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Aspirin · 6 June 2011, 01:28 AM

Sometimes I want to change a nylon band to instead the original stainless steel bracelet in hot summer for my Explorer II, do you think this one is ok?

padi56 · 6 June 2011, 01:34 AM

Its your watch and you should wear what ever you want too myself not a huge fan of Nato straps.Like my Rolex on the SS but for a change prefer the rubber type straps.

globalmedia33 · 6 June 2011, 01:34 AM

I'm wearing it on my GMTIIc right now. It's very comfortable.

Dr. Robert · 6 June 2011, 01:36 AM

Looks good!

Dr.Brian · 6 June 2011, 01:56 AM

I have a few NATO straps, but I prefer the 2 piece NATO or traditional 2 piece nylon straps. I prefer the watch head to be right down on my wrist as opposed to elevated on the strap. There is also a NATO style strap w/o the extra keeper (RAF style) and a traditional buckle. That was actually the original James Bond "NATO". It had a standard buckle! There are photos of the back of Connery's wrist wearing it.

Dr.Brian · 6 June 2011, 01:57 AM

Where are they from BTW? I might pick one up!
Thx.

mlotus95 · 6 June 2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Where are they from BTW? I might pick one up!
Thx.

i was wondering myself.

usbzoso · 6 June 2011, 02:08 AM

During hot summers all i want to wear is SS bracelet or rubber band ... NATO/Leather gets wet and soaked in sweat and start to smell

Saxon007 · 6 June 2011, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Where are they from BTW? I might pick one up!
Thx.

You can get a close copy from here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Real-James-Bond-...item4159c0116e

It is comfortable but I don't care much for the cloth keeper, I prefer the RAF strap.

Aspirin · 6 June 2011, 03:47 AM

I was lingering between resin strap and nylon strap(traditional pin buckle), NATO it exactly a Hulk for my bony wrist, and Hirsch resin is excellent, but some of my friends told me that it will stick on the sweaty waist in hot summer, you know, Hong Kong is the semitropical region with 30~33C and humidity around 70~80%, so the only choice is nylon strap. By the way, I like Saxon007's strap pin buckle, brushed finished and streamline shape.

buke45 · 6 June 2011, 07:26 AM

I do that also : )

HL65 · 6 June 2011, 07:36 AM

Love NATO in summer. Light and comfy and wears well for me in heat. Good change up also!!

Paul · 6 June 2011, 08:00 AM

... for me any alternative to an SS bracelet should be traditional nato style ie. a continuous strap.

With a bracelet, springbars, links and the clasp are working in unison.
With a strap, springbars are working just that bit harder particularly if the wearer likes a firm fit.

With a continuous nato strap, one spring bar can fail and the watch is still on my wrist .... not down a crevasse or at the bottom of the sea

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Mtrap · 6 June 2011, 10:25 AM

Just got this beautiful watch 2 days ago. Quickly change it to a Nato.

6 June 2011, 01:28 AM	#1
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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Its your watch and you should wear what ever you want too myself not a huge fan of Nato straps.Like my Rolex on the SS but for a change prefer the rubber type straps. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 June 2011, 01:34 AM	#3
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6 June 2011, 01:36 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	Looks good! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 June 2011, 01:56 AM	#5
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I have a few NATO straps, but I prefer the 2 piece NATO or traditional 2 piece nylon straps. I prefer the watch head to be right down on my wrist as opposed to elevated on the strap. There is also a NATO style strap w/o the extra keeper (RAF style) and a traditional buckle. That was actually the original James Bond "NATO". It had a standard buckle! There are photos of the back of Connery's wrist wearing it. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

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6 June 2011, 02:08 AM	#8
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	During hot summers all i want to wear is SS bracelet or rubber band ... NATO/Leather gets wet and soaked in sweat and start to smell

6 June 2011, 03:47 AM	#10
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	I was lingering between resin strap and nylon strap(traditional pin buckle), NATO it exactly a Hulk for my bony wrist, and Hirsch resin is excellent, but some of my friends told me that it will stick on the sweaty waist in hot summer, you know, Hong Kong is the semitropical region with 30~33C and humidity around 70~80%, so the only choice is nylon strap. By the way, I like Saxon007's strap pin buckle, brushed finished and streamline shape.

6 June 2011, 07:26 AM	#11
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I do that also : )

6 June 2011, 07:36 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Love NATO in summer. Light and comfy and wears well for me in heat. Good change up also!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 June 2011, 08:00 AM	#13
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	They look good but ... ... for me any alternative to an SS bracelet should be traditional nato style ie. a continuous strap. With a bracelet, springbars, links and the clasp are working in unison. With a strap, springbars are working just that bit harder particularly if the wearer likes a firm fit. With a continuous nato strap, one spring bar can fail and the watch is still on my wrist .... not down a crevasse or at the bottom of the sea .

6 June 2011, 10:25 AM	#14
Mtrap "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	Just got this beautiful watch 2 days ago. Quickly change it to a Nato.

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