybe.

Not what I was talking about, but I usually do like Perlon. Not on that watch. The thicker Zulu strap you tried isn’t the same as a nato.

JohnLT · 15 April 2018, 06:34 AM

I am not a fan of NATO straps at all. But some watches really shine on them. The OP looks at home on it IMO. If you like it, rock it. Looks great.

opawlows · 15 April 2018, 06:40 AM

Doesn't look that bad to me! I think a turquoise strap would make a great choice for the summer.

Watch Rob · 15 April 2018, 07:43 AM

I like it!

Rags · 15 April 2018, 07:44 AM

Sorry that is not for me. The bracelet is the way to go.

mineral · 15 April 2018, 02:29 PM

I actually like the look with nato strap and nice change. I like the idea of nato on the Rolex Watch too.

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15 April 2018, 01:16 AM	#1
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15 April 2018, 02:29 PM	#12
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15 April 2018, 04:04 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Interesting but not for me, would probably look good on a grey or black strap with sky blue stitching.

15 April 2018, 04:28 AM	#3
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	I’d put it on one of these straps. https://monochrome-watches.com/hands...s-and-pricing/ Like the ranger But that’s just me

15 April 2018, 04:49 AM	#5
Hoppyjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 441	I’m a big fan of nato straps, but that doesn’t work for me. On a matte black or plain white dial maybe, but on that sunburst dial it just seems off. Also, the strap looks like a thicker “Zulu” style. Maybe try the thinner weave nato with the squared hardware, it appears a bit more refined (if that can even be said of a nylon strap).

15 April 2018, 06:34 AM	#8
JohnLT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: JohnLT Location: Boston Watch: time fly Posts: 618	I am not a fan of NATO straps at all. But some watches really shine on them. The OP looks at home on it IMO. If you like it, rock it. Looks great.

15 April 2018, 06:40 AM	#9
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,271	Doesn't look that bad to me! I think a turquoise strap would make a great choice for the summer.

15 April 2018, 07:43 AM	#10
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	I like it!

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