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thosw · 12 June 2019, 12:41 AM

Purists look away!... Big fan of Erika's Originals & Haveston.

JonTheKingJames · 12 June 2019, 12:48 AM

Lol, it’s hurting my eyes!!! I personally don’t like bracelets but hey if you love them more power to you, we were all made to have our own likes and dislikes.

HogwldFLTR · 12 June 2019, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JonTheKingJames

Lol, it’s hurting my eyes!!! I personally don’t like bracelets but hey if you love them more power to you, we were all made to have our own likes and dislikes.

Those are straps not bracelets, fwiw.

Boaters · 12 June 2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Those are straps not bracelets, fwiw.

To Funny

Brny11 · 12 June 2019, 12:48 AM

Very cool pics!! I do prefer bracelet, but that black explorer II looks awesome on the strap!

playford · 12 June 2019, 12:49 AM

I don't mind sports on a nato, a TT datejust or OP = NO!

ashbaug2 · 12 June 2019, 12:54 AM

I like the look of that Erika's Original SWICK on your Sub. Fits perfectly. I'm definitely NOT a purist and wear everything on a NATO (Toxic, BluShark, NATO Hardware...). I just haven't swapped my GMT IIc over because I don't have the best tool to pull the bracelet and don't want to scratch the lugs... Once I do, it's game on!

Stoge · 12 June 2019, 12:55 AM

I added an erika's original (dark navy blue with white center line) to my Tudor BB GMT and man does it look amazing. Feels even better on wrist than it looks!

HAven't been able to take any of my Rolex's off the steel bracelet's tho.

watchmework · 12 June 2019, 12:56 AM

I do prefer the bracelet but that’s a nice looking collection you’ve got there.

KBM · 12 June 2019, 01:10 AM

I like the nato look from time to time, nice collection!

jsausley · 12 June 2019, 01:11 AM

I really hate NATO straps.

thosw · 12 June 2019, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jsausley

I really hate NATO straps.

I really hate Standard NATO’s too!

thosw · 12 June 2019, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thosw

I really hate Standard NATO’s too!

What makes the Haveston NATO special is that it is a "one pass" strap that does not cause the watch to sit too high on the wrist. It also has a "floating keeper" like a conventional leather strap that eliminates the tail foldback bulge that is common on the standard NATO. The hardware and material is also first rate. The result is a NATO that wears very much like a standard watch strap. They cost a little less that $30 usd shipped free.

SemperFi · 13 June 2019, 10:39 AM

I have four Haveston Nato’s and one EO, so you could say I’m also a fan of your strap collection.

returntorolex · 13 June 2019, 10:42 AM

Strap?

ppalasthira · 12 June 2019, 01:26 AM

Nice collection right there.

I take it that you don’t like bracelets?

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VicLeChic · 12 June 2019, 02:01 AM

Aaaaaaargh!!! I can't stand these straps, but great watches though.

Maxy · 12 June 2019, 02:05 AM

I have few natos lying around. Wanna swap with your stinky bracelets?

gtruex · 12 June 2019, 02:07 AM

OP, do you like Erica's originals straps better than the average nato? I like the looks and have been debating on getting some, but $100/nato is a pricey nato! They are approaching Omega nato prices. Curious to get your thoughts how how they feel/hold up relative to other natos.

thosw · 12 June 2019, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gtruex

OP, do you like Erica's originals straps better than the average nato? I like the looks and have been debating on getting some, but $100/nato is a pricey nato! They are approaching Omega nato prices. Curious to get your thoughts how how they feel/hold up relative to other natos.

They (EO’s) are the most comfortable strap I have ever worn. Nearly all of them are actually under $60 usd shipped free. I wouldn’t really classify them as a NATO strap due to their construction. There are plenty of reviews online.

CoveWatch · 12 June 2019, 03:24 AM

Thats a lot of nato

Looks good, ready for fun

KeithP · 12 June 2019, 05:41 AM

Love it- thanks for posting!

maxymax · 12 June 2019, 06:03 AM

Cool collection! Yeah, you do what you love and enjoy!

Dan Pierce · 12 June 2019, 06:37 AM

Very nice! Love my comfortable EO straps.
dP

quadraaa · 12 June 2019, 07:04 AM

Have the same coloured EO with my BB58 as you do :)
Had been a bracelet only guy for about 4 years, but this strap is really very comfy and kind of opened my mind to non-bracelet options.

thosw · 12 June 2019, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by quadraaa

Have the same coloured EO with my BB58 as you do :)
Had been a bracelet only guy for about 4 years, but this strap is really very comfy and kind of opened my mind to non-bracelet options.

