The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion
Reload this Page Submariner on nato strap!
Register FAQ Calendar

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 19 November 2015, 04:49 AM   #1
kohe321
"TRF" Member
 
kohe321's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Norway
Posts: 260
Icon17 Submariner on nato strap!
I bought a MOD "real bond" nato strap, and I really like how it looks and feels on the Submariner. What I spesifically like about the MOD straps is that they feel a lot like a cloth type fabric, and are a lot less shiny and plasticy compared to many other nato straps I've come across. The thread in the weave is extremely fine which results in a very soft and comfortable wearing strap, but the flip side of that is that they do fray quite a bit around the drilled adjustment holes. Still, I have some that have been worn several years and they still hold together nicely.

Anyway, there are few watches I can think of that fit a nato strap better than the classic Submariner!




__________________
My Flickr Photostream
kohe321 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 04:52 AM   #2
LuminousMaximus
"TRF" Member
 
LuminousMaximus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
Watch: me hit Huge Lotto
Posts: 6,502
Beautiful shots! I always wondered about the Nato...
__________________
“Every man Dies...
Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace -

To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life.
Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day.
Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...
LuminousMaximus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 04:53 AM   #3
SC11
Banned
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Sam
Location: UK
Watch: AP ☠️
Posts: 6,151
Got to love the 114060 on nato
Attached Images
File Type: jpg image.jpg (109.2 KB, 815 views)
SC11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 05:14 AM   #4
Frosty
"TRF" Member
 
Frosty's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: So Cal
Watch: Rolex GMT 1675
Posts: 5,084
Very nice!
__________________
“Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”
Frosty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 05:42 AM   #5
pampam
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC
Posts: 179
I love it!
pampam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 05:49 AM   #6
Lordofrolex
"TRF" Member
 
Lordofrolex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: Yes Please!
Posts: 6,690
looks great
__________________
Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN
Panerai PAM 359
Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR

Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich
Lordofrolex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 05:50 AM   #7
jomolee
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Real Name: Josh
Location: Indiana
Watch: rolex 14060m
Posts: 20
14060M on Nato today!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_7095 (1).jpg (74.0 KB, 741 views)
jomolee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 05:52 AM   #8
Bfd70
"TRF" Member
 
Bfd70's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chicago
Posts: 893
Great look. What tool are you using to make the switch from bracelet?
Bfd70 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 06:01 AM   #9
Loevhagen
"TRF" Member
 
Loevhagen's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: The aperture
Posts: 4,934
Personally I prefer the pre-114060 case shape on a Nato, because the "form flows better" than the thick lugs on the 114060.

Nice images, though.
Loevhagen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 06:19 AM   #10
kohe321
"TRF" Member
 
kohe321's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Norway
Posts: 260
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bfd70 View Post
Great look. What tool are you using to make the switch from bracelet?
I use two Bergeon springbar removal tools at the same time. The machining tolerances around the endlinks are so fine that there is no wiggle room to work with by just releasing one end of the springbar at a time - they both need to be pushed in and the bracelet pullet away at the same time. It helps tremendously if you have something or someone that hold the case in place for you, and of course some scotch tape on the lugs to reduce the risk of scratching.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Loevhagen View Post
Personally I prefer the pre-114060 case shape on a Nato, because the "form flows better" than the thick lugs on the 114060.

Nice images, though.
I see what you mean and I somewhat agree that the slimmer lugs of the previous generation subs are a bit more fitting for a nato strap (or any strap that makes the lugs stand out alone for that matter). But still, looking at it again on wrist as I type this, I really feel it works with the maxi-case as well. The more solid look of the maxi-case sort of fits very well with the whole rugged and casual aesthetic of a nato in my opinion.
__________________
My Flickr Photostream
kohe321 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 06:22 AM   #11
SearChart
TechXpert
 
SearChart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 23,524
Looks good!
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by GB-man View Post
Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
SearChart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 08:17 AM   #12
GhostInTheMachine
"TRF" Member
 
GhostInTheMachine's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: US
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 104
The Submariner on a strap is one of the best IMHO...
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 078A0371.jpg (48.7 KB, 669 views)
GhostInTheMachine is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 08:40 AM   #13
Porter
"TRF" Member
 
Porter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Carlos
Location: Eivissa
Watch: Rolex, Tudor....
Posts: 1,635
I love NATO but I love to feel the case back on my wrist...
... two pieces NATO strap!! or Cordura straps!
Porter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 08:47 AM   #14
Gerry62
"TRF" Member
 
Gerry62's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Italy
Watch: Rolex Panerai
Posts: 7,203
Quote:
Originally Posted by SC11 View Post
Got to love the 114060 on nato
very fantastic ..... stunning the new Sub and Nato
Gerry62 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 08:52 AM   #15
SecondAmend
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: MI
Posts: 98
SecondAmend is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2015, 09:04 AM   #16
Wingman244
"TRF" Member
 
Wingman244's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Pacific NW, USA
Watch: 116500LN
Posts: 639
Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostInTheMachine View Post
The Submariner on a strap is one of the best IMHO...
Looks really great. Nice endlinks, where did you get them?
Wingman244 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 12:06 AM   #17
ranxoren
"TRF" Member
 
ranxoren's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: OT
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: Daytona 116500LN
Posts: 489
I was just googling photos of 114060 on Nato and came across this thread. OP your images look AWESOME. Gonna try and find one of those straps.
ranxoren is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 12:12 AM   #18
configsys
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mountain Time
Posts: 138
I just purchased a couple NATO straps. I guess I should purchase the Bergeon tool. Is there a specific one that fits the Datejust, SD and GMT?
configsys is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 12:25 AM   #19
Chiclet
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
 
Chiclet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Indiana USA
Watch: Day-Date
Posts: 161
Here is a 16610 on one of my girly Nato straps.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 0819161013.jpg (53.6 KB, 434 views)
Chiclet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 12:33 AM   #20
Benjo74
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,125
I'm a big fan of the 14060 or 114060 on NATO. Agree with some other posters about it enhancing the rugged look. Also agree about the older lugs flowing better but if/when I buy a no date sub I will more likely go 114060.

For now, this is my contribution to the photos...




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Benjo74 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 01:09 AM   #21
OmegaJJH
"TRF" Member
 
OmegaJJH's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: James
Location: UK
Watch: Rolex & Omega
Posts: 6,667
Your first picture is superb!
OmegaJJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 01:13 AM   #22
TudorKnight
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 9
I think it looks great on a Nato!
TudorKnight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 August 2016, 01:31 AM   #23
sea-dweller
"TRF" Member
 
sea-dweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
Looks great!
__________________
TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)
sea-dweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Wrist Aficionado

Bernard Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
 This space is provided to horological resources.



Contact Us - The Rolex Forums - Archive - Top


Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.