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esm · 15 September 2011, 08:57 AM

so, you know the drill.... here they are.

i have a 20mm ivory 2-piece fabric strap laying around, so i thought i'd give it a go

i think the orange Zulu strap is my fave combo

/i will grab my coat

PS - all straps are 20mm and were purchased from Eddie @ Time Factors

Clay · 15 September 2011, 08:58 AM

Not a fan of the explorer, but love the straps...

masterserg · 15 September 2011, 09:00 AM

Eric, that is incredibly sweet! OD green would be great! I am waiting for a couple natos for my old 16570.

The Joker · 15 September 2011, 09:01 AM

Can't decide what's better, the orange or the black. We need a wrist shot.

Grumpy Badger · 15 September 2011, 09:03 AM

The orange "rescue" NATO looks übercool... I'm just gutted they super-sized that watch or I reckon I might well have been sporting that exact combination.

Lucy Diamond · 15 September 2011, 09:18 AM

Great pics!Love,love,LOVE the Ivory fabric.

Serious love.

Gonna go try and order one online right now in anticipation of "The Call".

RolexV3 · 15 September 2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

i have a 20mm ivory 2-piece fabric strap laying around, so i thought i'd give it a go

Not usually a fan of straps on a nice Rolex sports watch but this white one seems to suit the new explorer..

dddrees · 15 September 2011, 10:21 AM

Great looking combos you have there Eric.

Darlinboy · 15 September 2011, 10:23 AM

Not a Zulu fan, but looked anyway.

The ivory is nice, the orange is, well, just too much orange.

dalip · 15 September 2011, 10:27 AM

I too like the orange Eric. Thanks to Randy I have one ready!!

Although I still ultimately prefer the bracelet on Rolex.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

sleddog · 15 September 2011, 10:35 AM

All the combos work exceptionally well Eric!!

slashd0t · 15 September 2011, 11:08 AM

Not a fan of the ivory, but, LOOOVVEEEEE the Zulu's!

nauticajoe · 15 September 2011, 11:09 AM

Nice pics Eric!

mkw · 15 September 2011, 11:42 AM

Orange Zulu looks best , but I think it would be even better with 3-ring version and with brushed hardware !

liptonnr · 15 September 2011, 11:47 AM

Definitely the ivory!  orange would be the obvious choice!

Zed Homme · 15 September 2011, 11:49 AM

I love the orange! The ivory is nice too, do they make that kind of strap in black?

mjm800 · 15 September 2011, 11:49 AM

Nothing to hate there it looks good.

I do not wear NATO only because I don't like how it feels but I like the look.

jcourant · 15 September 2011, 12:40 PM

Great pics, Eric and congrats again on the new EXP II. I have a strap size question, not to doubt your choice but for my own benefit when my EXP II arrives (anyday now I hope). From the pics it looks like the pins are visible and that a 22 mm may be a better fit. Have you tried that size already? Thank you and please take no offense by me asking... :)

00Seven · 15 September 2011, 12:40 PM

Nice...the orange pops but i like the black for an actual wearer.

esm · 15 September 2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jcourant

Great pics, Eric and congrats again on the new EXP II. I have a strap size question, not to doubt your choice but for my own benefit when my EXP II arrives (anyday now I hope). From the pics it looks like the pins are visible and that a 22 mm may be a better fit. Have you tried that size already? Thank you and please take no offense by me asking... :)

Not at all

A 22mm will be a squeeze, so that's personal pref. To be honest, the Zulus were bought for other watches...

gwalker · 15 September 2011, 02:52 PM

Well you told me not to click....

J/K Looks very nice on the new Exp II but still just not for me. Quite a collection of straps you have there.

CharlieSF · 15 September 2011, 04:29 PM

So frickin badass. I love them all.

cruvon · 15 September 2011, 05:54 PM

Looks great, another NATO says cheers!

thewatchguy93 · 15 September 2011, 05:59 PM

I also can't decide...

Anychance of a wrist shot?

bayerische · 15 September 2011, 07:18 PM

It looks really great on the orange nato!

esm · 15 September 2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

I also can't decide...

Anychance of a wrist shot?

Thought you'd never ask...

Psmith · 15 September 2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Thought you'd never ask...

Hey Eric

Looks great on the orange and black straps

Perhaps Rich (Toshi) can suggest something nice by the way of a leather strap...?

jezza17 · 15 September 2011, 07:56 PM

not really a fan of the nato but the orange strap looks pretty cool. thanks for the pics Eric. Lucky you!!

esm · 15 September 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Hey Eric

Looks great on the orange and black straps

Perhaps Rich (Toshi) can suggest something nice by the way of a leather strap...?

