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Old 21 August 2015, 11:55 AM   #1
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Who doesn't like Natos?
Not me!
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Old 21 August 2015, 11:56 AM   #2
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Me, I don't. I have a few but never wear them. Not any more.
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Old 21 August 2015, 11:58 AM   #3
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:01 PM   #4
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Me, I don't. I have a few but never wear them. Not any more.
Me either. Actually, can't stand 'em. Don't get it. But, to those that do... enjoy.
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:03 PM   #5
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I like them for playing in the water. Adds some safety.
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:04 PM   #6
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I like them for playing in the water. Adds some safety.
Seen this yet? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=429430
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:04 PM   #7
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:05 PM   #8
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Steel bracelet, always. Leather for vintages, anytime. Nato, not my liking.
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:05 PM   #9
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I don't like it because most nato looks too flimsy against my SubC. It looks inproportIonal to me.
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:10 PM   #10
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:11 PM   #11
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Steel bracelet, always. Leather for vintages, anytime. Nato, not my liking.


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I don't like it because most nato looks too flimsy against my SubC. It looks inproportIonal to me.

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Old 21 August 2015, 12:21 PM   #12
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You asked, so, HATE them!
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:30 PM   #13
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:33 PM   #14
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great combo
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:35 PM   #15
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I'm not particularly partial to them.

I've always liked bracelets, ever since I bought my first watch with one back in the Seventies.
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Old 21 August 2015, 12:42 PM   #16
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Old 21 August 2015, 02:10 PM   #17
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Nope. They look OK as a fashion accessory online, but I prefer the metal. I don't see ever going textile.
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Old 21 August 2015, 02:14 PM   #18
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Yeah I don't like them either on Rolex watches. It takes away the luxury presence and makes them look like cheap Amazon watches.

On a cheaper watch. Don't mind so much. Just not on luxury watches.
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Old 21 August 2015, 02:16 PM   #19
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Old 21 August 2015, 02:19 PM   #20
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Not a big fan but they can look great on certain watches.



I blame it on the autoconnect.
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Old 21 August 2015, 02:59 PM   #21
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Old 21 August 2015, 03:24 PM   #22
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Old 21 August 2015, 05:21 PM   #23
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I wore a nato strap on my CWC divers watch for 20 years, this was my daily watch, it looked good but on a rolex ????? Sorry I think it does not suit the brand, I cannot understand why you would remove the rolex bracelet ???????
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Old 21 August 2015, 05:27 PM   #24
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Who doesn't like Natos?
Me!
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Old 21 August 2015, 05:59 PM   #25
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What's to like about the vile things? They make your watch look like cheap junk. Its just a placcy nylon strap. They probably pull the spring pins unevenly too. C'mon chaps, don't be silly, put the proper oyster bracelet back on and stop this ridiculous trend.
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Old 21 August 2015, 06:03 PM   #26
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I like it very much. The only problem i don't have any rolex yet. But i swear i will continue use NATO, even with the most expensive rolex i can buy (if there will be any)


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Old 21 August 2015, 06:07 PM   #27
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Old 21 August 2015, 06:51 PM   #29
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What's to like about the vile things?

~~~I see that you live in the UK, a climate not typically known for many warm days ...I live in north central Fla. where it is quite warm most of the year. When spending time outdoors, a good NATO band wears comfortably for me, it's also easy to launder and change out with another NATO if the first becomes soaked in persperation



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They make your watch look like cheap junk.


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Its just a placcy nylon strap.


~~~w/cotton as well and a multitude of colors, patterns




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They probably pull the spring pins unevenly too.

~~~life is risky=:-)



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C'mon chaps, don't be silly, put the proper oyster bracelet back on and stop this ridiculous trend.


~~~FWIW, ever since acquiring an 114060 in early May of this year, I've left it on the Glidelock bracelet, despite originally having intentions of occasional wear on a NATO. I've left it on the stainless steel bracelet for several reasons. For one, I have two other watches that I routinely leave on NATO, one of which is the Speedie Pro and I removed the SS bracelet from it for a few reasons, one of which is I didn't want two wristwatches on SS bands and the Speedie bracelet wasn't a perfect fit (Glidelock nipped that in the bud) + I currently like the look of the Speedie on a NATO

I'm also leaving the Submariner on the Glidelock as I tend to wear this Sub for casual wear and not when I'm working (on my farm), that way the bracelet remains clean and the watch doesn't require a scrubbing as often. I like to FO as much as I can, and I do so the Sub is worn regularly. I'm wearing it right now=:-) Others may have better and different ideas
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Old 21 August 2015, 07:05 PM   #30
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They certainly do come in a variety of colours and patterns. I'll give you that!
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