The "Nato Slipper" (a sloppy prototype)
Prototyping an idea I've had for a while. I also have one made from a single spare bit of strap that I hope is just big enough for an f91-w. The idea is to put the watch on the slipper (preferably made from black, grey, white or some other neutral color), then you can slip it onto and off any nato strap you like with no worries about pins, springs, etc.
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Semjaza
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Now, this is not a Casio F-91w. This is a thing that I got from a "lot of Casio F91Ws" on eBay that turned out to be Chinese clones. All my real F91s are engaged in another project but this has the same dimensions. Second pin isn't making it through though and it got a bit cracked. So, the "Nato Slipper" will have to be a bit longer. Kind of a bow-tie effect, visually.
Another idea for this is to use a cloth loop. Now, that results in the watch being sideways but that could work for "under the wrist" wearing of an f91w or such with another "prettier" watch up top. A bit of 18mm wide velcro (or hook-and-loop) might also work.
Here's the velcro/cloth version of having a "Nato Slipper" which results in the watch being "sideways" compared to the main watch... though that isn't bad for under-the-wrist wearing. (I "need" to get another real f91w for these tests instead of this accidental-purchase Chinese clone)
I can see where you're going with this, but you could just get two black nato straps and cut the extra bits off from underneath. Take these two extra bits, cut off the ends where the stitching is before the keeper (and singe with a lighter), and put the Casio pin through the remaining keeper "loop" behind the keeper to make a permanent 18mm nato adapter.
I think that would result in the sideways watch, like my velco version.
I can see where you're going with this, but you could just get two black nato straps and cut the extra bits off from underneath. Take these two extra bits, cut off the ends where the stitching is before the keeper (and singe with a lighter), and put the Casio pin through the remaining keeper "loop" behind the keeper to make a permanent 18mm nato adapter.
That's close to what I did with the a bit from a beige and a rainbow nato strap. I tend to cut off the understrap bit for tactile reasons and have been tinkering with them for random things. I might sew a stopper-loop into the open end of one and make a "wrist-to-pocket watch adaptor."
I can see where you're going with this, but you could just get two black nato straps and cut the extra bits off from underneath. Take these two extra bits, cut off the ends where the stitching is before the keeper (and singe with a lighter), and put the Casio pin through the remaining keeper "loop" behind the keeper to make a permanent 18mm nato adapter.
The trick is getting it long enough to fit the watch on without causing too much "float" when it's on the nato strap...
Basically, you need two of these but in black. One for each springbar. Then the keeper hangs down on each end for you to thread another complete nato strap through.
Yeah, I was thinking of that too. But I was thinking keeping it one cohesive item has advatages as well.
Would a metal d ring with drilled holes for the spring bar not work?
Would a metal d ring with drilled holes for the spring bar not work?
I was considering that but I do not the ability to micro-drill.
I was considering that but I do not the ability to micro-drill.
It might not be that difficult.
I'll see if I've any brass rods left at the weekend get busy with a hammer and 1mm bit in a hand drill.
Brass rods were used to make bite alarms for fishing so hopefully there's a few bits left
It might not be that difficult.
I'll see if I've any brass rods left at the weekend get busy with a hammer and 1mm bit in a hand drill.
Brass rods were used to make bite alarms for fishing so hopefully there's a few bits left
Nice! I hope it goes well and I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with :)
I dig that my post of a rough prototype has led others to try things out :)
Here's the velcro/cloth version of having a "Nato Slipper" which results in the watch being "sideways" compared to the main watch... though that isn't bad for under-the-wrist wearing. (I "need" to get another real f91w for these tests instead of this accidental-purchase Chinese clone)
This is the greatest thing I have ever seen
This is the greatest thing I have ever seen
lol Thanks :)
I used a cocktail stick to show where to put the pin/springbar, and my thumbnail is behind the bit you can cut off using the material as a guide.
Genius. Absolutely genius idea. I always cut off the 'extra' NATO bit to make them single pass. I always keep the extra bits and always wonder why. Now I know. This is fabulous and has made my day!
I didn't understand fully with your first description but your second using cocktail sticks is very clear.
Thank you, thank you. 👍
Ian.