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jaychief · 25 July 2023, 04:51 AM

Thinking of putting my GMT on a nato… used to wear a yachet master and sun on a nato just not sure on this….??

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Guppydriver · 25 July 2023, 05:16 AM

Variety is the spice of life....

For me personally, a Rolex on NATO is too much. A wonderfully fitted premium rubber strap looks pretty good, but I think the NATO cheapens the watch a tad, especially a GMT.

I really like some Omegas and Tudor's on NATO though, especially Erikas Originals.

If the change brings you a smile though, that's all that matters. Go for it!

Rolexken · 25 July 2023, 05:18 AM

NATO strap great but imo that colour nato just doesn’t go with the watch.

PepsiBezel · 25 July 2023, 05:20 AM

Because the bezel is bicolor it looks better with a single color NATO. If you want to wear a striped or busier NATO try the LN insert.

shedlock2000 · 25 July 2023, 05:55 AM

Hmmm, wrong nato for the Pepsi, I think. When I had my 1675 on a G10, I chose the true Bond (regimental) strap, which worked quite well.

I suspect yours would work well on a silver or black G10 or something with red and blue in it (though I always think they look a bit too flash for me).

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Guppydriver · 25 July 2023, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Hmmm, wrong nato for the Pepsi, I think. When I had my 1675 on a G10, I chose the true Bond (regimental) strap, which worked quite well.

I suspect yours would work well on a silver or black G10 or something with red and blue in it (though I always think they look a bit too flash for me).

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Nice color choice of NATO my friend.

I love how NATOS bring new life to watches, but I've never liked the "fold and tuck" thing. I prefer a Hybrid if you will (which is why I pay a king's ransom for Erika's O..lol).

jaychief · 25 July 2023, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Hmmm, wrong nato for the Pepsi, I think. When I had my 1675 on a G10, I chose the true Bond (regimental) strap, which worked quite well.

I suspect yours would work well on a silver or black G10 or something with red and blue in it (though I always think they look a bit too flash for me).

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Nice !!!!

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996marty · 25 July 2023, 06:13 AM

I think it looks great ��

Tim Plains · 25 July 2023, 06:29 AM

Why don't you just try it instead of posting on a forum? It literally takes one minute to make the change. I did on both my Tudor and Omega, hated both, went back to the bracelets. You may like it.

Watcheroo · 25 July 2023, 06:58 AM

Try a different color. Maybe a light gray or navy. Regardless, a single-color strap will probably work better.

WatchTimes · 25 July 2023, 07:27 AM

Older (lug holes) I like on a NATO
Friend was wearing his new sub on a NATO while we were on vacation and it just didn't look right to me.

1995akcoop · 25 July 2023, 07:37 AM

Gmt belongs in a bracelet only… the bezel is busy enough.

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watchluvr4ever · 25 July 2023, 08:06 AM

Looks fine on a nato band to me and I’ve always found them very comfortable on a watch that isn’t too top heavy with a very thin back such as the GMT Master and Explorer II. If you like it that’s all that matters.

pk552502 · 25 July 2023, 08:52 AM

I love a rolex on a nato. you can't go wrong.

joli160 · 25 July 2023, 03:27 PM

A jubilee looks way better imho

TimingsEverything · 25 July 2023, 04:47 PM

I just don’t like how the spring bars seem so vulnerable on a NATO strap. I’d easily go for rubber, especially a Rubber B or Oysterflex, though.

brucethemanlee · 25 July 2023, 06:51 PM

Not for me

Harry-57 · 25 July 2023, 07:42 PM

If you like it, it works. I prefer a Jubilee. You do you.

shedlock2000 · 25 July 2023, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Nice color choice of NATO my friend.

I love how NATOS bring new life to watches, but I've never liked the "fold and tuck" thing. I prefer a Hybrid if you will (which is why I pay a king's ransom for Erika's O..lol).

They’re not for everybody, but I rather like the look of the fold and tuck. This one is a Phoenix strap (the original G10 maker, I think), which I quite like. It was something like $10!

I’ve heard about Erika’s but never checked them out — share a photo?!

I’m trying to get used to a Pepsi insert too at the moment, so I’m wearing mine back on the bracelet at the moment.

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Originally Posted by jaychief

Nice !!!!

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Thanks!

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1William · 25 July 2023, 09:26 PM

The NATO as an alternative is a nice option. On my Rolex watches I prefer the bracelet. The design and appearance are so much better on the bracelet to me. A vintage Rolex on NATO looks better than a modern model but I still prefer the bracelet.

jimcameron · 25 July 2023, 10:27 PM

No

Jackie Daytona · 25 July 2023, 10:57 PM

It’s nice in the summer. Good to have some variety. Do what you like. It’s your watch after all. I like putting mine one was well from time to time.

jaychief · 26 July 2023, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

Why don't you just try it instead of posting on a forum? It literally takes one minute to make the change. I did on both my Tudor and Omega, hated both, went back to the bracelets. You may like it.

It’s a forum ????

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Buckaroo Banzai · 26 July 2023, 03:13 AM

jed11 · 26 July 2023, 04:19 AM

The older gmt (or any of the older Rolex models for that matter) look better in nato in my opinion. The lugs on the more “modern” references just look too bulky even if you paired it with a heavier/thicker nato. Just personal opinion of course.

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jaychief · 26 July 2023, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

Nice

MrMercedes · 26 July 2023, 05:40 AM

Not my cup of tea....not original, and imho it looks like a horror movie.

west8720 · 26 July 2023, 07:09 AM

No. Nine. Nix. Nope. 😀

watchluvr4ever · 26 July 2023, 07:15 AM

Rolex at one time did sell Admiralty Grey Nato bands and some mil watches were issued with them instead of bracelets I believe. Of course these were vintage mil watches. I think they look proper on neo vintage or vintage professional models.

PenDelicate · 26 July 2023, 07:43 AM

I'm not a fan of modding watches, but I love seeing people experiment with straps. I think I'm a little inconsistent, there.

Also, I suspect that we dislike non-OEM straps in proportion to the number of watches we own. If I have ten watches, then I'll get enough variation with all the different OEM bracelets. If I have just one watch, I'll probably want a little strap-action.

25 July 2023, 04:51 AM	#1
jaychief "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea Posts: 669	GMT on a nato ??? Thinking of putting my GMT on a nato… used to wear a yachet master and sun on a nato just not sure on this….?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2023, 05:55 AM	#5
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Hmmm, wrong nato for the Pepsi, I think. When I had my 1675 on a G10, I chose the true Bond (regimental) strap, which worked quite well. I suspect yours would work well on a silver or black G10 or something with red and blue in it (though I always think they look a bit too flash for me). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

25 July 2023, 07:27 AM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Older (lug holes) I like on a NATO Friend was wearing his new sub on a NATO while we were on vacation and it just didn't look right to me. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

25 July 2023, 03:27 PM	#15
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,762	A jubilee looks way better imho __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

25 July 2023, 04:47 PM	#16
TimingsEverything "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Daytona Posts: 180	I just don’t like how the spring bars seem so vulnerable on a NATO strap. I’d easily go for rubber, especially a Rubber B or Oysterflex, though. __________________ "Every Rolex is made for greatness. The GMT-Master, introduced in 1955, was developed in collaboration with Pan Am to meet the needs of their international pilots. The GMT-Master II has proven to be even more invaluable as it features a rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel that allows those who travel the world to read three different time zones." Rolex.com

25 July 2023, 05:16 AM	#2
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,226	Variety is the spice of life.... For me personally, a Rolex on NATO is too much. A wonderfully fitted premium rubber strap looks pretty good, but I think the NATO cheapens the watch a tad, especially a GMT. I really like some Omegas and Tudor's on NATO though, especially Erikas Originals. If the change brings you a smile though, that's all that matters. Go for it!

25 July 2023, 05:18 AM	#3
Rolexken "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: England Posts: 821	NATO strap great but imo that colour nato just doesn’t go with the watch.

25 July 2023, 05:20 AM	#4
PepsiBezel 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,212	Because the bezel is bicolor it looks better with a single color NATO. If you want to wear a striped or busier NATO try the LN insert.

25 July 2023, 06:13 AM	#8
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	I think it looks great ��

25 July 2023, 06:29 AM	#9
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,175	Why don't you just try it instead of posting on a forum? It literally takes one minute to make the change. I did on both my Tudor and Omega, hated both, went back to the bracelets. You may like it.

25 July 2023, 06:58 AM	#10
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Try a different color. Maybe a light gray or navy. Regardless, a single-color strap will probably work better.

25 July 2023, 07:37 AM	#12
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	Gmt belongs in a bracelet only… the bezel is busy enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2023, 08:06 AM	#13
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Looks fine on a nato band to me and I’ve always found them very comfortable on a watch that isn’t too top heavy with a very thin back such as the GMT Master and Explorer II. If you like it that’s all that matters.

25 July 2023, 08:52 AM	#14
pk552502 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Paul Location: ohio Watch: 16570 black Posts: 514	I love a rolex on a nato. you can't go wrong.

25 July 2023, 06:51 PM	#17
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Not for me

25 July 2023, 07:42 PM	#18
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,683	If you like it, it works. I prefer a Jubilee. You do you.

25 July 2023, 09:26 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	The NATO as an alternative is a nice option. On my Rolex watches I prefer the bracelet. The design and appearance are so much better on the bracelet to me. A vintage Rolex on NATO looks better than a modern model but I still prefer the bracelet.

25 July 2023, 10:27 PM	#21
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	No

25 July 2023, 10:57 PM	#22
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,627	It’s nice in the summer. Good to have some variety. Do what you like. It’s your watch after all. I like putting mine one was well from time to time. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

26 July 2023, 03:13 AM	#24
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379

26 July 2023, 04:19 AM	#25
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,719	The older gmt (or any of the older Rolex models for that matter) look better in nato in my opinion. The lugs on the more “modern” references just look too bulky even if you paired it with a heavier/thicker nato. Just personal opinion of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2023, 05:40 AM	#27
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Not my cup of tea....not original, and imho it looks like a horror movie.

26 July 2023, 07:09 AM	#28
west8720 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Sunny California Watch: 16610, 16750 Posts: 172	No. Nine. Nix. Nope. 😀

26 July 2023, 07:15 AM	#29
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Rolex at one time did sell Admiralty Grey Nato bands and some mil watches were issued with them instead of bracelets I believe. Of course these were vintage mil watches. I think they look proper on neo vintage or vintage professional models.

26 July 2023, 07:43 AM	#30
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,388	I'm not a fan of modding watches, but I love seeing people experiment with straps. I think I'm a little inconsistent, there. Also, I suspect that we dislike non-OEM straps in proportion to the number of watches we own. If I have ten watches, then I'll get enough variation with all the different OEM bracelets. If I have just one watch, I'll probably want a little strap-action.

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