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TNRonin · 14 September 2006, 10:11 AM

I'm really digging the feel. Very comfortable, I don't generally like the NATO straps due to the thinness, but I will give this one a try. I certainly like the look. Wish they did the zulu in this stripe. Nope no picture.

Wayno · 14 September 2006, 10:14 AM

No pic didn't happen

TNRonin · 14 September 2006, 10:17 AM

Doh, caught me! LOL

ETA: Does the NATO stretch much when it gets wet? TIA.

Pete · 14 September 2006, 10:43 AM

i rocked the Nato a few weeks ago....changed back to SS though shortly after. I didnt notice any stretch in the Nato when i got it wet...

Pete

mike · 14 September 2006, 11:12 AM

Well JJ's gonna ban us all,but I kinda like the NATO myself sometimes.

I've never experienced any stretch when they're wet. They will get dirty though.
Something to keep in mind for what it's worth...I've read that the spring bars take additional stress with the NATO. There have been reports of the spring bar bending. I've never experienced this myself.
I'm guessing one of the reasons the Royal Marines had the spring bars welded on their 5513/5517s

Nato on a 16800

5513

TNRonin · 14 September 2006, 11:33 AM

I plan on wearing this setup white water rafting next w/e. A bunch of the guys on another forum use the zulu/nato config with no worries. What I'm looking for is watch retention, if I break one springbar it won't be lost. I doubt I will break one though. Thanks for the feedback.

C.J. · 14 September 2006, 11:45 AM

Rolex looks great on a NATO

But, be careful. I had my 14060M on a Bond NATO and one of the spring bars popped out while wrestling with some guy. Luckily, the watch didn't come all the way loose, I stopped and grabbed it before it did

colemanitis · 14 September 2006, 01:08 PM

I just took my NATO off, I've been wearing it the last couple of days. Here's a pic.

colemanitis · 14 September 2006, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

one of the spring bars popped out while wrestling with some guy.

I won't ask...

Pete · 14 September 2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

I won't ask...

haha ditto! i just caught that lol

Pete

colemanitis · 14 September 2006, 11:12 PM

I HAD to take my Bond NATO off last night, a couple of guys at work were giving me a hard time for having my expensive Rolex on a cheap piece of fabric - made me feel a bit guilty I must admit. There's no doubt the Oyster looks better, but it's nice to switch things up every now and then. I also have a black NATO, but it does nothing for me at all. I wore it for two days after I recieved it and I haven't looked at it since.

astcell · 15 September 2006, 02:25 AM

Thanks for saving me $20.

JJ Irani · 15 September 2006, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Well JJ's gonna ban us all,but I kinda like the NATO myself sometimes.

I've never experienced any stretch when they're wet. They will get dirty though.
Something to keep in mind for what it's worth...I've read that the spring bars take additional stress with the NATO. There have been reports of the spring bar bending. I've never experienced this myself.
I'm guessing one of the reasons the Royal Marines had the spring bars welded on their 5513/5517s

Nato on a 16800

5513

Why, Mike....why?

TNRonin · 15 September 2006, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Thanks for saving me $20.

You are most welcome.

Goodwatch · 15 September 2006, 06:41 AM

I find the NATO strap very appealing but that is a personal choice. It makes the Bond watch and there is a James Bond in any of us here I think. (Except the Kiwi). And, most important of all, your Sub looks different from the other 10 million

Otis · 15 September 2006, 07:15 AM

I'm with Frans here, I like the NATO strap for a different change, and it is actually rather comfortable. Looks good

mike · 15 September 2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why, Mike....why?

LOL! I took them off. Bracelets are back on!!

astcell · 15 September 2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNRonin

You are most welcome.

I work in "Coalition Village" with many other countries represented, all NATO, and I have never seen this band! :>

JJ Irani · 15 September 2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

LOL! I took them off. Bracelets are back on!!

