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12GaugeStu · 16 February 2016, 03:49 PM

Hi everyone! I am a lucky owner of a 1971 Rolex Date 1500 that my father gave to me. I grew up seeing it all the time and I'm glad it has become mine. It has a US made rivet bracelet that is certainly STRETCHED. So I'm here to find a great 19mm NATO leather replacement.(I've seen the Crown & Buckle version, but I want something that keeps the watch in place on the band)

I could easily grab a two piece leather strap from the local jeweler, but I REALLY like the look of the NATO style. I wouldn't be opposed to a nylon NATO either, but I think a brown leather NATO would look amazing.

Cheers!

http://i.imgur.com/JrMofMs.jpg Here is a pic from a few months ago before I cleaned up the bracelet. Mag bubble is scuffed a bit.

16 February 2016, 03:49 PM	#1
12GaugeStu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1	Greetings! Hi everyone! I am a lucky owner of a 1971 Rolex Date 1500 that my father gave to me. I grew up seeing it all the time and I'm glad it has become mine. It has a US made rivet bracelet that is certainly STRETCHED. So I'm here to find a great 19mm NATO leather replacement.(I've seen the Crown & Buckle version, but I want something that keeps the watch in place on the band) I could easily grab a two piece leather strap from the local jeweler, but I REALLY like the look of the NATO style. I wouldn't be opposed to a nylon NATO either, but I think a brown leather NATO would look amazing. Cheers! http://i.imgur.com/JrMofMs.jpg Here is a pic from a few months ago before I cleaned up the bracelet. Mag bubble is scuffed a bit.