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rootbeer7 · 16 August 2016, 07:29 PM

I have sensitive skin and especially in the hot sun I tend to get prickly heat. Until I wore NATO straps I wouldn't wear a watch as even my wrist used to get itchy. Problem solved. And obligatory holiday/watch pic!

VerticalHorizon · 16 August 2016, 07:33 PM

Looks great!
I have a problem with my wrist swelling up adding as much as an inch.
I put my watches on NATO for the summer.
Easy adjustment - problem solved!

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1William · 16 August 2016, 08:31 PM

I like the NATO in the right situation. Very comfortable.

rmlovett1 · 16 August 2016, 08:37 PM

For more...casual/rugged situations...

love a nato!

AK797 · 16 August 2016, 09:10 PM

I didn't think I liked Nato or fabric straps but I love mine on my TBB.

brandrea · 16 August 2016, 09:13 PM

They provide for a nice change of pace

airchitect · 16 August 2016, 09:16 PM

I'd like to see a blnr on a selection of them.....and I'm finding it difficult to find nice ones for my expii. 21mm lug to lug isn't common.

seik · 16 August 2016, 09:26 PM

I think the orange nato looks sharp

rootbeer7 · 16 August 2016, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seik

I think the orange nato looks sharp

It shouldn't but it does. I have a red one but it doesn't look anywhere near as good

nick c · 16 August 2016, 10:46 PM

NATO straps are great

Vigilance247 · 16 August 2016, 11:09 PM

NATO'S are cool.

rc51matt · 16 August 2016, 11:26 PM

Comfortable & right at home on my faded 16800 matte.
I like nato's but for some reason only on older Rolex or newer stuff that came with as option. Just seems wrong to put a new ceramic model on a strap.
I know it's a mental thing but hey part of my watch coo-coo-ness!!! Lol

Goin2drt · 16 August 2016, 11:35 PM

I do like canvas straps but not a fan of the nato. I don't like that extra piece that then tucks back under. Good view of what I am talking about in the first picture. That drives my OCD nuts.

SoonerTA · 16 August 2016, 11:39 PM

Love the NATO's

MCO1 · 17 August 2016, 12:03 AM

I wear them quite often and enjoy them a lot. Two new ones on order as I post.

mjclark32 · 17 August 2016, 12:16 AM

Looks good

I, too, often put an orange nato (or rubber) on mine in the summer. Works great IMO

douglasf13 · 17 August 2016, 12:18 AM

I've recently discovered rubber NATOs and RAF straps, and the rubber RAF hasn't left my watch. I wear my watch in the water quite often, so I get a little tired of regular NATOs being damp all day. Rubber (and Perlon) solves this problem.

This is the Benetto Cinturini rubber one piece NATO (RAF strap.) It essentially looks just like my Horween RAF from the Hodinkee Shop, but it's more functional.

Sublovin · 17 August 2016, 12:34 AM

Here's the explorer II ready to go do some exploring

armen34 · 17 August 2016, 12:39 AM

Anyone put a nato on two tone?

masyv6 · 17 August 2016, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by armen34

Anyone put a nato on two tone?

I hope not!

bdex75 · 17 August 2016, 01:07 AM

I like NATO and Zulu straps. Gives it some personality.

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Kevin of Larchmont · 17 August 2016, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

I do like canvas straps but not a fan of the nato. I don't like that extra piece that then tucks back under. Good view of what I am talking about in the first picture. That drives my OCD nuts.

Funny, that extra piece that tucks back under represents a small victory over my OCD.

Goin2drt · 17 August 2016, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Funny, that extra piece that tucks back under represents a small victory over my OCD.

That is funny.

airchitect · 17 August 2016, 02:31 AM

Well since everyone is talking natos, where's your favorite place to order from? Best variety?

johnnyjazz · 17 August 2016, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc51matt

Comfortable & right at home on my faded 16800 matte.
I like nato's but for some reason only on older Rolex or newer stuff that came with as option. Just seems wrong to put a new ceramic model on a strap.
I know it's a mental thing but hey part of my watch coo-coo-ness!!! Lol

You sir have very good taste.

leftnose · 17 August 2016, 03:03 AM

I'm not a big fan of NATOs because the folded tail bugs me.

Perlon, though, gets used fairly often:

That said, I do have a few NATOs in the strap box:

bighaole · 17 August 2016, 03:06 AM

I love the canvas straps that Tudor did for the Black Bay watches. Thick canvas, sewn in spring bars (so the watch sits flatter), and a nice traditional buckle, with a little Tudor bling. I would love to find something similar, but with a selection of colors (and without the just crazy Tudor price point).

watchwatcher · 17 August 2016, 03:08 AM

4Panerais · 17 August 2016, 03:09 AM

cdbeaver66 · 17 August 2016, 03:21 AM

NATO and perlon are my current choices too. Can anyone recommend any NATO straps for my GMT? I want to add some more.

