The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 24 April 2022, 11:51 PM   #1
skyseadweller
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Behind my laptop
Posts: 280
Got the call and need a nato

So i got the call from my ad that i could pick up a white ss daytona next week but im thinking for the summer i would like to wear it on a nato strap, what brands would you recommend and if somebody has a picture of their daytona on nato and is willing to share id be happy to see it
skyseadweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:01 AM   #2
madgpol
"TRF" Member
 
madgpol's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Jason
Location: UK
Posts: 695
Congratulations on the Daytona. Imho NATO's are reserved for subs only and don't see it working on the Daytona. It looks perfect on a bracelet or if you have to change the bracelet the oysterflex so maybe a rubberb?
madgpol is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:01 AM   #3
inadeje
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
inadeje's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Miami
Watch: me lose count.
Posts: 5,907
I have found the premium blushark natos to be the best quality/price point. However, I wouldn’t wear my Daytona’s on a nato. Possibly rubber oysterflex, but not nato.
__________________
♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41
inadeje is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:02 AM   #4
skyseadweller
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Behind my laptop
Posts: 280
Never saw a daytona on nato in the flesh …. But some random pics i found on the net make it look like its a combination that could work and not inly for a sub
skyseadweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:08 AM   #5
espanol
2024 Pledge Member
 
espanol's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Real Name: Mitchell
Location: EST, EAT
Watch: Trusty Explorer
Posts: 1,082
I think that’s a great idea.

I’ve worn Phoenix nato straps for years. If it’s good enough to be an issued military nato, then it’s certainly good enough for me.
espanol is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 04:43 AM   #6
dannyp
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: usa
Posts: 6,765
Quote:
Originally Posted by skyseadweller View Post
Never saw a daytona on nato in the flesh …. But some random pics i found on the net make it look like its a combination that could work and not inly for a sub
IMO works well for a vintage manual wind version, less so on modern. The polished case and bezel looks a little off with the strap, I think.
dannyp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:08 AM   #7
Hemdog
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Tha 206
Posts: 440
I guess there are thousands of speedmasters on natos…

I personally leave my Rolex on factory bracelet but each to their own :)
Hemdog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:13 AM   #8
JC316
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: JC
Location: Korea
Posts: 456
Blushark has a wide variety of Nato's. You should def check them out! Their premium straps are a bit shiny, but very soft on the skin.

Don't forget to share some pics!
JC316 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:19 AM   #9
mikelprz
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Batman
Posts: 452
Quote:
Originally Posted by JC316 View Post
Blushark has a wide variety of Nato's. You should def check them out! Their premium straps are a bit shiny, but very soft on the skin.

Don't forget to share some pics!
mikelprz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:20 AM   #10
dkg1616
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,619
I’d opt for a RubberB over nato in the daytona
dkg1616 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 02:35 AM   #11
hutch300
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: Jeff
Location: PNW
Posts: 1,482
Quote:
Originally Posted by dkg1616 View Post
I’d opt for a RubberB over nato in the daytona
My thoughts as well!
hutch300 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 06:24 AM   #12
shaunylw
"TRF" Member
 
shaunylw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Here
Posts: 4,652
Quote:
Originally Posted by dkg1616 View Post
I’d opt for a RubberB over nato in the daytona

Agreed. I find rubberB to be much nicer. You can put it on the stock clasp, it’s a great look.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
shaunylw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:21 AM   #13
Ghost410
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Timmy B
Location: Westchester, NY
Watch: Rolex Daytona
Posts: 381
Please post pics when you put it on the NATO. I’m always looking for other ideas for mine
Ghost410 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:25 AM   #14
skyseadweller
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Behind my laptop
Posts: 280
All my other rolexes are on bracelet and i just have a itch to switch it up a bit , and the added bonus of not having to worry about a clasp on the beach
skyseadweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:31 AM   #15
Parapraxis
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Toronto
Posts: 717
Rubber over NATO for a Daytona imo
Parapraxis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:33 AM   #16
JC316
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: JC
Location: Korea
Posts: 456
Perhaps Sail cloth? Artem Straps is a good place to look if you're interested.
JC316 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:39 AM   #17
Jimmybob
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Uk
Posts: 29
I’ve always struggled with NATOs but recently I’ve found Bark & Jack to be really comfortable, also the Haveston single pass straps are really nice with a more canvas like texture.
Jimmybob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 12:57 AM   #18
AzHadEnuf
"TRF" Member
 
AzHadEnuf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Ralph
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR
Posts: 2,043


Not bad on Perlon IMO.
__________________
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein
AzHadEnuf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 01:25 AM   #19
Vesper Lynd
Banned
 
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Europe
Posts: 794
Congrats on the Daytona.
NATO on a Daytona is sacrilege in my opinion.
Vesper Lynd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 02:22 AM   #20
skyseadweller
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Behind my laptop
Posts: 280
Thx. Azhadenuf that looks great thanks for sharing
skyseadweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 06:09 AM   #21
Gerry62
"TRF" Member
 
Gerry62's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Italy EU
Watch: Rolex Panerai
Posts: 7,504
Few years ago ....



leather

Gerry62 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 06:18 AM   #22
logo
"TRF" Member
 
logo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: North America
Posts: 2,348
Keep it on the metal bracelet. I find modern Daytonas do not look good on anything other than the OEM bracelet, or maybe oyster flex. Definitely not the strap monster that the Omega Speedmaster is.
logo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29 April 2022, 01:00 AM   #23
karleone
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dayona
Posts: 2,269
Quote:
Originally Posted by logo View Post
Keep it on the metal bracelet. I find modern Daytonas do not look good on anything other than the OEM bracelet, or maybe oyster flex. Definitely not the strap monster that the Omega Speedmaster is.
My favorite bracelet is super jubilee for the Daytona but it looks great too on straps





karleone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 07:00 AM   #24
ShinyVenusaur
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Real Name: Vladimir
Location: Vladivostok
Watch: AP 15000ST Blue
Posts: 46
I am only buying natos from Phenomenato. Everything else was not okay for me.
ShinyVenusaur is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 07:04 AM   #25
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
ss Daytona should be on its bracelet.

If you have to,use a rubber ..
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 07:12 AM   #26
huncho
2024 Pledge Member
 
huncho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: nyc
Posts: 6,719
please don't put a nato on a daytona
huncho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 07:35 AM   #27
DLRIDES
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
DLRIDES's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Don
Location: NC/WY
Watch: Me
Posts: 4,674
Quote:
Originally Posted by huncho View Post
please don't put a nato on a daytona

this
__________________
Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.
DLRIDES is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 10:53 AM   #28
illiguy
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
illiguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: UTC/GMT -5
Posts: 3,662
Quote:
Originally Posted by huncho View Post
please don't put a nato on a daytona
+1
illiguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 11:06 AM   #29
brandrea
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
brandrea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,091
Quote:
Originally Posted by huncho View Post
please don't put a nato on a daytona
And another
brandrea is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 25 April 2022, 07:23 AM   #30
Seong17
"TRF" Member
 
Seong17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: SP
Location: NY Metro
Watch: All of them
Posts: 43
RubberB over nato.

I just don’t see the nato working that well with the Daytona.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Seong17 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.