NATO straps on vintage watches

[Gayo]

nato looks perfect only in sports model

[rayden2017]

Nato is comfortable.

[ohjnxg]

Just got my vintage 1601 jubilee sent to Michael young to repair, now on a nato.

Loving it!

[ssangg]

Not all Nato suit vintage rolex. I dont think it will look good on coke or pepsi gmt. but it does look pretty nice on the sub.

[koibitotzh]

here's mine on a french nato.

woww. so cool

[zimmerit5]

Leather and Nato straps are essential...

Hi all,

IMO, leather and Nato straps are not only good-looking, it is essential if you want to preserve your vintage Rolex in good condition. Rolex serial numbers and other engraved markings are located on the 12 and 6 O'clock position of the mid-case. The engravings are often scratched or corroded away due to the thin metal end-links in direct contact with these areas. Along the years, the end links often become worn and loose making it an abrasive contact. Dirt and other organic materials trapped in the end links also causes corrosion and pitting on these surfaces. This problem is greatly reduced or eliminated with the introduction of solid end-links as found in current manufactured watches.

The vintage metal bracelets like the 7205,7206,7835,7836,78360 etc are out of production and very expensive to replace if over-stretched or damaged. Why not keep it for a special occasion to wear but meanwhle you can slip on a nato or attach a leather strap and your watch can be enjoyed on the wrist daily without it ever being designated a safe-queen.

I like Nato straps because of its versatility. Nato straps are made of nylon, leather or even canvas. It is affordable and the plenty to choose from. What makes it truly ideal is that you can swap nato straps easily without having to remove the spring bars. Make a fashion statement with your favorite vintage Rolex everyday if you want and when you want.

[glay78]

WHERE IS THE LIKE BUTTON?!!

[kenkelvin]

I use 20mm on my Sub, and it fits perfectly.

Great, tks a lot

[Alan in singapore]

Nice nato on watch does anyone knows rolex sub use what mm of nato? Tks

I use 20mm on my Sub, and it fits perfectly.

[kenkelvin]

Nice nato on watch does anyone knows rolex sub use what mm of nato? Tks

[profzhu]

Wow that is a very nice SM300. Been trying to find one of those for the longest time. I feel you shouldn't be wearing a NATO strap for a sake of preserving the bracelet. That's like buying an amazing pair of loafers but only wearing them indoors. I feel NATO straps are quite suitable for Singapore weather as it can take humidity and sweat well.

[Choo Yao Chuen]

WoW!
The patinas do really go very well with Nato strapes!

[Alan in singapore]

Nice combination.
My wife is french I think if i got a strap in these colours she would be very happy. haha

[hurhur0088]

here's mine on a french nato.

[zimmerit5]

Hi Alex,

Great looking Seamaster 300! Enjoy.

Here's one. Nice Sub btw.