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42mm explorer ii on NATO?
Howdy! Any explorer ii owners out there with natos on them? Curious to see what they look like!
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Mine is on a zulu, couldnt be happier!
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Nice! Where did you get it? I know crown and buckle carries 21mm natos... What tool do you utilize for bracelet removal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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With the effort and the finishing that goes into all of Rolex's bracelets, I'm surprised people would want to ever take them off!
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42mm explorer ii on NATO?
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I agree. I prefer Rolex watches on the original bracelets. Nobody does bracelets like Rolex. They blend so perfectly with the cases and become an integral part of the watch. Omegas are a different story. I'm strap-crazy with my Speedmaster and find the original metal bracelet to be too bulky. NATOs, Zulus, leather straps, nylon straps - all great looks on a Speedmaster. But for me, a Rolex just screams out for the metal bracelet. Oyster or Jubilee, all classic Rolex looks. ![]() ![]()
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Tool-less (used my hands) once you remove the spring bars from its original bracelet. I get lots of compliments and its super comfortable to wear! |
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The oyster bracelet is indeed also great, but it is rather heavy. I bike to work and it makes a huge difference with the Zulu. |
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Not a true NATO but I just put mine on this MN strap from Erikas Originals...I'm liking the look and the comfort.
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Awesomeness! I love the Erika straps as I had them on my Tudors. Anyway I can see more shots on your watch of it? How about off your wrist? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Nice pics. I still prefer the bracelet, but there have been some great shots posted.
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Same as kauebm
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That Erika looks amazing on that polar!
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I do agree that it's hard to beat the bracelet but I also feel that of all the ss sports Rolex the explorer II, especially the polar looks the best on an alternative strap. I saw a pic of one on a simple gray NATO on the web the other day that solidified this opinion for me.
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Does anyone try and make a 22mm nato fit? Curious to see if it will "squeeze" in.
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Nice!
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These are great fellas, keep'em coming. I'm might get convinced I need a Polar soon...
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Thinking about getting this for the black 216570... thoughts? Grey suede Zulu..
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Just got a black dial Exp2 today and put it straight on an Everest Black Rubber. Looks good
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I hoping the grey suede will look like this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE4Hxd_nWa9/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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