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illiguy · 24 August 2019, 04:03 AM

I’m in love with my Ref. 116610 Submariner Date. A big reason for my love affair is the marvel that is the Glidelock clasp and, of course, Rolex’s metallurgy brilliance with 904L steel and the Oyster bracelet.

That said, for a little fun/change up, I’m considering putting the watch on NATO. I’ve been a big believer that NATO would look better on a 5-digit 14060M or 16610.

So ... can you guys prove me wrong/help me out and show me some stunning pics of your SubC and/or SubC Dates on NATO?

illiguy · 24 August 2019, 05:11 AM

No SubC or SubC Dates on NATO strap out there? I find that hard to believe ... so please post pics!

ThatExplorer · 24 August 2019, 05:32 AM

114060

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illiguy · 24 August 2019, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatExplorer

114060

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Thanks for getting us started. The SubC on black NATO looks incredible!

Undefeatable · 24 August 2019, 06:23 AM

I dont own it anymore, but here was mine when I did have the SubC

mosanman · 24 August 2019, 06:41 AM

A couple of mine before I sold them for a 5 digit Sub.

I also think the 5 digits are better suited to a nato than the 6 digits.

illiguy · 24 August 2019, 06:48 AM

The last pic with your 5-digit Submariner Date on NATO is a stunner. These photos give good perspective. Almost like the 6-digit on NATO aesthetic varies and is dependent on angle and wrist shape, whereas every 5-digit Submariner or Submariner Date on NATO looks like it’s meant to be.

StackLexus17 · 24 August 2019, 07:01 AM

This is gonna be good

Justingtr · 24 August 2019, 08:06 AM

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MORA · 24 August 2019, 08:14 AM

Not quite a Sub-C but a 5 digit 14060M on one of our black & grey MORA straps

Number3 · 24 August 2019, 08:23 AM

I think the thicker lugs on the 6 digit models actually come into their own on a nato. It looks substantial compared to the 5 digit but less ‘blocky’ than when it’s on a bracelet.

MORA · 24 August 2019, 08:32 AM

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I think the thicker lugs on the 6 digit models actually come into their own on a nato. It looks substantial compared to the 5 digit but less ‘blocky’ than when it’s on a bracelet.

I agree, the 6 digits work great on a NATO just as the 5 digits do. They both offer a different look but I see the appeal of both designs.

abrush32 · 21 October 2019, 10:22 AM

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djgallo · 21 October 2019, 10:27 AM

Just as much at home on a Nato.....and Bond would approve!

othertbone · 21 October 2019, 12:22 PM

Not a fan

exador · 21 October 2019, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Justingtr

That's a nice strap. Who makes it please?

Tempusfugit77 · 21 October 2019, 12:59 PM

Seibei · 21 October 2019, 03:55 PM

No thanks.

Moemalass1981 · 21 October 2019, 05:38 PM

perfect

Onikage · 21 October 2019, 06:21 PM

Nope. Accentuates the fat lugs. Even worse on leather.

abozz · 21 October 2019, 10:54 PM

SubC date

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Scaramanga74 · 21 October 2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MORA

Not quite a Sub-C but a 5 digit 14060M on one of our black & grey MORA straps

Mora?! Cool. That´s a town in Sweden

Finslayer83 · 21 October 2019, 11:35 PM

No longer have it as I prefer lug holes and non ceramic inserts.

That said it was fun, I used shoulderless spring bars (snip them out when going back to bracelet).

I do the same with my Explorer when it is strap day.

Shoulderless bars eliminate any "strap pull" of the shouldered spring bars thus keeping the head on the strap. Overkill but why not.

Here are the others on a strap since we are posting pics:

14060M (no longer have)

16610 Project (Current EDC)

AJMarcus · 22 October 2019, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illiguy

No SubC or SubC Dates on NATO strap out there? I find that hard to believe ... so please post pics!

Not really. The beefy lugs look best on the five series imo

Ssunnylee24 · 22 October 2019, 04:29 AM

Never seen a 6 digit that look good on Nato band.

danicasi2002 · 22 October 2019, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MORA

Not quite a Sub-C but a 5 digit 14060M on one of our black & grey MORA straps

I like the quality of this NATO strap. The weave looks finer than most. The only time I have seen such high quality NATOs are the Bond straps from Omega. Thanks.

