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eco8gator · 16 May 2016, 12:35 AM

Hello TRF Members

How many of you have that one vintage sports diver that is the designated "NATO watch"?

Mine is a my head only Tudor Snowflake 94010.

I have a few nice pieces, but I will admit that my "NATO watch" gets a lot of wrist time...mainly because periodically changing the look prevents me from getting tired of it.

Today I was about to put it back in the watch box and pull out my other watches but I saw the bag of NATOs and made a quick swap and put it back on my wrist:)

I wore this watch to the new avengers movie but was using a comic book NATO strap. After the movie I swapped to a black nylon NATO and today I am using a classier canvas NATO.

I look fwd to your posts!

Sjmoore11 · 16 May 2016, 12:51 AM

My sub is often on NATO but I do mix it up occasionally with leather or the original oyster. My designated NATO only watch is my Seiko Monster...never even sized the bracelet!
And because every thread needs pictures:

Viffer · 16 May 2016, 01:26 AM

Both my Subs are on NATO's, got a couple of colours but nothing loud.

HogwldFLTR · 16 May 2016, 02:04 AM

Ragna · 16 May 2016, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eco8gator

I wore this watch to the new avengers movie but was using a comic book NATO strap.

That is the best combination Watch/Strap that i have seen in years.

Its outstanding. congrats !

Jason71 · 16 May 2016, 06:44 AM

Well, since this has welded bars and will only accept a NATO/Zulu......I guess you could say it is a designated NATO watch.

(But yes....I do have a couple that I only wear on NATOs)

rootbeer7 · 16 May 2016, 07:23 AM

always wear my Big Block on Nato. Here washing the car today!

Daytona88 · 16 May 2016, 08:42 AM

My Tudor Ranger is NATO only for now...until I saw Adam's bund strap find in Germany. I had to order one so it will not be NATO only for long.

Dubarzy · 16 May 2016, 11:25 AM

BBN has been on the fabric strap since I bought it-

JUSTIFIED · 16 May 2016, 11:52 AM

Hamilton gets a fair amount wrist time...

Edit: Just realized you said "vintage"... mine doesn't qualify

Rookie52 · 16 May 2016, 11:59 AM

BBN is definitely a designated nato watch for me. Love it on fabric.. much more than leather or the bracelet.

Old Expat Beast · 16 May 2016, 12:03 PM

'How many of you have that one vintage sports diver that is the designated "NATO watch"?'

Moved to Vintage

Patton250 · 16 May 2016, 12:04 PM

Nice stuff

Richard Carver · 16 May 2016, 12:39 PM

All of them. I have a drawer full of bracelets that go unused. Love leather and NATO, so comfortable. :)

...as seen somewhere on the internet...disgusting!

ronin_ph · 16 May 2016, 12:53 PM

me.

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thomaspp · 16 May 2016, 01:09 PM

Never tried nato. I fear it's not me and prefer leather.

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Aceldama · 16 May 2016, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Never tried nato. I fear it's not me and prefer leather.

I have two leather Natos. It's a nice look!

RolexAuthority · 16 May 2016, 03:55 PM

I like to mix it up sometimes

linesiders · 17 May 2016, 03:45 AM

All of them. they all go on NATOs probably 80% of the time, steep the other 20

Some of the NATO time is on leather

Trurolexer · 17 May 2016, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

I like to mix it up sometimes

Lovely faded insert

RCAFBuster · 17 May 2016, 07:40 AM

I have all of my 'military' Subs on NATOs. The middle Tudor Snowflake 94010 has never had a metal strap on it ,and of course the one far right can only ever have a NATO strap.

Cheers,
Buster

RCAFBuster · 17 May 2016, 08:10 AM

I found this NATO the best combination for my DRSD. The Red piping really picks up the Red Dial lettering.

Buster

HERITAGE82 · 17 May 2016, 08:17 AM

HERITAGE82 · 17 May 2016, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCAFBuster

I have all of my 'military' Subs on NATOs. The middle Tudor Snowflake 94010 has never had a metal strap on it ,and of course the one far right can only ever have a NATO strap.

Cheers,
Buster

Love that picture!

ronin_ph · 17 May 2016, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCAFBuster

I have all of my 'military' Subs on NATOs. The middle Tudor Snowflake 94010 has never had a metal strap on it ,and of course the one far right can only ever have a NATO strap.

Cheers,

Buster

Photo saved. Awesome!

Haywood_Milton · 17 May 2016, 09:33 AM

Would be rude not to :

I have a few of the original UK MOD spec straps, which are a couple of mm narrower than we would now think to be the correct width for the lugs.

Haywood

rootbeer7 · 17 May 2016, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Would be rude not to :

I have a few of the original UK MOD spec straps, which are a couple of mm narrower than we would now think to be the correct width for the lugs.

Haywood

oh bugger you win again!

Hollister · 17 May 2016, 04:40 PM

Epic Milsub, Milton.

When I first got my 5513, I had it on a NATO for a few weeks. On reflection, I thought "this is just a wannabe Milsub", and humbly put the Oyster back on. One day, though...

