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Watchvirgin · 8 June 2011, 12:02 PM

Hi all. Need some help deciding on a strap for either my Polar Explorer or my YM. I purchased 2 nato straps for the Explorer and wasn't very happy, one was cream and the other way grey. The grey looks decent.
If anyone has different pictures of your YM or Explorer II polar, would appreciate seeing them. I can't picture either watch on anything but "all natural" but I want something different. I thought maybe a brown leather or something like that. No clue!

Here is the Exp on cream, just so so. If I find a nice option Ill give the cream to someone on TRF!

Ash

SUBversive · 8 June 2011, 12:47 PM

Try a black NATO ...

buke45 · 8 June 2011, 01:01 PM

Black or gray

Jim232118 · 8 June 2011, 01:09 PM

Black

watchenthusiast · 8 June 2011, 01:10 PM

definitely black....

CPTL · 8 June 2011, 04:15 PM

The white dial Exp-II really pops with bright colors. Bond NATO looks good as well. For a subdued look, I like light grey--but not all greys are created equal. The grey from Gnomon was actually a greenish color. I also got a grey from Timefactors: it was a light, crisp grey color that really goes well with the SS case and white dial. Plus the TF straps are unbeatable quality.

threemonkeys · 8 June 2011, 04:25 PM

I would suggest black, red or orange for your Exp. For me, I enjoy a big contrast between my nato and watch. And I would agree with all the other comments regarding black.

Here's a loud green (from Gnomon) which is always fun:

Dr. Robert · 8 June 2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Try a black NATO ...

yes, si, ja, oui, hai!

Watchvirgin · 8 June 2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

yes, si, ja, oui, hai!

LOL!

Any pics of leather? How about options for the Yacht-Master? I think I may have Rob Montana create something for me, I don't know

ExpII · 8 June 2011, 08:57 PM

Head over to broadarrow and pick up one of these:

I have the one on the right and it looks awesome

Watchvirgin · 8 June 2011, 09:02 PM

That does look good

Flyjet601 · 8 June 2011, 10:11 PM

I never liked NATO straps......but there are many choices available to you. Many classy choices
Here's one I recently picked up.....

But at the end of the day.........whatever you are happy with

JJL · 8 June 2011, 10:25 PM

Here are a few of my YM on Nato/Zulu:

Watchvirgin · 8 June 2011, 10:41 PM

nice look o the YM

Speed · 8 June 2011, 11:23 PM

Where's JJ ;-)

ecsub44 · 9 June 2011, 12:09 AM

ANY color other than tan will look great!

I agree with high contrast. Go for red, green, blue, etc.

Nalk7 · 9 June 2011, 01:05 AM

Try the Explorer on a olive Nato, it'll look stunning :)

dannyt · 9 June 2011, 01:16 AM

Go with a zulu, either white or black. Zulu straps have more rings than a nato and they are also usually from a higher quality and thicker material.

8 June 2011, 12:02 PM	#1
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	Strap Options Hi all. Need some help deciding on a strap for either my Polar Explorer or my YM. I purchased 2 nato straps for the Explorer and wasn't very happy, one was cream and the other way grey. The grey looks decent. If anyone has different pictures of your YM or Explorer II polar, would appreciate seeing them. I can't picture either watch on anything but "all natural" but I want something different. I thought maybe a brown leather or something like that. No clue! Here is the Exp on cream, just so so. If I find a nice option Ill give the cream to someone on TRF! Ash

8 June 2011, 04:15 PM	#6
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	The white dial Exp-II really pops with bright colors. Bond NATO looks good as well. For a subdued look, I like light grey--but not all greys are created equal. The grey from Gnomon was actually a greenish color. I also got a grey from Timefactors: it was a light, crisp grey color that really goes well with the SS case and white dial. Plus the TF straps are unbeatable quality. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

9 June 2011, 12:09 AM	#16
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	ANY color other than tan will look great! I agree with high contrast. Go for red, green, blue, etc. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

9 June 2011, 01:16 AM	#18
dannyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Ontario, CA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 229	Go with a zulu, either white or black. Zulu straps have more rings than a nato and they are also usually from a higher quality and thicker material. __________________ Rolex 116610LN Omega 3570.50 Maurice Lacroix Pontos

8 June 2011, 12:47 PM	#2
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Try a black NATO ...

8 June 2011, 01:01 PM	#3
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Black or gray

8 June 2011, 01:09 PM	#4
Jim232118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: DFW, TX Watch: Yachtmaster II YG Posts: 276	Black

8 June 2011, 01:10 PM	#5
watchenthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA, Miami Posts: 20	definitely black....

8 June 2011, 08:57 PM	#10
ExpII Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: Milgauss, PAM 359 Posts: 390	Head over to broadarrow and pick up one of these: I have the one on the right and it looks awesome

8 June 2011, 09:02 PM	#11
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	That does look good

8 June 2011, 10:25 PM	#13
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Here are a few of my YM on Nato/Zulu:

8 June 2011, 10:41 PM	#14
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	nice look o the YM

8 June 2011, 11:23 PM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Where's JJ ;-)

9 June 2011, 01:05 AM	#17
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Try the Explorer on a olive Nato, it'll look stunning :)

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