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  1. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    I've really started to appreciate Nato straps. The are so comfortable and strap changes take about 10 seconds.

    Just picked up a new Nato strap to compliment my Seamaster Poppy

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  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 10, 2014

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    Just as long as they don't go under the case I am OK with them.
     
  3. ulackfocus Mar 10, 2014

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    Um, no you don't. :D NATO straps are kryptonite to case back medallions. But if you like'm you can have my lifetime allotment.

    I can change a regular strap in less than a minute including the buckle. I don't even need a springbar tool to put one on anymore. ;)
     
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  4. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    Perfect! I will accept your generous offer of the lifetime allotment of Nato's.
     
  5. ulackfocus Mar 10, 2014

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    I should add that that particular watch, like most dive watches, looks pretty good on a NATO when the colors match well.
     
  6. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    Assuming there is no medallion on the case back. Are nylon Nato straps really that bad for case backs and the engraving on case backs? We are talking about nylon wearing down stainless steel (in most cases). I ask because I want to make sure to protect my watches if this is in fact a legitimate issue.
     
  7. Time Exposure coordinates his cast with his car's paint job Mar 10, 2014

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    Feeling like I should have known this by now...
    Fortunately the only watch on NATO in my current rotation is a Speedy with an aftermarket exposition case back. I've been rotating that one on a variety of NATO straps. I am finding, however, that a dark brown alligator strap is the look I prefer for that model. Too bad the dial is not chocolate to match!
     
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  8. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 10, 2014

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    This was discussed in another post and I think it was Archer that made the point that it was more the accumulated dirt and other grime that does the damage if the strap is not cleaned regularly. But I am not a fan anyway.

    Cheers
     
  9. ulackfocus Mar 10, 2014

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    Barking mad is correct - it's the dirt that can become abrasive.

    However, enamel can surely be worn off with nylon. Gold can be worn off high points too.
     
  10. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    I guess there will be no competition for ulackfocus' lifetime supply of Nato straps
     
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  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 10, 2014

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    And then there are those big clunky metal keeper loops that make it look like you put your strap together in a hardware store. Nasty things, NATOs.
     
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  12. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    I have to say, I'm surprised at the lack of love for Nato's on this forum.
     
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  13. ulackfocus Mar 10, 2014

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    You should have put "Speedmaster" in the title, or "dive watch" maybe. Then us fussbudget alligator strap junkies wouldn't team up on you. ;)
     
  14. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    Lou - Imagine how great some of your Zenith Super Sub Sea's would look on Nato...
     
  15. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    Don't get me wrong, I love crocs, leather, and other exotic straps too. But I find Nato's are great when you want to add a little colour.
     
  16. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 10, 2014

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    I've tried. In my eyes, it takes them rapidly downmarket.
     
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  17. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 10, 2014

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    Many a Hippocampus has been worn off a pre-moon Speedmaster back because of a Nato strap :(
     
  18. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    LOL - I'm going to have to create another account on this forum just so my post can have one other member who has a positive outlook on Nato's

    :thumbsup:
     
  19. Georgieboy58 Mar 10, 2014

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    I admit to wearing every watch on Natos in the last two years ;-)
    Let's share the lifetime allotment!
     
  20. Zuke Mar 10, 2014

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    My New account GeorgieBoy58 already has 42 posts and 31 likes LOL
     
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