Opinions Please

[OutofControl8]

Hi how's everyone doing. Just looking for some opinions on these 2 straps I've just purchased. I like them both but I'm not sure if I like how the watch sits on the NATO strap. What yall think. I have a Everest strap as well. Just looking to try something different out.

[Bob the brush]

I don't like the NATO either, the other one looks a lot better IMHO.

[nursejm]

the excess tongue on the left side doesn't work well in my opinion.
the one on the right, looks way more clean.

[tig00s1783]

The one on the right for sure

[meganfox17]

That Bluesy is on the Nato Nylon Strap isn't it ? Hmmm....Put that Nato on Gold buckle and Gold Keepers

[Amex4711]

Hmm...I don't like the Nato strap at rolex watches

[BubbleDate]

Personally I prefer Zulu, but of those options definitely the first pic- Matches the smooth blue bezel more.

I'd only wear NATO/ ZULU on a steel Sub though. While I wear nylon straps, steel is less maintenance as far as hygiene goes and is more versatile as an EDC.

I have to hand it to you though, I believe real men wear NATO

[Ruud Van Driver]

I wouldn't wear either. If I had an unmentionable to my head then I would choose the one on the right, the non-NATO, because it looks tidier. The NATO is plain hideous.

That watch looks stunning on the bracelet and that's how I would wear it.

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I wouldn't wear either. If I had an unmentionable to my head then I would choose the one on the right, the non-NATO, because it looks tidier. The NATO is plain hideous.



That watch looks stunning on the bracelet and that's how I would wear it.

Totally agree. IMHO These straps reduced the value and beauty of the watch.

[Quailhunter]

Neither appeals to me. There's just way too much blue. Makes the watch look cheap.

[lord91]

None. Wear it with the bracelet.

[bergeronbryan]

The one on the right. Cleaner, tighter, neater.

[tamiya]

NATO should be disbanded.

[HereBeDragons]

Yes another vote for the same. Much prefer the non-NATO. The aluminium rings on the NATO are the worst part of it. Colour match is good on both. I think it's good to try some variety (i.e. swap out the bracelet for a little while) and see how it goes. Rubber straps can look good as you say.

[ejvette]

NATO . The other one

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by lord91

None. Wear it with the bracelet.

Agreed.

[Boubou]

The Perlon is much better.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by ruud van driver

i wouldn't wear either. If i had an unmentionable to my head then i would choose the one on the right, the non-nato, because it looks tidier. The nato is plain hideous.

That watch looks stunning on the bracelet and that's how i would wear it.

+1

[drgoro]

I would keep it on the bracelet as well.

[1William]

My personal preference is to keep it on the bracelet. Either of the straps shown work but just not my favorite. A Rubber B strap would look good.

[dave023]

Bracelet

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by OutofControl8

I'm not sure if I like how the watch sits on the NATO strap. What yall think. I have a Everest strap as well

We'll work with what you have here. I'll tell you why I chose the Blue Nato ( Get the gold buckle + keepers if you can )
Check out all 3 models wearing the Bluesy + Sub16610ln . What do you think ? Now tell me which male model appears to be all macho looking , chic + rugged and which one looks like Pee Wee Herman You're Welcome

[PascalSwiss]

Between the two given examples, the everest strap looks way sharper than the nato.

[toneafficianado]

Love your posts Megan!
Personally I always cut the extra strap off Natos when I wear them so the strap is just straight under the watch. I burnish the cuts with a soldering iron so they don't fray.
When you think about it the strap is just as safe this way. If one spring bar fails the other will hold the watch fine.
Also the Sub that Sean Connery wore in the Bond movies never had the extra strap under it. It was undersize in width too.
Arguably no one would care at all about Natos if Bond hadnt worn his Rolex that way.


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[Maiden]

Neither for me.

[Gerry62]

NATO? only vintage SS

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

NATO? only vintage SS

Absolutely Sir, to the voice of the silent majority outside TRF, any Modern Sub with a Nato twist is given an updated image: Neo-Vintage

[watchwatcher]

If you must, I like Megan's first pic with the gold keepers/buckle.

But I gotta be honest, I would never put that watch on anything but the bracelet.

[ras47]

I love the idea of NATO straps but I dislike the bulky look they add to ANY watch outside the lugs. Zulus are better.

I think Rolex watches cry out for the original metal bracelets. Of the two blue straps pictured I prefer the second one.

[No.15]

I like the one on the right but think they both have to much blue.