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OutofControl8 · 12 September 2017, 05:18 PM

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 · 12 September 2017, 05:26 PM

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

nursejm · 12 September 2017, 05:28 PM

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

tig00s1783 · 12 September 2017, 05:29 PM

The one on the right for sure

meganfox17 · 12 September 2017, 05:29 PM

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

Amex4711 · 12 September 2017, 05:31 PM

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

BubbleDate · 12 September 2017, 05:40 PM

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 · 12 September 2017, 06:13 PM

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 · 12 September 2017, 06:22 PM

Quote:

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 · 12 September 2017, 06:58 PM

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

lord91 · 12 September 2017, 07:00 PM

None. Wear it with the bracelet.

bergeronbryan · 12 September 2017, 07:02 PM

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

tamiya · 12 September 2017, 07:08 PM

NATO should be disbanded.

HereBeDragons · 12 September 2017, 07:46 PM

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 · 12 September 2017, 07:50 PM

NATO

. The other one

The Libertine · 12 September 2017, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lord91

None. Wear it with the bracelet.

Agreed.

Boubou · 12 September 2017, 08:00 PM

The Perlon is much better.

HK Islandboy · 12 September 2017, 08:18 PM

Quote:

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 · 12 September 2017, 08:27 PM

I would keep it on the bracelet as well.

1William · 12 September 2017, 08:53 PM

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 · 12 September 2017, 08:54 PM

Bracelet

meganfox17 · 12 September 2017, 09:01 PM

Quote:

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 · 12 September 2017, 09:07 PM

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

toneafficianado · 12 September 2017, 09:09 PM

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 · 12 September 2017, 09:15 PM

Neither for me.

Gerry62 · 12 September 2017, 09:45 PM

NATO? only vintage SS

meganfox17 · 12 September 2017, 10:47 PM

Quote:

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 · 12 September 2017, 11:49 PM

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 · 13 September 2017, 01:07 AM

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 · 13 September 2017, 01:12 AM

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

12 September 2017, 05:31 PM	#6
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	Hmm...I don't like the Nato strap at rolex watches __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

12 September 2017, 06:13 PM	#8
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	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. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 September 2017, 07:50 PM	#15
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,512	NATO . The other one __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

12 September 2017, 09:15 PM	#25
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Neither for me. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

13 September 2017, 01:07 AM	#29
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	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. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

12 September 2017, 05:26 PM	#2
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I don't like the NATO either, the other one looks a lot better IMHO.

12 September 2017, 05:28 PM	#3
nursejm Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Abu Dhabi/Manila Watch: Rolex, PAM, Tag. Posts: 253	the excess tongue on the left side doesn't work well in my opinion. the one on the right, looks way more clean.

12 September 2017, 05:29 PM	#4
tig00s1783 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	The one on the right for sure

12 September 2017, 05:29 PM	#5
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	That Bluesy is on the Nato Nylon Strap isn't it ? Hmmm....Put that Nato on Gold buckle and Gold Keepers

12 September 2017, 05:40 PM	#7
BubbleDate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Outback Australia Watch: Datejust 36 Posts: 88	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

12 September 2017, 06:58 PM	#10
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Neither appeals to me. There's just way too much blue. Makes the watch look cheap.

12 September 2017, 07:00 PM	#11
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,962	None. Wear it with the bracelet.

12 September 2017, 07:02 PM	#12
bergeronbryan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Bryan Bergeron Location: Boston, MA Watch: Timex Ironman Posts: 10	The one on the right. Cleaner, tighter, neater.

12 September 2017, 07:08 PM	#13
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	NATO should be disbanded.

12 September 2017, 07:46 PM	#14
HereBeDragons "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wales Posts: 77	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.

12 September 2017, 08:00 PM	#17
Boubou "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 8	The Perlon is much better.

12 September 2017, 08:27 PM	#19
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	I would keep it on the bracelet as well.

12 September 2017, 08:53 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,566	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.

12 September 2017, 08:54 PM	#21
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Bracelet

12 September 2017, 09:07 PM	#23
PascalSwiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Switzerland Posts: 605	Between the two given examples, the everest strap looks way sharper than the nato.

12 September 2017, 09:09 PM	#24
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 September 2017, 09:45 PM	#26
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,482	NATO? only vintage SS

12 September 2017, 11:49 PM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	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.

13 September 2017, 01:12 AM	#30
No.15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 69	I like the one on the right but think they both have to much blue.

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