Simple Stylish Paracord Metallic Watchband Fix

The rubber-like watch band from my beloved Timex Ironman Datalink USB watch broke after a few years' exposure to the elements.  Unfortunately, these watches use custom contoured crenelated bands (pic 4), so I wasn't able to easily replace it.  About the time it broke, I noticed Timex had released a new version of the Datalink with a metal band.  I got that and set my old watch aside for later repair.  After a couple more years, it too broke and as a result I learned that the little black segments on that band (pic 5) are rubber.  So I was again in need of bands.  Having seen some of the beautiful paracord bands here, I decided to re-use the clasp from my old watch and replace the band with paracord.  Turns out it's excessively easy and yields great results that look really nice on the wrist.  The same thing can be done on any wristwatch!

Step 1 Ingredients

I used two short strips of black (olive drab green pictured) 550 paracord sheath, a lighter, a pair of scissors, and the clasp from my broken metal watch band (top of pic 2).  You will find having pliers with wide, flat jaws very useful for flattening the burned paracord ends.  If you don't have them, you can also use two dull knives as an improvised press.

Comments

[cubemonkey]

Very cool, I thought of doing this with my regular Timex, but it wouldn't have worked. This watch is perfect for that very simple and stylish "band."

[hg341]

nice im makeing a belt right now

[Crucio]

Great! I'd love to see it when you're finished.