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16 August 2016, 07:29 PM	#1
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	NATO STRAPS- this is why. I have sensitive skin and especially in the hot sun I tend to get prickly heat. Until I wore NATO straps I wouldn't wear a watch as even my wrist used to get itchy. Problem solved. And obligatory holiday/watch pic! Attached Images

16 August 2016, 07:33 PM	#2
VerticalHorizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 16710 Posts: 207	Looks great! I have a problem with my wrist swelling up adding as much as an inch. I put my watches on NATO for the summer. Easy adjustment - problem solved! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 18038 \| 16710 x 2 \| 216570 \| 214270 \| 14000 \| 79220N \| 79280P x 2 \| 3572.50 \| 3576.50

16 August 2016, 08:31 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I like the NATO in the right situation. Very comfortable. Attached Images

16 August 2016, 08:37 PM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	For more...casual/rugged situations... love a nato! Attached Images

16 August 2016, 09:13 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	They provide for a nice change of pace Attached Images

16 August 2016, 09:10 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I didn't think I liked Nato or fabric straps but I love mine on my TBB.

16 August 2016, 09:16 PM	#7
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	NATO STRAPS- this is why. I'd like to see a blnr on a selection of them.....and I'm finding it difficult to find nice ones for my expii. 21mm lug to lug isn't common.

16 August 2016, 09:26 PM	#8
seik Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 71	I think the orange nato looks sharp

16 August 2016, 10:46 PM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	NATO straps are great Attached Images

16 August 2016, 11:09 PM	#11
Vigilance247 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rio Grande Valley Watch: DJ41 Posts: 310	NATO'S are cool. __________________ You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

16 August 2016, 11:26 PM	#12
rc51matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: MD Watch: 6605 Posts: 470	Comfortable & right at home on my faded 16800 matte. I like nato's but for some reason only on older Rolex or newer stuff that came with as option. Just seems wrong to put a new ceramic model on a strap. I know it's a mental thing but hey part of my watch coo-coo-ness!!! Lol Attached Images __________________ 6605 TT 16800 matte 16700 coke 16628 blue Breitling Avenger Ti

16 August 2016, 11:35 PM	#13
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	I do like canvas straps but not a fan of the nato. I don't like that extra piece that then tucks back under. Good view of what I am talking about in the first picture. That drives my OCD nuts.

16 August 2016, 11:39 PM	#14
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	Love the NATO's

17 August 2016, 12:03 AM	#15
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I wear them quite often and enjoy them a lot. Two new ones on order as I post.

17 August 2016, 12:16 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks good I, too, often put an orange nato (or rubber) on mine in the summer. Works great IMO __________________

17 August 2016, 12:18 AM	#17
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I've recently discovered rubber NATOs and RAF straps, and the rubber RAF hasn't left my watch. I wear my watch in the water quite often, so I get a little tired of regular NATOs being damp all day. Rubber (and Perlon) solves this problem. This is the Benetto Cinturini rubber one piece NATO (RAF strap.) It essentially looks just like my Horween RAF from the Hodinkee Shop, but it's more functional. Attached Images

17 August 2016, 12:34 AM	#18
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Here's the explorer II ready to go do some exploring Attached Images

17 August 2016, 12:39 AM	#19
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Anyone put a nato on two tone?

17 August 2016, 01:07 AM	#21
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I like NATO and Zulu straps. Gives it some personality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 August 2016, 02:31 AM	#24
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Well since everyone is talking natos, where's your favorite place to order from? Best variety?

17 August 2016, 03:03 AM	#26
leftnose "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 110	I'm not a big fan of NATOs because the folded tail bugs me. Perlon, though, gets used fairly often: That said, I do have a few NATOs in the strap box:

17 August 2016, 03:06 AM	#27
bighaole "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Exp II + Daytona Posts: 452	I love the canvas straps that Tudor did for the Black Bay watches. Thick canvas, sewn in spring bars (so the watch sits flatter), and a nice traditional buckle, with a little Tudor bling. I would love to find something similar, but with a selection of colors (and without the just crazy Tudor price point).

17 August 2016, 03:08 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,046

17 August 2016, 03:09 AM	#29
4Panerais "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: Panerai Posts: 528

17 August 2016, 03:21 AM	#30
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	NATO and perlon are my current choices too. Can anyone recommend any NATO straps for my GMT? I want to add some more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

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