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sevykor · 22 September 2020, 11:57 AM

Opinions wanted. Which looks better for the office? Same watch with blue NATO and brown alligator.

Simply interested in a different look...

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BumbleB · 22 September 2020, 11:59 AM

Once you put it on a Nato or leather strap it’s no longer a President...

You’ve reduced it to a DayDate.

I prefer the leather if i had to chose between the two, but my strong preference would be a President bracelet.

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Maiden · 23 September 2020, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Once you put it on a Nato or leather strap it’s no longer a President...

You’ve reduced it to a DayDate.

I prefer the leather if i had to chose between the two, but my strong preference would be a President bracelet.

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This^^^ and good Lord a nato?

RoscoPico · 23 September 2020, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Once you put it on a Nato or leather strap it’s no longer a President...

You’ve reduced it to a DayDate.

I prefer the leather if i had to chose between the two, but my strong preference would be a President bracelet.

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Patton250 · 22 September 2020, 12:01 PM

I can’t even fathom a NATO on a Day Date. No

brandrea · 23 September 2020, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

I can’t even fathom a NATO on a Day Date. No

I tend to agree OP, but it’s your watch. If I had a DayDate I’d never take it off it’s bracelet, but it’s your watch

To me, it’d be like changing from aluminum rims to plastic hub caps

Easy E · 23 September 2020, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

I can’t even fathom a NATO on a Day Date. No

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Yachtbuoy · 23 September 2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

I can’t even fathom a NATO on a Day Date. No

You just aren't being creative enough.

I personally like it, if only for the responses it gets from some Rolex fans.

Patton250 · 23 September 2020, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Yachtbuoy

You just aren't being creative enough.

I personally like it, if only for the responses it gets from some Rolex fans.

Crocodile straps on a day date, an older day date squeak by. But a NATO on Rolexes flag ship reference? Total blasphemy. You might as well wear a tie dye strap and really set the thing a blaze.

Yachtbuoy · 23 September 2020, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

Crocodile straps on a day date, an older day date squeak by. But a NATO on Rolexes flag ship reference? Total blasphemy. You might as well wear a tie dye strap and really set the thing a blaze.

I mean it's a matter of personal taste and the will to do it. People are drooling over putting the SkyD on what equates to a very fancy RubberB despite it cheapening the overall look of the watch.

I wear my 1603 on a Nato from time to time, especially when I don't want to ruin the leather strap or bust the jubilee bracelet.

Patton250 · 23 September 2020, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yachtbuoy

I mean it's a matter of personal taste and the will to do it. People are drooling over putting the SkyD on what equates to a very fancy RubberB despite it cheapening the overall look of the watch.

I wear my 1603 on a Nato from time to time, especially when I don't want to ruin the leather strap or bust the jubilee bracelet.

You might want to do a little bit of research on the oyster flex strap. Comparing it to a $10 NATO or a rubber B is not very accurate. But do whatever you like with a day date. Some people die their hair green. Just saying.

BDII · 22 September 2020, 12:03 PM

Leather. I’m a big fan of black horween with minimal stitching on DD

Pw92676 · 22 September 2020, 12:03 PM

Brown gator. I’m not a fan of this on nato.

BaliBryan · 22 September 2020, 12:03 PM

No to the nato, no way.

The bracelet makes it a president.

SUPERDOC · 22 September 2020, 12:10 PM

CANNOT BE UNSEEN!
there should a warning/disclaimer about potentially disturbing images!

Seriously though... the Bracelet is what makes the piece what it is in my humble and meaningless opinion... it's a piece where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts...

42itus · 22 September 2020, 12:14 PM

I was afraid to click on this and I shouldn’t have. Absolutely no to the nato. The croc looks pretty nice. And yes, it’s only a president because if the bracelet.

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mountainjogger · 23 September 2020, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I was afraid to click on this and I shouldn’t have. Absolutely no to the nato. The croc looks pretty nice. And yes, it’s only a president because if the bracelet.

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Agree.

jimcarver · 22 September 2020, 12:18 PM

Sorry but the nato is probably the worst Rolex strap combo I have ever seen.

It is no longer a president if not on the president bracelet. It doesn't look terrible on the leather but I'd just pick up a DJ for that.

dba · 22 September 2020, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sevykor

Opinions wanted. Which looks better for the office? Same watch with blue NATO and brown alligator.

Simply interested in a different look...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Once you put it on a Nato or leather strap it’s no longer a President...

