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Dumbarton · 16 April 2018, 06:02 AM

Want to buy DJ 41 (126300), one white DJ41 and another blue DJ41. Planning on using NATO straps for both. Question: Cannot decide between both smooth or both fluted bezels with NATO on DJ41. Help me decide. Thanks! Anyone have pics of DJ 41 on NATO or experienced answer? Thanks again. *Not interested in doing one of each:)

joli160 · 16 April 2018, 06:07 AM

A DJ on nato, you are kidding right

RolexEDC · 16 April 2018, 06:10 AM

Smooth bc the fluted will be too dressy for a NATO

Mystro · 16 April 2018, 06:12 AM

NATO is a no, no.

Bt122 · 16 April 2018, 06:12 AM

OP, u kidding right? Nato? On a dj

atm08 · 16 April 2018, 06:25 AM

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Dumbarton · 16 April 2018, 06:26 AM

No, not kidding. Was hoping for an honest answer but maybe I’ve set my expectations too high. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds in the nice spirit of my question.

KBM · 16 April 2018, 06:27 AM

Smooth bezel with a nato! 2c.

Dumbarton · 16 April 2018, 06:28 AM

Thank you Rolex EDC. I think you may be right.

Johny · 16 April 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumbarton

No, not kidding. Was hoping for an honest answer but maybe I’ve set my expectations too high. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds in the nice spirit of my question.

Just go with the one that you like the best.

gttime · 16 April 2018, 06:34 AM

Smooth for sure!

superdog · 16 April 2018, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dumbarton

No, not kidding. Was hoping for an honest answer but maybe I’ve set my expectations too high. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds in the nice spirit of my question.

He was just being playful in his response.

It’s an odd watch for a NATO is all.

Worth a shot tho. And it’s a super robust piece. Please post pics. I’d like to see how it looks.

eyeheartny · 16 April 2018, 06:43 AM

Why would you put a DJ on a NATO?

Do you wear running shoes with a suit? Dress shoes with your pajamas? Flip flops with a dinner jacket?

Johny · 16 April 2018, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

Just go with the one that you like the best.

There might be some pics in the modified rolex thread.

sevykor · 16 April 2018, 06:49 AM

If you google “Datejust with NATO” you will get your answer. The smooth looks better and, in my opinion, leather looks better than synthetic. Some are rather nice looking, but to each his own.

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hoppes-no9 · 16 April 2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumbarton

No, not kidding. Was hoping for an honest answer but maybe I’ve set my expectations too high. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds in the nice spirit of my question.

Dude, you ARE getting honest answers. You just don't like the answer.

DJ on a NATO is a stupid idea, as is asking for opinions and then being snarky they don't agree with yours.

But it's your watch, do what you want.

RolexEDC · 16 April 2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dumbarton

Thank you Rolex EDC. I think you may be right.

Putting a DJ on a NATO for the slimmer look is all good IMHO, everything is reversible so it’s no big deal. Look into MN Erikas Original strap also. It has stretch and super comfortable.

Rolex.c6 · 16 April 2018, 07:34 AM

'Normally' I would always say fluted for any DJ. But on a NATO smooth is probably better.

mountainjogger · 16 April 2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sevykor

If you google “Datejust with NATO” you will get your answer. The smooth looks better and, in my opinion, leather looks better than synthetic. Some are rather nice looking, but to each his own.

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Agree. But you might want to consider a sub.

El Cascarrabias · 20 April 2018, 09:40 AM

Smooth.

Not a DJ but has a smooth bezel to give a general idea.

I did it on a whim and was surprised that I liked it. Comfortable, and I don't fret about scratching the original bracelet.

But . . . it's not for everybody.

fskywalker · 20 April 2018, 09:54 AM

Fluted over smooth, jubilee over oyster: No NATO!

AboutTime · 20 April 2018, 10:01 AM

I agree with the majority that a DJ just doesn't look right on a Nato but that's only my opinion.

fiendfx · 20 April 2018, 10:01 AM

fluted looks better imo

jagwap · 20 April 2018, 10:11 AM

I have a bunch of nato straps, and I like how they dress down a watch. The closest to a DJ would be a GMTIIc, so not that close. However the GMTIIc has slightly reflective notches on the bezel, and looks fine on a nato.

If this is the only way you are going to wear it then probably go smooth as people have said. This was your question after all.

However if you are going also put them on the braclet to change it around, I would consider at least one on fluted as otherwise you end up with two near identical watches (assuming the same braclet I suppose). I feel the white dial carries smooth and fluted equally well, except with smooth it looks like a Milguass without the silly second-hand. Blue is better with fluted to me, but I much prefer rhodium which really works both ways.

Why not wait for the rhodium with romans out this year? Then you get a splash of colour which you can highlight with a suitable nato. My GMTIIc has a tiny green hand and lettering. When it goes on a black and green nato this shows up more in a way I like.

Dr.Smellody · 20 April 2018, 10:25 AM

Do what you want!

cjohns · 20 April 2018, 10:30 AM

I'm a Nato guy,, got a box of them and own a 16710 and a 123600 white smooth and many other beaters that I use Natos on ,,,, a 41 on a Nato just don't work.

