Is the Nato strap sacrilege on this Soviet export?

Bought an early production 2209 movement, the movement itself has a 20nm gold plate and was at the time known as an ultra slim movement measuring just under 3ml and competed directly with Swiss watch makers.

As a side note, I have not seen this dial variant and have to say, its aged beautifully with a deep purple patina pushing through the midnight blue and the added sunbeam effect gives it a stunning oil slick visual.

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JoMiran@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 1y (5 replies)

I am more bothered by the choice of green to go with that beautiful blue face.

squid_slime@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 1y

Call me a monster but I actually preferred the green 😂🤓

SEND_BUTTPLUG_PICS@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 1y

I respectfully disagree. I have a similar green strap on my Seagull watch which has blue hands and I think it's a great combo. Different strokes and all that! Do what makes you tick (pun intended)

SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

probably what they had laying around since it seems a few mm too wide for it too

squid_slime@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I need to invest in a slimmer strap.

SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y

Run what you brung! Once you get a dedicated strap it'll be dope!

SEND_BUTTPLUG_PICS@lemmy.zip · 10 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I'm pretty sure I like nato straps on any watch. Not only because they look cool but also because I like the way they keep the back of the watch from sticking to my wrist when I get a little sweaty.

squid_slime@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y

Thats solid reasoning.

pineapplelover@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y

I've also found out the strap gets my sweat on it and smells stinky

Cowbee@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Regardless of strap, that's a fantastic watch! Awesome bit of history on your wrist there.

squid_slime@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

http://www.2209watchmovement.com/history

really cool site to find out more on the Soviet watch history

Cowbee@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y

Thanks!

EPBJ@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

We need a strap type called Warsaw Pact