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reechaard · 9 August 2007, 11:37 AM

I'm thinking of trying this out, and I have some questions:

Do the straps tend to really scratch the caseback?

Also, would I need thicker springbars (if there is such a thing) so that the watch head doesn't slide around much (although I suppose this is a function of how tight the band is around the wrist)?

Thanks in advance!

Atomant · 9 August 2007, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reechaard

I'm thinking of trying this out, and I have some questions:

Do the straps tend to really scratch the caseback?

Also, would I need thicker springbars (if there is such a thing) so that the watch head doesn't slide around much (although I suppose this is a function of how tight the band is around the wrist)?

Thanks in advance!

I don't own a nato strap, but does it loop through the lug pins underneath the case? If it does and solid particles gets in between the strap and the case back, chances are that it's gonna get scratched up. It gets scratched up even without a nato strap if sand gets in between your wrist and the caseback.

If ima be diving down murky waters, I'd rather have a lightly scratched case back than a worn out oyster bracelet.

Rockrolex · 9 August 2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reechaard

I'm thinking of trying this out, and I have some questions:

Do the straps tend to really scratch the caseback?

Also, would I need thicker springbars (if there is such a thing) so that the watch head doesn't slide around much (although I suppose this is a function of how tight the band is around the wrist)?

Thanks in advance!

You might do a search on the forum for Nato. I know there are plenty of pics of Subs (and I think at least one GMT) on a Nato strap. That should give you some idea of how well it fits. As far as I know, you don't need thicker springbars.

RogerF · 9 August 2007, 12:45 PM

bad pics but you get the idea

mikey · 9 August 2007, 12:48 PM

Check the For Sale Section on this forum, I know a Great guy selling a similar black nato for a really cheap price.

erasuretim · 9 August 2007, 05:20 PM

RogerF, your watch looks really cool on that NATO

Regards

Tim

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 August 2007, 05:48 PM

I have heard of ONE incident where the metal overrider on the Nato strap at 12 o'clock has scratched the lugs of the case quite badly

Henry T · 9 August 2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I have heard of ONE incident where the metal overrider on the Nato strap at 12 o'clock has scratched the lugs of the case quite badly

No, it doesn't. The overrider is quite a distance from the lug end. The watch head won't slide about like crazy because the loop through both springbars kinda keep it (watch head) in place.

Although the springbars of my 14060M is thick (which it is suppose to be), a NATO will slide through quite nicely. The Zulu/Maratec couldn't because it is much thicker.

NATOs are not made from sandpaper, so I wouldn't worry about some attrition wear on the caseback due to prolong use.

frostie · 9 August 2007, 07:57 PM

nato strap on rolexes is so cool. i have to buy one

mike · 9 August 2007, 08:16 PM

Here you go,

frostie · 9 August 2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Here you go,

great looking watch

Erix · 9 August 2007, 09:50 PM

No scracthing so far, no need or thicker springbars and it fits like a glove...

frostie · 9 August 2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Erix

No scracthing so far, no need or thicker springbars and it fits like a glove...

I think this nato strap looks better

colemanitis · 9 August 2007, 11:01 PM

GMT 16750 on a Bond NATO!

Tools · 10 August 2007, 12:04 AM

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The NATO strap won't scratch the watch because you are not supposed to actually wear your Rolex...

You buy several of them, and straps and such, and you spend your time dressing them up and displaying them..

Have you actually seen a watch on the forum that has been used......NO..

We....I mean they just make them pretty, wash them all the time, take nice pictures, swap out bracelets and straps, etc.,....but wear them....and scratch them....I don't think so..

^fai^ · 10 August 2007, 01:39 AM

May I request a back view of the NATO strap on watch?

Thanks in advance

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 August 2007, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

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The NATO strap won't scratch the watch because you are not supposed to actually wear your Rolex...

You buy several of them, and straps and such, and you spend your time dressing them up and displaying them..

Have you actually seen a watch on the forum that has been used......NO..

We....I mean they just make them pretty, wash them all the time, take nice pictures, swap out bracelets and straps, etc.,....but wear them....and scratch them....I don't think so..

USMCsilver · 10 August 2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ^fai^

May I request a back view of the NATO strap on watch?

Thanks in advance

Is this along the lines of what you were looking for?

And here's the front as posted in another thread:

Tombstone · 10 August 2007, 05:35 AM

Nato straps are cool, some on this site get their panties in a twist when you talk about, or show photos of Rolex watches with nato straps. I like them I think it is a nice change. I would wear a nato strap with my Rolex in the field or in certain environments.

f16570 · 10 August 2007, 06:04 AM

Tools is so right. Do any of these people actually wear their watches? They are not ornaments, why spend all that money to keep; it a safe or a case? Wear it and enjoy it in good health.
f

problmchylde · 10 August 2007, 06:16 AM

Here's mine , an old strap on an old watch.....

Pete G · 10 August 2007, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by problmchylde

Here's mine , an old strap on an old watch.....

YES!!! Talk about old-school CHARACTER!!!

LOVE IT!!!

9 August 2007, 11:37 AM	#1
reechaard Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT II, LV Posts: 40	Rolex on a Nato strap I'm thinking of trying this out, and I have some questions: Do the straps tend to really scratch the caseback? Also, would I need thicker springbars (if there is such a thing) so that the watch head doesn't slide around much (although I suppose this is a function of how tight the band is around the wrist)? Thanks in advance!

9 August 2007, 12:45 PM	#4
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	bad pics but you get the idea __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

9 August 2007, 05:48 PM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I have heard of ONE incident where the metal overrider on the Nato strap at 12 o'clock has scratched the lugs of the case quite badly __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 August 2007, 09:50 PM	#12
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	No scracthing so far, no need or thicker springbars and it fits like a glove... Attached Images __________________ Nice is nice

9 August 2007, 11:01 PM	#14
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	GMT 16750 on a Bond NATO! __________________ Member #471

9 August 2007, 12:48 PM	#5
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Check the For Sale Section on this forum, I know a Great guy selling a similar black nato for a really cheap price.

9 August 2007, 05:20 PM	#6
erasuretim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cranfield, uk Watch: 14060m Posts: 251	RogerF, your watch looks really cool on that NATO Regards Tim

9 August 2007, 07:57 PM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	nato strap on rolexes is so cool. i have to buy one

9 August 2007, 08:16 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Here you go,

10 August 2007, 12:04 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	. The NATO strap won't scratch the watch because you are not supposed to actually wear your Rolex... You buy several of them, and straps and such, and you spend your time dressing them up and displaying them.. Have you actually seen a watch on the forum that has been used......NO.. We....I mean they just make them pretty, wash them all the time, take nice pictures, swap out bracelets and straps, etc.,....but wear them....and scratch them....I don't think so..

10 August 2007, 01:39 AM	#16
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	May I request a back view of the NATO strap on watch? Thanks in advance

10 August 2007, 05:35 AM	#19
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Nato straps are cool, some on this site get their panties in a twist when you talk about, or show photos of Rolex watches with nato straps. I like them I think it is a nice change. I would wear a nato strap with my Rolex in the field or in certain environments.

10 August 2007, 06:04 AM	#20
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Tools is so right. Do any of these people actually wear their watches? They are not ornaments, why spend all that money to keep; it a safe or a case? Wear it and enjoy it in good health. f

10 August 2007, 06:16 AM	#21
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Here's mine , an old strap on an old watch.....

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