How To Install A NATO Watch Strap Band (Updated 2021)

How To Install A NATO Scout Strap Band (Updated 2021)

Tim Vaux

As they take become more popular, customers are asking usa how to install a NATO or ZULU scout strap.

Are you lot look for advice on how to fit a NATO watch strap? Don't worry, nosotros understand that plumbing equipment a NATO watch strap can seem complex to start with, however with our short and handy guide, you lot'll have your new strap fitted to your watch and prepare for adventure in no time.

A step by pace guide on how to fit your NATO strap

  1. Remove your current sentry strap by using a spring bar tool. Here you volition need to use the fork end of the tool and position it close to the example
  2. From behind the watch, add a niggling pressure all connect the fork to the leap bar. Then, pry the springbar out of the pigsty in the sentinel example pull information technology toward yourself and the centre of bar
  3. With some moving effectually, the bound bar pivot volition disassemble.
  4. Echo to remove the other strap. Remember to keep the spring bar pins prophylactic as you lot volition be using them in the next step!
  5. Place one spring bar end in the lug, then printing the other pin stop down with the tool. Then in i motion latch the pivot end underneath the lug, gently motion the pin so it clicks into position in the hole. Repeat this process for the other spring bar pin.
  6. Place your NATO strap and watch on a flat surface, ensure the buckle stop of the strap is placed down on the left. As well ensure the watch displays the 12 o'clock position on the left (nearest to the buckle).
  7. Thread the non-buckle end of the strap underneath the left lug gap, then pass the strap finish through the right lug gap. Pull the strap end tight.
  8. If yous have not already done so motility the sentry left towards the buckle end.
  9. Position the watch and then that it is between the buckle on the left and loops on the right.
  10. Laissez passer the non-buckle end of the strap through the remaining loops on the right.
  11. Your watch is now securely attached to your NATO strap, nevertheless, do a final check and ensure all loops are threaded through correctly and the sentinel displays 12 o'clock position at the summit.
  12. Enjoy your new NATO spotter strap!

Would you rather watch a video tutorial on how to fit your NATO strap? No worries, cheque our tutorial out beneath!

At present y'all're an practiced in how to fit NATO sentinel straps, we recollect information technology'southward about time you start adding a few to your drove. What practice you call back? Start browsing our curated range of NATO straps correct here.

Originally published in 2015.

Tim Vaux

About the Author: Tim Vaux

I don't think I can remember a time in my life when watches weren't in my life. I've been writing about watches online for a scattering of years now, enjoying every moment of it. I'm passionate about experiencing the globe of watches and translating those experiences via articles and images for the wider audience to consume.

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