DEPLOYMENT CLASPS
What is a deployment clasp?
A deployment/deployant clasp is a buckle replacement that can help extend the life of your strap by setting your desired adjustment once, rather than pulling through a buckle to adjust each time.
When purchased through us, we remove the original buckle and attach the clasp in its place. When you receive your strap and attach it to your watch, you will feed the long end through the opening of the clasp and set it to your desired adjustment hole. This setting will stay in place as you wear your strap, dressing and removing similar to a bracelet, and eliminating the need of feeding it through a buckle each time.
Types of clasps
There are two types of standard deployment clasps we offer that will work with most watch bands in place of the buckle, the Push Button Clasp and the Hirsch Single Fold Clasp.
The Push Button Clasp, also known as the "butterfly" or "double fold" clasp, has a locking feature that uses buttons on the side to release. This popular style fits watch bands with buckle widths from 14mm to 24mm and is available in four finish options - stainless, gold, black and rose gold.
The Hirsch Single Fold Clasp functions the same way for watch band adjustment, however this clasp has only one folding point and snaps into place for a strong pressure hold.
The Hirsch brand is a long time favorite of watch enthusiasts, and their deployment buckle is no exception. Available in widths 16mm to 22mm, this clasp is also available in four finishes - stainless, gold, black and rose gold (black and rose gold not available in 16mm).
Attaching a deployment clasp
If you purchase a clasp with your strap from us, we will attach it for you.
If you purchase a clasp by itself for an existing strap, follow these instructions to attach it:
1. Remove existing buckle (with a spring pin tool or similar fork end tool)
2. Feed the spring pin through the pinhole of the watch band and attach the clasp with the spring pin tool.
3. Pull open hinged opening on the other side of the clasp to feed the long strap piece through to the desired adjustment.
4. Close hinged opening to hold desired adjustment setting in place and close clasp, then feed the long strap piece through the keeper loops to hold in place.
