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Old 16 July 2007, 12:32 AM   #1
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EXP II on a strap ?

I blatantly stole this photo from another forum:

However, I have one of these so feel somewhat justified. All anyone talks about is the Sub on a strap - so here's something different.

What do you think ??
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Old 16 July 2007, 12:35 AM   #2
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Different, I like it
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Old 16 July 2007, 12:38 AM   #3
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I think it looks better on the strap than on the bracelet. Also, I think it looks better than the sub-on-a-strap.
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Old 16 July 2007, 12:42 AM   #4
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Your watch is awesome with the Nato. I have the same one on my DJ whenever I want the Nato. I switch between 3 different bands on the fly
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Old 16 July 2007, 01:03 AM   #5
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I think it looks better on the strap than on the bracelet. Also, I think it looks better than the sub-on-a-strap.
Ouch!

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Old 16 July 2007, 01:03 AM   #6
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I think it looks better on the strap than on the bracelet. Also, I think it looks better than the sub-on-a-strap.


I guess this is an opinion that we won't have in common... nothing beats a diver on a nato or zulu band.



I think any of the black face sport watches look great on a black strap.

Now the white face is a different proposition. I use a steel grey for my White Explorer II. However, to my eye it's pretty on the bracelet as well.



Kinda looks a little green under floursecent lighting... (insert pic)
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Old 16 July 2007, 01:05 AM   #7
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I blatantly stole this photo from another forum:

However, I have one of these so feel somewhat justified. All anyone talks about is the Sub on a strap - so here's something different.

What do you think ??
I think it looks great!
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Old 16 July 2007, 01:08 AM   #8
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wow it looks great. I just wonder how the 116710 would look with a nato strap
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Old 16 July 2007, 01:55 AM   #9
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Looks great ... Is that a Maratac Zulu ?
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Old 16 July 2007, 02:01 AM   #10
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Don't get me wrong -- the Sub looks great on a strap, but for some reason, I really like the Exp on a strap.

FWIW, I have my Seiko divers on a Zulu. Thought about strapping my new GMT II; gotta wait for my bracelet removal tool to arrive.
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Old 16 July 2007, 04:03 AM   #11
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When I owned an Explorere II it never saw its bracelet - I always wore it on a Zulu, 2 piece Maratac or Hirsch Carbon Fiber. I think lots of watches look better on straps and i prefer straps to braclelets about 9 out of 10 times. I am a big fan of your choice of a strap
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Old 16 July 2007, 04:55 AM   #12
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The steel bezel and the black face look REALLY cool on that strap
Not sure if it's better than a diver, which I think looks better because of the larger case, IMO.
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Old 16 July 2007, 05:00 AM   #13
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Looks great ... Is that a Maratac Zulu ?
OK,I get it,its a black Zulu .....
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Old 16 July 2007, 06:13 AM   #14
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My Explorer II on Bond Nato

I much prefer the comfort of the Nato to the Bracelet.
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Old 17 July 2007, 12:05 PM   #15
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Anyone got a pic of a GMT II on a strap?
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Old 17 July 2007, 12:34 PM   #16
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Sorry... I have to disagree.... the strap is OK, but the stainless bracelet is WOW!!! Cheers, Bill P.
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Old 17 July 2007, 01:06 PM   #17
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Your watch is awesome with the Nato. I have the same one on my DJ whenever I want the Nato. I switch between 3 different bands on the fly
Never seen a DJ wif a NATO before......unique is the word that comes to mind..

As for a black dial explorer with a black NATO......GREAT combination.
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Old 17 July 2007, 01:19 PM   #18
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I have a NATO Bond,a navy/blue NATO.a two ring black Maratec and a 4 ring black Maratec heading my way .... Will see how it looks.If I dont like the looks or the wear,the Oysters go back on.
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Old 17 July 2007, 01:24 PM   #19
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I have a NATO Bond,a navy/blue NATO.a two ring black Maratec and a 4 ring black Maratec heading my way .... Will see how it looks.If I dont like the looks or the wear,the Oysters go back on.
Make sure you post pictures.

Wouldn't want you doing anything without proper approval !


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Old 17 July 2007, 01:29 PM   #20
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Make sure you post pictures.

Wouldn't want you doing anything without proper approval !


I know JJ,is going to kill me.Now I will never be able to visit my sister in NZ .. He will come looking for me At least its not for the Blue TT Sub,so he will just kill me slightly ...
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Old 17 July 2007, 05:16 PM   #21
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I know JJ,is going to kill me.Now I will never be able to visit my sister in NZ .. He will come looking for me At least its not for the Blue TT Sub,so he will just kill me slightly ...
Make that "killing me softly...."
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Old 17 July 2007, 06:51 PM   #22
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I blatantly stole this photo from another forum:

However, I have one of these so feel somewhat justified. All anyone talks about is the Sub on a strap - so here's something different.

What do you think ??
Not bad
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Old 17 July 2007, 07:12 PM   #23
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Of course, the stock Oyster bracelet is Rolex's signature, but this strap gives the watch a whole new look. The contrast of black and SS makes this a very nice combo.

I have a 4 rings black Zulu nylon strap on the way which I would like to try out on several watches including the 14060M.

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Old 17 July 2007, 11:16 PM   #24
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Stolen photo

If you all want to see the rest of thread with the hijacked photo, go to: http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...art=0&rid=6655
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