Reply With QuoteJust a personal opinion but I have always considered the Navi a strap watch and certainly looks better on leather.
Looks good in the pics
I've just collected this Navitimer package, it's a A23322 from 2006 that had just returned from a full service and refurb.
Plan A was to take the bracelet off the watch and sell it and wear the watch on the strap, but now I'm not so sure.
I'd like to ask any Navitimer owners out there what they prefer and even if you don't have one what is your preference and why?
Just a personal opinion but I have always considered the Navi a strap watch and certainly looks better on leather.
Looks good in the pics
What do i think, thats a cracking watch very nice indeed.
I prefer the strap as well, it looks a bit too bling you on the bracelet.
Looks really good Paul.
mike
+1 for the strap, Navitimer and Speedmaster for that metter just work better in the leather
Id say leather for me.
i have a navitimer world and it looks best on croc but i have tried it on mesh and didnt mind it.
Looks like an ok combination to me.
Originally Posted by poppy
Id say leather for me.
i have a navitimer world and it looks best on croc but i have tried it on mesh and didnt mind it.
Well, bucking the general consensus here, I'd wear this on the 'Pilot' bracelet. It's a classic design and suits the Navi' so well. Then occasionally, put on a tan calf for an occasional change.
Well, bucking the general consensus here, I'd wear this on the 'Pilot' bracelet. It's a classic design and suits the Navi' so well. Then put on a tan calf, for an occasional change.
Nav on strap is the only way...
Leather
Leather but keep the bracelet you may change your mind and it will make it a lot more saleable as a package if you want to sell it
I own a A41370 from 2007 and bought new, I've only ever worn it on a black strap with white stitching. BUT next time it comes up for wrist rotation I'm thinking of putting on mesh which I think suits a navitimer very well.
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Calf leather strap all the time.
Just sorted out a brown one for mine. Always worn black with white stitching before.
No, no, no, no, no, a Navi was never never intended to be on a mesh bracelet. Mesh bracelets are for diving watches, IMHO.
Did you ever see an 806 AOPA Navi on mesh???? Oh, & black dialled watches should only be on 'tan' leather to be sure;)
Ok after googling it I concede on the
But I don't agree with the tan:
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On Black
Will show on dark tan when it arrives
It's a great watch, I hope you're enjoying the A23322, right up until you try to change the date
Having tried, what feels like every OEM strap available on both my A23322, and my later B01, there's only one option that I think is perfect for the black dial/white subdial version, and that's the Breitling Black Calf with white stitching.
The bracelet is lovely, but doesn't share the classic look in my opinion. Surprisingly, the cheaper calf looks better than the busier croco too - detailed dial plus grain detailed strap looked too much to my eye.
I think it looks great on black calf with white stitching, but the bracelet really sets the Navi off nicely - so either from me.
Gotta go with the leather strap on a navitimer it's shear watch porn, just about the sexiest watch to have adorned the planet.
Wish I'd never sold my 2008 model would love to get my hands on another
I too bought my Navitimer World on leather and definitely wouldn't put it on a steel bracelet, I don't think they look 'right' at all... and as for the mesh, oooh No...
Simon
Definitely a strap on, for me.
+1 for strap.
Now that is nice!I too bought my Navitimer World on leather and definitely wouldn't put it on a steel bracelet, I don't think they look 'right' at all... and as for the mesh, oooh No...
Simon
The Navitimer bracelets are nice and the white/ivory face does look fetching on bracelet.
Straps are also a great option.
Mesh OTOH doesn't suit,IMO.
Nice looking watch!
had 4, all on leather straps, great,classy, casual watch with jeans
must buy another one...
Strap all day for me but then I think that for most watches - definitely for the Nav though and whilst I generally prefer a brown strap it the black works best.
Hmmmm.......OK but THIS is a Navitimer!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BREI...oAAOSw2gxYtNK0
Thank you. I sold a limited edition Omega Speedmaster Professional Gemini 4 to raise the money to buy it... and don't regret it for a moment
Simon
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Dude, why are you even on a watch forum?
Just to vent your bile?
Look at your recent posts-
http://forum.tz-uk.com/search.php?searchid=13847063
Could you back this statement up please, maybe some comparisons would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Congrats on a beautiful watch!. I think the Navitimer looks best on leather. So classy!. I also think the Speedmaster professional looks best on leather too. Here are my duo!.
If it was me I'd keep the bracelet and mix it up as and when I want a change. The two options give the watch a very different look, one more subtle, one more chunky and dressy.
TBH I find bracelets more comfortable compared to leather if I'm wearing the watch for prolonged periods, particularly in warmer weather so I may be a little biased.
Keep the bracelet (unless you really need the funds) and give yourself some flexibility.
The polished bracelet was too bling for me. Managed to find a NOS vintage leather strap which it now rocks
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I think it looks better on a strap than the bracelet.
Dark brown leather. Oh yeah
I've got a 1970 navitimer 806 with the same strap , I love it
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I always think Navitimers look odd on bracelets, personally.
They just seem to suit leather better, in my view.
M
I had a Navi before and wore it on a black croco strap. The metal on those can look a bit "bling"
I know it wasn't in the conversation but I love the look of this on an Oyster...
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Doesn't work for me on the Oyster.
This is the first iconic watch I remember seeing. Ever. Before any Rolex etc. When I used to think of luxury watches this model is what I would've thought of.
It works too well on leather for anything else to be an option!
Great watch. Very jealous.
That's the one , tell me if there's another watch that makes you so happy to look at ?I always think Navitimers look odd on bracelets, personally.
They just seem to suit leather better, in my view.
M
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That's mine
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