AJMarcus · 22 October 2019, 09:41 AM

NATOs look best on the five series Subs. The beefy lugs on the SubC make it look lopsided with anything but the bracelet imo

Brny11 · 22 October 2019, 11:27 AM

I have tried every watch I have owned on a strap (including SubC) and blahhhh, back to bracelet. Not for me.

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inadeje · 22 October 2019, 01:23 PM

No subc on nato but I have these two

inadeje · 22 October 2019, 01:24 PM

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24 August 2019, 04:03 AM	#1
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	Can I See Your SubC or SubC Dates on NATO I’m in love with my Ref. 116610 Submariner Date. A big reason for my love affair is the marvel that is the Glidelock clasp and, of course, Rolex’s metallurgy brilliance with 904L steel and the Oyster bracelet. That said, for a little fun/change up, I’m considering putting the watch on NATO. I’ve been a big believer that NATO would look better on a 5-digit 14060M or 16610. So ... can you guys prove me wrong/help me out and show me some stunning pics of your SubC and/or SubC Dates on NATO?

24 August 2019, 05:32 AM	#3
ThatExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Cory Location: US Watch: 114060 Posts: 652	114060 Sent from my LM-G820 using Tapatalk __________________ It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -------------------------------------------------------------- 116610-214270-116710-113700-114300-M79380RB-Zodiac GR

21 October 2019, 05:38 PM	#19
Moemalass1981 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Jeddah Posts: 80	perfect Attached Images

21 October 2019, 06:21 PM	#20
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Nope. Accentuates the fat lugs. Even worse on leather. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

22 October 2019, 01:23 PM	#29
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	No subc on nato but I have these two __________________ ♛ 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

24 August 2019, 05:11 AM	#2
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	No SubC or SubC Dates on NATO strap out there? I find that hard to believe ... so please post pics!

24 August 2019, 06:23 AM	#5
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 496	I dont own it anymore, but here was mine when I did have the SubC

24 August 2019, 06:41 AM	#6
mosanman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dom Location: London Posts: 263	A couple of mine before I sold them for a 5 digit Sub. I also think the 5 digits are better suited to a nato than the 6 digits.

24 August 2019, 06:48 AM	#7
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	The last pic with your 5-digit Submariner Date on NATO is a stunner. These photos give good perspective. Almost like the 6-digit on NATO aesthetic varies and is dependent on angle and wrist shape, whereas every 5-digit Submariner or Submariner Date on NATO looks like it’s meant to be.

24 August 2019, 07:01 AM	#8
StackLexus17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 613	This is gonna be good

24 August 2019, 08:06 AM	#9
Justingtr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Laredo Posts: 191	Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

24 August 2019, 08:14 AM	#10
MORA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Ben Location: Louisville Posts: 44	Not quite a Sub-C but a 5 digit 14060M on one of our black & grey MORA straps

24 August 2019, 08:23 AM	#11
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,987	I think the thicker lugs on the 6 digit models actually come into their own on a nato. It looks substantial compared to the 5 digit but less ‘blocky’ than when it’s on a bracelet.

21 October 2019, 10:22 AM	#13
abrush32 Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: East Coast Posts: 67	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2019, 10:27 AM	#14
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	Just as much at home on a Nato.....and Bond would approve!

21 October 2019, 12:22 PM	#15
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Not a fan

21 October 2019, 12:59 PM	#17
Tempusfugit77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 28

21 October 2019, 03:55 PM	#18
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	No thanks.

21 October 2019, 10:54 PM	#21
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	SubC date Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

21 October 2019, 11:35 PM	#23
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	No longer have it as I prefer lug holes and non ceramic inserts. That said it was fun, I used shoulderless spring bars (snip them out when going back to bracelet). I do the same with my Explorer when it is strap day. Shoulderless bars eliminate any "strap pull" of the shouldered spring bars thus keeping the head on the strap. Overkill but why not. Here are the others on a strap since we are posting pics: 14060M (no longer have) 16610 Project (Current EDC)

22 October 2019, 04:29 AM	#25
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 854	Never seen a 6 digit that look good on Nato band.

22 October 2019, 09:41 AM	#27
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	NATOs look best on the five series Subs. The beefy lugs on the SubC make it look lopsided with anything but the bracelet imo

22 October 2019, 11:27 AM	#28
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	I have tried every watch I have owned on a strap (including SubC) and blahhhh, back to bracelet. Not for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 October 2019, 01:24 PM	#30
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Delete __________________ ♛ 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

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