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versatile1 · 18 March 2013, 02:03 PM

I've seen plenty of NATO straps on Subs and GMT's but never on a Yachtmaster.
I bring it up because I have located a yachtmaster watch, head only as the bracelet was damaged. It's 2 tone with a slate dial and I was wondering how it might look with a brown or tan leather NATO.

Thoughts?

ecsub44 · 18 March 2013, 02:09 PM

Plenty of pictures will show up soon enough...

I say go for it!

boywondergq1 · 18 March 2013, 02:14 PM

Found these from Google, various sources. Not bad!

But I'm not a huge fan of leather NATO's:

versatile1 · 18 March 2013, 02:16 PM

I thought leather because of the two tone.
I'll search google as well.
Great help thanks

travisb · 18 March 2013, 06:41 PM

Sure, it can be done but personally I think NATOs look better on Subs, GMTs & Exps.

HL65 · 18 March 2013, 07:49 PM

Looks good on NATO--I would try a silver and red NATO though to really make it pop! Cheers,

gpfps · 18 March 2013, 10:21 PM

For the YM I feel a leather band black would be best. Natos are for watches like the subs SD and DS . YM has a bling element which is good, but looks off on a rugged nato.

watchf · 18 March 2013, 11:00 PM

IMHO due to the unique shine and sheen of the platinum bezel it doesn't look good in anything other than its PCL bracelet. I find the YM head with NATO in the pics posted above appears out of place due to the prominence of the bezel.

versatile1 · 19 March 2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

IMHO due to the unique shine and sheen of the platinum bezel it doesn't look good in anything other than its PCL bracelet. I find the YM head with NATO in the pics posted above appears out of place due to the prominence of the bezel.

Like I stated, the yachtmaster I'm looking at is tu tone so the bezel is gold with a slate dial.
I looked on google but could find nothing

Speed · 19 March 2013, 01:06 AM

The YM is a flashy Sub...i.e a more dressy watch. I don't think it would look good on a NATO, but if you enjoy it, go for it.

Armyguy03 · 19 March 2013, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

The YM is a flashy Sub...i.e a more dressy watch. I don't think it would look good on a NATO, but if you enjoy it, go for it.

x1

Also, if the price of a new bracelet still costs cheaper than a whole watch, you still win.

cop414 · 19 March 2013, 01:10 AM

I think that it would look good on dark brown leather rather than on a nato.

mjclark32 · 19 March 2013, 01:11 AM

Wow, looks much better on nato than I thought it would

ledas1 · 19 March 2013, 01:32 AM

They all look fine to me. Plus, I'm too newbie.

cheers

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andromeda160 · 19 March 2013, 01:42 AM

looks good to me, as long as the head is a good deal id do it

JJL · 19 March 2013, 05:29 AM

A lot of people here will say a Yacht-Master doesn't belong on a Nato (as if these watches come with rules), and while I agree it is best suited for the oyster bracelet, it looks awesome on natos IMO - and I've gotten tons of compliments as well so I'm not the only one. Enjoy

strafer_kid · 19 March 2013, 07:29 AM

Was never too sure about the YM as I thought there was not enough contrasting it - with the black NATO on it though, It looks good!

Nycturbovr6 · 19 March 2013, 09:03 AM

I like it!

Minuteman · 4 May 2013, 10:36 PM

I just got this in. It is made in particular for Norwegian watch enthusiast with our flags colors. Many of us will wear this nato on the Independence Day May 17.

Here it is on my 116622

FLY-DOG · 4 May 2013, 11:23 PM

I find it amazing of all the different lokks you can get with the YM by the different strap choices.

fishingbear · 5 May 2013, 01:25 AM

I think the Yachtmaster looks fantastic on a nice gator or croc strap.

Duc5150 · 5 May 2013, 01:40 AM

.....believed it but looks pretty good on a Nato.....actually like it better on the Nato than the PCL bracelet!

That black Nato really makes the dial pop.....always thought the YM's were just too bland looking but not on that black Nato!

Todd B. in the OC

U5512 · 5 May 2013, 05:06 AM

I agreed the bracelet is too blingy and the YM looks great on leather straps or NATO.

Friedl41 · 5 May 2013, 07:29 AM

Wow. Looks great. Like it much better on a nato...

samsam · 5 May 2013, 08:14 AM

Sweet.. I like it

Chewbacca · 5 May 2013, 11:30 AM

the great thing about a nato is it goes with any watch... problem is, you just have to like a nato. i can wear one for a day or two but that's it.

bgkahuna75 · 6 May 2013, 01:32 AM

YM needs to have the bracelet. A nato strap (and I am a fan of nato straps) just doesnt look right.

Royalex · 6 May 2013, 02:11 AM

Yacht master looks beautiful with the ss bracelet.

ArcticMoose · 6 May 2013, 04:29 AM

Of course!

superdog · 6 May 2013, 06:01 AM

Wow. I'm loving all these pics....