Hi Clive,

Thanks. I usually wear Rolex on it's bracelets.

Rich is my go to man for my Panerai strap fix

Cru Jones · 15 September 2011, 08:15 PM

wow! was afraid to open this thread, but, you know, the black and ivory look GREAT.

the black plays nicely against the bezel lettering, dial markers and hands. the ivory just looks so unique and different, but in a sophisticated (right word?) way.

i think the orange is a bit much, even though it's an "obvious" choice for the creamsicle.

nice work!

15 September 2011, 08:57 AM	#1
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Just a matter of time..... Zulu (or NATO) haters look away (White 216570 content) LOL so, you know the drill.... here they are. i have a 20mm ivory 2-piece fabric strap laying around, so i thought i'd give it a go i think the orange Zulu strap is my fave combo /i will grab my coat PS - all straps are 20mm and were purchased from Eddie @ Time Factors

15 September 2011, 09:00 AM	#3
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	Eric, that is incredibly sweet! OD green would be great! I am waiting for a couple natos for my old 16570. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

15 September 2011, 09:03 AM	#5
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	The orange "rescue" NATO looks übercool... I'm just gutted they super-sized that watch or I reckon I might well have been sporting that exact combination. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

15 September 2011, 09:18 AM	#6
Lucy Diamond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canuckland! Watch: 1966 Pepsi Posts: 268	Great pics!Love,love,LOVE the Ivory fabric. Serious love. Gonna go try and order one online right now in anticipation of "The Call". __________________ "Everything in moderation,including moderation."-Julia Child

15 September 2011, 10:21 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great looking combos you have there Eric. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 September 2011, 08:58 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Not a fan of the explorer, but love the straps...

15 September 2011, 09:01 AM	#4
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Can't decide what's better, the orange or the black. We need a wrist shot.

15 September 2011, 10:23 AM	#9
Darlinboy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,696	Not a Zulu fan, but looked anyway. The ivory is nice, the orange is, well, just too much orange. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

15 September 2011, 10:27 AM	#10
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I too like the orange Eric. Thanks to Randy I have one ready!! Although I still ultimately prefer the bracelet on Rolex. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

15 September 2011, 10:35 AM	#11
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	All the combos work exceptionally well Eric!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

15 September 2011, 11:08 AM	#12
slashd0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jamie Location: Edmonton, AB Watch: This & That Posts: 771	Not a fan of the ivory, but, LOOOVVEEEEE the Zulu's! __________________ /.

15 September 2011, 11:09 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice pics Eric!

15 September 2011, 11:42 AM	#14
mkw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay and Tahoe Watch: RB GMT II 3186 Posts: 272	Orange Zulu looks best , but I think it would be even better with 3-ring version and with brushed hardware !

15 September 2011, 11:47 AM	#15
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Definitely the ivory!  orange would be the obvious choice!

15 September 2011, 11:49 AM	#16
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I love the orange! The ivory is nice too, do they make that kind of strap in black?

15 September 2011, 11:49 AM	#17
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Nothing to hate there it looks good. I do not wear NATO only because I don't like how it feels but I like the look. __________________

15 September 2011, 12:40 PM	#18
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	Great pics, Eric and congrats again on the new EXP II. I have a strap size question, not to doubt your choice but for my own benefit when my EXP II arrives (anyday now I hope). From the pics it looks like the pins are visible and that a 22 mm may be a better fit. Have you tried that size already? Thank you and please take no offense by me asking... :)

15 September 2011, 12:40 PM	#19
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 817	Nice...the orange pops but i like the black for an actual wearer.

15 September 2011, 02:52 PM	#21
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Well you told me not to click.... J/K Looks very nice on the new Exp II but still just not for me. Quite a collection of straps you have there.

15 September 2011, 04:29 PM	#22
CharlieSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Watch: 116710 Posts: 237	So frickin badass. I love them all.

15 September 2011, 05:59 PM	#24
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	I also can't decide... Anychance of a wrist shot? __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

15 September 2011, 07:18 PM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It looks really great on the orange nato! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

15 September 2011, 07:56 PM	#28
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	not really a fan of the nato but the orange strap looks pretty cool. thanks for the pics Eric. Lucky you!!

15 September 2011, 08:15 PM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	wow! was afraid to open this thread, but, you know, the black and ivory look GREAT. the black plays nicely against the bezel lettering, dial markers and hands. the ivory just looks so unique and different, but in a sophisticated (right word?) way. i think the orange is a bit much, even though it's an "obvious" choice for the creamsicle. nice work!

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