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Old 9 October 2012, 03:02 AM   #1
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Explorer II NATO Shots As Promised
So I carefully removed my bracelet yesterday from my Explorer II. Took my time and used a decent spring bar tool and it came right off, no scratches to the case. FYI for anyone removing their bracelet: press the center of the end link with your thumb as you push the spring bar in and it comes right off.
So far I must say that I like the NATO. Good feel on the wrist, something different, and saves the bracelet from wear.
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Old 9 October 2012, 03:04 AM   #2
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Looking really good, Jim.
(Sorry I missed you guys last week)
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Old 9 October 2012, 03:04 AM   #3
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Old 9 October 2012, 03:09 AM   #4
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Old 9 October 2012, 03:11 AM   #5
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Looking really good, Jim.
(Sorry I missed you guys last week)
Thanks. Not a problem. I'm sure that we will be having another GTG shortly. Def was an entertaining time.
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Old 9 October 2012, 03:25 AM   #6
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Nice NATO options
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Old 9 October 2012, 08:24 AM   #7
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Very nice!
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Old 9 October 2012, 08:25 AM   #8
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Very nice!
x2. very nice.
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Old 9 October 2012, 09:32 AM   #9
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Old 9 October 2012, 10:09 AM   #10
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Perfect! Love the theme
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Old 9 October 2012, 10:39 AM   #11
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I'm not usually a NATO fan, but I really like those with your 216570.
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Old 9 October 2012, 10:43 AM   #12
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EXPII is perfect on the NATO! I love NATO straps and currently have my DSSD, Sinn chrono and seiko tuna on them. I plan to get 5 or 6 for my incoming explorer 42. Where did you get those?
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Old 9 October 2012, 10:49 AM   #13
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Thanks guys. I'm suprised I like them as much as I do. I purchased these from Gnomon watches based out in Singapore. I purchased the 4 and got free shipping and a free spring bar tool(seems like a decent one).
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Old 9 October 2012, 10:55 AM   #14
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Does anyone else have any Explorer NATO pics? Any different combinations.....
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Old 9 October 2012, 10:56 AM   #15
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Old 9 October 2012, 11:03 AM   #16
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Got this one...
Very nice! Liking the Polar with that strap.
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Old 9 October 2012, 11:05 AM   #17
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Wow, those shots are great. I'm really digging the Exp II on the NATO straps.
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Looks good Jim..
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Got this one...
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Old 9 October 2012, 11:46 AM   #20
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Solid black one looks ok.
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I've never been a NATO guy but I must admit those combos look good!
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Old 9 October 2012, 11:59 AM   #22
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now did you get the 20mm or the 22mm?
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Old 9 October 2012, 02:30 PM   #24
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Are those 22mm? I can see the spring bar on some pics, maybe they're 20mm.
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Are those 22mm? I can see the spring bar on some pics, maybe they're 20mm.
Those are the 20mm. I asked a few people which to get and everyone said the 20mm. I was wondering how the 22mm would like and if it would fit properly as you can see some of the spring bar depending on where the band is laying.
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What size did you go with?
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I like this one!! very unique!
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I like this one
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22mm fits right in.
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