now I finally get the whole NATO strap thing...

[esm]

it is bloody COMFORTABLE

funny dalip and ducatidoc (David) was "making fun" of me about my fave colour green.... today, after came home from tennis, there was a small package waiting for me at the concerige desk

its a 22mm NATO strap, so it wont be going onto Rolex.

i should order some 20mm ones im a convert!

uploading pixs now, photobucket is too slow today.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by esm

it is bloody COMFORTABLE

funny dalip and ducatidoc (David) was "making fun" of me about my fave colour green.... today, after came home from tennis, there was a small package waiting for me at the concerige desk

its a 22mm NATO strap, so it wont be going onto Rolex.

i should order some 20mm ones im a convert!

uploading pixs now, photobucket is too slow today.

Hurry up for goodness sakes Eric.....

[esm]

while it's uploading, this is the watch i will be using as a test.



my brother in law got this for me when he was visiting NYC last year. kinda cool with the red bits and Rolex like bubble over the date. only have worn it a couple of times, cos the bloody bracelet is cr@p....

it is a quartz btw

[Dan Pierce]

Welcome to the Nylon Nation, Eric!!!
dP

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Welcome to the Nylon Nation, Eric!!!
dP

you're like the Nylon Nation devil Dan

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by dalip

you're like the Nylon Nation devil Dan

dP

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

dP

and I have just thrown myself into the blazing fires

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by dalip

and I have just thrown myself into the blazing fires

Dalip, the fire only burns when you can't reverse the change.
But nylon allows for many different looks, keeps our beloved bracelets in top condition, and makes our Oysters much more versatile.
dP

[dalip]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Dalip, the fire only burns when you can't reverse the change.
But nylon allows for many different looks, keeps our beloved bracelets in top condition, and makes our Oysters much more versatile.
dP

Dan

....makes absolute sense my friend....I just have to deal with Alison scowling at it all the time...

[esm]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Welcome to the Nylon Nation, Eric!!!
dP

thanks Dan.

here are the pix - apologies for the wait

the strap (can you tell that i LOVE green )







wrist shot (dont know if i wore it properly...)





there is another 22mm coming tomorrow, cant wait

hope you like it

[dalip]

Can I see it with your blue shirt eric

Actually....I kinda do like it...it's out there for sure...but goes pretty well...will keep staring...are you happy? Huge presence....


I think you're supposed to tuck the end in?

[esm]

yeah i like it. Even the wife when she came home early from work.

What blue shirt? That was a blue jacket....... No need for that atm.

I think this colour combo is perfect for bright summer day.

I like it and i love the green in it. ;-)

[dalip]

Originally Posted by esm

yeah i like it. Even the wife when she came home early from work.

What blue shirt? That was a blue jacket....... No need for that atm.

I think this colour combo is perfect for bright summer day.

I like it and i love the green in it. ;-)

Yup agree....goes with the watch very well now I look at it again....good job mate

[esm]

Originally Posted by dalip

Can I see it with your blue shirt eric

okay, just for you dalip. the wrist shot and my blue The North Face jacket

Originally Posted by dalip

I think you're supposed to tuck the end in?

yeah, played with it and i think this is it....

Originally Posted by dalip

Yup agree....goes with the watch very well now I look at it again....good job mate

thanks mate
the one coming tomorrow is a 22mm light olive grey, and i hoping it will suit the other watch also... finger crossed

[esm]

so... the 2nd 22mm NATO strap (light grey) arrived today... my original plan didnt not work. the screws on the Porsche Design Chrono lugs was very tight and i didnt have the right size screw driver to force them to un-screw....



so the backup plan is to have the light grey 22mm strap fitted to the Alessi. i think the brushed case goes well with the light grey coloured NATO strap



here is a wrist shot



very pleased with the comfort of the straps..... i think im hooked. def. a goer for hot summer days

now the 20mm NATO straps shopping begins..... not sure if im game enough to wear a bright orange on my Rolex like Randy though... maybe on the Orange Planet Ocean

[sleddog]

Very nice Eric......I think both straps go real well on the Alessi!!

[dalip]

Yup...really like the light grey on the Alessi eric

Also with the NATO you may also like to adjust it so that the end of the strap (tucked in part) ends up on the far side of your wrist rather than underneath? Gives it more of a NATO look I think and means greater comfort when resting your wrist on a surface....you can make this adjustment when threading it through

Great choices mate, and looking forward to the 20mms!!

[ParisDakarBmw]

Great strap colors for the watch!

[dalip]

Oh....and thanks for the blue jacket ericActually a nice top


In my pics I had the strap Nd buckle underneath on the bond/gmt pics and on the far side for the black pvd/gmt/dssd pics.....no idea as am new to all this....but that works better for me

[esm]

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Very nice Eric......I think both straps go real well on the Alessi!!

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Great strap colors for the watch!

thanks Rob & Paul, im surprised how much im liking these NATO straps.... even the wife thought they are pretty cool.....

Originally Posted by dalip

Yup...really like the light grey on the Alessi eric

Also with the NATO you may also like to adjust it so that the end of the strap (tucked in part) ends up on the far side of your wrist rather than underneath? Gives it more of a NATO look I think and means greater comfort when resting your wrist on a surface....you can make this adjustment when threading it through

Great choices mate, and looking forward to the 20mms!!

thanks mate, will give these options a go when i get a chance. man, didnt think it is an art wearing NATO straps

looks like i will be shopping for a few 20mm straps to share between Rolex and Omega watches.... im even tempted to get a 24mm leather for the PAM

you got me thinking about the PVD as well.... may throw that combo into the mix

[spuds]

I'm with JJ on this.



Eric my Dear you've cut me deeply........

[esm]

my mate Dan... Sorry to have disappointed you BUT... The NATO strap is bloody comfy, especially on a hot summer day!

Thought I'd get a couple for my "other" watches to see if I like them... Man I'm a convert.

Spent most of the day watching tennis final and deciding on which 20mm ones I want for my rolex and omega watches.

Bloody addictive these things are....

[Dan Pierce]

Comfortable and addictive are a deadly combo.
dP

[esm]

so true Dan. Browse through the whole 16 pages of the the Nylon Nation thread today... Many many awesome combos. I'm excited and can't wait to get some more!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by spuds

I'm with JJ on this.



Eric my Dear you've cut me deeply........

Whew!! At last............one sensible guy!!

[esm]

great for you to stop by your royal highness!

Guess Dan will be knighted by you soon ;-)

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by esm

great for you to stop by your royal highness!

Guess Dan will be knighted by you soon ;-)

[esm]

how are your eye going lately JJ? :-)

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by esm

how are your eye going lately JJ? :-)

Thanks for asking, Eric. While the right eye still tends to see things in slightly wave-like perception, at least there's been no further degeneration of the retina.

I was injected in the eye just once - way back in early Jan.; but it looks like that one shot did the trick!!

JJ

[esm]

good stuff me thinks thats an awesome news.

Its never a good thing when there is something not quite right.

:-)