Over the weekend a couple of NATO straps arrived. Never before tried this style and wanted to try, with the following results.
Not really sure about either. But I do find very comfortable to wear. Welcome any thoughts...
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It's a no for me I'm afraid. Nothing against NATO straps but they don't suit the watches here for my taste.
I really like Natos because they are both comfortable and practical (waterproof and if a spring bar fails you won't lose the watch).
And I think they look really good on your Rolex and your Panerai - nice and casual, ready for the summer!
ATB
Jon
No thanks. NATO's are pig ugly. I grew out of playing action man a long time ago.
Seriously? If you don't like them, just say so. There is no need to insult others because they may like them.Originally Posted by hafle
The Rolex goes well though perhaps, for me, a bit too much orange - I like the banded black and orange versions (Timefactors does a great one that I have just bought in black with orange edges - http://www.timefactors.com/natostraps.htm ). But that of course is just my taste: it's yours that counts!
If you get insulted by me thinking that nato's look like the thing actionman would wear then boohoo.
NATO's are not for me but the orange one is ok on the Rolex as it ties in with the hands!
Don't like the other I'm afraid!!
I don't feel the need to insult you guys who do wear them and like them though, as that would be childish like a little kid who plays with action men or something😂😂😂
Chris
I think the colour needs changing for both.
Why not look at pics of watches on different colour/design natos, and hold your watch head over the ones on the screen? That way you will get a good idea of which colour/design would suit your watch.
It's not me you have insulted, I don't wear natos. But what you actually said was 'playing action man' not playing with an action man. Two completely different things.
Ah, an expert idiot.
F.T.F.A.
Quite. Idiot indeed.
as for the natos, don't think the panerai suits them but the Rolex sure does.
mike
I think most watches can suit a NATO, depending on the combination of colours which in itself is a personal thing. For me, that Rolex is fine but the Pam not so much.
R
* Some of my watch/NATO combos have been described as 'hideous' by SWMBO ;-)
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
This 100%, functional as stop gaps - but not stylish IMO.
Prefer leather or metal bracelet
Mozza
No! Orange isoframe's look good on the rolex.
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I would say yes for the Rolex but it would be a no for the Pan
^this.
Perlon? Now we're talking!
Reading your posturing on here, you really haven't.
I think the Exp II looks surprisingly good!!
Fixed bar then fine. Anything else I don't see the point. The nasty cheap nylon makes expensive watches look cheap, most are scratchy and get sweaty in warmer climes.
They 'work' for some, but they are a no for me. Pretty much the same thoughts on rubber straps, can't stand them either
Actually my 2yo likes playing action man......
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When you say Action Man do you mean Barbie? Just wondering as you seem pre-menstrual. The NATO looks great on the sports Rolex, but my view is the Panerai needs leather.
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A great match for the Rolex, really suits it. Not so sure about the Panerai though.
My view, too.
The rolex works, the pan doesn't. I would chosoe a little less flashy colours though, think you'll get bored pretty quickly of the emergency jacket orange
Each to their own, of course, but I'm afraid I'm one of those who dislikes NATOs intensely.
Having said that, I love the colour of that NATO on the Explorer - I think there was a photo on another thread of a Polar Explorer II on an orange Rubber B and that looked sensational.
Simon
I always think they look great when the watch is viewed 'head on' like in your pictures, but viewed from the side and with the layers of material under the watch I think they look very odd indeed. I also always read how comfy they are to wear but I find most of them a little scratchy and peculiar on the wrist. I love all the different colour combos and I really want to like them - but they're a no from me. Ps they also stretch when wet and take ages to dry, neither of which happens with a bracelet or a rubber strap
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I would have to agree. I'm not a huge fan of how the layers of material increase the height of the watch off the wrist also. Although saying that, with the correct watch, they work. I say yes to both, especially with how different the PAM looks on the nato.
Def a no for me with those specific models
I like NATO straps but usually in black or grey or dark green, the only exception would be any military colours you may feel entitled to wear, in my case this one.
That looks splendidI like NATO straps but usually in black or grey or dark green, the only exception would be any military colours you may feel entitled to wear, in my case this one.
Do they do an ATC one?
M
I put my wear watches on NATO's to protect the bracelets and also find them practical.
I hope the pic loads as it's my first attempt!!
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If you mean layers (plural) then you're referring to the G10 pattern, whereas the RAF pattern has only a single layer behind the watch. ;-)
Once the NATO 'bug' kicks in:
And the best ones I've used:
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
I'm Passenger and I'm a NATO addict, I expect to escalating my habit up to perlons in the not too distant future.
At least you are sticking to the soft stuff.
There will be no turning back......
....and those are just the ones in my bedside cabinet.
Ah now eulits I like.
Yes to Rolex, no to Pan
This.
Though the best strap I've seen on that particular model Rolex (the only Rolex I'd realistically consider buying), is the bright orange Rubber B. It looks incredible. They also do a black one with a thin orange line down the middle that probably would look great for a little more subtle look.
I think the orange Nato looks great on your Explorer, it matches the GMT hand really well, but imho the Nato doesn't work with the Panerai maybe it's the colours on that Nato.
Looks good on the Rollie, agree with earlier comment on Panerai, can't beat a nice distressed leather or VDB canvas on those.
I've got a whole bunch of NATO's, leather, good quality, cheap etc. I used to swear by them and still do for certain occasions. I won't go in the water without a NATO on, but of late haven't found them too comfortable. I prefer the RAF version (one piece instead of 2)
For the PAM, NO!
You need a selection like this for colour
Loving that green one. Consensus seems to be a guarded yes for the exp2 and a no for the PAM. I tend to agree, but the OH loves the PAM on that strap so I may loose it for a while........For the PAM, NO!
You need a selection like this for colour
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i would say yes.
Looks like a velcro to me.
The Rolex totally works, you got lucky with the shade of colour, it looks as if the watch came on the strap from the factory. But I guess I'm one of the few here that likes the Panerai, too - it infuses a bit of the much needed fun factor into it. Panerais (and some Paneristi, too) take themselves too seriously most of the time, and you chose just the right kind of strap to give it a completely different spin. It's what Daniel Wellington would possibly market if they had any actual passion for watches.
My personal view is that it works well with the Explorer, picking up the orange, but not with the Panerai.
I guess it comes down to personal taste.
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