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Old 7 April 2010, 04:55 AM   #1
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My 5508 on NATO
When I first acquired my 5508, it did not have a bracelet, so I purchased a few NATO straps. I was immediately able to source a vintage USA riveted band, so I never tried it on a NATO. I was always unsure about the watch on a strap and always felt it was "proper" on a metal band". So today, I finally "broke" down and installed a "real Bond" NATO strap on it, and I'm really glad I did....very comfortable to wear.



I also have a solid black and the classic black/grey....I think that the bracelet won't be seeing much action.
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Old 7 April 2010, 04:59 AM   #2
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Looks Great Renato!! Love it!
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Old 7 April 2010, 05:04 AM   #3
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Looks Great Renato!! Love it!
Thanks Gaby! It's perfect for this summer like weather we have here in NY!
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Old 7 April 2010, 05:16 AM   #4
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Welcome to The Nylon Nation, Renato!
Perfect match.
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Old 7 April 2010, 05:20 AM   #5
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Thanks Dan, proud to be a member!
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Old 7 April 2010, 07:59 AM   #6
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Looks great, I love the Nato
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Old 7 April 2010, 08:02 AM   #7
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Wow ....makes mine look like its been crushed !!
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Old 7 April 2010, 10:45 AM   #8
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Looks great, I love the Nato
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Old 7 April 2010, 10:48 AM   #9
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Wow ....makes mine look like its been crushed !!
Actually, I prefer yours as it is original! Mine has been fully restored and now has a Rolex service dial.
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Old 7 April 2010, 11:19 PM   #10
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Another, on "classic Bond" NATO :
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Old 10 April 2010, 03:49 PM   #11
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When I first acquired my 5508, it did not have a bracelet, so I purchased a few NATO straps. I was immediately able to source a vintage USA riveted band, so I never tried it on a NATO. I was always unsure about the watch on a strap and always felt it was "proper" on a metal band". So today, I finally "broke" down and installed a "real Bond" NATO strap on it, and I'm really glad I did....very comfortable to wear.



I also have a solid black and the classic black/grey....I think that the bracelet won't be seeing much action.
That's a beautiful 5508 in stunning condition. Seem like we share the same taste.

Here's my 6536 again. The 'real Bond' is very comfortable indeed.
Congratulations on having such a fine watch and thanks for sharing!

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Old 10 April 2010, 07:25 PM   #12
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Great look on the 5508. Nato's definitely add to the aura of that watch.
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Old 11 April 2010, 12:50 AM   #13
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That's a beautiful 5508 in stunning condition. Seem like we share the same taste.

Here's my 6536 again. The 'real Bond' is very comfortable indeed.
Congratulations on having such a fine watch and thanks for sharing!

Martin
Wow Martin! Fantastic 6536, the dial is incredible!
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Old 11 April 2010, 12:51 AM   #14
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Great look on the 5508. Nato's definitely add to the aura of that watch.
Thanks Buz, I totally agree. It does look great as well on a riveted oyster band, but there's a certain charm it has on the NATO.
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Old 11 April 2010, 09:09 AM   #15
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Thanks for all the pics, guys. The watches are beautiful!

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sweeeet! all vintage on nato looks good to me!!! love it!
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Old 19 April 2010, 05:17 AM   #17
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Actually, I prefer yours as it is original! Mine has been fully restored and now has a Rolex service dial.
Just beautiful! Quintessential 'Bondish'. And I'm gritting my teeth because I'm green with envy
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Wow there are some amazing watches on Nato bands and they just make you want to go out and buy one!!!
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