Anyone else prefer a slightly undersized nato?

[yisrael42]

So you may have seen my earlier post about my new , and this is just a follow up to see if I’m crazy.

I have 22mm NATO’s and 20mm ones. This watch takes a 22, but I seem to far prefer the look of the 20s. I can’t find any posts about undersized NATO’s, so I’d love to get some opinions.

Lastly, I am aware of the classic Bond “way” undersized NATO and that’s not what I’m suggesting here.

The pics below are 20s, but if I ever have custom leather NATO’s made in the future, I’d probably opt for 21s.







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[Hub6152]

And the single biggest reason why this is a very bad idea is that because the straps can move sideways it could pull your Springbar out and the watch comes off.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

And the single biggest reason why this is a very bad idea is that because the straps can move sideways it could pull your Springbar out and the watch comes off.

It will hang on the other side !!

[Hub6152]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

It will hang on the other side !!

Yeah ok then . Not my watch so do whatever you want!

[yisrael42]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

And the single biggest reason why this is a very bad idea is that because the straps can move sideways it could pull your Springbar out and the watch comes off.

While I suppose this is possible, it’s highly unlikely.


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[Hub6152]

Originally Posted by yisrael42

While I suppose this is possible, it’s highly unlikely.


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Ok, then why ask for opinions if you’re so certain?

[yisrael42]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

Ok, then why ask for opinions if you’re so certain?

I said I suppose it’s possible. I’m curious about aesthetic opinions. No need to be that way about it. I’m personally not concerned about efficacy.


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[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by yisrael42

I said I suppose it’s possible. I’m curious about aesthetic opinions. No need to be that way about it. I’m personally not concerned about efficacy.


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It doesn't look good either.

And yes, there is a higher chance that the bar could/will move and will pop loose. Your loss in the end if it gets lost or damaged.

[Hub6152]

As for my aesthetic opinion it looks…… meh.

[yisrael42]

Originally Posted by Hub6152

As for my aesthetic opinion it looks…… meh.

That’s what I’m going for! Thanks for weighing in!


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[Gerardus]

Sorry, I generally don't like nato or straps. So, a NO for me.

[kieselguhr]

It works for a watch with fixed bar design quite well. A good example is Cabot Watch Co. some of their fixed bar watches come with undersized natos.

With actual spring bars, the exposed spring bar mechanism is an eye sore.

[Tikandtokalot]

Just looks fudged and sloppy sorry.
I wouldn’t suggest buy the wrong width just because you can.
Springbars by their design and relative difficulty to access aren’t meant to be seen.
Just my 2P.

[Rebel]

Sean Connery. Goldfinger. I like it.

[samson66]

Personally I don't like the look if I'm being honest. But the bigger issue for me would what Hub6152 mentioned in post #2

[10DeeQ]

i tend to oversized my nato on most of my watches ,
unless you have a very tiny frame, then wider is the way to go

[waterman1]

Actually prefer 1mm wider. Adds stability to watch head so more comfortable.

[OrangeSport]

I don't actually like the look, but I think it looks "cool" ax it kinda says "yeah, I've kinda made an effort, but not really bothered" if you see what I mean.. (?)

[doboy007]

No, cause it looks ugly.

[zengineer]

I don't care for NATO straps in general and would wear an alarm clock on a neck chain before I'd wear one...it's just not my style. But I do see some that look good. That just plain looks like it doesn't fit.

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