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sna77 · 4 July 2008, 09:10 PM

Saw some cool vintage Subs on the interent with what looks like a black diver's band or something... Might be cool fro a change of pace every now and then...

etp095 · 4 July 2008, 09:22 PM

those are called nato straps,the only sub that had it from the factory was a military sub from the 60's-70's.just do a search on sub on nato and you should find some other pics.

sna77 · 4 July 2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by etp095

those are called nato straps,the only sub that had it from the factory was a military sub from the 60's-70's.just do a search on sub on nato and you should find some other pics.

cool, just did. Tons of links... Helps to know what Im searching for.

sna77 · 4 July 2008, 09:35 PM

Nice tutorial... just doesn't tell you how to get the metal band off... ;)

http://www.watchbandgirl.com/military-how-to.html

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 July 2008, 09:39 PM

I'd keep the original Oyster bracelet on it. To each his own.

Anyway, if you seek a nice source for NATO bands, try out Timefactors.

JimSnyder · 4 July 2008, 10:03 PM

In the 70's a rubber Tropic band was an option from Rolex instead of the oyster band.

sna77 · 4 July 2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I'd keep the original Oyster bracelet on it. To each his own.

Anyway, if you seek a nice source for NATO bands, try out Timefactors.

Ideally, I'd like to be able to switch them back and forth... Is it easy to do? Or maybe I'll just have to pick up another watch for use with that starp.

sna77 · 4 July 2008, 11:30 PM

The straps on timefactors look really nice... however they only appear to have soldi colors... Know anyone that sells them black with the gray stripe? This look is really cool:

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 July 2008, 11:41 PM

That's the classic G10 NATO strap....

Scroll further down on the timefactors site and you will see it.

Here's how to remove the bracelet.

pwrslider · 4 July 2008, 11:46 PM

That NATO strap give the subby a whole different personality!!

mike · 5 July 2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sna77

The straps on timefactors look really nice... however they only appear to have soldi colors... Know anyone that sells them black with the gray stripe? This look is really cool:

Yep. They're there.

sna77 · 5 July 2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Yep. They're there.

whoops didnt scroll far enough... ordering 1 in black and one bond one...

Tools · 5 July 2008, 01:04 AM

The bracelet is not tough to take off....it does help if you had three hands..

Press the spring pin inward to collapse it through the slot in the back.

It takes a bit of technique to hold pressure against the pins to get both sides compressed, but after some practice it only takes a few seconds to take the bracelet off:

sna77 · 5 July 2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The bracelet is not tough to take off....it does help if you had three hands..

Press the spring pin inward to collapse it through the slot in the back.

It takes a bit of technique to hold pressure against the pins to get both sides compressed, but after some practice it only takes a few seconds to take the bracelet off:

Is there a pin or something that I should be concerned about breaking?

4 July 2008, 09:10 PM	#1
sna77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 171	Does Rolex make other bands for the sub? Saw some cool vintage Subs on the interent with what looks like a black diver's band or something... Might be cool fro a change of pace every now and then...

4 July 2008, 09:22 PM	#2
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	those are called nato straps,the only sub that had it from the factory was a military sub from the 60's-70's.just do a search on sub on nato and you should find some other pics. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

4 July 2008, 09:39 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I'd keep the original Oyster bracelet on it. To each his own. Anyway, if you seek a nice source for NATO bands, try out Timefactors. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 July 2008, 10:03 PM	#6
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,729	In the 70's a rubber Tropic band was an option from Rolex instead of the oyster band. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

4 July 2008, 11:41 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	That's the classic G10 NATO strap.... Scroll further down on the timefactors site and you will see it. Here's how to remove the bracelet. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 July 2008, 09:35 PM	#4
sna77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 171	Nice tutorial... just doesn't tell you how to get the metal band off... ;) http://www.watchbandgirl.com/military-how-to.html

4 July 2008, 11:30 PM	#8
sna77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 171	The straps on timefactors look really nice... however they only appear to have soldi colors... Know anyone that sells them black with the gray stripe? This look is really cool:

4 July 2008, 11:46 PM	#10
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	That NATO strap give the subby a whole different personality!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 July 2008, 01:04 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,672	The bracelet is not tough to take off....it does help if you had three hands.. Press the spring pin inward to collapse it through the slot in the back. It takes a bit of technique to hold pressure against the pins to get both sides compressed, but after some practice it only takes a few seconds to take the bracelet off: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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