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MickCollins1916 · 1 October 2017, 11:09 AM

I used to fall squarely in the camp which asked, "why would I want to put a nylon strap on a nice watch?" Though I had a few NATOs, I didn't wear them much.

Lately, I've been a little obsessed with rocking them.

Anyone else been similarly converted from anti-NATO to pro-NATO?

Polarbears · 1 October 2017, 11:16 AM

Beautiful collection!!

mrhy · 1 October 2017, 11:24 AM

Always liked nato straps ,mostly in the summer ,especially in the water

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darwin95 · 1 October 2017, 11:29 AM

Same here. I just got a nato for the first time a few weeks ago. I'm loving it.

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MickCollins1916 · 1 October 2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Polarbears

Beautiful collection!!

Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by darwin95

Same here. I just got a nato for the first time a few weeks ago. I'm loving it.

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Looks awesome on that sub!

BristolCavendish · 1 October 2017, 11:40 AM

Wow. Your Sea Dweller on a stitched blue-gray NATO is nearly identical to my daily wearer/set-up (a 16610 on the same watch strap).

As a substitute (or when the blue-gray is in the washer), I'll sometimes switch to an all-black NATO with black PVD hardware.

MickCollins1916 · 1 October 2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Wow. Your Sea Dweller on a stitched blue-gray NATO is nearly identical to my daily wearer/set-up (a 16610 on the same watch strap).

As a substitute (or when the blue-gray is in the washer), I'll sometimes switch to an all-black NATO with black PVD hardware.

That's my favorite NATO and it's really comfortable. I just ordered a few new ones from BluShark yesterday, so I am psyched to try them on my SD when they arrive this week.

jtrader · 1 October 2017, 12:42 PM

Here’s mine on black nato.

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machob55 · 1 October 2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

I used to fall squarely in the camp which asked, "why would I want to put a nylon strap on a nice watch?" Though I had a few NATOs, I didn't wear them much.

Lately, I've been a little obsessed with rocking them.

Anyone else been similarly converted from anti-NATO to pro-NATO?

Wow, superb collection. They all look fantastic...

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HONDABBQ · 1 October 2017, 09:51 PM

Never

1William · 1 October 2017, 10:00 PM

I like the NATO as an alternative to a bracelet. I will put one on a watch on occasion.

Rebel · 1 October 2017, 10:25 PM

Check out and join the "Nylon Nation" here on TRF.

MCO1 · 2 October 2017, 12:19 AM

I was never really anti-nato...its a cool tradition! I get in the mood for them and run them from time to time on most of my watches. The only one in my collection I just can't put one on is my Daytona.

MickCollins1916 · 2 October 2017, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MCO1

I was never really anti-nato...its a cool tradition! I get in the mood for them and run them from time to time on most of my watches. The only one in my collection I just can't put one on is my Daytona.

Exactly. I've come around to the idea of NATOs on divers and field watches, but I don't like them on Daytonas and GMTs, personally.

Back at it again today!

Stevec14 · 3 October 2017, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I like the NATO as an alternative to a bracelet. I will put one on a watch on occasion.

Speedy's look great on NATO. I find omega to be great on all strap types, where as Rolex looks best on the bracelet imo....

15minprior · 3 October 2017, 05:30 AM

NATO's are the way to go. I always cut off the extra security band.

Shaky · 3 October 2017, 05:44 AM

I run natos on all of my other watches apart from my rolex. That's not because I don't like them on there, it's just that I haven't got the nerves to actually try and get the bracelet off either of them in case of scratches. I love my Omega PO on one..

MickCollins1916 · 3 October 2017, 06:56 AM

I just had three more arrive today. After this brand was mentioned in another thread, I gave them a look. Nicest hardware and most comfortable of any I've tried to date.

VinnieVegas · 3 October 2017, 07:17 AM

I'm a recent NATO strap convert. I wear my Seiko SKX watches exclusively on NATOs.

joli160 · 3 October 2017, 07:22 AM

No, not a convert

DLRIDES · 3 October 2017, 07:36 AM

I WAS not a fan of NATO straps, and have been guilty of accusing wearers of cheapening their watch ! I’m starting to come around (somewhat) now. Recently bought a vintage Tudor with a silver dial for casual summer wear and tried a few on it. They are comfortable, easy to change, and can coordinate with most leisure settings. I do not like the ones with the big rounded loops, and too many rings though !

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dbhak22 · 3 October 2017, 07:58 AM

Yeah! Embrace it, :)

PLNYC · 3 October 2017, 08:16 AM

MickCollins1916 · 3 October 2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I WAS not a fan of NATO straps, and have been guilty of accusing wearers of cheapening their watch ! I’m starting to come around (somewhat) now. Recently bought a vintage Tudor with a silver dial for casual summer wear and tried a few on it. They are comfortable, easy to change, and can coordinate with most leisure settings. I do not like the ones with the big rounded loops, and too many rings though !

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Those straps look great with that Tudor!

MickCollins1916 · 3 October 2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

Yeah! Embrace it, :)

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Originally Posted by PLNYC

Beautiful, gents!

HogwldFLTR · 3 October 2017, 12:38 PM

It's been a while; only two I've liked. One is the fabric strap on the THBBR and the other was a leather Nato on my 14060. The BBR felt like heaven on the fabric strap!!!!