I've never ever been a NATO guy, but thinking about it now.

18 March 2013, 02:03 PM	#1
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	NATO on yachtmaster? I've seen plenty of NATO straps on Subs and GMT's but never on a Yachtmaster. I bring it up because I have located a yachtmaster watch, head only as the bracelet was damaged. It's 2 tone with a slate dial and I was wondering how it might look with a brown or tan leather NATO. Thoughts?

18 March 2013, 02:09 PM	#2
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Plenty of pictures will show up soon enough... I say go for it! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

18 March 2013, 02:14 PM	#3
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	Found these from Google, various sources. Not bad! But I'm not a huge fan of leather NATO's: __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

18 March 2013, 07:49 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,389	Looks good on NATO--I would try a silver and red NATO though to really make it pop! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 March 2013, 01:10 AM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	I think that it would look good on dark brown leather rather than on a nato. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

18 March 2013, 02:16 PM	#4
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	I thought leather because of the two tone. I'll search google as well. Great help thanks

18 March 2013, 06:41 PM	#5
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	Sure, it can be done but personally I think NATOs look better on Subs, GMTs & Exps.

18 March 2013, 10:21 PM	#7
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	For the YM I feel a leather band black would be best. Natos are for watches like the subs SD and DS . YM has a bling element which is good, but looks off on a rugged nato.

18 March 2013, 11:00 PM	#8
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	IMHO due to the unique shine and sheen of the platinum bezel it doesn't look good in anything other than its PCL bracelet. I find the YM head with NATO in the pics posted above appears out of place due to the prominence of the bezel.

19 March 2013, 01:06 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	The YM is a flashy Sub...i.e a more dressy watch. I don't think it would look good on a NATO, but if you enjoy it, go for it.

19 March 2013, 01:11 AM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow, looks much better on nato than I thought it would __________________

19 March 2013, 01:32 AM	#14
ledas1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Joey Location: SoCaL coast Watch: -ing bikinis Posts: 174	They all look fine to me. Plus, I'm too newbie. cheers ------------------------------------------------ 1979 rolex date with 14ct shell 2013 rolex 116333CSO ------------------------------------------------- she took my cash & my hair then she asked me if my watch was real

19 March 2013, 01:42 AM	#15
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	looks good to me, as long as the head is a good deal id do it

19 March 2013, 05:29 AM	#16
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,448	A lot of people here will say a Yacht-Master doesn't belong on a Nato (as if these watches come with rules), and while I agree it is best suited for the oyster bracelet, it looks awesome on natos IMO - and I've gotten tons of compliments as well so I'm not the only one. Enjoy

19 March 2013, 07:29 AM	#17
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Was never too sure about the YM as I thought there was not enough contrasting it - with the black NATO on it though, It looks good!

19 March 2013, 09:03 AM	#18
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I like it!

4 May 2013, 10:36 PM	#19
Minuteman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 56	I just got this in. It is made in particular for Norwegian watch enthusiast with our flags colors. Many of us will wear this nato on the Independence Day May 17. Here it is on my 116622

4 May 2013, 11:23 PM	#20
FLY-DOG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kerry Location: (GMT -5:00) Watch: 1991 Submariner Posts: 230	I find it amazing of all the different lokks you can get with the YM by the different strap choices. __________________ Current Rolex's 1969 Air-King 5500 1991 Submariner 16610 2010 Submariner 16610 LV 2014 James Cameron Deepsea Sea Dweller Blue 116660

5 May 2013, 01:25 AM	#21
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,386	I think the Yachtmaster looks fantastic on a nice gator or croc strap.

5 May 2013, 01:40 AM	#22
Duc5150 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: TB Location: West Coast Posts: 339	Well would have never...... .....believed it but looks pretty good on a Nato.....actually like it better on the Nato than the PCL bracelet! That black Nato really makes the dial pop.....always thought the YM's were just too bland looking but not on that black Nato! Todd B. in the OC Last edited by Duc5150; 5 May 2013 at 01:44 AM.. Reason: Too early on Sat morning.....

5 May 2013, 07:29 AM	#24
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Wow. Looks great. Like it much better on a nato... __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

5 May 2013, 08:14 AM	#25
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Sweet.. I like it

5 May 2013, 11:30 AM	#26
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	the great thing about a nato is it goes with any watch... problem is, you just have to like a nato. i can wear one for a day or two but that's it.

6 May 2013, 01:32 AM	#27
bgkahuna75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 26	YM needs to have the bracelet. A nato strap (and I am a fan of nato straps) just doesnt look right.

6 May 2013, 02:11 AM	#28
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	Yacht master looks beautiful with the ss bracelet.

6 May 2013, 04:29 AM	#29
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Of course!

6 May 2013, 06:01 AM	#30
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,685	Wow. I'm loving all these pics.... I've never ever been a NATO guy, but thinking about it now. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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