Birth of a "Nylon Nation"

[arkwhaler]

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Hey Dan, only just spotted this thread, I must get out more
Great looking colour combos guys, here are my few

cool enicar. these are almost never seen in the us, but my father-in-law has worn one for 40 yrs that he bought in vietnam.

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by arkwhaler

cool enicar. these are almost never seen in the us, but my father-in-law has worn one for 40 yrs that he bought in vietnam.

Thanks This one still keeps good time.

[HiloBeMagical]

Rolex Pre-Submariner Reference 6205
Heavy Duty NATO by Crown & Buckle

Hilo

[JPersat]

Hey Dan, can I apply for citizenship?

[Dan Pierce]

Great examples, Phil & Jarrett!! Welcome aboard.
dP

[STEELINOX]

Ballistic nylon and velcro; a perfect fit every time !
I know I have crapola pictures !
Randy

[Latrodectus]

Dan,

thank you so much for my first Nato strap!

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I just love it...as soon as my watch is back from service this baby will be on it and I hope this will be soon.

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Can you tell I like red

I hope JJ is reading this...or wait, may be later when the watch is "fixed"

[JPersat]

Here's another for you Dan.

[Dan Pierce]

A salute to those who have paid the price, made the sacrifices, accepted the harder road, and their families. Godspeed from the "Nylon Nation".
Have a great weekend,
dP

[STEELINOX]

your'e not closing the thread now are ya, Dan !

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

your'e not closing the thread now are ya, Dan !

We're just gettin' started.
dP

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

We're just gettin' started.
dP

your'a good man !

[TonyD]

Here's a few: Doxa on a grey Zulu and the DSSD on Nato. The Doxa looks better on an orange strap but I don't have a pic.

[Dan Pierce]

Welcome aboard, Tony!
dP

[JimSnyder]

My latest contribution to the Nylon nation

[Dan Pierce]

WOW, Jim!!!! Looks great.
dP

[JimSnyder]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

WOW, Jim!!!! Looks great.
dP

Thank you Dan

[buz-lh]

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

My latest contribution to the Nylon nation

Jim, that looks great. I haven't stopped by here for a while but the nation is going strong. Dan, I love that gray nato on the Date+Day.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by achova

Membership application submitted - my mid-60's GMT on a Maratac G10 (http://www.broadarrow.net/).

I'd been holding off on sbmitting - waiting to pair this up with a Submariner 5513 which Mr Ridley (http://watchmakers.com/) is servicing. The service includes installation of solid bars à la Milsub. Alas it's not going to make it back to me before my trip to SE Asia this weekend. I'll post more in a couple weeks.

- Adam

Looks great, Adam. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by buz-lh

Jim, that looks great. I haven't stopped by here for a while but the nation is going strong. Dan, I love that gray nato on the Date+Day.

Thanks, Buz. My wife loves the gray nato/ DD combo too.
dP

[Latrodectus]

Dan, that looks so good in "Red's"

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

Dan, that looks so good in "Red's"

Thanks, Fred. Can't wait till you add a little red and join the Nylon Nation.
dP

[Latrodectus]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks, Fred. Can't wait till you add a little red and join the Nylon Nation.
dP

Still waiting to hear anything from my watch... and as soon as it is back I will join

[mikeyatc]

Just put the strap on for my Harley ride

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by mikeyatc

Just put the strap on for my Harley ride

Mike,
Welcome aboard! Looks great, enjoy your ride.
dP

[Latrodectus]

Dan, the waiting is over. Got the call today from Merkley Kendrick Jewelers and my GMTII came back from service! Wow, how nice. It looks like brand new

Thank you again for the nato band! Here some pictures of the transition from original to NATO. I just love it. It is on my wrist since this afternoon!

I wonder what JJ has to say when he looks at my pictures

Back from service and looks brandnew!!!

back from service.jpg

Could not wait to change the looks!!!

transition.jpg

Beautiful colors, as I said before

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...and so good looking

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A all new watch

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...on my wrist


nylon wrist.jpg

[Flaxmoore]

Wonder how nylon would look on a TT Invicta. Anybody have a TT Sub they can try it on?

[Dan Pierce]

Good for you, Fred! Your GMT looks great and the nato just adds more options. Isn't the nato comfortable? Since you have both new and classic GMT's every situation is covered. Glad you're enjoying it. Welcome to the "Nylon Nation".
dP

[TonyD]

I like that blue leather a lot. Looks like shark skin. Can you point me to where you got it? Is it pleather or what?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by TonyD

I like that blue leather a lot. Looks like shark skin. Can you point me to where you got it? Is it pleather or what?

Hi Tony,
Thanks. No it's very soft calf skin w/ shark pattern. Fits like any nylon nato would.
You can find them here: http://natostrap.blogspot.com/search?q=shark+nato
David is great to deal with too.
Here's a vintage Pierce chrono on a gray leather nato.
dP

[sunburst]

Originally Posted by TonyD

I like that blue leather a lot. Looks like shark skin. Can you point me to where you got it? Is it pleather or what?

The strap is shark skin grained leather and very soft and comfortable.
I just got mine yesterday after seeing post by Mr. Dan Pierce.
I prefer this one over nylon and I have not taken off since yesterday afternoon.
I'm planning to pick up few more in different colors.
You can get it from David Hawley at USASgtE5@gmail.com
He is a great guy to deal with.