Qinhan · 17 May 2016, 05:25 PM

Very bold choice of NATO straps, eco8gator. More power to you.

Haywood, that Milsub is sublime.

My modest contribution:

Nielsmpe · 18 May 2016, 12:41 AM

Great thread!

I like to keep my 16570 on a nato and my 16600 on the bracelet. I've been wearing the 16570 far more than the Dweller lately. Loooooove the Nato's!

16 May 2016, 12:35 AM	#1
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	How Many Have A Designated NATO Watch Hello TRF Members How many of you have that one vintage sports diver that is the designated "NATO watch"? Mine is a my head only Tudor Snowflake 94010. I have a few nice pieces, but I will admit that my "NATO watch" gets a lot of wrist time...mainly because periodically changing the look prevents me from getting tired of it. Today I was about to put it back in the watch box and pull out my other watches but I saw the bag of NATOs and made a quick swap and put it back on my wrist:) I wore this watch to the new avengers movie but was using a comic book NATO strap. After the movie I swapped to a black nylon NATO and today I am using a classier canvas NATO. I look fwd to your posts! Attached Images

16 May 2016, 12:51 AM	#2
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	My sub is often on NATO but I do mix it up occasionally with leather or the original oyster. My designated NATO only watch is my Seiko Monster...never even sized the bracelet! And because every thread needs pictures: Attached Images

16 May 2016, 01:26 AM	#3
Viffer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mid. Glam Watch: 14060,351050,79190 Posts: 219	Both my Subs are on NATO's, got a couple of colours but nothing loud. Attached Images

16 May 2016, 02:04 AM	#4
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16 May 2016, 06:44 AM	#6
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Well, since this has welded bars and will only accept a NATO/Zulu......I guess you could say it is a designated NATO watch. (But yes....I do have a couple that I only wear on NATOs) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 May 2016, 07:23 AM	#7
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	always wear my Big Block on Nato. Here washing the car today! Attached Images

16 May 2016, 08:42 AM	#8
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	My Tudor Ranger is NATO only for now...until I saw Adam's bund strap find in Germany. I had to order one so it will not be NATO only for long. Attached Images

16 May 2016, 11:25 AM	#9
Dubarzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Wesley Location: Austin Watch: 214270 Posts: 630	BBN has been on the fabric strap since I bought it- Attached Images

16 May 2016, 11:52 AM	#10
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	Hamilton gets a fair amount wrist time... Edit: Just realized you said "vintage"... mine doesn't qualify Attached Images

16 May 2016, 11:59 AM	#11
Rookie52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 591	BBN is definitely a designated nato watch for me. Love it on fabric.. much more than leather or the bracelet.

16 May 2016, 12:03 PM	#12
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,820	'How many of you have that one vintage* sports diver that is the designated "NATO watch"?'* Moved to Vintage

16 May 2016, 12:04 PM	#13
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	Nice stuff __________________ 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

16 May 2016, 12:39 PM	#14
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	All of them. I have a drawer full of bracelets that go unused. Love leather and NATO, so comfortable. :) ...as seen somewhere on the internet...disgusting!

16 May 2016, 12:53 PM	#15
ronin_ph "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 911	me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2016, 01:09 PM	#16
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Never tried nato. I fear it's not me and prefer leather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

16 May 2016, 03:55 PM	#18
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	I like to mix it up sometimes

17 May 2016, 03:45 AM	#19
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	All of them. they all go on NATOs probably 80% of the time, steep the other 20 Some of the NATO time is on leather __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

17 May 2016, 07:40 AM	#21
RCAFBuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Watch: Too many to list Posts: 103	I have all of my 'military' Subs on NATOs. The middle Tudor Snowflake 94010 has never had a metal strap on it ,and of course the one far right can only ever have a NATO strap. Cheers, Buster

17 May 2016, 08:10 AM	#22
RCAFBuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Watch: Too many to list Posts: 103	I found this NATO the best combination for my DRSD. The Red piping really picks up the Red Dial lettering. Buster

17 May 2016, 08:17 AM	#23
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Attached Images __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

17 May 2016, 09:33 AM	#26
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Would be rude not to : I have a few of the original UK MOD spec straps, which are a couple of mm narrower than we would now think to be the correct width for the lugs. Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

17 May 2016, 04:40 PM	#28
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	Epic Milsub, Milton. When I first got my 5513, I had it on a NATO for a few weeks. On reflection, I thought "this is just a wannabe Milsub", and humbly put the Oyster back on. One day, though...

17 May 2016, 05:25 PM	#29
Qinhan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 632	Very bold choice of NATO straps, eco8gator. More power to you. Haywood, that Milsub is sublime. My modest contribution:

18 May 2016, 12:41 AM	#30
Nielsmpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Niels Pedersen Location: Copenhagen Posts: 57	Great thread! I like to keep my 16570 on a nato and my 16600 on the bracelet. I've been wearing the 16570 far more than the Dweller lately. Loooooove the Nato's!

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