Thanks, Mike...***sniff, sniff***....am I the only one here who doesn't like the NATO?

miner · 15 September 2006, 08:56 PM

Having just taken the bracelet off my GMT to give it a clean, I reckon that my arm would come off before the pins gave way on the bracelet. So I can't see why you'de want to replace all that steel with a piece of canvas that stays wet, (you shake the drops off the steel strap!).
(BTW my seiko quartz 100m looks good on the Nato strap, pretty crappy bracelet to start with though)

TNRonin · 15 September 2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I work in "Coalition Village" with many other countries represented, all NATO, and I have never seen this band! :>

The NATO is the style. I have no idea where that orginated. The "bond" is the color scheme. There are many sources and color options. Heck, they even have "heavy duty" hardware. Then there are the zulu/maratec bands which are really heavy duty. You may already know about those so I'll shut up and sit down.

Mitch

14 September 2006, 10:11 AM	#1
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	Got the SD on a Bond NATO..... I'm really digging the feel. Very comfortable, I don't generally like the NATO straps due to the thinness, but I will give this one a try. I certainly like the look. Wish they did the zulu in this stripe. Nope no picture.

14 September 2006, 10:43 AM	#4
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	i rocked the Nato a few weeks ago....changed back to SS though shortly after. I didnt notice any stretch in the Nato when i got it wet... Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

14 September 2006, 11:45 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Rolex looks great on a NATO But, be careful. I had my 14060M on a Bond NATO and one of the spring bars popped out while wrestling with some guy. Luckily, the watch didn't come all the way loose, I stopped and grabbed it before it did __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 September 2006, 01:08 PM	#8
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I just took my NATO off, I've been wearing it the last couple of days. Here's a pic. __________________ Member #471

14 September 2006, 11:12 PM	#11
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I HAD to take my Bond NATO off last night, a couple of guys at work were giving me a hard time for having my expensive Rolex on a cheap piece of fabric - made me feel a bit guilty I must admit. There's no doubt the Oyster looks better, but it's nice to switch things up every now and then. I also have a black NATO, but it does nothing for me at all. I wore it for two days after I recieved it and I haven't looked at it since. __________________ Member #471

14 September 2006, 10:14 AM	#2
Wayno Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nashville, TN. Watch: TTDJ Posts: 275	No pic didn't happen

14 September 2006, 10:17 AM	#3
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	Doh, caught me! LOL ETA: Does the NATO stretch much when it gets wet? TIA.

14 September 2006, 11:12 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well JJ's gonna ban us all,but I kinda like the NATO myself sometimes. I've never experienced any stretch when they're wet. They will get dirty though. Something to keep in mind for what it's worth...I've read that the spring bars take additional stress with the NATO. There have been reports of the spring bar bending. I've never experienced this myself. I'm guessing one of the reasons the Royal Marines had the spring bars welded on their 5513/5517s Nato on a 16800 5513

14 September 2006, 11:33 AM	#6
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	I plan on wearing this setup white water rafting next w/e. A bunch of the guys on another forum use the zulu/nato config with no worries. What I'm looking for is watch retention, if I break one springbar it won't be lost. I doubt I will break one though. Thanks for the feedback.

15 September 2006, 02:25 AM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Thanks for saving me $20.

15 September 2006, 06:41 AM	#15
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	I find the NATO strap very appealing but that is a personal choice. It makes the Bond watch and there is a James Bond in any of us here I think. (Except the Kiwi). And, most important of all, your Sub looks different from the other 10 million __________________ Member# 127

15 September 2006, 07:15 AM	#16
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	I'm with Frans here, I like the NATO strap for a different change, and it is actually rather comfortable. Looks good __________________ Rock the Casbah!

15 September 2006, 08:56 PM	#20
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Having just taken the bracelet off my GMT to give it a clean, I reckon that my arm would come off before the pins gave way on the bracelet. So I can't see why you'de want to replace all that steel with a piece of canvas that stays wet, (you shake the drops off the steel strap!). (BTW my seiko quartz 100m looks good on the Nato strap, pretty crappy bracelet to start with though)

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