You've got your answer, OP

joli160 · 22 September 2020, 12:27 PM

No and no

Mad Hatter · 23 September 2020, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcarver

sorry but the nato is probably the worst rolex strap combo i have ever seen.

It is no longer a president if not on the president bracelet. It doesn't look terrible on the leather but i'd just pick up a dj for that.

+1!

007_Omega · 22 September 2020, 12:22 PM

Looks fantastic on the brown leather strap.

TTalk · 22 September 2020, 12:27 PM

With the gold dial I'd say really dark brown or maybe black leather/croc.

NATO is a no for me.

President bracelet is my preference. YMMV

kieselguhr · 22 September 2020, 12:46 PM

Leather for me personally.

huncho · 22 September 2020, 12:59 PM

bracelet>>>>>>leather

nato shouldn't even be a legal option

mmmmp · 22 September 2020, 01:17 PM

It's your watch so do as you please.

However, IMO a DD on leather is one thing, putting it on a NATO is ridiculous. Christ, buy a replacement bracelet and restore the watch to the elegant and prestigious piece it is.

For the record: I dislike changing bracelets for straps so I'm very biased. Changing Rolex factory parts is not to my taste.

But, again: if you like it - do it.

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JSolution · 22 September 2020, 04:19 PM

No no no to the nato

18078pres · 22 September 2020, 07:38 PM

day date on a nato=corvette with off road tires

1William · 22 September 2020, 09:08 PM

Alligator strap can look sharp.

Benzsiam · 22 September 2020, 10:02 PM

Don't downgrade Rolex D-D with nato strap.

Alligator strap looks pretty good but original bracelet is the one belong to the name President.

22 September 2020, 11:57 AM	#1
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22 September 2020, 11:59 AM	#2
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,810	Once you put it on a Nato or leather strap it’s no longer a President... You’ve reduced it to a DayDate. I prefer the leather if i had to chose between the two, but my strong preference would be a President bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

22 September 2020, 12:01 PM	#5
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	I can’t even fathom a NATO on a Day Date. No __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

22 September 2020, 12:10 PM	#15
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	CANNOT BE UNSEEN! there should a warning/disclaimer about potentially disturbing images! Seriously though... the Bracelet is what makes the piece what it is in my humble and meaningless opinion... it's a piece where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts... __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

22 September 2020, 12:27 PM	#20
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,944	No and no __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 September 2020, 12:03 PM	#12
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	Leather. I’m a big fan of black horween with minimal stitching on DD

22 September 2020, 12:03 PM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,373	Brown gator. I’m not a fan of this on nato.

22 September 2020, 12:03 PM	#14
BaliBryan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1680 RED, OP39,PAM Posts: 192	No to the nato, no way. The bracelet makes it a president.

22 September 2020, 12:14 PM	#16
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I was afraid to click on this and I shouldn’t have. Absolutely no to the nato. The croc looks pretty nice. And yes, it’s only a president because if the bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 September 2020, 12:18 PM	#18
jimcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Abroad Posts: 829	Sorry but the nato is probably the worst Rolex strap combo I have ever seen. It is no longer a president if not on the president bracelet. It doesn't look terrible on the leather but I'd just pick up a DJ for that.

22 September 2020, 12:22 PM	#22
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Celebration Posts: 908	Looks fantastic on the brown leather strap.

22 September 2020, 12:27 PM	#23
TTalk Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 650	With the gold dial I'd say really dark brown or maybe black leather/croc. NATO is a no for me. President bracelet is my preference. YMMV

22 September 2020, 12:46 PM	#24
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,644	Leather for me personally.

22 September 2020, 12:59 PM	#25
huncho 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,792	bracelet>>>>>>leather nato shouldn't even be a legal option

22 September 2020, 01:17 PM	#26
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	It's your watch so do as you please. However, IMO a DD on leather is one thing, putting it on a NATO is ridiculous. Christ, buy a replacement bracelet and restore the watch to the elegant and prestigious piece it is. For the record: I dislike changing bracelets for straps so I'm very biased. Changing Rolex factory parts is not to my taste. But, again: if you like it - do it. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

22 September 2020, 04:19 PM	#27
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	No no no to the nato

22 September 2020, 07:38 PM	#28
18078pres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	day date on a nato=corvette with off road tires

22 September 2020, 09:08 PM	#29
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,573	Alligator strap can look sharp.

22 September 2020, 10:02 PM	#30
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	Don't downgrade Rolex D-D with nato strap. Alligator strap looks pretty good but original bracelet is the one belong to the name President.

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