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Mike B · 24 October 2010, 09:34 PM

Ok, ok, we get it !!!

lol

multimedia · 24 October 2010, 10:21 PM

Cheers,
Joe

WJGESQ · 25 October 2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicindela

I guess I'll be the dissenting vote here, I think the PO looks better on its bracelet or as I have it, on Omega mesh

No dissenting vote should stand alone.

I have no idea why people rave on about NATO this or that. Cheapens the watch and surely does nothing other than stay wet once submerged. What is it with the NATO fixation?

dalip · 25 October 2010, 11:01 AM

Looks good to me also.

NATO straps offer a fantastic alternative. I consistently get positive comments on my sub/speedmaster with a NATO strapped on.. Bracelets can (and will) always return....

vukotab · 25 October 2010, 10:10 PM

Looks great on NATO!

RXPete · 27 October 2010, 12:57 PM

Here's mine. I love the look.

http://s1017.photobucket.com/albums/...8.jpg&newest=1

poppydog · 30 October 2010, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

How safe are they?

Very. That's the reason why they were developed and used originally by the armed forces: they're reliable and cheap to replace. The watches they were intended for had fixed bars.

solidate · 31 October 2010, 11:17 AM

that omega mesh has definately got my vote!

TARDIS · 31 October 2010, 01:27 PM

Here's an update. I recently bought a Traser Blue Code which came with a black NATO. This is a sub $350 watch.

After reading this thread I carried out an experiment and tried the NATO on my 22005100 PO for a few hours. I came to the following conclusions:

NATO straps have a reputation for safety in that there is an extra support strap which also threads underneath the watch case and keeps it stable. I have read that if one of the springbars comes off the watches lugs, then this type of strap will prevent the watch from falling of the wrist. Whether this is true or not I do not know as I have read of anyone have such an experience, nor have I ever heard of Omega springbars becoming dislodged for any reason.

All I can say is that the watch sat well above my wrist and looked rather odd because of the two layers of strap under the case.

My PO with the NATO was nowhere near as comfortable as the steel or the custom Omega rubber I have. Because the PO weighs about 8 times the weight of the Traser Quartz, it felt completely out of balance unless the strap was tightened to an uncomfortable level.

For what it's worth I would now not ever wear a NATO strap on a high end Swiss made self winding watch. It just looks feels wrong and looks wrong. Rather like putting cheap retreads on an expensive performance automobile IMO.

The NATO is back on the Traser where it looks appropriate as the watch is a military type.

Cheers,
Steve.

sea-dweller · 28 December 2010, 03:49 PM

Very nice!

Jonathan007 · 28 December 2010, 06:56 PM

Oh wow looks awesome squire, love it!!!

axecollector65 · 30 December 2010, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

Hey Mate,

I like the Nato it looks pretty smart.

But then again I might be biased. Heres a picture of my old PO from 06.

Cheers

X2 love it!!!!

dieseldragon · 30 December 2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicindela

I guess I'll be the dissenting vote here, I think the PO looks better on its bracelet or as I have it, on Omega mesh

Mesh all the way, I have my Submariner on a Nato from time to time and it feels great, but the Planet Ocean seems to sit too high on the wrist...

Mesh rocks! Wish the fat spring bars on the Rolex would fit through the mesh.

JBat · 31 December 2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amartolos

If you are afraid not to scratch your watch so badly

dont wear it.

Say it again. We didn't hear you the first 7 times!

scotttampa · 1 January 2011, 04:55 AM

please share where you got the omega mesh and what did it cost. thanks, scott

dieseldragon · 2 January 2011, 03:23 AM

in the USA you can get them from Otto Frei in pounds they are around 180GBP, not sure what that is in dollars.

al358 · 3 January 2011, 05:20 AM

I think it looks great, I think I have always under rated the nato straps.. i am going to have it give one a try...

newmedia · 3 January 2011, 05:38 AM

dieseldragon · 3 January 2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmedia

different look on heavy soft leather made by Shane D.

Thats a lovely looking strap, but not sure that I would want my watch hanging on 2 tiny strips of leather at the spring bar point. Its probably really strong now, but after some use its gonna wear out really quick.

Has he got a website?

24 October 2010, 10:21 PM	#32
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

25 October 2010, 11:01 AM	#34
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks good to me also. NATO straps offer a fantastic alternative. I consistently get positive comments on my sub/speedmaster with a NATO strapped on.. Bracelets can (and will) always return.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

25 October 2010, 10:10 PM	#35
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Looks great on NATO! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

27 October 2010, 12:57 PM	#36
RXPete "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: Central NJ USA Posts: 280	Here's mine. I love the look. http://s1017.photobucket.com/albums/...8.jpg&newest=1 __________________ ROLEX Submariner Ceramic116610LN BREITLING for Bentley Motors T & Mark VI OMEGA Plantet Ocean XL 2200.50.00 OMEGA SMP 300 GMT "Great White"2538.20 &"Electric Blue"2255.80 OCEAN7 LM-3

28 December 2010, 03:49 PM	#40
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 October 2010, 09:34 PM	#31
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Ok, ok, we get it !!! lol

31 October 2010, 11:17 AM	#38
solidate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 14	that omega mesh has definately got my vote!

31 October 2010, 01:27 PM	#39
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Here's an update. I recently bought a Traser Blue Code which came with a black NATO. This is a sub $350 watch. After reading this thread I carried out an experiment and tried the NATO on my 22005100 PO for a few hours. I came to the following conclusions: NATO straps have a reputation for safety in that there is an extra support strap which also threads underneath the watch case and keeps it stable. I have read that if one of the springbars comes off the watches lugs, then this type of strap will prevent the watch from falling of the wrist. Whether this is true or not I do not know as I have read of anyone have such an experience, nor have I ever heard of Omega springbars becoming dislodged for any reason. All I can say is that the watch sat well above my wrist and looked rather odd because of the two layers of strap under the case. My PO with the NATO was nowhere near as comfortable as the steel or the custom Omega rubber I have. Because the PO weighs about 8 times the weight of the Traser Quartz, it felt completely out of balance unless the strap was tightened to an uncomfortable level. For what it's worth I would now not ever wear a NATO strap on a high end Swiss made self winding watch. It just looks feels wrong and looks wrong. Rather like putting cheap retreads on an expensive performance automobile IMO. The NATO is back on the Traser where it looks appropriate as the watch is a military type. Cheers, Steve.

28 December 2010, 06:56 PM	#41
Jonathan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: ENGLAND Watch: #296 Posts: 792	Oh wow looks awesome squire, love it!!! __________________ Seiko all original 6105-8119

1 January 2011, 04:55 AM	#45
scotttampa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Watch: RLX, OM, GO Posts: 417	where'd ya get the omega mesh band and cost? please share where you got the omega mesh and what did it cost. thanks, scott

2 January 2011, 03:23 AM	#46
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	in the USA you can get them from Otto Frei in pounds they are around 180GBP, not sure what that is in dollars. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

3 January 2011, 05:20 AM	#47
al358 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY, USA Posts: 87	I think it looks great, I think I have always under rated the nato straps.. i am going to have it give one a try...

3 January 2011, 05:38 AM	#48
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