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Old 20 November 2023, 08:05 AM   #1
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Debating which NATO to put on my Batman - thoughts?

Yes, I know it's my choice, and I should do what I like, but curious for the community's views!

Also considering just rocking a Rubber B of course too - still debating that



Also considering it on a Navy Shell Cordovan

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Old 20 November 2023, 08:13 AM   #2
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I actually don’t mind it on a NATO just not blown away with the ones on show
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:16 AM   #3
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Yes, I know it's my choice, and I should do what I like, but curious for the community's views!

Also considering just rocking a Rubber B of course too - still debating that

Of the three on show I would choose the first one.
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:20 AM   #4
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2 or 1, could you share what brand is the straps shown? Thx
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:21 AM   #5
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I actually don’t mind it on a NATO just not blown away with the ones on show
Thoughts welcome! You're not a fan of even plain black?
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:22 AM   #6
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2 or 1, could you share what brand is the straps shown? Thx
I am just eyeing the Omega NATOs. A bit expensive I know, but some of the colors I am really taking a liking to

https://www.omegawatches.com/accesso...rap_size=11477
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:23 AM   #7
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Neither of these options.
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:23 AM   #8
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Agh! Why can't they merge 1 & 2 for a black and blue strap?
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:29 AM   #9
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Agh! Why can't they merge 1 & 2 for a black and blue strap?
I was thinking the exact same! lol
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Old 20 November 2023, 08:39 AM   #10
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Agh! Why can't they merge 1 & 2 for a black and blue strap?
Yes, blue/black would be best.
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Old 20 November 2023, 09:10 AM   #11
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This is painful
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Old 20 November 2023, 09:46 AM   #12
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I like the middle one and the cordovan, but you’re not thinking about matching an Omega strap with a Rolex, are you? That's worse than wearing Nike sneakers with Adidas socks and vice versa.
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Old 20 November 2023, 09:50 AM   #13
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The middle one is nice. To me, just about anything beats an oyster with polished links. Mine is on a blue Everest strap.


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Old 20 November 2023, 10:13 AM   #14
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Noooo.
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:23 AM   #15
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Rubber okay. Nato, I don't see it. But if I have to choose it'll be the first one.

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Old 20 November 2023, 10:27 AM   #16
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If you're asking for our thoughts, I'll be honest and say I don't think any of those look good.
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:34 AM   #17
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I always like the colors of a lot of the nylon NATO straps I see on these forums. But I don’t like one piece NATO straps in general if that makes sense. I just don’t like how they look on the wrist.


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Old 20 November 2023, 10:41 AM   #18
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I enjoy NATO straps, but none of the ones here particularly interest me. Of the four you've shown, the solid black one takes my pick. The BLNR has enough color & a striped NATO strap would make it too busy-looking.

Also consider BluShark for NATOs & 2-piece fabric-based straps. Hadley Roma has a robust catalog of leather as well, but I don't think the leather look on this case would be well-suited.
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:44 AM   #19
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:45 AM   #20
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:49 AM   #21
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Can’t put Rolex on Omega NATO.

Also the current Rolex cases don’t sit well on NATO straps
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:55 AM   #22
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To each their own, of course, but this feels like putting aftermarket wheels on a Ferrari.

That said, it would be awesome if the OF fit the GMT II, but to my understanding it leaves a gap.
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Old 20 November 2023, 10:59 AM   #23
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I personally have never liked nato straps. They never wore well for me. But if I had to pick, I’d go #1.
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Old 20 November 2023, 11:07 AM   #24
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Erica’s gray with blue, or gray with black.
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Old 20 November 2023, 11:08 AM   #25
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Personal thoughts on NATO straps aside, I would go with the middle one.
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Old 20 November 2023, 11:08 AM   #26
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I personally have never liked nato straps. They never wore well for me. But if I had to pick, I’d go #1.
this for me as well, except I;d go for the middle one (but none flip the switch)
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Old 20 November 2023, 03:00 PM   #27
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Solid black. The blue is not a good match for your bezel blue, and the grey/black just doesn't work for me. I'd also consider solid grey, but you don't have that listed as an option.

I agree with those who say use a different brand.
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Old 20 November 2023, 03:41 PM   #28
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The only tricky choice here for me is oyster or jubilee - I own a watch on a nato but don’t think a GMT is the right place for one to be honest.
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Old 20 November 2023, 04:08 PM   #29
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Out of the three options I definitely find the black one to look the best. It matches the dial which then lets the bezel pop. The two striped ones kinda distract from the watch itself.
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Old 20 November 2023, 04:09 PM   #30
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