Etschell · 20 April 2018, 10:38 AM

smooth. ive seen flutted on nato and it is awful.

yhzdude · 20 April 2018, 10:42 AM

a Rolex with a nato, is like a Ferrari with Hyundai wheels, just my opinion.

Thegr8one · 20 April 2018, 10:53 AM

I wore my DJ41 on a NATO quite a bit actually. I liked the option to dress it down. Only issue was the spring bars are so close to the case that getting the NATO installed was a bit of a pain. I’ll see if I can dig up some pics...

16 April 2018, 06:02 AM	#1
Dumbarton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington DC Posts: 3	Datejust 41 (126300) Smooth or Fluted with NATO? Want to buy DJ 41 (126300), one white DJ41 and another blue DJ41. Planning on using NATO straps for both. Question: Cannot decide between both smooth or both fluted bezels with NATO on DJ41. Help me decide. Thanks! Anyone have pics of DJ 41 on NATO or experienced answer? Thanks again. *Not interested in doing one of each:)

16 April 2018, 06:07 AM	#2
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,449	A DJ on nato, you are kidding right __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

16 April 2018, 06:12 AM	#4
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,837	NATO is a no, no. __________________

16 April 2018, 06:25 AM	#6
atm08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: T for Texas Watch: 116500LN Posts: 314	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ If you're lost you can look and you will find me on TRF...time after time

16 April 2018, 06:26 AM	#7
Dumbarton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington DC Posts: 3	No ... not kidding. DJ & NATO’s are not new idea. No, not kidding. Was hoping for an honest answer but maybe I’ve set my expectations too high. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds in the nice spirit of my question.

16 April 2018, 06:10 AM	#3
RolexEDC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 318	Smooth bc the fluted will be too dressy for a NATO

16 April 2018, 06:12 AM	#5
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	OP, u kidding right? Nato? On a dj

16 April 2018, 06:27 AM	#8
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,402	Smooth bezel with a nato! 2c.

16 April 2018, 06:28 AM	#9
Dumbarton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington DC Posts: 3	Thank you Rolex EDC. I think you may be right. Thank you Rolex EDC. I think you may be right.

16 April 2018, 06:34 AM	#11
gttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CA Posts: 324	Smooth for sure!

16 April 2018, 06:43 AM	#13
eyeheartny "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 258	Why would you put a DJ on a NATO? Do you wear running shoes with a suit? Dress shoes with your pajamas? Flip flops with a dinner jacket?

16 April 2018, 06:49 AM	#15
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 465	If you google “Datejust with NATO” you will get your answer. The smooth looks better and, in my opinion, leather looks better than synthetic. Some are rather nice looking, but to each his own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2018, 07:34 AM	#18
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	'Normally' I would always say fluted for any DJ. But on a NATO smooth is probably better. __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

20 April 2018, 09:40 AM	#20
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Smooth. Not a DJ but has a smooth bezel to give a general idea. I did it on a whim and was surprised that I liked it. Comfortable, and I don't fret about scratching the original bracelet. But . . . it's not for everybody. __________________ _________ <=> You really need to be, not seem to be.

20 April 2018, 09:54 AM	#21
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,713	Fluted over smooth, jubilee over oyster: No NATO! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.480.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

20 April 2018, 10:01 AM	#22
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I agree with the majority that a DJ just doesn't look right on a Nato but that's only my opinion.

20 April 2018, 10:01 AM	#23
fiendfx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: california Posts: 132	fluted looks better imo

20 April 2018, 10:11 AM	#24
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I have a bunch of nato straps, and I like how they dress down a watch. The closest to a DJ would be a GMTIIc, so not that close. However the GMTIIc has slightly reflective notches on the bezel, and looks fine on a nato. If this is the only way you are going to wear it then probably go smooth as people have said. This was your question after all. However if you are going also put them on the braclet to change it around, I would consider at least one on fluted as otherwise you end up with two near identical watches (assuming the same braclet I suppose). I feel the white dial carries smooth and fluted equally well, except with smooth it looks like a Milguass without the silly second-hand. Blue is better with fluted to me, but I much prefer rhodium which really works both ways. Why not wait for the rhodium with romans out this year? Then you get a splash of colour which you can highlight with a suitable nato. My GMTIIc has a tiny green hand and lettering. When it goes on a black and green nato this shows up more in a way I like.

20 April 2018, 10:25 AM	#25
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,233	Do what you want!

20 April 2018, 10:30 AM	#26
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 953	I'm a Nato guy,, got a box of them and own a 16710 and a 123600 white smooth and many other beaters that I use Natos on ,,,, a 41 on a Nato just don't work. __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

20 April 2018, 10:38 AM	#27
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	smooth. ive seen flutted on nato and it is awful. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

20 April 2018, 10:42 AM	#28
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	a Rolex with a nato, is like a Ferrari with Hyundai wheels, just my opinion.

20 April 2018, 10:53 AM	#29
Thegr8one "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 79090 & 79180 Posts: 227	I wore my DJ41 on a NATO quite a bit actually. I liked the option to dress it down. Only issue was the spring bars are so close to the case that getting the NATO installed was a bit of a pain. I’ll see if I can dig up some pics...

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