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Xkalifornian · 28 April 2009, 08:37 AM

I'm told that wearing a Nato band for a while will cause a wear mark on the case eventually wearing any lettering away. Is this true. If so would this also be the case with a leather Nato style band?

Thank you

LocoNBroko · 28 April 2009, 08:57 AM

I can tell you that my 16610 has spent ALOT of time on a nice NATO and it does not show any signs of wearing down any lettering? In fact, what lettering are you worried about wearing down?
The strap does not touch the reference or serial numbers... If you have an SD, I guess it would make contact with the engraving on the caseback, but again... I cant imagine it wearing down any!

Bisquitlips · 28 April 2009, 09:03 AM

No!

I suppose if you wore it 24/7 for 60 years this may be a problem. But no more than just wearing it against your wrist!

These timepieces are built like a tank! They can take anything you want to deliver.

Enjoy them anyway you like and POST LOTS OF PHOTOS!!!!

Xkalifornian · 28 April 2009, 10:32 AM

I have a Tudor Submariner and there is lettering on the case back similar to the Sea Dweller. I was told the nylon from the band will eventually leave a shiney band shaped swath across the back.

JimSnyder · 28 April 2009, 11:58 AM

The Rolex Mil Subs and the Tudor MNs were worn on Natos and seem non the worse as far as the case back lettering

karmatp · 28 April 2009, 12:10 PM

I can tell you first hand that wearing nato's for many years (decades) will wear a line in the case back, but it will not rub the metal away enough to make any difference. Before I caught the Rolex bug, I used to collect vintage British military watches, across the case back you could see exactly were the nato used to rest. I have owned many dozens of British mil. watches and probably 60% of them had these markings. I wish I had some pics but I don't think I do, if I find some I will post them. The line across the back almost looked like a tan line, but the area were the nato rested was a little darker. I don't know if a Rolex would be affected like some of the lesser brands from years past, but the markings are so faint, it doesn't even matter.

willo · 28 April 2009, 01:16 PM

I have a Tudor Sub as well that has only ever been on a nato and I too have a very faint line across the back, however no effect on lettering. Small price to pay as I prefer Nato straps to bracelets.

Dan Pierce · 28 April 2009, 02:06 PM

Just like bracelets if you don't clean them [and the watch] from time to time the grime will show wear. But a regular cleaning is all you need. In fact, you can throw a Nato in the laundry and you're good as new.

dP

Xkalifornian · 28 April 2009, 02:27 PM

Thanks gang, I appreciate the incite. Has anyone tried a leather Nato?

Regards, Mark

28 April 2009, 08:37 AM	#1
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Nato band wear? I'm told that wearing a Nato band for a while will cause a wear mark on the case eventually wearing any lettering away. Is this true. If so would this also be the case with a leather Nato style band? Thank you

28 April 2009, 09:03 AM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	No! I suppose if you wore it 24/7 for 60 years this may be a problem. But no more than just wearing it against your wrist! These timepieces are built like a tank! They can take anything you want to deliver. Enjoy them anyway you like and POST LOTS OF PHOTOS!!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 April 2009, 11:58 AM	#5
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,719	The Rolex Mil Subs and the Tudor MNs were worn on Natos and seem non the worse as far as the case back lettering __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

28 April 2009, 12:10 PM	#6
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I can tell you first hand that wearing nato's for many years (decades) will wear a line in the case back, but it will not rub the metal away enough to make any difference. Before I caught the Rolex bug, I used to collect vintage British military watches, across the case back you could see exactly were the nato used to rest. I have owned many dozens of British mil. watches and probably 60% of them had these markings. I wish I had some pics but I don't think I do, if I find some I will post them. The line across the back almost looked like a tan line, but the area were the nato rested was a little darker. I don't know if a Rolex would be affected like some of the lesser brands from years past, but the markings are so faint, it doesn't even matter. __________________ My grails:

28 April 2009, 02:06 PM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,119	Just like bracelets if you don't clean them [and the watch] from time to time the grime will show wear. But a regular cleaning is all you need. In fact, you can throw a Nato in the laundry and you're good as new. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 April 2009, 08:57 AM	#2
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	I can tell you that my 16610 has spent ALOT of time on a nice NATO and it does not show any signs of wearing down any lettering? In fact, what lettering are you worried about wearing down? The strap does not touch the reference or serial numbers... If you have an SD, I guess it would make contact with the engraving on the caseback, but again... I cant imagine it wearing down any!

28 April 2009, 10:32 AM	#4
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	I have a Tudor Submariner and there is lettering on the case back similar to the Sea Dweller. I was told the nylon from the band will eventually leave a shiney band shaped swath across the back.

28 April 2009, 01:16 PM	#7
willo Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: state of mind Watch: make it vintage Posts: 48	I have a Tudor Sub as well that has only ever been on a nato and I too have a very faint line across the back, however no effect on lettering. Small price to pay as I prefer Nato straps to bracelets.

28 April 2009, 02:27 PM	#9
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Thanks gang, I appreciate the incite. Has anyone tried a leather Nato? Regards, Mark

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