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DJRikki · 30 October 2017, 08:23 PM

Nato straps - good enough for world military warfare on the battleground - but not the fairway.

As others have said a nato should be more secure than everything else, especially in the case of a spring bar breakage as it has inbuilt redundancy ... and it was good enough for bond.

Also mega props to the gentleman who handed your watch in - that is a dying breed these days!

Lastly, as noted elsewhere, impact such a sporting endeavours can break mechanical watch movements so maybe another lesson here is not to wear it while golfing in future :)

HL65 · 30 October 2017, 08:25 PM

Lucky for sure!

douglasf13 · 30 October 2017, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJRikki

Nato straps - good enough for world military warfare on the battleground - but not the fairway.

As others have said a nato should be more secure than everything else, especially in the case of a spring bar breakage as it has inbuilt redundancy ... and it was good enough for bond.

Also mega props to the gentleman who handed your watch in - that is a dying breed these days!

Lastly, as noted elsewhere, impact such a sporting endeavours can break mechanical watch movements so maybe another lesson here is not to wear it while golfing in future :)

People have been golfing with Rolex watches for decades. Should the watch break, you simply fix it. No biggie.

RMC12 · 30 October 2017, 11:01 PM

Congrats on getting your watch back. The thought of a mower going over it sends shivers down my spine.

I am sure Miguel wasn't offended at all by the Mexican beer - I know I would drink any kind of beer if it was free!!!

ryanm · 31 October 2017, 01:57 AM

congrats on the recovery!

been there before

encarter13 · 31 October 2017, 02:46 AM

Wow. What a recovery!

DJRikki · 31 October 2017, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

People have been golfing with Rolex watches for decades. Should the watch break, you simply fix it. No biggie.

Why take the chance ...

As the master says (2.04 in)

https://youtu.be/OfPlD9t32so?t=2m4s

:D

douglasf13 · 31 October 2017, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJRikki

Why take the chance ...

As the master says (2.04 in)

https://youtu.be/OfPlD9t32so?t=2m4s

:D

Take a chance with what? These are Rolex watches, which are made to be worked. Obviously, if you wear it loose like Jack does, it may just get in the way, but no reason to worry about hurting it.

Peter99 · 31 October 2017, 04:23 AM

If a NATO strap is put on correctly on the tight side under slight tension i.e. not loose as most seem to wear the Rolex, IMO the chance of loosing a watch must be near impossible!
I speak from some experience having lost, luckily a cheap watch, not with a NATO strap whilst backpacking. Have always thought due to spring bar failure.
If wearing a cheap watch a NATO strap is essential.
A Rolex is not so easy to loose IMO with normal bracelet as the spring bars seem to be an excellent fit with the bracelet.

doubleinfive · 31 October 2017, 09:04 AM

Moral of the story...stay away from the rough...

Betterthere · 31 October 2017, 10:00 AM

Name it Miguel

arinsd · 31 October 2017, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franzy

I meant no disrespect at all. I got him a case of Victoria and he absolutely loved the gesture! I’m German and mostly prefer German beers (and German soccer!).

Ha. Sorry it struck me odd that Miguel recieved “Mexican” beer as well. Just giving you a hard time OP. I’m glad you got your watch back! Did it suffer any damage?

WhiskeyKoffee · 31 October 2017, 02:09 PM

Awesome story and happy you got your Rolex back. Oh, and I would have done the same exact thing for Miguel that you did. Please disregard all of the politically correct police that seem to indicate you committed some kind of crime for buying Miguel a case of Mexican beer. SMH. This thread is about you getting your Rolex back after losing it, and not what brand of beer you bought as a gratuity to the man that returned your watch.

DJRikki · 31 October 2017, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Take a chance with what? These are Rolex watches, which are made to be worked. Obviously, if you wear it loose like Jack does, it may just get in the way, but no reason to worry about hurting it.

Take a chance damaging it.

Just because its a Rolex doesnt mean you should neglect it.

Stuk · 31 October 2017, 06:36 PM

Nice job Miguel - not many people that would do that nowadays its seems. Good on you for showing your appreciation.

NATO straps are secure - that's why they were designed. Takes a massive failure of some kind to lose a watch.

Any watch that can't handle rounds of golf is a POS.

Finslayer83 · 24 April 2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CalSRQ1

Wow! Well now with luck like that you can never sell your watch - deserves a knickname for that adventure.

Mulligan.

J_1964 · 24 April 2018, 01:26 PM

Heineken? Nah... Lagunitas!

atm08 · 24 April 2018, 01:28 PM

Great story! Glad it worked out well!!

woof · 24 April 2018, 01:43 PM

Awesome story..... thank you for sharing the story.
Kudos to Miguel for being an honest person and hard working immigrant.

ashokleyland · 24 April 2018, 01:47 PM

Always buy a decent NATO brand like maratac. Tested for rough activities.

jrs146 · 24 April 2018, 02:05 PM

It’s nice to know there are still ethical people out there! Unfortunately there are people who still put a Rolex on a NATO

just kidding

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Token74 · 24 April 2018, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franzy

I meant no disrespect at all. I got him a case of Victoria and he absolutely loved the gesture! I’m German and mostly prefer German beers (and German soccer!).

