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20 July 2011, 02:13 AM
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Show me your favorite NATO combos! And this time why?
Hey vintage friends I was just curious on how you guys decide on your NATO straps. There seems to be a lot of colorways, hardware options and manufacturers that provide custom like options for us NATO fans.
I am curious to know how you guys go about buying your NATOs and what influences the colors and hardware you use. For me I try to match colors with writing, dial and bezel colors and choose hardware with the same kind of thinking. Post some of your favorite NATO combos and if you think its necessary explain why you chose it.  Hardware options: Polished  Nylon  Matte  My recent favorite: PVD  My least favorite ZULU, mainly due to its bulkiness and I do not find it too comfortable.  For my DRSD I always look for a striped red pattern to match the writing and black PVD hardware to match the bezel insert and dial. Double red for a double red    1680 white I prefer a solid dark Grey with black PVD hardware. I find black on black to be to much of one color so I chose a very dark grey with PVD hardware. Very stealth like  I am sure solid black strap with matte hardware would be nice as well.    7016 I use a solid light grey strap with Matte hardware to match the faded bezel insert.   and sometimes nylon on nylon (US military style)  Last but not least Ms. Pacman game clock loves orange/black combo, she is a showoff plus its matches her faded gloves   Have a great week guys, sorry for the stupid thread, I was bored this morning
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20 July 2011, 02:18 AM
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No special reasons....I just love them all......
   
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20 July 2011, 02:22 AM
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Have a whiskey leather NATO being fabricated by Atila as we speak. It will be going on my 1680 white.
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20 July 2011, 02:24 AM
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20 July 2011, 02:30 AM
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I only have a few so far, but I will probably get some more eventually. They are so easy to use, but give you so many different options.
The double Red Nato on my Red Sub is my favorite combo.
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20 July 2011, 02:47 AM
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Alas I don't own a vintage. (yet!)
But I hope you'll let me play and, you've got to admit, this is at least an Old-Skool look!  I'm shhhure you can guesh why it'sh my favourite!
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20 July 2011, 02:50 AM
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I am a fan of woven nylon straps................
   
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20 July 2011, 03:41 AM
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I like the thread David
 Where did you get this strap? I really like this one
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20 July 2011, 04:00 AM
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Here you go Jason, my favorite place for NATO straps http://www.gnomonwatches.com/product-detail.asp?pid=839 |
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20 July 2011, 04:29 AM
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A few of my favorites. Why? Well, some combo's were meant to be.
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20 July 2011, 04:53 AM
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20 July 2011, 04:57 AM
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This is why I need a Sub... all of them look awesome...
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20 July 2011, 05:52 AM
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By the way David, that is one NICE 1680.....
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20 July 2011, 06:05 AM
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20 July 2011, 06:16 AM
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Bond style
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20 July 2011, 06:51 AM
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Fantastic watches!!
Here's mine:  
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20 July 2011, 06:59 AM
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Frogman: Can you tell me where you got these two straps? They look great! |
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20 July 2011, 07:07 AM
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I got the top one from gnomonwatches.com and I believe the US military strap from broadarrow
If you have trouble finding them send me a PM and I will find the links for you. Cheers |
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20 July 2011, 07:32 AM
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How is the Gnomon strap, qualitywise?
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20 July 2011, 07:51 AM
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Beautiful combos David!!
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20 July 2011, 08:02 AM
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IMO they are the best, I have tried most and now I only buy NATOs from gnomon. |
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20 July 2011, 08:04 AM
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20 July 2011, 08:05 AM
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Dave
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You have a nice set of natos and zulus there. I like the one on your DRSD
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20 July 2011, 08:56 AM
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Great combinations all - This was mine....just seemed to work well together is why!
 
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20 July 2011, 09:05 AM
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Thanks David I thought that looked like one of Anders' straps. It has been a while since I have gotten one from him, and it looks as if his selection has drastically changed. I believe it is time to try one of those. Thanks again.
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20 July 2011, 11:37 AM
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Love the straps guys!! David- that DRSD looks sick on that strap too!! All very nice though friends!! Here are my two contributions....Have a great night all!! Ps..I prefer 18mm straps with exposed bars!
 
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 I might try out this 18mm phenomenon, but I got a feeling it only works on the big crown, milsub and comex all of which I only dream about owning...lol |
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20 July 2011, 01:13 PM
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Because they just look so good
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20 July 2011, 03:11 PM
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A few favorites:
   Gorgeous watches guys! Cheers |
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20 July 2011, 03:58 PM
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