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Old 14 January 2019, 10:19 AM   #1
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NATO on Datejust... don’t hate just yet

So I feel like I’ve seen/heard of doing this as being somewhat of a cardinal sin. That being said, I think the new style Datejust with its slimmer and somewhat sportier profile just makes the mark on pulling this off. I didn’t invest too much in this strap ($5) and currently it’s just a novelty for me. That being said, what are your honest thoughts?


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Old 14 January 2019, 10:26 AM   #2
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Honestly, and just my own opinion, I think it takes away from the overall look. I am biased on sticking with the bracelet for this piece.


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Old 14 January 2019, 10:30 AM   #3
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This reminds me of a nice luxury car riding on space saver wheels.
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:32 AM   #4
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Ok, not just yet, but please say when, . . . .
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:39 AM   #5
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It's a watch for which you paid a substantial sum. Dress it up and have fun with it.

That said, I've got meself a small vial of "hate" on a shelf in the office. I will await your clearance for its release.
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:41 AM   #6
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I personally prefer the feel and look of a bracelet over a NATO. If you're enjoying your beautiful DJ this way, I would say leave it and continue to enjoy. I guess if I can have a little input on the NATO strap itself tho......Maybe a grey with white stripes or a complete grey one would go better with your dial? I think the black may be a little "strong" here?

Nice DJ though. I love that dial!
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:44 AM   #7
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:45 AM   #8
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Not a fan. Maybe on a stainless smooth bezeled 1.
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:51 AM   #9
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I once met a Doc who sported a DJ on a NATO and it looked alright, but it was a smooth bezel variant and the band was a solid color, so slightly different look.
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Old 14 January 2019, 10:53 AM   #10
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Gmt on nato maybe, sub on nato maybe.... datejust on nato... NO....
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Old 14 January 2019, 11:02 AM   #11
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Maybe an all black NATO?
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Old 14 January 2019, 11:06 AM   #12
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Old 14 January 2019, 11:11 AM   #13
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Honestly, it’s a big no.
Datejust on bracelet only. maybe just maybe leather.


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Old 14 January 2019, 11:32 AM   #14
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Sometimes you have to do it in order to know how wrong it is.
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Old 14 January 2019, 11:34 AM   #15
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Not for me, but if you're cool with it.......do it.
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Old 14 January 2019, 11:38 AM   #16
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Old 14 January 2019, 11:54 AM   #17
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Not a nato hater; but this combination is just not working for me
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Old 14 January 2019, 12:03 PM   #18
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Wow! That's pretty bad (putting it mildly).
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Old 14 January 2019, 12:10 PM   #19
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Old 14 January 2019, 12:50 PM   #20
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The 30 year old jubilee is getting overhauled. I actually like the nato on the 16030. Gives it a field watch vibe
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:07 PM   #21
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I like it
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:21 PM   #22
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Not my cup of tea , but if you like it wear it
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:25 PM   #23
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I do believe a nato will look good on it, but not that nato. It does not match it.
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:33 PM   #24
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I feel like those colors do not go well together.
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:41 PM   #25
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SS model with a smooth bezel, I would consider it. Other than that, I don't think so.
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:41 PM   #26
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Not that NATO. Maybe a nice, high quality thin leather one. But I’d leave it on the bracelet if it’s my watch. Since it isn’t- do it to it!
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:46 PM   #27
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With the right nato I think it would look good
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:49 PM   #28
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A 36mm DJ works great on a nice leather strap. Beyond that? Bracelet.
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Old 14 January 2019, 01:50 PM   #29
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I don’t even care for natos on subs or any sports watch for that matter, it’s a big no from neon a DJ.
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Old 14 January 2019, 02:17 PM   #30
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I'm a NATO fan but not on that Datejust I'm afraid
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