007_Omega · 3 October 2017, 01:23 PM

I converted my friend. It's funny how you mentioned cheap nylon strap. I recently spoke to a GMT owner who was complaining about an Omega coming on a cheap nylon strap. I then showed him my Speedy and he's like, "not one of those, that's nice." It was an all black OEM Omega Nato. I told him that this is one of those cheap straps and even showed it to him. He was like, "oh yeah that is one..."

I didn't want him to feel like an ass so I sympathized and said if it only came with a NATO that would suck and that it should come with both the NATO/bracelet together. Maybe, I'll convert him to NATO.

It takes a certain amount of confidence/security to take your expensive watch and stick a NATO on it. It cheapens the watch and makes the watch a lot more subtle. Some people can't stand doing that to such a huge investment. I don't mind. I've gotten compliments on my NATOs.

I'll say this though, the new Rolex bracelets are so good that I'd be hesitant to ever take them off. The older ones though..NATO may as well be an upgrade xD.

DLRIDES · 3 October 2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Those straps look great with that Tudor!

Thanks, not bad for a 50 yr old watch !

I seem to prefer NATOs on vintage watches with white/silver dials.

brandrea · 3 October 2017, 08:49 PM

I much prefer them on 4 digit or even 5 digit references.

amh · 3 October 2017, 11:41 PM

I think they look great!

Won't work for me though - I sweat when I'm working outside and the strap ends up smelling like a wet dog

1 October 2017, 11:09 AM	#1
MickCollins1916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,233	Coming around to NATO fandom I used to fall squarely in the camp which asked, "why would I want to put a nylon strap on a nice watch?" Though I had a few NATOs, I didn't wear them much. Lately, I've been a little obsessed with rocking them. Anyone else been similarly converted from anti-NATO to pro-NATO?

1 October 2017, 10:25 PM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Check out and join the "Nylon Nation" here on TRF. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

3 October 2017, 07:17 AM	#19
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	I'm a recent NATO strap convert. I wear my Seiko SKX watches exclusively on NATOs. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

3 October 2017, 07:22 AM	#20
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	No, not a convert __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 October 2017, 07:36 AM	#21
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	I WAS not a fan of NATO straps, and have been guilty of accusing wearers of cheapening their watch ! I’m starting to come around (somewhat) now. Recently bought a vintage Tudor with a silver dial for casual summer wear and tried a few on it. They are comfortable, easy to change, and can coordinate with most leisure settings. I do not like the ones with the big rounded loops, and too many rings though ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

1 October 2017, 11:16 AM	#2
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	Beautiful collection!!

1 October 2017, 11:24 AM	#3
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Always liked nato straps ,mostly in the summer ,especially in the water Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

1 October 2017, 11:29 AM	#4
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	Same here. I just got a nato for the first time a few weeks ago. I'm loving it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 October 2017, 11:40 AM	#6
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Wow. Your Sea Dweller on a stitched blue-gray NATO is nearly identical to my daily wearer/set-up (a 16610 on the same watch strap). As a substitute (or when the blue-gray is in the washer), I'll sometimes switch to an all-black NATO with black PVD hardware.

1 October 2017, 12:42 PM	#8
jtrader "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jon Location: seattle Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 301	Here’s mine on black nato. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 October 2017, 09:51 PM	#10
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 998	Never

2 October 2017, 12:19 AM	#13
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I was never really anti-nato...its a cool tradition! I get in the mood for them and run them from time to time on most of my watches. The only one in my collection I just can't put one on is my Daytona.

3 October 2017, 05:30 AM	#16
15minprior "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CONUS Posts: 57	NATO's are the way to go. I always cut off the extra security band.

3 October 2017, 05:44 AM	#17
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	I run natos on all of my other watches apart from my rolex. That's not because I don't like them on there, it's just that I haven't got the nerves to actually try and get the bracelet off either of them in case of scratches. I love my Omega PO on one..

3 October 2017, 06:56 AM	#18
MickCollins1916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,233	I just had three more arrive today. After this brand was mentioned in another thread, I gave them a look. Nicest hardware and most comfortable of any I've tried to date.

3 October 2017, 07:58 AM	#22
dbhak22 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 2,962	Yeah! Embrace it, :) __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

3 October 2017, 08:16 AM	#23
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	__________________

3 October 2017, 12:38 PM	#26
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	It's been a while; only two I've liked. One is the fabric strap on the THBBR and the other was a leather Nato on my 14060. The BBR felt like heaven on the fabric strap!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

3 October 2017, 01:23 PM	#27
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 897	I converted my friend. It's funny how you mentioned cheap nylon strap. I recently spoke to a GMT owner who was complaining about an Omega coming on a cheap nylon strap. I then showed him my Speedy and he's like, "not one of those, that's nice." It was an all black OEM Omega Nato. I told him that this is one of those cheap straps and even showed it to him. He was like, "oh yeah that is one..." I didn't want him to feel like an ass so I sympathized and said if it only came with a NATO that would suck and that it should come with both the NATO/bracelet together. Maybe, I'll convert him to NATO. It takes a certain amount of confidence/security to take your expensive watch and stick a NATO on it. It cheapens the watch and makes the watch a lot more subtle. Some people can't stand doing that to such a huge investment. I don't mind. I've gotten compliments on my NATOs. I'll say this though, the new Rolex bracelets are so good that I'd be hesitant to ever take them off. The older ones though..NATO may as well be an upgrade xD.

3 October 2017, 08:49 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,710	I much prefer them on 4 digit or even 5 digit references.

3 October 2017, 11:41 PM	#30
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	I think they look great! Won't work for me though - I sweat when I'm working outside and the strap ends up smelling like a wet dog

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