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Old 15 August 2015, 03:37 AM   #31
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You can also wear your underpants on your head but just because you can doesn't mean you should

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Old 15 August 2015, 03:44 AM   #32
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Yes. PCLs should never be on a Sub (JMHO).
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Old 15 August 2015, 03:52 AM   #33
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Old 15 August 2015, 06:46 AM   #34
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I say no, but not because it's specifically a WG Sub. I tried a NATO once on my 14060 and switched back to the bracelet after two days. I'm an oyster bracelet guy all the way.
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Old 15 August 2015, 06:48 AM   #35
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Old 15 August 2015, 06:49 AM   #36
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Old 15 August 2015, 09:08 AM   #37
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I'm pleased at all the funny comments on this thread. If I had a WG sub, I'm fairly certain it would be my daily wearer and there's no way I would put it on a strap, the weight of the whole piece is just too nice.
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Old 15 August 2015, 09:40 AM   #38
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Wouldn't be my preference, but to each their own.
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Old 15 August 2015, 09:48 AM   #39
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Old 15 August 2015, 10:14 AM   #40
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Looks very sporty on the Bubber B.
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Old 15 August 2015, 10:26 AM   #41
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Old 15 August 2015, 12:32 PM   #42
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Yes. PCLs should never be on a Sub (JMHO).
Thank you

If the WG sub came sans PCL I would already have one. I may cave regardless some day but I just don't like em.
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Old 15 August 2015, 01:17 PM   #43
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Sure, why not a nato? It is a Sub after all.
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Old 15 August 2015, 01:24 PM   #44
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I saw many pictures of SubC on natos but I personally do not like the looks. I found most natos look too flimsy on a SubC.
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Old 15 August 2015, 01:26 PM   #45
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Sure, why not a nato? It is a Sub after all.
That was my point; if it is just worn as jewelry than "no," but if it is to be used securely then having it on a NATO would provide better security than having it on a bracelet. Why get a dive watch if it isn't going to see some action. Seems like a travesty to me.

And no I won't wear underwear on my head nor will I keep them in my drawer and not wear them because they are too good to use for their intended purpose.
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Old 15 August 2015, 01:52 PM   #46
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That was my point; if it is just worn as jewelry than "no," but if it is to be used securely then having it on a NATO would provide better security than having it on a bracelet. Why get a dive watch if it isn't going to see some action. Seems like a travesty to me.

And no I won't wear underwear on my head nor will I keep them in my drawer and not wear them because they are too good to use for their intended purpose.
A nato is not safer than a bracelet.

To quote Larry (Tools):

"A NATO, or any other strap can be wiggled back and forth with the friction holding the spring-bar center and collapsing it.. It is more difficult with the older pierced lugs and proper bars, which the 114060 does not have. Many stories of a NATO "saving" their watch are probably because of this action - it is even more likely to happen when wet. When spring bars are used on a bracelet the ends will have to physically shear off and that shear force would be tremendous.

When NATO's were issued, they were issued for watches that had welded bars that would never come out.

Don't get a NATO because you think it is safer, get it because you like the heritage and the look."
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Old 15 August 2015, 08:47 PM   #47
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A nato is not safer than a bracelet.

To quote Larry (Tools):

"A NATO, or any other strap can be wiggled back and forth with the friction holding the spring-bar center and collapsing it.. It is more difficult with the older pierced lugs and proper bars, which the 114060 does not have. Many stories of a NATO "saving" their watch are probably because of this action - it is even more likely to happen when wet. When spring bars are used on a bracelet the ends will have to physically shear off and that shear force would be tremendous.

When NATO's were issued, they were issued for watches that had welded bars that would never come out.

Don't get a NATO because you think it is safer, get it because you like the heritage and the look."
This is of course Larry's opinion.
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Old 15 August 2015, 08:54 PM   #48
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Old 16 August 2015, 01:27 AM   #49
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In my opinion it is just the white gold that is meaningful on the Smurf. Otherwise it is like any other Submariner. Naturally it's original bracelet remains in good condition while wearing it on the Nato.
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Old 16 August 2015, 06:37 AM   #50
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they put aquanauts on rubber straps ... so why not.
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Old 5 August 2020, 07:40 AM   #51
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The Smurf Pops on a NATO

It's a dive watch, bottom line. Band scratches easily. A NATO strap accentuates the BLUE and preserves the metal bracelet. Have fun with it.
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Old 5 August 2020, 09:40 AM   #52
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Didn’t you signed an agreement with Rolex stating the smurf will always be pair with the original bracelet. Just kidding. With the correct nato, it will be dope! It will be like WG French Marine Nationale kicked up a notch.
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Old 2 November 2020, 04:44 AM   #53
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I think it can work if you are someone who can pull off a Tom Wolfe-esque “go-to-hell” tailored style.
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Old 2 November 2020, 08:29 AM   #54
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A Submariner must always wear his oyster bracelet
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