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Explorer 2011 · 19 April 2011, 09:29 AM

I've seen pics of the old Explorer on NATO, but has anyone tried the new bigger model on NATO? What are the thoughts on this and if its a good idea, are there any suggestions what to go for?

Puffy · 19 April 2011, 06:16 PM

I'd like to see this too...

2jabs · 19 April 2011, 06:39 PM

I have the new Explorer and a nato but no tool to remove the bracelet. Don't fancy using a paper clip to remove it!

Explorer 2011 · 21 April 2011, 08:33 AM

I guess nobody has tried this yet??

I am thinking of doing this....any suggestions on strap type or where to buy in the UK? I'd like to get a few straps as well as the tool i will need for easy change?

Any advice appreciated as always.

Explorer 2011 · 26 April 2011, 05:48 AM

bump.

Grumpy Badger · 26 April 2011, 05:55 AM

I'm afraid I can't help with the tool. Since I've got lug holes I use toothpicks, straightened paperclips, drawing pins etc!

Explorer 2011 · 26 April 2011, 05:57 AM

Any decent places in UK? I can get a tool just need to know where to buy straps and what size for 214270? 18 or 20mm?

esm · 26 April 2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

Any decent places in UK? I can get a tool just need to know where to buy straps and what size for 214270? 18 or 20mm?

http://www.timefactors.com/nato.htm

http://www.thestrapshop.co.uk/pages/lwb/NatoG10.htm

i think its 20mm lug width

Explorer 2011 · 26 April 2011, 06:23 AM

Cheers Eric. This might sound like a stupid question but just saw a ROlex Nato in another thread. Would that be available from AD or online anywhere?

Grumpy Badger · 26 April 2011, 06:25 AM

It's called an Admiralty.

They are notoriously difficult to get but you might get lucky with your AD.

esm · 26 April 2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

Cheers Eric. This might sound like a stupid question but just saw a ROlex Nato in another thread. Would that be available from AD or online anywhere?

there is an Admiral (i think) strap nato you can buy from RSC, but from memory it costs £35 or something....

Explorer 2011 · 26 April 2011, 06:56 AM

Thanks again guy's for the advice. Just gone for a couple from the strap shop and bought the tool as well. Surprising great value actually.

Will post pics once I receive them of course!

Grumpy Badger · 26 April 2011, 07:32 AM

Look forward to it! I'm off virtual shopping now, thanks to you ya bar steward!

Explorer 2011 · 28 April 2011, 03:53 AM

I got really fast delivery from thestrapshop.co.uk (TSS) online and happy with the result

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...59#post2461359

usbzoso · 28 April 2011, 03:59 AM

Only have pics of Exp II on NATO ...

Explorer 2011 · 28 April 2011, 04:03 AM

Nice pics!

Grumpy Badger · 28 April 2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

I got really fast delivery from thestrapshop.co.uk (TSS) online and happy with the result

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...59#post2461359

Lookin' sharp! I'm about to pull the trigger on an orange rhino thanks to you!

I'm debating an olive drab G10 as well...

Explorer 2011 · 28 April 2011, 06:30 AM

I can see it becoming an addiction. Up next.....BOND

Grumpy Badger · 28 April 2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

I can see it becoming an addiction. Up next.....BOND

...Real Bond?

Explorer 2011 · 28 April 2011, 06:33 AM

Nah James Bond Nato of course.

Grumpy Badger · 28 April 2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

Nah James Bond Nato of course.

I meant "real bond NATO" ie accurate colours to what Sean wears in Goldfinger as opposed to the plain black and grey stripe touted as a Bond NATO.

Go to www.corvuswatch.com to see what I'm on about...

Explorer 2011 · 28 April 2011, 06:43 AM

I Getcha now...yes definitely...one of many probably.

Grumpy Badger · 28 April 2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

I Getcha now...yes definitely...one of many probably.

NATOs are great!

But if you want authentic Bond, go for the RAF version, preferably in 18mm.

As an aside do you know that there is a school of thought that the Bond of the books wore an Explorer? Of course, I choose not to believe it but there is quite a strong argument...

Explorer 2011 · 28 April 2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

NATOs are great!

But if you want authentic Bond, go for the RAF version, preferably in 18mm.

As an aside do you know that there is a school of thought that the Bond of the books wore an Explorer? Of course, I choose not to believe it but there is quite a strong argument...

Yes i think I've heard this before. I like the look of that sub no date too on NATO. If Bond was a WIS I'm sure he had both

Grumpy Badger · 28 April 2011, 06:52 AM

Saxon007 · 28 April 2011, 09:52 AM

A year or two ago someone posted a photo of a black ExplorerII on a Timefactors Bond NATO.

It looks awesome.

EDIT: Found it. http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....0&postcount=35

19 April 2011, 09:29 AM	#1
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Any photos of Explorer 39mm on NATO?? I've seen pics of the old Explorer on NATO, but has anyone tried the new bigger model on NATO? What are the thoughts on this and if its a good idea, are there any suggestions what to go for? __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

19 April 2011, 06:16 PM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I'd like to see this too... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

19 April 2011, 06:39 PM	#3
2jabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: London Watch: 214270 Posts: 147	I have the new Explorer and a nato but no tool to remove the bracelet. Don't fancy using a paper clip to remove it! __________________ XROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXR LOREREXPLOREREXPLORERE

21 April 2011, 08:33 AM	#4
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I guess nobody has tried this yet?? I am thinking of doing this....any suggestions on strap type or where to buy in the UK? I'd like to get a few straps as well as the tool i will need for easy change? Any advice appreciated as always. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

26 April 2011, 05:48 AM	#5
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	bump. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

26 April 2011, 05:55 AM	#6
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I'm afraid I can't help with the tool. Since I've got lug holes I use toothpicks, straightened paperclips, drawing pins etc! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

26 April 2011, 05:57 AM	#7
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Any decent places in UK? I can get a tool just need to know where to buy straps and what size for 214270? 18 or 20mm? __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

26 April 2011, 06:23 AM	#9
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Cheers Eric. This might sound like a stupid question but just saw a ROlex Nato in another thread. Would that be available from AD or online anywhere? __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

26 April 2011, 06:25 AM	#10
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	It's called an Admiralty. They are notoriously difficult to get but you might get lucky with your AD. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

26 April 2011, 06:56 AM	#12
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Thanks again guy's for the advice. Just gone for a couple from the strap shop and bought the tool as well. Surprising great value actually. Will post pics once I receive them of course! __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

26 April 2011, 07:32 AM	#13
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Look forward to it! I'm off virtual shopping now, thanks to you ya bar steward! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 April 2011, 03:53 AM	#14
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Thanks Mark and Eric for the advice! I got really fast delivery from thestrapshop.co.uk (TSS) online and happy with the result http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...59#post2461359 __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

28 April 2011, 03:59 AM	#15
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	Only have pics of Exp II on NATO ...

28 April 2011, 04:03 AM	#16
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Nice pics! __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

28 April 2011, 06:30 AM	#18
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I can see it becoming an addiction. Up next.....BOND __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

28 April 2011, 06:33 AM	#20
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Nah James Bond Nato of course. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

28 April 2011, 06:43 AM	#22
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I Getcha now...yes definitely...one of many probably. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

28 April 2011, 06:52 AM	#25
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	__________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

28 April 2011, 09:52 AM	#26
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	A year or two ago someone posted a photo of a black ExplorerII on a Timefactors Bond NATO. It looks awesome. EDIT: Found it. http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....0&postcount=35 __________________ Licensed to kill time.

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