I think the pre-white gold indices Subs look much better on a NATO strap to be honest, although I recently had my 14060M on a black NATO like yours.
The bracelet does suit the watch very well though.
I think the pre-white gold indices Subs look much better on a NATO strap to be honest, although I recently had my 14060M on a black NATO like yours.
The bracelet does suit the watch very well though.
No idea! They look good in photos but on the wrist feel and look like a bit of scratchy old nylon, leaves the unfinished area between the lugs exposed, stretches when it gets damp (and takes ages to dry) and altogether nasty. Don't get them at all!
I love them, but agree with an earlier poster - better on vintage watches.
Thats how I wear mine.
Classic understated, man with the Golden Gun on this aft. Lots of sub shots!
I love the look on both bracelet and NATO, if you don't like one then wear it on the other - no big deal.
It's just a matter of time...
It's cool and does follow heritage to a degree, but there's very rarely a halfway house. You either get it, or you don't and either is fine.
That watch on a bracelet probably defines 'iconic'.
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It can be quite fun trying it on the brighter NATOs, especially stripy ones.
Maybe I've just had bad examples, but I've tried a couple of NATOs and found them very uncomfortable to wear.
I'm a big fan of NATO's , the Sub looks really good , I've just moved my DN onto a NATO for a change.
A timely thread, I've not been wearing my Sub for sometime but on Saturday put it on a nylon strap and its so less blingy IMHO, I like it.
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"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
I guess because of the James Bond movies, the SUB is associated with NATO too.
Personally I find it hard to see.
I like it, need to get one. Any recommendations for a good online source of quality natos?
Try cutting off the extra bit of strap. I think natos are much better with the buckle at the underside of your wrist rather than the side.
Very nice ..... on my to buy list.
I wear usually my Sub-C on a NATO...smart and simple solution IMHO
An old Sub on a grey and black striped NATO. That's the way to go. Plus you can't bash the clasp on the desk!
I put my 2001 14060M on this SecTime olive green Nato and like the look.
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Nice cufflinks! Is that an old watch movement?
Up to a point, but Bond never wore a NATO - a striped nylon strap (4mm too narrow) with a nylon keeper, but not the standard Pusser's issue grey nylon with 3 stainless strap retainers, and a buckle. The sort of thing that guys like these wore their Rolex Subs on (jammy buggers - I got a quartz CWC, not a Rolex):
Of all the Nato combinations I tried on my 14060M, while none looked bad, the classic skunk bond nato was best of all, yet, every time I put the bracelet back on, that's when it felt right.
Each to their own....just totally don't get S/S Rolex on NATO straps compared to Steel (one exception is Rubber B for the DSSD.....) as intended.
My Sub-C on leather NATO starp
Imho modern watches suit bracelets and vintage - fabric
Scratchy nylon NATOs?
Yup, most I buy are like that - until I put them through the washing machine with a bit of fabric conditioner...