Anyone buy a TS vintage Rolex 5517 for $68

[Q5?]

This would make a fine gift me thinks ........

 

[mickeypro]

Were these always wore on nato or would a bracelet be prudent

 

[jrodshibuya]

I believe they were designed specifically to be worn on a nato.

I'm going to buy one and wear it on this strap, probably my favourite nato:

 

[mickeypro]

No link

 

[jrodshibuya]

Sorry, here it is:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BKM7U0/ref=vs_dp_s_watch_w_2_nss?childASIN=B005BKM7U0"]Amazon.com: 20mm James Bond Green - Nylon Nato Ballistic Military Watch Band Strap: Watches@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41x%2BOo2S02L.@@AMEPARAM@@41x%2BOo2S02L[/ame]

 

[Q5?]

I'm digging this

http://www.countycomm.com/milnato.htm

 

[Q5?]

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/rolex-milsub-5513-5517-info-62704 :sub4me:

 

[jrodshibuya]

Wow, amazing! That pic makes me think a plain olive nato strap might be better. I guess the beauty of nato straps is that they're not expensive and can be easily changed, so no harm in getting a few

Edit - what size strap would be correct, 20mm?

 

[Q5?]

20mm is best/correct.

 

[jrodshibuya]

Thanks. I know it's not correct for this watch, but I've been checking out Bond style straps, I think I've found the most accurate one available, but its $40!

http://www.corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=real_bond_nato_watchbands

Its the "Original Movie-Style Real James Bond Watchstrap" with nylon keeper instead of metal rings. I guess to be accurate to the Bond strap it should be 18mm but only comes in 20mm but I'm happy with that. Still though, $40 is overpriced isn't it? Does anyone know of a cheaper source with accurate Bond strap? I've looked through quite a few different stores and they are inaccurate in terms of colour, or proportions (stripes too thick etc).

 

[mickeypro]

I emailed Trevor, he'll do $80 for these.

 

[Q5?]

Thread starts out asking if anyone bought a TS 5517 and ends with Trevor selling out of their model. He should give you one for free. :lol:

 

[mickeypro]

Yea I'm sure that will happen


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[jrodshibuya]

I badly want one but don't want to pay $35 postage on an $85/$80 (thanks mickeypro!) order, so will either wait until I have a couple of other watches I want from Trevor. Have also asked Mary if she can get it (got an order of a couple from her at the moment).

Anyone got any ideas on my strap issue (previous page)?

 

[mickeypro]

wonder if he would do any better if we all got one?

I like that Khaki strap as well, I think thats a winner for me

 

[Q5?]

Well I ordered two last night at $85.

+ $25 shipping

It's still cheaper than the Gen. Ya think?

 

[jrodshibuya]

It's still cheaper than the Gen. Ya think?

:nod: By a factor of 1000% or so

I think I found an answer to my strap issue http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm - second strap down. Only CONUS delivery though Might have to get my brother to send it over for me.

 

[Q5?]

That is perfect. I forgot about them.

 

[mickeypro]

that is good. I think I'm going to do a solid olive or khaki since I already have a bond nato

 

[dallas]

How come 2? And Dallas, you said you got several! I consider myself a moderate addict but wouldn't really think of getting two of the same watch.

Only three. This way I can try different things on them and have one to wear while playing with the other. 21J in one. 2836 in the other. Hacking 2846 in the last.

Or I could have OCD and like hoarding things I like. Never know when I might need a spare. :biglaugh: Take your pick.

I'm digging this

http://www.countycomm.com/milnato.htm

I have a SAR which I have had for years. Great watch. Got the 2003 issue way back then.

These are great bands.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260618991778&var=560008136385&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT