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RyanJ · 16 February 2021, 01:09 PM

I have an Explorer 1 and have never ever worn it with the bracelet.

Leather straps, Natos (all kinds), and Erikas Original straps are all that have ever touched it. I must have 30 straps at this point. I scratch the new watch itch by buying a new strap instead.

I don't like bracelets of any kind from any manufacturer. Tudor and GS got close with their titanium ones but still a no go for me.

Johnnymiz · 17 February 2021, 01:27 AM

Why the worry of spring bars failing with a nato or similar 1 piece strap?
Is it really a thing? What are the physics of it all....someone grabbing the watch head and pulling?
Seriously, besides the..."i have a friend who lost a solid gold Patek"... has anyone actually had that happen or is it just the anecdotal paranoia?
I have been wearing watches on 1 piece cloth straps for 40 years and i have NEVER lost a watch... and i am not nice to my watches. I wear them working on cars, doing construction, surfing, etc. They all show scars...my superocean pro had welding spatter on it for awhile til i chipped it off...but i have never lost one.

Gimoozaabi · 17 February 2021, 03:36 AM

I wear mine Explorer 14270 on a NATO, the case is with lug holes and I use shoulder-less spring bars. The 36mm oyster case is perfect for NATO, wear my Tudor Cali dial that way as well. Wears light and comfortable.

My 214270 stays on the bracelet.

AJMarcus · 17 February 2021, 04:16 AM

The last real Rolex tool watch IMO. Love my 214270 MK1. Just perfect for those days when you want understated style and class

darrenho · 17 February 2021, 06:06 AM

Explorer 1 goes very well with most Nato straps in my opinion. It's an explorer!

robinmgb · 17 February 2021, 06:29 AM

Sorry but I really hate nato straps on any watch.
Looks loads better on the bracelet in my opinion

GradyPhilpott · 17 February 2021, 11:10 AM

I'm convinced that the Explorer of any reference looks good on just about any strap. That's what makes the piece so versatile and a good fit for any activity.

The 114270 was my first Rolex and I wouldn't take it off the bracelet, personally, but I've seen a lot of combinations through the years, and I don't think I've seen one that I didn't like, except maybe for the choice of colors, which is just a matter of taste.

Here's mine and yes, I've posted this picture many times, which I took on the day I bought it, and I like it, for those who've commented on it in the past.

blue lion · 17 February 2021, 11:38 AM

I like oyster bracelets and that's it
But it's your watch

17 February 2021, 11:10 AM	#37
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I'm convinced that the Explorer of any reference looks good on just about any strap. That's what makes the piece so versatile and a good fit for any activity. The 114270 was my first Rolex and I wouldn't take it off the bracelet, personally, but I've seen a lot of combinations through the years, and I don't think I've seen one that I didn't like, except maybe for the choice of colors, which is just a matter of taste. Here's mine and yes, I've posted this picture many times, which I took on the day I bought it, and I like it, for those who've commented on it in the past. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 February 2021, 01:09 PM	#31
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,448	I have an Explorer 1 and have never ever worn it with the bracelet. Leather straps, Natos (all kinds), and Erikas Original straps are all that have ever touched it. I must have 30 straps at this point. I scratch the new watch itch by buying a new strap instead. I don't like bracelets of any kind from any manufacturer. Tudor and GS got close with their titanium ones but still a no go for me.

17 February 2021, 01:27 AM	#32
Johnnymiz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: NY Posts: 59	Why the worry of spring bars failing with a nato or similar 1 piece strap? Is it really a thing? What are the physics of it all....someone grabbing the watch head and pulling? Seriously, besides the..."i have a friend who lost a solid gold Patek"... has anyone actually had that happen or is it just the anecdotal paranoia? I have been wearing watches on 1 piece cloth straps for 40 years and i have NEVER lost a watch... and i am not nice to my watches. I wear them working on cars, doing construction, surfing, etc. They all show scars...my superocean pro had welding spatter on it for awhile til i chipped it off...but i have never lost one.

17 February 2021, 03:36 AM	#33
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 699	I wear mine Explorer 14270 on a NATO, the case is with lug holes and I use shoulder-less spring bars. The 36mm oyster case is perfect for NATO, wear my Tudor Cali dial that way as well. Wears light and comfortable. My 214270 stays on the bracelet.

17 February 2021, 04:16 AM	#34
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	The last real Rolex tool watch IMO. Love my 214270 MK1. Just perfect for those days when you want understated style and class

17 February 2021, 06:06 AM	#35
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	Explorer 1 goes very well with most Nato straps in my opinion. It's an explorer!

17 February 2021, 06:29 AM	#36
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	Sorry but I really hate nato straps on any watch. Looks loads better on the bracelet in my opinion

17 February 2021, 11:38 AM	#38
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I like oyster bracelets and that's it But it's your watch

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