Romp Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hey guys - bit of a rollie newb but hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Ive read here that the WM9v2 is the best sub rep - but if i was after a rep with NATO strap - would it be accurate to get the WM9v2 and replace the bracelet or is there a diff rolex altogether that came with NATO gen? Not after any of the PVD .. want to stick with SS Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elepaolo Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 No Rolex originally came with NATO. Even the 5513/5517 military was given to members of UK Navy or Army head only, and it had to be coupled with a NATO strap after. When you see the famous Bond photos, don't be swept away: ref. 6536, 6538, 5508 and 5510 all came, originally, with SS bracelet. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The 5513 ..one of my favs on Nato (MBK 5513.. modded... gen. crystal,crown.. "faded" not the best insert.. acrylic pearl..) or the thicker Zulu strap but with our Hobby ... and on this board .. you can do whatever makes you feel the obsession best buy for G-10 Nato.. Maratac AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romp Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Tahnks Lani! Great photos hmmm - ok will study the various models in greater detail! You have a pic of v2 on nato to compare as well? i see lots of peeps with the vintage.. i guess to be like bond:) cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 my WM9 is on a genuine ss bracelet but this would be close for comparison.. my franken..with genuine dial, crown and insert on braided G10 AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I love how the Snowflake Tudors look on NATO, but I'm actually going to make this my suggestion, the South African MilSub Impossible to buy an 'out the box' rep, but a seriously easy project built I'm going to undertake as soon as finances allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I don't have any shots of the 16610 on a NATO but here are a few different strap options on my 1680: Panatime Zulu Maratec G10 Grey Stripe Maratec G10 Black I also used to have a 1655 Steve McQueen Explorer II on a NATO. Haven't been able to source where this strap came from originally: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The 1655 can be source (got 2) from Germany .. just google it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Here's a shot of my only nato: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here's a shot of my only nato: that gilt dial is somply friggin gor-gasssss JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Dwellers on Natos FTW Good thing I have a couple of 22 G10s to try on my 116660 when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 May be a bit tight as SDs are 20mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 May be a bit tight as SDs are 20mm Sure? I had a G10 on my faulty deepsea once - When I discovered it was an "Original Orlex" Maybe it was a strap from my gen 007 They are all in the same drawer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I like my 5512 on a Nato. Different but nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thogaa Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I've seen a few reps of the vintage sub where the no date versions says "OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE" on the dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdk847 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 IMHO - I have always liked the look of Explorer I's - both vintage and new, on NATO's. I would get one myself, but NATO just doesn't fit my style.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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