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Originally Posted by Sliver
Hey is there a certain point (style/quality/brand/price) where a NATO strap starts to be considered a little gauche?
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Let's just say that there are people who put a Nato strap on an Omega and it works just fine. I've seen Nato strap work well with a suit and it obviously can match with other styles of clothing. It's very versatile.
The only time I can recall a Nato strap look out of place is obvious color and pattern clashes and when the strap is obviously dirty and frayed/ratty.
You mentioned a comment on you previous post. There's something about the smooth sweeping movement of the second hand that's soothing vs the stop and go ticking of a quartz/solar/kinetic watches. It's often the one thing I'd really want to add to these watches.
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Originally Posted by _Q_
I got this one myself
Yup, mine also does Saturday in blue. The one thing I don't love, however is how easily the Hardlex crystal scratches. I was seriously considering a Seiko Cocktail time as my next watch, however, after seeing how easily I scratched up my 5, I'm reconsidering.
I might get a more rugged, field watch next like the Hamilton Khaki King
Or the Seiko Alpinist
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One thing I will say about the Cocktail time is that the domed glass is pretty amazing to behold. Entry level for domed glass is probably the Orient Bambino (Can be had for <$200). Keep your eyes out on the Amazon fashion sales. Stuff goes on sale for like 20-40% and watches get included in those discounts.
Preventing scratches is a hard thing to do for watches. Somehow, it just happens. All I do and can really do is to prevent impacts and major damage. I've successfully buffed out scratches on some straps before, but I've never tried for the glass.