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mannyv11 · 1 January 2014, 02:08 AM

Hey all was wondering if anyone can help me out. I recently put my 42mm polar explorer on a leather strap and really enjoy it.

This is going to be my dress down watch and will now most likely be off the bracelet for an extended period of time. I still have the SUBC on the bracelet.

I know that the polar explorer 2 has 21mm lug holes but haven't been able to find any company with the black and orange nato that I see so many people posting especially in the 21mm size. Was wondering if anyone with an Explorer 2 on a nato could chime in on where you picked them up and help me out a bit

I did read through a bunch of old nato threads and found a couple of companies but nothing that really sings to me, I'm really looking for the orange accent

any and all help is much appreciated and thanks again

rain_maker · 1 January 2014, 02:26 AM

I saw these and thought they were good looks for the polar E2...

Watchflair · 1 January 2014, 02:37 AM

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Love to change it up with the NATO

Watchflair · 1 January 2014, 02:38 AM

mannyv11 · 1 January 2014, 02:46 AM

Where did you guys find those nato's? All of them look awesome Pm me with the website please

mannyv11 · 1 January 2014, 03:03 AM

Also the other question is would a 20mm strap work for the explorer 2? or would that be a dumb move?

Watchflair · 1 January 2014, 03:04 AM

http://www.gnomonwatches.com/accessories/nato-strap

Seems to be good quality and a nice selection. Removal toll included as well. You could also check the forums here for a seller, I'm sure they have them.

Watchflair · 1 January 2014, 03:11 AM

I believe I did the 20mm

hitman23 · 1 January 2014, 03:27 AM

only 21 mm nato I could find was at strapcode.

mannyv11 · 1 January 2014, 03:47 AM

thanks just purchased a couple of 20mm straps we will see how it looks when it is all said and done =)

garymyman · 1 January 2014, 04:14 AM

I ordered mine from Gnoman. Put my first one on last night while I send my bracelet to Michael Young for restoration. I started with a gray/black Bond and a gray one for my Submariner but just ordered 4 more, including the Tudor one shown above. Shipping from Singapore took about 2 weeks.

Really looking forward to these being broken in and having that frayed look.

Chainring · 1 January 2014, 05:11 AM

Nothing wrong with NATOs but I prefer the look of a GasGasBones strap. I bought it with the Explorer II in mind. After all, the watch is called an Explorer isn't it?

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mike · 1 January 2014, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain_maker

I saw these and thought they were good looks for the polar E2...

Wow. That first pic caught my attention.

mannyv11 · 1 January 2014, 05:15 AM

Yes the first pic is what caught my attention as well!

eeh100773 · 1 January 2014, 05:20 AM

20mm will work fine in the 21mm lugs. I have a 14060 and find that the 20mm lugs handle the 20mm nylon NATO without issue (obviously!), but I prefer the look of 18mm over the 20mm when it comes to leather.

Try globalwatchbands.com for some cool options.

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Golden Ellipse · 1 January 2014, 08:02 AM

20mm will look bad, I've tried it. Go with 22mm instead.

1 January 2014, 02:08 AM	#1
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,446	Looking for a Nato for EXP II Hey all was wondering if anyone can help me out. I recently put my 42mm polar explorer on a leather strap and really enjoy it. This is going to be my dress down watch and will now most likely be off the bracelet for an extended period of time. I still have the SUBC on the bracelet. I know that the polar explorer 2 has 21mm lug holes but haven't been able to find any company with the black and orange nato that I see so many people posting especially in the 21mm size. Was wondering if anyone with an Explorer 2 on a nato could chime in on where you picked them up and help me out a bit I did read through a bunch of old nato threads and found a couple of companies but nothing that really sings to me, I'm really looking for the orange accent any and all help is much appreciated and thanks again

1 January 2014, 02:37 AM	#3
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	Looking for a Nato for EXP II [IMG] Love to change it up with the NATO __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

1 January 2014, 02:38 AM	#4
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	__________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

1 January 2014, 03:04 AM	#7
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	http://www.gnomonwatches.com/accessories/nato-strap Seems to be good quality and a nice selection. Removal toll included as well. You could also check the forums here for a seller, I'm sure they have them. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

1 January 2014, 03:11 AM	#8
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	I believe I did the 20mm __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

1 January 2014, 02:26 AM	#2
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	I saw these and thought they were good looks for the polar E2...

1 January 2014, 02:46 AM	#5
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,446	Where did you guys find those nato's? All of them look awesome Pm me with the website please

1 January 2014, 03:03 AM	#6
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,446	Also the other question is would a 20mm strap work for the explorer 2? or would that be a dumb move?

1 January 2014, 03:27 AM	#9
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	only 21 mm nato I could find was at strapcode.

1 January 2014, 03:47 AM	#10
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,446	thanks just purchased a couple of 20mm straps we will see how it looks when it is all said and done =)

1 January 2014, 04:14 AM	#11
garymyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Gray Location: New Orleans Watch: Sub; Ω Posts: 242	I ordered mine from Gnoman. Put my first one on last night while I send my bracelet to Michael Young for restoration. I started with a gray/black Bond and a gray one for my Submariner but just ordered 4 more, including the Tudor one shown above. Shipping from Singapore took about 2 weeks. Really looking forward to these being broken in and having that frayed look.

1 January 2014, 05:11 AM	#12
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Nothing wrong with NATOs but I prefer the look of a GasGasBones strap. I bought it with the Explorer II in mind. After all, the watch is called an Explorer isn't it? PC310004.JPG PC310006.JPG PC310009.JPG

1 January 2014, 05:15 AM	#14
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,446	Yes the first pic is what caught my attention as well!

1 January 2014, 05:20 AM	#15
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	20mm will work fine in the 21mm lugs. I have a 14060 and find that the 20mm lugs handle the 20mm nylon NATO without issue (obviously!), but I prefer the look of 18mm over the 20mm when it comes to leather. Try globalwatchbands.com for some cool options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

1 January 2014, 08:02 AM	#16
Golden Ellipse 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Family first Posts: 652	20mm will look bad, I've tried it. Go with 22mm instead.

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