The DW-5600C and Zulu strap adapters

[Marcello GT]

Fellows,

I've searched far and wide through forums and the 'net and although there are many mentions of DW-5600Es being adapted successfully for using nylon straps such as Zulus and NATOs, there is not so much on a 5600C so equipped. My doubt is that because Cs carry a 18mm springbar instead of the Es' 16mm, will the adapters used be different as well?

Being a heavy user of Zulus (in mostly everything up to and including Citizen 'Zillas) and having a handful of them sitting around, I'd like either to acquire Casio's original parts (if anybody knows the part # for DW-5600-Cs) or Westcoast Time's. An email to Howard @ WC failed to confirm if his units would actually work on a 5600C, so here I am.

Does anybody have any experience in such a conversion, and are there any caveats to be aware of? What would be the differences between OEM and after-market, including cost - of course?

TIA to all,

Marcello GT

[Sherms]

You hit the nail on the head, the lugs are 18mm wide and the adapaters are made for 16mm wide lugs.
You could try a mil shock look, though I think it may require re-setting the holes for the springbar.

[Marcello GT]

Thanks for the input, Sherms! I figured so right away, but though it would be wise to consult with the Forum beforehand. If you happen to know the part # of the original adapters from Casio, I'd appreciate learning it as well.

Thanks again,

Marcello GT

[David S]

Couldn't you use 5600e adaptors with very small spacers around the springbars?

[Sherms]

Couldn't you use 5600e adaptors with very small spacers around the springbars?

That should work too, or even with a mm give on either side you probably wouldn't notice the difference. I think the adapters are discontinued, but might be worth it to give them a shout..

From the g-shock wiki:
Casio USA - 1-800-223-2001
Strap adapter (end pieces): Casio part #74243710

Also Howard at westcoasttime who sells his own adapters that are pretty much identical to the g-shock ones.
http://www.westcoastime.com/gshocadcasfo.html

[Marcello GT]

Couldn't you use 5600e adaptors with very small spacers around the springbars?

I've seen people using small slices off Bic pens and the like. That's an idea all right, I may give it a try.

[Marcello GT]

Thanks again for the info, Sherms! I'll give Casio a call and see if they still have them in stock.

As for the spacers, I suspect that even a couple millimeters' slack may cause a wobble which in turn may lead to springbar failure and/or the adapters themselves over time, very much probably at the worst possible moment.

Having said that, a very sharp x-acto knife and a good eye may work wonders to fit the 16mm adapters to the DW-5600C.

Thanks again for the input!

[Dantas]

I've seen people using small slices off Bic pens and the like. That's an idea all right, I may give it a try.

That's how it is done when using those adapters into the Frogman, wich is also 18mm.

[Marcello GT]

Valeu Dantas!

Right now I'm set on acquiring the original adapters from Casio -if available- and trying them out. If I cannot locate them, then I'll go down the slice'ing road...

Cheers,

Marcello GT