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  1. 25th August 2019, 10:08 #1
    Martylaa
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    NATO’s, why have I taken so long to convert???



    So I finally managed to get a Precista PRS-82 back into my ownership (my perfect watch for daily wearing and work).

    The seller dropped in some un-needed Nato’s, I’ve never been a fan until last night.

    Suffice to say I love the look of them on the Precista, just ordered a black and grey strap now and will see how that sits on this great watch.
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  2. 25th August 2019, 10:13 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martylaa View Post


    So I finally managed to get the Precista PRS-82 back into my ownership (my perfect watch for daily wearing and work).

    The seller dropped in some un-needed Nato’s, I’ve never been a fan until last night.

    Suffice to say I love the look of them on the Precista, just ordered a black and grey strap now and will see how that sits on this great watch.
    I think some people don’t get on with the feel of them . But personally I love them . When I’m on holiday the bracelet comes off and two or three NATO’s go in the luggage . You get a new look each time.
    That combo you’ve got on looks excellent imo
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  3. 25th August 2019, 10:20 #3
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    Try a eulit perlon. Better than a nato !
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  4. 25th August 2019, 10:23 #4
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    I love natos, I always though they were less than bracelets until I got one from Eddie

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  5. 25th August 2019, 10:59 #5
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    That nato looks awesome on that watch. A great pairing.
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  6. 25th August 2019, 11:20 #6
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    NATO is the way to go !


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  7. 25th August 2019, 11:46 #7
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    That does look very good, colours match very well
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martylaa View Post

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    That looks to be the perfect choice, one of the nicest NATO combinations I’ve seen.
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  9. 25th August 2019, 13:41 #9
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    Love a NATO!





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  10. 25th August 2019, 14:21 #10
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    Glad you're putting the natos to good use, looks great on that one Marty!
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    NATO’s, why have I taken so long to convert???

    I have DIY posts on Watchuseek and RLT for converting one to a single strap with cloth keeper. For that original Bond look….

    Nylon (and perlon) straps are great for summer, exercise, gardening, because you can soak then in warm water, and wash and/or rinse clean and air dry, when they dirty or soiled. Many (military styles particularly) look great when they get a bit broken in, faded, softened up. (DEFINITELY soak in fresh water and air dry after exposure to salt or swimming pool water.)

    If a new nylon strap is particularly course or stiff, just throw in the wash a few times and (very important IMHO) air dry. Remove buckles that are fitted with spring bars to avoid corrosion/rusting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark lowman View Post
    I think some people don’t get on with the feel of them . But personally I love them . When I’m on holiday the bracelet comes off and two or three NATO’s go in the luggage . You get a new look each time.
    That combo you’ve got on looks excellent imo
    I do this also, bright orange or whatever for by the pool or on the beach, stripes for wandering about, and a single dark colour for the restaurant and bar. Beats taking a couple of watches and worrying about the ones in the room.
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  13. 25th August 2019, 15:51 #13
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    NATO all day long. The only strap that you can drop into the washing machine when it gets dirty.
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  14. 25th August 2019, 17:45 #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ric356II View Post
    Glad you're putting the natos to good use, looks great on that one Marty!
    Thanks for donating them with the watch, I’m a convert now haha...


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  15. 25th August 2019, 17:55 #15
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    You wait until you try an Erica's Original. Miles more comfortable plus they've transformed two watches I struggled to wear on bracelet, straps and standard NATOs. I'm a complete convert (although still have a couple of watches on Eddie's NATOs. Haven't found any better).
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  16. 26th August 2019, 01:57 #16
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    Just learned the value of nato straps the hard way. Windsurfing in Lanzarote, I wore my Seiko on a 5 ring zulu and let my 14 year old wear my PRS18q on an Obris Morgan isofrane-a-like. Suffice to say that some grouper in the Atlantic will have the right time for a number of years to come!! Bye, bye Precista!
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  17. 26th August 2019, 07:59 #17
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    I'm also quite a late convert to 'nato straps' via a similar incident, a mate I was diving with on the 'Breda' lost a Seiko in the same way,

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  18. 26th August 2019, 11:15 #18
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    Love this combo.
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  19. 26th August 2019, 11:50 #19
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    I hate NATO straps, can't stand extra piece under watch, tucked end between steel keepers that is always visible @12 side.

    One piece nylon straps on the other hand is what I wear all summer.
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  20. 26th August 2019, 12:17 #20
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    Great combination on the Ops watch.
    Does anybody know where I could source (UK) a very similar nato (black/khaki, black/cream etc.) but with a black/PVD buckle?

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  21. 26th August 2019, 19:08 #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by bdkelly72 View Post
    I love natos, I always though they were less than bracelets until I got one from Eddie

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    Eddie’s NATO straps are just the best. Great feel and high quality hardware:




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  22. 12th September 2019, 20:12 #22
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    Nato giving old faithful a new lease.

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  23. 12th September 2019, 20:52 #23
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    Think I use NATOs for all mine!!!

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  24. 12th September 2019, 22:05 #24
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    A Rolex on an Omega Nato...




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