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29 September 2021, 12:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Real Name: Ted
Location: New York, NY
Watch: Explorer 124270
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2021 Explorer on NATO
I finally fitted out my new 2021 Explorer on a NATO strap! I work in construction management on an active construction site in NYC and the oyster bracelet is too flashy to wear at the site, in my opinion. This set up is also lighter and less prone to bumps and dings while onsite. I’ll put the bracelet back on for weekends, going out, etc.
I bought a few 19 mm NATO straps online as well as curved spring bars because it seems the clearance between the case and spring bar is even tighter on this watch than in past iterations of the Explorer. But it works great now! The spring bars feel very secure and the strap passes through easily. I used the Bergeon 7825 tool - expensive but worth it. Happy with the result. |
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29 September 2021, 12:44 AM
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this actually looks really good. i might consider doing it on my explorer to be honest.
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29 September 2021, 12:44 AM
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I think it looks great!
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29 September 2021, 12:56 AM
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I like it.
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29 September 2021, 01:12 AM
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Looks good. I was planning to change straps on mine, but the bracelet is so great I cant do it. If I had a circumstance like you, a strap would be a great option though.
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29 September 2021, 01:17 AM
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Location: USA
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Not bad at all
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29 September 2021, 02:23 AM
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That looks great.
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29 September 2021, 02:33 AM
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Is the lug width 19mm or 20mm?
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29 September 2021, 02:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Real Name: Ted
Location: New York, NY
Watch: Explorer 124270
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29 September 2021, 02:42 AM
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Real Name: Steve Andrews
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I'm not a fan, but each to their own ��
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29 September 2021, 03:23 AM
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Looks great.
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29 September 2021, 03:44 AM
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Nice!
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29 September 2021, 03:47 AM
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Location: Chicago
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Great pic OP! I want to do the same on mine when (if?) I can pick one up. I’ve been a fan of explorer 1’s on nylon straps.
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29 September 2021, 03:48 AM
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Looks good
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29 September 2021, 03:51 AM
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29 September 2021, 04:18 AM
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I think the bracelet makes the watch on Rolex Sport models
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29 September 2021, 04:24 AM
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I love the Explorer on straps. Check out Erika's Original straps. They have a bit of elasticity and are infinitely adjustable. When my Explorer is off the bracelet, it's on one of her straps.
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29 September 2021, 04:32 AM
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Love it, I think NATO works well with Explorer.
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29 September 2021, 04:39 AM
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I usually don't like NATO's but I like that one. Its a good option for your work environment.
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29 September 2021, 05:23 AM
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Can't beat the bracelet though, but if you're wanting a break, this is a good route. |
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29 September 2021, 05:49 AM
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29 September 2021, 06:10 AM
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Real Name: Jeff
Location: NJ
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Rolex look best on their bracelets IMO, but the Explorer is the one Rolex that I think also looks good on a nato.
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29 September 2021, 08:11 AM
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Looks great !
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29 September 2021, 09:11 AM
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I literally opened this thread thinking “it’s going to look crappy, I will have to tell this guy to put it back on the oyster”
BUT that looks really awesome!! |
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29 September 2021, 10:14 AM
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Hey a successful aftermarket strap thread. Congrats! Those are rare. Looks good.
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29 September 2021, 10:14 AM
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Looks great!
Do you mind telling me where you got the curved spring bars from? Esslinger? |
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29 September 2021, 10:51 AM
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Looks good to me.
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29 September 2021, 10:59 AM
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Great initiative and looks good!
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29 September 2021, 12:13 PM
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Love the look.
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29 September 2021, 12:54 PM
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Looks great! I think the Explorer would also look good with one of the black natos that has the gray stripes running down it.
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