Nato yes or no ??

[pegase747]

Hi to all,

Well it seems that there are some interesting debates on this forum that don't exist on some other Rolex forums.

THE NATO BAND.

I have to say that I liked the Nato band, but not for all the situations or watches.

I tried the Nato on all of my watches, Rolex and others, and I have to say I like it on my Omega X-33, or some vintage military pieces.

Now on Rolex models, I believe it is very good and nice on the historical timepiece like the 5517, or Tudor MN, but I after trying on my Submariner 14060M and my GMTII ( pepsi or black ), I am not so convinced that much anymore.

The Oyster bracelet has been designed correctly for the safety of the user.

First it is strong, and will not let anybody down, in most outdoor activities, or situation.

the rattling of the bracelet is very small on the SEL versions and not bothering.

Now an historical proof of strength and greatness of the Oyster :
I read in a french forum that the COMEX managers specifically ordered their pro-divers to wear their Subs and SD's on the original oyster, because if the watch get caught in something what will brake will be the springbars, acting as a fuse.

Ok the watch will be lost, but if you had a Nato band, you may simply lose your hand ( those things don't brake ), and then at certain depths it means death, by different means like unable to go back up and standing the pain during decompression times, or simply atracting nasty sharks ( can smell blood several KM away ).

Well now it is your choice, but I would not wear a Nato band if diving, rockclimbing, exploring, working with some kind of machines and any activities which can end up in loosing a hand...
I admit the NATO look is very nice, but now for me it's Oyster Only.

I'd rather loose my watch than my hand...
I vote NO

Cheers / pierre