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15 April 2018, 01:16 AM | #1 |
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OP 39 on NATO . . . didn't think I'd like it.
Recently sold my 116600 Sea-Dweller which put my OP 39 into the 24/7/365 slot. Previously, it was relegated to weekender/dress-up duty. I'd wear it when I just wanted something different and lighter or when I went to church or out on a date with my wife.
The other night, bored and on a whim, I decided to try a NATO band on the watch. Didn't really think they would go together that well. To my surprise I like it! The simplicity and ruggedness of the NATO seems make the beauty of the polished OP 39 case pop out. Some will like, some won't. For me it's a nice change.
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15 April 2018, 04:04 AM | #2 |
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Interesting but not for me, would probably look good on a grey or black strap with sky blue stitching.
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15 April 2018, 04:28 AM | #3 |
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I’d put it on one of these straps. https://monochrome-watches.com/hands...s-and-pricing/
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15 April 2018, 04:31 AM | #4 |
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As long a you like it!
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15 April 2018, 04:49 AM | #5 |
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I’m a big fan of nato straps, but that doesn’t work for me. On a matte black or plain white dial maybe, but on that sunburst dial it just seems off.
Also, the strap looks like a thicker “Zulu” style. Maybe try the thinner weave nato with the squared hardware, it appears a bit more refined (if that can even be said of a nylon strap). |
15 April 2018, 06:34 AM | #6 |
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I am not a fan of NATO straps at all. But some watches really shine on them. The OP looks at home on it IMO. If you like it, rock it. Looks great.
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15 April 2018, 06:40 AM | #7 |
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Doesn't look that bad to me! I think a turquoise strap would make a great choice for the summer.
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15 April 2018, 07:26 AM | #8 | |
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But the strap was too thin and flimsy. It actually cheapened the watch to me. I'll stick with the NATO. Ready to try a gray with a blue stripe maybe.
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15 April 2018, 07:43 AM | #9 |
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I like it!
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15 April 2018, 07:44 AM | #10 |
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Sorry that is not for me. The bracelet is the way to go.
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15 April 2018, 10:56 AM | #11 | |
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Not what I was talking about, but I usually do like Perlon. Not on that watch. The thicker Zulu strap you tried isn’t the same as a nato. |
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15 April 2018, 02:29 PM | #12 |
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I actually like the look with nato strap and nice change. I like the idea of nato on the Rolex Watch too.
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