The EO straps are like the poster child for “Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.”

brandrea · 12 June 2019, 07:36 AM

Very nice

David5807 · 12 June 2019, 07:55 AM

Have you tried any of the rubber straps or do you exclusively use natos?

thosw · 12 June 2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by David5807

Have you tried any of the rubber straps or do you exclusively use natos?

I’ve used leather straps extensively and tried rubber but nothing suits me better than these. Different strokes for different folks!

e dantes · 12 June 2019, 09:20 AM

Erika's straps are extremely comfortable. I prefer them to NATOs. Erika's are not cheap but worth it for the quality.

12 June 2019, 12:41 AM	#1
thosw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 27	"Bracelets? We don't need no stinkin' bracelets!" Purists look away!... Big fan of Erika's Originals & Haveston. Attached Images

12 June 2019, 12:48 AM	#2
JonTheKingJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Watch: 126600 SD 43 Posts: 173	Lol, it’s hurting my eyes!!! I personally don’t like bracelets but hey if you love them more power to you, we were all made to have our own likes and dislikes. __________________ CURRENT: 2021 Sea Dweller 126600 FORMER: 1988 Day-Date 18238, 2019 Submariner 114060. Tag Heuer Monaco Titan.

12 June 2019, 01:11 AM	#11
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	I really hate NATO straps. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

13 June 2019, 10:39 AM	#14
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I have four Haveston Nato’s and one EO, so you could say I’m also a fan of your strap collection. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

13 June 2019, 10:42 AM	#15
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Strap? Attached Images __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

12 June 2019, 12:48 AM	#5
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	Very cool pics!! I do prefer bracelet, but that black explorer II looks awesome on the strap!

12 June 2019, 12:49 AM	#6
playford "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: uk Posts: 322	I don't mind sports on a nato, a TT datejust or OP = NO!

12 June 2019, 12:54 AM	#7
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	I like the look of that Erika's Original SWICK on your Sub. Fits perfectly. I'm definitely NOT a purist and wear everything on a NATO (Toxic, BluShark, NATO Hardware...). I just haven't swapped my GMT IIc over because I don't have the best tool to pull the bracelet and don't want to scratch the lugs... Once I do, it's game on!

12 June 2019, 12:55 AM	#8
Stoge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 71	I added an erika's original (dark navy blue with white center line) to my Tudor BB GMT and man does it look amazing. Feels even better on wrist than it looks! HAven't been able to take any of my Rolex's off the steel bracelet's tho.

12 June 2019, 12:56 AM	#9
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I do prefer the bracelet but that’s a nice looking collection you’ve got there.

12 June 2019, 01:10 AM	#10
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	I like the nato look from time to time, nice collection!

12 June 2019, 01:26 AM	#16
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Nice collection right there. I take it that you don’t like bracelets? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2019, 02:01 AM	#17
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Aaaaaaargh!!! I can't stand these straps, but great watches though.

12 June 2019, 02:05 AM	#18
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	I have few natos lying around. Wanna swap with your stinky bracelets?

12 June 2019, 02:07 AM	#19
gtruex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: G Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer ii 16570 Posts: 72	OP, do you like Erica's originals straps better than the average nato? I like the looks and have been debating on getting some, but $100/nato is a pricey nato! They are approaching Omega nato prices. Curious to get your thoughts how how they feel/hold up relative to other natos.

12 June 2019, 03:24 AM	#21
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Thats a lot of nato Looks good, ready for fun

12 June 2019, 05:41 AM	#22
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Love it- thanks for posting!

12 June 2019, 06:03 AM	#23
maxymax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CT Posts: 721	Cool collection! Yeah, you do what you love and enjoy!

12 June 2019, 06:37 AM	#24
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Very nice! Love my comfortable EO straps. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 June 2019, 07:04 AM	#25
quadraaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Berlin Posts: 100	Have the same coloured EO with my BB58 as you do :) Had been a bracelet only guy for about 4 years, but this strap is really very comfy and kind of opened my mind to non-bracelet options.

12 June 2019, 07:36 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,123	Very nice

12 June 2019, 07:55 AM	#28
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,702	Have you tried any of the rubber straps or do you exclusively use natos?

12 June 2019, 09:20 AM	#30
e dantes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 473	Erika's straps are extremely comfortable. I prefer them to NATOs. Erika's are not cheap but worth it for the quality.

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