I think it's a nice touch. I'm English and if I was in the US and someone had taken the trouble to choose English beer, I'd think that was very thoughtful.

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Token74 · 24 April 2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Amazing recovery, spared you so much hassle and pain, well done that man! Lesson here is never play sports with or trust totally your father in law no matter how much he seems to have forgiven you for defiling his daughter.

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Seibei · 24 April 2018, 04:46 PM

Great story, thanks. Glad to hear that the NATO ended up where it belongs.

Rashid.bk · 24 April 2018, 05:54 PM

Glad to hear it all worked out. Bonus for the pro shop guy.

torrente · 24 April 2018, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franzy

I will never sell this watch, that's for sure. Any idea's for a name?

San MIGUEL, no other can be.

Bigsoftee · 24 April 2018, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

People have been golfing with Rolex watches for decades. Should the watch break, you simply fix it. No biggie.

I am sure Jack Nicklaus would agree with you, don't think his Day Date ever left his wrist.

Pavlos · 24 April 2018, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

I thought nato's were supposed to be bulletproof?

It would not of happened if it was a Rolex made nato, not that Rolex do that sort of thing

jay_kay · 24 April 2018, 08:02 PM

A very lucky escape.

HL65 · 24 April 2018, 08:03 PM

Close call...Lucky man!

30 October 2017, 08:23 PM	#91
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Nato straps - good enough for world military warfare on the battleground - but not the fairway. As others have said a nato should be more secure than everything else, especially in the case of a spring bar breakage as it has inbuilt redundancy ... and it was good enough for bond. Also mega props to the gentleman who handed your watch in - that is a dying breed these days! Lastly, as noted elsewhere, impact such a sporting endeavours can break mechanical watch movements so maybe another lesson here is not to wear it while golfing in future :) __________________ Watch Enthusiast

30 October 2017, 08:25 PM	#92
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Lucky for sure! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 October 2017, 02:46 AM	#96
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Wow. What a recovery! __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

31 October 2017, 02:09 PM	#103
WhiskeyKoffee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: Georgia Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 385	Awesome story and happy you got your Rolex back. Oh, and I would have done the same exact thing for Miguel that you did. Please disregard all of the politically correct police that seem to indicate you committed some kind of crime for buying Miguel a case of Mexican beer. SMH. This thread is about you getting your Rolex back after losing it, and not what brand of beer you bought as a gratuity to the man that returned your watch. __________________ 116610LV, Hulk, March/2018 126655, November/2022 Next/Last 126600

24 April 2018, 01:43 PM	#109
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Awesome story..... thank you for sharing the story. Kudos to Miguel for being an honest person and hard working immigrant. __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

30 October 2017, 11:01 PM	#94
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Congrats on getting your watch back. The thought of a mower going over it sends shivers down my spine. I am sure Miguel wasn't offended at all by the Mexican beer - I know I would drink any kind of beer if it was free!!!

31 October 2017, 01:57 AM	#95
ryanm Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Watch: Rolex IWC Panerai Posts: 84	congrats on the recovery! been there before

31 October 2017, 04:23 AM	#99
Peter99 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LN & 214270 Posts: 493	If a NATO strap is put on correctly on the tight side under slight tension i.e. not loose as most seem to wear the Rolex, IMO the chance of loosing a watch must be near impossible! I speak from some experience having lost, luckily a cheap watch, not with a NATO strap whilst backpacking. Have always thought due to spring bar failure. If wearing a cheap watch a NATO strap is essential. A Rolex is not so easy to loose IMO with normal bracelet as the spring bars seem to be an excellent fit with the bracelet.

31 October 2017, 09:04 AM	#100
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	Moral of the story...stay away from the rough...

31 October 2017, 10:00 AM	#101
Betterthere "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 41	Name it Miguel

31 October 2017, 06:36 PM	#105
Stuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 57	Nice job Miguel - not many people that would do that nowadays its seems. Good on you for showing your appreciation. NATO straps are secure - that's why they were designed. Takes a massive failure of some kind to lose a watch. Any watch that can't handle rounds of golf is a POS.

24 April 2018, 01:26 PM	#107
J_1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jim Location: NoCal USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,955	Heineken? Nah... Lagunitas!

24 April 2018, 01:28 PM	#108
atm08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: T for Texas Watch: 116500LN Posts: 314	Great story! Glad it worked out well!!

24 April 2018, 01:47 PM	#110
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	Always buy a decent NATO brand like maratac. Tested for rough activities.

24 April 2018, 02:05 PM	#111
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	It’s nice to know there are still ethical people out there! Unfortunately there are people who still put a Rolex on a NATO just kidding Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

24 April 2018, 04:46 PM	#114
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Great story, thanks. Glad to hear that the NATO ended up where it belongs.

24 April 2018, 05:54 PM	#115
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Glad to hear it all worked out. Bonus for the pro shop guy.

24 April 2018, 08:02 PM	#119
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24 April 2018, 08:03 PM	#120
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