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daveathall · 10 February 2008, 09:35 PM

Mm, not so sure.

I like the bracelet too much, think the the rebel in me would only go so far as black leather, now there's a thought, anyone got any photos with a Sub on black leather?

whiskyguy · 10 February 2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Straps on Rolex are nothing new. Mil. Subs can only use straps due to the welded springbars.

They do represent an alternative,

And I love the strap

Rodima · 10 February 2008, 09:37 PM

A strap on a Rolex is not my cup off tea !!!

Remember2 · 10 February 2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

Mm, not so sure.

I like the bracelet too much, think the the rebel in me would only go so far as black leather, now there's a thought, anyone got any photos with a Sub on black leather?

Heeeeeere you go!

And here's how I wear it daily:

I've never been much for bracelets

daveathall · 10 February 2008, 10:16 PM

Wowwwwwwww, Im a convert!!!!!!!! that black leather looks stunning.

PhilM · 11 February 2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Wowwwwwwww, Im a convert!!!!!!!! that black leather looks stunning.

In total aggrement, don't see many on leather but that really works

TheChimp · 11 February 2008, 12:41 AM

I never cared for anything besides the bracelet , but some of these look great. I think I need to order a strap for my SD.

vman · 11 February 2008, 01:02 AM

If I get a watch from a dealer, I'll bring a strap so they can put it on it right away. I am not sure why people are so caught up in these bracelets. I have tried many watches and so far I have not found one with a comfortable bracelet. Straps all the way. Especially for watches in action :)

Fatso · 11 February 2008, 02:37 AM

Do those straps scuff the back of the watch from rubbing?

Remember2 · 11 February 2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fatso

Do those straps scuff the back of the watch from rubbing?

Yes, but since the back of the sub is so clean, it can easily be buffed out. It's far worse with Speedmasters, Seamasters, etc. - their engravings are permantly damaged.

TheChimp · 11 February 2008, 07:13 AM

How do nylon straps scruff the back of the watch?
Ken

C.J. · 11 February 2008, 08:02 AM

I've never noticed ant scuffs on my caseback from the NATO strap.

Remember2 · 11 February 2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChimp

How do nylon straps scruff the back of the watch?
Ken

I think that the nylon is a bit "harder" than most expect. So it is actually able to make very light scratches - kind of a brushed surface to the metal. But again - it's nothing than can't be polished out easily.
I have heard of numerous Speedmaster owners who have experienced these scratches (it appears that Speedy owners, more than often, wear their Speedy on a nato, as a NASA/astronaut homage

)

T5AUS · 11 February 2008, 10:19 PM

This one came without a bracelet, so while I wait for a good one to show, (think I need a 9315) this military on seems to do a good job, and at only $16.00 US, is pretty good value.

GoldenBear · 12 February 2008, 02:56 AM

I have my Breitling Emergency on a rubber diving strap and not the big SS one it came with. It looks great. I just couldn't imagine putting my Rolexes on a non-Rolex strap.

seantk · 12 February 2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChimp

How do nylon straps scruff the back of the watch?
Ken

On most of the straps of this type, the strap is actually "threaded" through the spring bars and the caseback of the watch rides on the nylon strap. See the link below (add http://www.)

gnomonwatches.com/NatoInstructions.htm

Sean

stalenhag · 12 February 2008, 05:55 AM

The watch is very light and comfortable to wear with the nato-strap, and it is very easy to change the look of the watch by changing from SS oyster to nato. I have 2 straps, Bond and a grey one. Might add a green one later on...

10 February 2008, 09:35 PM	#31
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Mm, not so sure. I like the bracelet too much, think the the rebel in me would only go so far as black leather, now there's a thought, anyone got any photos with a Sub on black leather? __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

10 February 2008, 10:16 PM	#35
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Wowwwwwwww, Im a convert!!!!!!!! that black leather looks stunning. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

11 February 2008, 08:02 AM	#42
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I've never noticed ant scuffs on my caseback from the NATO strap. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 February 2008, 02:56 AM	#45
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I have my Breitling Emergency on a rubber diving strap and not the big SS one it came with. It looks great. I just couldn't imagine putting my Rolexes on a non-Rolex strap. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

10 February 2008, 09:37 PM	#33
Rodima Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jan Location: The Netherlands Posts: 58	A strap on a Rolex is not my cup off tea !!!

11 February 2008, 12:41 AM	#37
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	I never cared for anything besides the bracelet , but some of these look great. I think I need to order a strap for my SD.

11 February 2008, 01:02 AM	#38
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	If I get a watch from a dealer, I'll bring a strap so they can put it on it right away. I am not sure why people are so caught up in these bracelets. I have tried many watches and so far I have not found one with a comfortable bracelet. Straps all the way. Especially for watches in action :)

11 February 2008, 02:37 AM	#39
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	Do those straps scuff the back of the watch from rubbing?

11 February 2008, 07:13 AM	#41
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	How do nylon straps scruff the back of the watch? Ken

12 February 2008, 05:55 AM	#47
stalenhag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: planet earth Posts: 243	The watch is very light and comfortable to wear with the nato-strap, and it is very easy to change the look of the watch by changing from SS oyster to nato. I have 2 straps, Bond and a grey one. Might add a green one later on...

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