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Old 12 June 2019, 09:21 AM   #1
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I feel you OP, NATO straps are fantastic. Especially on non-sports watches !

I don't get all the hate they get.
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Old 12 June 2019, 02:51 PM   #2
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Each to their own I say.

...but to me, Nato (or any other coloured) straps are the watch-equivalent of doing this to yourself: :)

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Old 13 June 2019, 04:03 AM   #3
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Each to their own I say.

...but to me, Nato (or any other coloured) straps are the watch-equivalent of doing this to yourself: :)



This photo will haunt my dreams....


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Old 15 June 2019, 07:39 PM   #4
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This is one for the “do you wear your watch to work?” thread. Bringt tears to your eyes.


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Old 12 June 2019, 11:35 PM   #5
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Nice collection!
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Old 13 June 2019, 12:47 AM   #6
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To each his own. I'm partial to metal bracelets and leather straps. I never understood nato/fabric straps.
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Old 13 June 2019, 04:08 AM   #7
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Cool collection but those straps hurt my eyes!
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Old 13 June 2019, 10:18 AM   #8
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A very nice collection of watches AND straps.. I do like a NATO myself

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Old 13 June 2019, 10:50 AM   #9
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Nice reference to Treasure of Sierra Madre.
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Old 13 June 2019, 09:45 PM   #10
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Nice reference to Treasure of Sierra Madre.
AND... Blazing Saddles!
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Old 14 June 2019, 12:31 PM   #11
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AND... Blazing Saddles!
And Weird Al.. (Badgers, we don't need no stinking badgers),
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Old 14 June 2019, 08:51 PM   #12
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And Weird Al.. (Badgers, we don't need no stinking badgers),
AND... the MONKEES TV Show skit!
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Old 13 June 2019, 08:07 PM   #13
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Purists look away!... Big fan of Erika's Originals & Haveston.
You have a beautiful collection there - Keep it going and growing!

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Old 13 June 2019, 10:23 PM   #14
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I like your collection a lot and the straps add a different look.
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Old 13 June 2019, 10:24 PM   #15
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Ohhhh No. I'm not a fan of nato's at all.. To each his own..
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Old 14 June 2019, 11:19 PM   #17
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Do you

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