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Old 18 May 2016, 12:57 AM   #31
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Either my 16610 or my 16570 Polar are my go-to NATO choices. But on occassion I'll throw on my dad's old Mido Multifort, bought new in 1957







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Old 18 May 2016, 01:31 AM   #32
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Mil-sub is mandatory NATO!
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Old 18 May 2016, 03:31 AM   #33
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My 1969 5513 on a TypeNone Nato in support of Type1 Diabetes.
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Old 18 May 2016, 03:39 AM   #34
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My 1969 5513 on a TypeNone Nato in support of Type1 Diabetes.
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Thank you for the link... I just ordered one
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Old 18 May 2016, 12:19 PM   #35
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I have a few of the original UK MOD spec straps, which are a couple of mm narrower than we would now think to be the correct width for the lugs.

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Old 18 May 2016, 12:22 PM   #36
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So far only this one has worn a NATO in my presence but I have a number of them that I want to try on NATO's. Enjoying this thread a lot.
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Old 18 May 2016, 06:21 PM   #37
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In summer I really love to wear my watches on NATO!
Here are some examples...

1680 on black Phoenix


1680 on admirality grey nato


1680 on dark brown leather nato


1680 on brown nato


1680 on yellow nato


5513 on brown leather-nato


5513 on admirality grey nato


16600 on black Phoenix


16600 on brown nato


1603 on grey/blue-nato


1675 on black leather-nato


1675 on black nato


1675 on light brown leather nato


1675 on mid brown leather nato


1675 gilt on muddy leather-nato


1675 gilt on dark brown nato


1675 gilt on golden nato
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Old 18 May 2016, 06:25 PM   #38
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How many of you have that one vintage sports diver that is the designated "NATO watch"?

Mine is a my head only Tudor Snowflake 94010.

I have a few nice pieces, but I will admit that my "NATO watch" gets a lot of wrist time...mainly because periodically changing the look prevents me from getting tired of it.

Today I was about to put it back in the watch box and pull out my other watches but I saw the bag of NATOs and made a quick swap and put it back on my wrist:)

I wore this watch to the new avengers movie but was using a comic book NATO strap. After the movie I swapped to a black nylon NATO and today I am using a classier canvas NATO.

I look fwd to your posts!
what a nato!
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Old 19 May 2016, 03:51 PM   #39
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natos baby!

Love em!
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Old 23 May 2016, 07:50 AM   #40
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How Many Have A Designated NATO Watch

I wear my 14060 and my 79180 Big Block on a NATO most of the time. I love the versatility and how the watches never seen to get old! Not to mention comfort.

Also the Orange Monster - this thing just screams to be on a NATO!












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Old 23 May 2016, 10:00 AM   #41
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Old 23 May 2016, 11:23 AM   #42
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Great thread!

I like to keep my 16570 on a nato and my 16600 on the bracelet. I've been wearing the 16570 far more than the Dweller lately. Loooooove the Nato's!

I love the brilliant match of the nylon and the Lumes!!!
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Old 23 May 2016, 12:54 PM   #43
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My Tudor Sub is NATO only (standard NATO or leather) among many of my modern pieces. On watch on a bracelet is the BLNR.
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Old 23 May 2016, 01:51 PM   #44
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Old 24 May 2016, 01:22 PM   #45
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Hello All

Lots of great NATO pieces posted!

Here are a few more NATOs on my Snowflake.

Enjoy!
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Old 24 May 2016, 01:52 PM   #46
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All mine are nato watches! I put the bracelets in the safe.
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Old 24 May 2016, 02:01 PM   #47
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Love the french flag gmt natos!
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Old 29 June 2016, 12:56 PM   #48
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Love the pics, keep them coming.
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Old 29 June 2016, 02:14 PM   #49
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Where do you guys get your natos?, I got a few "premium natos" but they are so stiff and hard
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Old 29 June 2016, 03:21 PM   #50
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Rocking the tudor nato!
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Old 29 June 2016, 03:23 PM   #51
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I find em on ebay. Between 1 and 5 bucks per. The cheaper the thinner and really more comfortable.



UOTE=thenewguyguys;6818452]Where do you guys get your natos?, I got a few "premium natos" but they are so stiff and hard[/QUOTE]
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Old 29 June 2016, 10:47 PM   #52
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Rolex should pay the fees around when considering all the free, first-class advertising they get!!! Terrific pics my friends.
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Old 29 June 2016, 10:53 PM   #53
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Fantastic pictures all!

I like to mix things up once in a while too
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Old 29 June 2016, 11:06 PM   #54
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You can't have too many NATO straps
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Old 29 June 2016, 11:14 PM   #55
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but that 16570 of Niels is giving you some stiff competition.
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Old 30 June 2016, 01:28 PM   #56
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Where do you guys get your natos?, I got a few "premium natos" but they are so stiff and hard


Those premium "stiff" natos r much better in quality than cheapos from Asia. Trust me. U just need to break them in. Also they don't stain as easily as the latter. I did a comparison article before.

Here is my NATO exclusive watch




I blame it on the autoconnect.
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Old 1 July 2016, 04:44 AM   #57
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My 16660 lives on NATOs as I don't own a bracelet for it!



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Old 5 July 2019, 02:14 PM   #58
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Bump. Anymore pics of Rolexes on Nato.
Thinking to get one to switch out for the summer because I find the oyster slightly uncomfortable with the build up of sweat when wearing my LN on a humid day.
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Old 5 July 2019, 08:50 PM   #59
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Old 5 July 2019, 10:06 PM   #60
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I wish I had a better pic. I hate the omega bracelet so the speedy stays on a strap.





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