I've just picked up a CW that came on a leather strap with deployment clasp.
Is it possible to remove the clasp easily and replace it with a regular one?
I have one of those annoying wrist measurements that needs a standard size strap but usually on one of the smaller settings and deployment clasps are always a bit awkward for me and tend to 'throw' the watch too far to the left of my wrist (if that makes sense!). I always seem to find that it makes me feel like I'm in between two holes for a perfect fit as well.
I guess I could try just bending the metal to make it more rounded which might give a better fit but wary of just wrecking it
Normally I'd just buy a new strap but this one really suits the watch itself and I'd like to keep it as original as possible
Swapping a deployment for a regular clasp
Swapping a deployment for a regular clasp
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Re: Swapping a deployment for a regular clasp
You can remove the deployment, but if you put an ordinary buckle onto the strap, you won't have the keepers to hold the free end of the strap.
Might be better to get a complete replacement from CWL with the appropriate buckle (dress or sport) or from an aftermarket supplier.
Paul
Might be better to get a complete replacement from CWL with the appropriate buckle (dress or sport) or from an aftermarket supplier.
Paul
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Re: Swapping a deployment for a regular clasp
Doh - I hadn't even thought about the keepers!PaulWB wrote:You can remove the deployment, but if you put an ordinary buckle onto the strap, you won't have the keepers to hold the free end of the strap.
Might be better to get a complete replacement from CWL with the appropriate buckle (dress or sport) or from an aftermarket supplier.
Paul
It's not a current strap option from CW but I'll have a hunt for an alternative
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Re: Swapping a deployment for a regular clasp
What size strap are you looking for as CWL have a fairly good range of straps available with dress or sport buckles.
Paul
Paul
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Re: Swapping a deployment for a regular clasp
Surely you mean deployant?
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