NATO straps for small wrists?
Is there a site where I can find NATO straps of different materials at a shorter length? I have 6.25" wrists and I personally don't like folding back the excess strap back into the keeper as many people do. A good length for a NATO for me would be around 9". Any help is appreciated!
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https://watchbandit.com/how-to-shorten-and-customize-your-nato-strap-3-simple-tricks/
While I served in the Army and the NATO strap is designed to be long so you can wear a watch over a combat jacket sleeve. All you do is tuck the extra length under hoop.
Haveston sells “short” pass-through straps (canvas corp series).
Also, the Chevron form Crown & Buckle doesn’t require fold back.
I have the same-ish wrist. In my experience the CNS straps and the Haveston's seem to run the shortest. The Haveston General Service are amazing. It's like combining a single pass, RAF, with a slightly adjustable keeper.
But you could also cut any strap down and then heat seal with a lighter/torch, like the video linked. I do this to any two layer I buy. I've also cut down excess length, works just fine. Would recommend using fabric or trauma shears though, cut better.
I would add that when you do shorten the length be aware that donning the watch is a might harder, less material to hold, so dropping it is a possibility.
Thanks for the suggestions guys!
Hi , I would be happy to help ! I can send you some photos of them on my wrist . Check out my webpage and if there are any you like I take take photos on my wrist . I’d be happy to offer a discount on this site as well .
Hi , I would be happy to help ! I can send you some photos of them on my wrist . Check out my webpage and if there are any you like I take take photos on my wrist . I’d be happy to offer a discount on this site as well .
Will definitely take you on that offer, thanks!