A fake Patek Philippe 5960 Annual Calendar Chronograph in Platinum…On A NATO Strap

Look, NATO straps are getting to be pretty played out. In NYC, some have even described their overuse by the thick-rimmed glasses and plaid shirt wearing set of 14th street and below as a “horological hipster epidemic,” but that doesn’t mean they don’t belong on certain watches. On a vintage Submariner, they just work. On a vintage Speedmaster, they work. On just about anything old and military looking, they work. But, would a NATO replica watches strap work on an $88,000 modern Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph made of platinum? Actually, yes, totally.

We spotted this bad boy on the wrist of William Massena over the weekend and much to our surprise, the thing just looks great. The grey NATO (cost ~$10) matches the dial of the 5960P almost perfectly, and because of the small diameter and thickish case, plus the use of a sporty dial layout and pump pushers, the replica watches Patek looks right at home on a NATO. So, while NATOs on those J.Crew watches, AirKings, and even Submariners are becoming a little past their prime, a NATO on a Patek 5960P is as fresh as it gets.

For a few more looks of this platinum Patek with annual calendar and chronograph on a NATO strap, click here.