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Old 21 September 2009, 03:33 AM   #1
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Milgauss GV on a Nato strap

Hi - first Rolex, and first post to the forum.

I know some of you guys are big fans of the Nato look - I really liked the Sub and Explorer on a Nato and it inspired me to give my GV a run with some Nato straps...I like the look - gives much more of a tool look for the GV.

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Old 21 September 2009, 03:37 AM   #2
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A different look for sure....I think the green looks best!!
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Old 21 September 2009, 11:15 AM   #3
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nice for a change
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Old 21 September 2009, 11:33 AM   #4
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Not bad actually. I prefer the green strap.

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Old 21 September 2009, 12:21 PM   #5
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Looks pretty good. I like it best on the green strap! Nice...
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Old 21 September 2009, 01:57 PM   #6
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I have to say I'm a fan of the nato strap, however I don't think it works with this watch.
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Old 21 September 2009, 02:39 PM   #7
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I have to say I'm a fan of the nato strap, however I don't think it works with this watch.
Agreed! I feel like it does something funny to the gv's natural shape just mho though! Still a Great watch my friend!
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Old 21 September 2009, 02:59 PM   #8
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Go Green!!
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Old 21 September 2009, 04:53 PM   #9
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Agreed! I feel like it does something funny to the gv's natural shape just mho though! Still a Great watch my friend!
I think it kinda enhances the rounded 1950s classic shape of the watch - my photos don't show that well enough.

The Milgauss (and the Explorer 1) feel like the most non obvious Rolex - quite subtle except when that sapphire flashes

I was drawn to the Milgauss because of the classic 50s appearance and tool nature of the design, and the not widely recognizable shape/face.

On a Nato, the Milgauss is totally transformed from quite a dressy watch into a much more classic tool Rolex imho.
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Old 21 September 2009, 05:21 PM   #10
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Old 21 September 2009, 05:33 PM   #11
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I'm new to this forum, but I lurked enough to know that incurring JJ's wrath is a badge of honor!
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Old 21 September 2009, 05:35 PM   #12
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I'm new to this forum, but I lurked enough to know that incurring JJ's wrath is a badge of honor!
Now that's the kinda sense of humour I like to see from a newbie!!
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Old 21 September 2009, 08:07 PM   #13
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JJ's flipped more watches than you've had NATOs.
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Old 23 September 2009, 10:37 AM   #14
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I love NATOs and I would not have guessed they'd work on a Milgauss... but I have to say it looks pretty cool. Thanks for the pics
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Old 25 September 2009, 03:50 PM   #15
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The Milgauss looks best on the green. A 'military' feel to it.
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Old 25 September 2009, 07:01 PM   #16
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Nice, but IMHO takes away from the very classy look of the Milgauss :(

Stick to a Sub on a nato ;)
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Old 28 September 2009, 03:15 AM   #17
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I tell you what...I was ready to propose a ban for you but I have to admit that it looks cool man !! Well done !!!
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Old 28 September 2009, 11:22 AM   #18
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May I ask where you get these straps?
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Old 5 October 2009, 09:48 AM   #19
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Looks great!
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Old 8 October 2009, 07:37 AM   #20
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I have to say I'm a fan of the nato strap, however I don't think it works with this watch.
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Old 13 October 2009, 09:38 AM   #21
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Saweeet!!

Looks great, nice piece!!
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Old 16 October 2009, 07:45 AM   #22
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no no no! interesting but no!
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Old 17 December 2009, 03:51 PM   #23
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I very much like the looks for the green nato!
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Old 22 December 2009, 11:57 AM   #24
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i really liked that military look, all green...
thanks for the variety...
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Old 22 December 2009, 12:10 PM   #25
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i like both
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Old 22 December 2009, 02:30 PM   #26
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Nato straps should never be on a Rolex! BAD BAD BAD BAD
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Old 23 December 2009, 12:05 AM   #27
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really like it.. but would love the milgaus to be offered in a brushed case.. offer a "dress" version and "tool" version. thanks for posting.
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Old 25 December 2009, 11:21 AM   #28
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Interesting combo!
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Old 27 December 2009, 09:53 PM   #29
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Milgauss + NATO = GREAT!!
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Old 27 December 2009, 11:25 PM   #30
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interesting combo....

looks good with the green nato
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