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Old 24 October 2020, 05:32 AM   #1
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SubC on Nato... better than I thought.

So I got my Bergeron 7825 today and it was pretty pretty pretty preeety good.

Thoughts on this look? I kind of love it.




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Old 24 October 2020, 05:35 AM   #2
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Looks good, I personally like a five digit on NATO better.
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Old 24 October 2020, 05:39 AM   #3
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I have tried to like NATOs but they aren't for me. If you like it, that is all that matters.
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Old 24 October 2020, 05:39 AM   #4
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Looks good, I personally like a five digit on NATO better.
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Old 24 October 2020, 05:40 AM   #5
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Unpopular opinion but I hate natostraps more than anything. If a watch is sold on a bracelet, it should stay on the bracelet. My opinion anyways.
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Old 24 October 2020, 05:52 AM   #6
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rubber b or everest is super nice also.
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Old 24 October 2020, 06:01 AM   #7
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Love it!
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Old 24 October 2020, 06:04 AM   #8
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Used to be my Sub wore a nato only for the summer months but now it stays on for much longer usually about half the year.
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Old 24 October 2020, 06:12 AM   #9
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I am on a keyboard a LOT for work, and while I LOVE the Oyster bracelet, this is so comfortable for typing all day.
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Old 24 October 2020, 06:16 AM   #10
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that acually doesn't look bad. From my experience subs look great on a green nato however it's rare to find a good color green nato.
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Old 24 October 2020, 06:18 AM   #11
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Excellent look. I cut the short flap and ring off all my Natos to keep them a bit closer to the wrist. Keep enjoying that beauty on cloth.


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Old 24 October 2020, 06:26 AM   #12
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Looks good! But the correct amount of wristsize is needed, u got it!
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Old 24 October 2020, 06:51 AM   #13
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Looks great to me.
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Old 24 October 2020, 07:04 AM   #14
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Ya I'll go for that.

I have been wearing my GMT LN on black rubber everest for months, can't imagine going back to the oyster even though I had it brushed and it looks way better without the PCLs...I just prefer the emphasis on the round watch face with natos or rubber or whatever. The matching oyster just gives the watch this weird square/round thing. Even though the everest also fits my Explorer perfectly and looks ok, I do prefer the oyster on that watch, but it's a completely different and nicer (IMO) case design to begin with.
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Old 24 October 2020, 07:06 AM   #15
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Nice 'Curb' reference

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Old 24 October 2020, 07:14 AM   #16
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Excellent look. I cut the short flap and ring off all my Natos to keep them a bit closer to the wrist. Keep enjoying that beauty on cloth.


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Love the look of this. Plus you’ve got some of my most favorite accessories there.

I bought this strap from Crown & Buckle in 3 colors so I’ll add a few more pictures later on. I highly recommend this, it’s the Supreme Nato.


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Old 24 October 2020, 07:33 AM   #17
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Just some thoughts as I drink a Paloma.....
Check out the crown and buckle supreme. They are a thinner but stiffer material, the classic nato style and a single piece of metal for the buckle. Ohh and 1/3 the cost.
I have several premium seatbelt style brands and they are all comfortable but they mostly come on spring bar buckles. What is the point of connecting both spring bars on your watch to a single piece strap if you are then going to depend on a single spring bar on the strap buckle?
Also, seatbelt straps are typically thicker material. My only complaint with the subC as far as strapping goes is the distance from spring bar to case is very small and does not allow for thick material. Do not spend any money on square hole NATO straps the sharp case will rip the holes up as you thread it on.

Natos make it easier for the wife to rock your watch.




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Old 24 October 2020, 07:33 AM   #18
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I think it looks great! Now that you have a proper tool for swapping, I'd mix it up for the fun of it
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Old 24 October 2020, 07:36 AM   #19
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Just some thoughts as I drink a Paloma.....
Check out the crown and buckle supreme. They are a thinner but stiffer material, the classic nato style and a single piece of metal for the buckle. Ohh and 1/3 the cost.
I have several premium seatbelt style brands and they are all comfortable but they mostly come on spring bar buckles. What is the point of connecting both spring bars on your watch to a single piece strap if you are then going to depend on a single spring bar on the strap buckle?
Also, seatbelt straps are typically thicker material. My only complaint with the subC as far as strapping goes is the distance from spring bar to case is very small and does not allow for thick material. Do not spend any money on square hole NATO straps the sharp case will rip the holes up as you thread it on.

Natos make it easier for the wife to rock your watch.




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This one I bought is the supreme. Is that be one you’re talking about? Also agree about the distance. I have a leather nato I can’t thread.


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Old 24 October 2020, 07:46 AM   #20
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That one you have uses a “seatbelt” style cloth. All the companies charge significantly more for them. They are comfy but so are the cheaper ones. The more expensive ones typically come with bigger buckles that may look cool but use spring bars in the buckle.

Not trying to be negative at all. Love your sub on the NATO. Just don’t have many opportunities to talk about the nuances of the NATO.
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Old 24 October 2020, 07:50 AM   #21
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That one you have uses a “seatbelt” style cloth. All the companies charge significantly more for them. They are comfy but so are the cheaper ones. The more expensive ones typically come with bigger buckles that may look cool but use spring bars in the buckle.

Not trying to be negative at all. Love your sub on the NATO. Just don’t have many opportunities to talk about the nuances of the NATO.
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That makes total sense. DaLuca makes the most heavy duty Natos I’ve personally ever seen. Totally sewn. No springbars.


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Old 25 October 2020, 05:58 AM   #22
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Here’s a couple more shots!




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Old 25 October 2020, 06:08 AM   #23
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Looks good and comfy too.
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Old 25 October 2020, 10:49 AM   #24
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I had mine on a nato for a while but switched back. I love the way it looks but ultimately prefer the feel of the bracelet. Endless possibilities for changing up the look though.
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Old 25 October 2020, 12:08 PM   #25
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Looks good, I personally like a five digit on NATO better.
100%, is even go as far as saying 5 digit and before I *prefer* on nato instead of the cheaper feeling bracelets.
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Old 25 October 2020, 12:09 PM   #26
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I had mine on a mayo for a while but switched back. I love the way it looks but ultimately prefer the feel of the bracelet. Endless possibilities for changing up the look though.
Just curious, why mayo and not mustard? Creamier or?
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Old 25 October 2020, 12:13 PM   #27
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Just curious, why mayo and not mustard? Creamier or?
Haha. Damn autocorrect. Meant Nato
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Old 25 October 2020, 12:40 PM   #28
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Just curious, why mayo and not mustard? Creamier or?
Mustard stains are the worst

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