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Old 9 June 2008, 07:35 AM   #1
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thinking about a nato band

For my new explorer II
does anyone have any pics of this combo?or any other bands?
I would love to see what it would look like before I decide what to get.
any pics would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 9 June 2008, 07:39 AM   #2
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Old 9 June 2008, 08:10 AM   #3
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For my new explorer II
does anyone have any pics of this combo?or any other bands?
I would love to see what it would look like before I decide what to get.
any pics would be greatly appreciated.
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Steve,

Maratac makes a very nice NATO strap. Here is my Sea Dweller on a NATO

Click Here for NATO photos...

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Old 9 June 2008, 08:59 AM   #4
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I think that would look pretty sharp on a black faced Exp II.
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Old 9 June 2008, 09:00 AM   #5
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Someone posted this pic a while back- hoping to get one for mine as well:
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Old 9 June 2008, 09:05 AM   #6
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Here are some:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...xplorer+enigma
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Old 9 June 2008, 09:06 AM   #7
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Wow, I've been too slow!
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Old 9 June 2008, 09:06 AM   #8
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hi steve , congrats on your new watch , nato is like 20.00 , bought mine from www.timefactors.com .... great product and superfast shipping from the UK .... post some pics when you get it

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Old 9 June 2008, 12:09 PM   #9
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Someone posted this pic a while back- hoping to get one for mine as well:
WOW.....thats a great strap..if you ever figure out where that came from...PM the info to me...!!
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Old 9 June 2008, 01:11 PM   #10
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WOW.....thats a great strap..if you ever figure out where that came from...PM the info to me...!!
http://www.countycomm.com/bond.htm
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Old 9 June 2008, 01:35 PM   #11
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Thanks!! But...the one in the link looks grey..and the photo purple??
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Old 9 June 2008, 01:35 PM   #12
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James Bond makes this Nato look good!!!! :-)
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Old 9 June 2008, 02:30 PM   #13
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James Bond makes this Nato look good!!!! :-)
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I know I might get flamed for this but that Nato in the James Bond screen shot looks AWFUL! It is way too small floating around on that spring bar.

BUT that superdomed crystal is HOT!!!
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Old 9 June 2008, 06:29 PM   #14
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Naaaaa.... you wont get flamed Steph..... It is a bit small hey..(see my thread in the Rolex board)...! :-)

Apart from the thin strap.... it is a gr8 vintage Rollie that looks fab... :0)
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Old 9 June 2008, 08:56 PM   #15
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It's a matter of personal taste and preference but I would keep the original stainless steel Oyster band on that beauty!
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Old 11 June 2008, 07:08 AM   #16
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Some more Nato shots

I sometimes wear a Nato on my 5513 sub. I have these two plus a black one and rotate them along with the original steel oyster band for a change.

They aren't expensive so it's worth trying a few different combos to see what you like.

Just mho.

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Old 11 June 2008, 07:18 AM   #17
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what is the difference in a nato and a zulu??
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Old 11 June 2008, 11:35 AM   #18
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I think the zulu is thicker.
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Old 11 June 2008, 12:12 PM   #19
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what is the difference in a nato and a zulu??
Zulu's are nice, Steve. Very nice. They're thicker, heavier and feel much more substantial on your wrist
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Old 11 June 2008, 01:16 PM   #20
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Zulu also comes in a 2 piece, which I prefer. While it does not offer the same protection if a springbar fails, it sits better on the wrist and doesn't run the risk of inflicting wear on the caseback.
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Old 11 June 2008, 01:20 PM   #21
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Steve here is a 4 ring Zulu. I like them better than the Nato. This one came from Westcostime on ebay; Jim
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Old 11 June 2008, 04:45 PM   #22
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Hey jim,you ever owned a seiko?
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Old 11 June 2008, 04:51 PM   #23
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Personally Steve, I cant understand the love of nato straps on Rolex watches, but each to their own
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Old 11 June 2008, 05:39 PM   #24
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I know I might get flamed for this but that Nato in the James Bond screen shot looks AWFUL! It is way too small floating around on that spring bar.

BUT that superdomed crystal is HOT!!!
3 cheers! Give that girl a cigar!!

It not only looks bloody awful, it's not even the right size. If I ever meet up with Sean Connery, I'm going to ask him what the hell he was thinking when he strapped on that POS on his wrist?
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Pls, JJ.... that Bond strap will go gr8 on your beloved Subby!?!?!?!?! :-)
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Pls, JJ.... that Bond strap will go gr8 on your beloved Subby!?!?!?!?! :-)
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Old 11 June 2008, 07:42 PM   #28
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Hey jim,you ever owned a seiko?

I do. A pretty colourful combo with the Zulu don't you think?

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