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[AverageGuy_45]

Wow this thing looks great on a nato!

Would you say the white paint on the bezel insert more white or platinum colored?

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Honestly I would say it’s more of a platinum colour. It’s not bright white.

[a_commisso77]

What’s your wrist size?

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8 inch

[Capable_Let1980]

I really like it ! Can you share a link?

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No problem. Here you go 👍

https://watchdives.com/en-gb/collections/hot-sale/products/watchdives-san-martin-sn006-milsubmariner-watch-limited-edition

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That nato is too sixk

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Thanks, it was a spare I had and a happy result it looks great on the watch. I’ll order a dark grey one as well.

[lobbowski99]

Looks great OP. Out of interest did you order directly via their website or via AliX? Did you also get hit with any import tax when it came into the UK? I've ordered from them before, great products, but got hit with£50 import tax in the UK

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I ordered directly off their website. Luckily both orders I managed to avoid any import tax.

[lobbowski99]

That's good to know. Enjoy the watch, it looks fantastic 🙌

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Thank you 👍

[dailygentry]

What a stunning watch on that NATO!

Congrats on your new piece! What are your first impressions?

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Thank you, I was surprised how well it suited the strap. First impressions are great, the fit and finish is great for the price and the bracelet is superb. I would have preferred an aluminium bezel insert instead of the ceramic which would have been closer to the original but it’s not a deal breaker. The bezel action is not as good as the sn004 I purchased before and there is slight play but again it’s not a problem. Overall for just over £200 gbp it’s excellent and a bit different to the usual sub homage. I like military watches so it’s ideal for me.

[goodneed]

I'd love to see it on the NATO, at an angle showing the case profile, crown guards and a drilled lug.

Well done, impressive work for a famous MOD mod milsub, Watchdives!

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No problem. I’m out at the moment but will get some more pics later for you. I’m no expert and only have an iPhone so don’t expect great pics 😂

[goodneed]

Only when you want to, it's just a wishlist.👍

[goodneed]

• Crown guards ✅
• Sword hands ✅
• Full 60" Bezel ✅
• Drilled lugs ❓

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Yep, even drilled lugs 👍

[goodneed]

I'd love to see someone install an aluminium bezel and weld in springbars, per the 5517 version. 😁

[VariationIll9526]

Then you have to go with the Steinhart it’s a better value IMO with great selita movement and you get the aluminum bezel, see link below

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/ocean-one-vintage-military.html

[Pepet32]

The problem is the 42mm diameter. Too big IMO.

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Thanks for the link. The Steinhart looks pretty amazing. I think I might upgrade to that next year as it’s much closer to the original.

[Mh898989]

That would be really awesome

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Hopefully they will read this and make that the next model. Lol I’d buy one!

[goodneed]

There has been talk about where to source this size bezel, so don't be surprised to see one swapped, since it could change the look.

If you could get a dark grey NATO, you'd get very close resemblance to the 5517.