Making a Leather NATO Strap for My Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date Watch (Pull Up Leather Watch Strap)

[@al_lahn4264]

Looks good, Tony

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Al, glad you like it. Cheers, Tony

[@tonydavies-musker2967]

Love the vid thanks ! I will be making one of these soon !! The reason for it being called a nato strap is that everything issued to any soldier within a NATO force such as the British army has a standardised number known as an NSN or NATO Stock Number and this number is the same weather you are issued it by the British army or by any other NATO army such as Germany.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you very much! The background information on the straps is also appreciated. Love to learn history of this stuff! So thanks for that! Cheers!

[@2K9s]

It’s actually based on MOD, G10 but goes way beyond that back in history.

[@Sokol10]

@@2K9s The second and short strap under the main strap was used in the 1908 "Victory strap", but for different reason, at time most of the first wristwatches use fixe pins, difficulty for use two piece straps, so using just one main strap the second was added for keep the clock in the position. The first British military straps that use second strap was the "VB Hygienique" of 1945, and the A.F.0210 of 1954 - the specification of AF.0210 is from 1945, but just one strap. In the A.F.0210 the keeper on the secondary strap was in the same cloth of the strap - canvas. A.F.0210 of 1954 was made in Nylon and is basically what is called "NATO" strap today, just some diferences in sizes and weaving material.

[@larsheihei3683]

I just realised how much more sophisticated s NATO is than an regular two pieces 😂

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hello Lars, Haha, well I haven't tried making regular straps yet, but with lining and tiny stitches, the loop around the springbar etc. I feel that'll be a challenge as well. Thanks, Tony

[@rangersmith4652]

Nicely done, well demonstrated.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Many thanks, Ranger! Without a dedicated workshop it's difficult to put the camera at good angles. I appreciate your comment that the process is demonstrated well in my video. It keeps me going 👍 Cheers!

[@garyjohn1956]

Nice job.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks!

[@charlesharb722]

Good stuff man👍🏻

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks Charles! I always enjoy comments with a good vibe. Cheers!

[@randomscandinavian6094]

Looks good!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks!

[@syedemdad5744]

This channel deserves better attention YT!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Syed, I totally agree with you 😉 Thanks for the support!

[@tonyyong]

Great hobby craft.

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Anthony, Thanks for your compliments!

[@tonydavies-musker2967]

Also new subscriber here 👌 just started in leather craft so I will be watching a lot of your videos!!!

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Welcome to the channel, Tony! I hope you enjoy! Cheers

[@podolanko7]

lovely

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks Mário!

[@timothybecker8360]

How thick is the leather you used here? Like 1mm?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Slightly thicker, between 1.2 and 1.5 mm. Thanks for watching!

[@Daud76]

I have exactly the same idea as you and I will also be getting myself a cheap nylon Nato strap, leather from a leather wholesale place near me and then using hardware from the cheap Nylon strap as well as using it as a template for the holes. Can you please tell me what thickness of leather you used? Thank you for showing us how easy it is to make and greetings from South Africa! 😊

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! You can use 1-1.5mm depending on the type of leather. I would suggest 1mm for stubborn veg tan leathers and 1.5 for more supple chrome tan leathers. But of course it depends on the look and feel you want to achieve so have fun experimenting 👍 Cheers!

[@Daud76]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies You are very welcome and I sincerely thank you for your advice! Let the experiments begin! 😄

[@David-vz5mv]

Damn! Are you taking orders??

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi David, People willing to buy my stuff, that's the best compliment! I don't do commissions yet, but it's actually quite easy to make these straps yourself and much cheaper as well 😀 Do you do any leatherwork? If so, you probably have all teh required tools already. Cheers, Tony

[@David-vz5mv]

Can you tell me what type of string and needle you use/reccomend?@@TonyNeedsHobbies

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

I use blunt needles specifically for leather stitching. Polyester thread for fine work and waxed for the stuff that needs to be more robust. Sorry for the slow reply. Cheers, Tony!

[@muliwatch]

What is the thickness of this Leather?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

They are all around 1.5 mm or slightly less, around 3 - 3.5 oz if you use leather weight.

[@fathonielias707]

Why u don't slick the edge

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

I kinda like the "vintage"/worn look the leather on these straps develop when not slicking the edge. Anyway, thanks for watching the video 🙂 Cheers!

[@sanjaysuman3216]

cute smile :)

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Thank you!

[@tickerprint7589]

template please ?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Hi Ticker, It's just a 20mm or 22mm wide strap, depending on the watch lug distance. I don't have a template available, but I used a cheap nylon NATO strap as a template for my leather straps. Hope this helps a bit. Cheers!

[@tickerprint7589]

@@TonyNeedsHobbies ok thanks ill try prepare one template with it i want to make one cordovan watch strap to my collection

[@mjaf]

are u Filipino?

[@TonyNeedsHobbies]

Nope, I'm from The Netherlands 😉