NATO and thank you Rolex...

[jdmi32]

Originally Posted by joe100

I was getting worried because we hadn't had this discussion this week. I can sleep easily tonight

I'm flying out next week and will ask the forum if it's okay to wear my watch through security. You're gonna sleep like a baby.

[Wingman244]

I think a NATO is good from time to time.

[Paul_I]

NATOs are great if you are active with your watches. I have many of my watches on NATOs and wear them when I run, swim, bike, etc. They dry quickly, clean easily, and look the part when worn with fatigues. Best of all, I'm not worried about scratches on the OEM bracelet. Cheers.

[dysondiver]

one busted spring bar = lost watch on a bracelet ,,,,, on a nato , its only a mr floppy watch ,,,,

[bdex75]

I dig NATO straps of all types. They are just comfortable to me. I will throw the bracelets on from time to time. Depends how I feel.



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[Muzz]

Always wore my pieces on a NATO when I was in the forces. Made perfect sense to me.

[arguetaoscar]

I personally don't like the long folded NATO's as well, only the Tudor fabric strap which I think it looks and feels awesome. I wish Rolex would offer a free strap with their divers (Sub, Sea-dweller)like Tudor does


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[BNA/LION]

Just got my first Nato a few weeks ago. Honestly I did not get it either but once you get one you might like it too. Give one a try!

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by Juantxo

I have a really hard time understanding why would anyone want to wear a strap that has left over material all over the place, and which you must fold on the side of your wrist where it protrudes horribly. To add insult to injury, now there are leather NATO-style straps which are even bulkier than the regular nylon ones. I don't mean to offend anyone but I just can't find any virtue whatever to the NATO straps.

Thankfully, Rolex watches are all delivered with great bracelets which reduces the temptation to go NATO to a minimum. As a matter of fact, in the case of Patek Philippe, Blancpain and other watches which are worn with straps, I usually order custom Rousseau straps for a better fit.

All opinions or efforts to enlighten me are welcome, hateful or not.

Huh?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

one busted spring bar = lost watch on a bracelet ,,,,, on a nato , its only a mr floppy watch ,,,,

It's the relatively flimsy buckle on a nato that worries me.

[Sublovin]

I have a hard time understanding why anyone would start a thread simply to judge what someone else likes.
What kind of car do you have? I'll be sure to start a thread expressing my wonderment as to why anyone would drive such a $hit box!
Think about it....

[hbk25]

Yeah it's a nice distraction and change up. What bugged me today is a sales person at an AD gave me the dirtiest look while saying, "What did you do to your Milgauss?" I mean a real stinkeye.

I expect that from my friend or this forum, but I that kind of rubbed me the wrong way.

[DallasCig]

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I prefer my nato when I travel with my child bc I have scratched up my previous watches juggling a stroller, luggage, diaper bag and having bottles of milk tossed at me.... If I travel alone, I keep my ss bracelet on.

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[Glidelock]

Originally Posted by hbk25

Yeah it's a nice distraction and change up. What bugged me today is a sales person at an AD gave me the dirtiest look while saying, "What did you do to your Milgauss?" I mean a real stinkeye.

I expect that from my friend or this forum, but I that kind of rubbed me the wrong way.

Hmmm...that looks pretty great to me! In fact, have to hit you up on we're you got that particular NATO?

[hbk25]

The (excellent) salesperson at Tourneau in the Lenox Mall (ATL) said it was a Hadley Roma.

[drfaulkner]

Originally Posted by Juantxo

I have a really hard time understanding why would anyone want to wear a strap that has left over material all over the place, and which you must fold on the side of your wrist where it protrudes horribly.

Some of us have larger wrists...no bulky left over material

[brmeyers]

Originally Posted by BNALION

Just got my first Nato a few weeks ago. Honestly I did not get it either but once you get one you might like it too. Give one a try!

I have an X5M... Really want to try this strap

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's the relatively flimsy buckle on a nato that worries me.

very valid point , some are beefier than others , one inch of webb will take half a ton load ,,, roughly speaking ,

[Guitarfan]

I can't wear pre-ceramic bracelets due to my super skinny wrists, so NATOs for me are the best option. Good job I like them!

[needanotherwatch]

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5513 on Gunny custom leather NATO - perfect with summer sandals and shorts.

[gav329]

I love the look of the NATO all the different colours available and I see their good points. I like to swim wearing my watch and the steel drys quickly, I dont like the thought of a wet strap for hours so I don't wear a NATO personally.


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[Rocket_Man]

I like NATO straps. They are very comfortable. But I don't like the added bulky material. So I modify my NATOs. It is easy...

1) Take 2 Quarters and clamp them on both sides of the strap with a vice grip pliers. Of course right at the point you want to cut it.

2) Take a pair of scissors and cut the material using the edge of the quarters as a guide. Get right up against the edge until you can't trim any more.

3) While still clamped between the quarters, take a lighter and melt the edges. You can use your fingers to mold the edges while the nylon is still hot.

Now you have a curved edge with a factory look. I also cut off the extra piece of strap that runs under the watch head. I just like the watch to fit closer to my wrist.

[dadonn2]

I like them in pictures although I don't think I'd do it myself. That said, I find the bracelets on Rolex's larger watches like the 44mm DSSD and YM II to feel and look proportionally a little thin. Saw a pic of a Deep Blue here on rubber and thought it looked better than a bracelet.

[Pangit]

I am taking my Black bay to the Philippines in a few weeks and can't decide which strap to wear or even whether to put it back on the bracelet ?

[Hooper]

Originally Posted by Tique DDS

Natos are made for moments like this:




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Agreed!! I love the Nato straps. Although I don't personally own any, I think they add a rugged flair to any tool watch!

[Big Jay]

I adore my NATO. I unfortunately don't have a Sub yet but I could see myself swapping the bracelet out for one. Couple reasons:

1) It suits my personality better.
2) It saves a lot of bracelet wear.
3) I personally find it a little more comfortable.

I currently dive my Marathon TSAR. The real application for the NATO straps is diving/military.

[Ewellblue]

Adds something different and saves the bracket/Plc getting hammered.

[Sandblaster]

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

I also cut off the extra piece of strap that runs under the watch head. I just like the watch to fit closer to my wrist.

You can buy straps called Zulu that don't have the 2nd piece of material.

Also here is a question instead of buying NATO strap you have to clamp and cut and burn and glue.... why don't you just buy a two-piece nylon bracelet?

[Hoppyjr]

I love the 114060 on NATO.

The bracelet is fantastic, of course, but NATO is a great choice.

[Hoppyjr]