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Is the Calatrava logo Deployant buckle an uncomfortable choice?
Hi all,
As you may know, I have recently acquired the beautiful Patek 5205G-013 which came with an unsigned white gold pin buckle. I like the look of having the Calatrava logo on my wrist “opposite” the watch head, which will be accomplished by swapping in a deployant version (16mm). I am concerned it will add unwanted bulk and perhaps even dig into the wrist.
Please weigh in with your experience of these deployant buckles? I also am wondering if I will be able to simply attach the deployant to the same leather that came with the pin buckle or if there are other considerations as far as length or fitment?
Thank you all and have a Happy New Year!
Is the Calatrava logo Deployant buckle an uncomfortable choice?
Hi all, As you may know, I have recently acquired the beautiful Patek 5205G-013 which came with an unsigned white gold pin buckle. I like the look of having the Calatrava logo on my wrist “opposite” the watch head, which will be accomplished by swapping i...
It won’t be as comfortable as the tang buckle, IMO.
I swapped the Patek deployant out for a tang buckle, but I almost never like deployants, so that’s my own strong preference. I also prefer the less dressy look of the pin buckle, even on a watch like the 5205. YMMV, of course. Cheers, John
Tang is my preference
I also have a 5205G with the tang buckle along with a PCC with the usual deployment. I prefer the tang buckle for comfort but do appreciate the style of the deployment, although I might find it annoying on a day-to-day watch.
Thanks watchguy1234 — this one is a regular in my rotation, so I cannot make my decision solely based on style . . .
… and it appears that I could get a decent Speedmaster for what the deployant costs!
Keep the pin buckle and be happy…
I’ve owned that exact deployant and can’t recommend it. Never sat right, destabilized the watch.
To me, it is.
I had to buy a tank buckle. In fact, I prefer the buckles most of the time. In the end, it is even safer.
Tang more comfortable - new strap likely required
Regarding the specific question of whether a new strap will be required; my guess would be yes; Due to the rather long size of the Patek déployant, and in order to have it fit nicely and flush on the wrist a new strap will likely be necessary, possibly wi...
Completely agree with everyone.
I much prefer the pin-buckle for comfort and minimalism. The only drawback to this I would say is the risk of dropping your watch when putting it on. The first week of owning the 5296G I dropped it three times. One on the table, the second on the carpet, ...
Figured I would post one more shot of this beauty —
It certainly makes for a great daily driver! ...
I am going to go against the majority,
I never wear anything on a pin buckle. I hate the awkwardness of putting on a pin buckle and find my deployants every bit as comfortable if not more so once strap sizes are correct. I have fitted deployants on everything including PP 6007, 5212 and all my...
Deployant looks nicer…
…but I have never quite gotten them to fit as comfortable as the tang buckles. I think that a double deployant would fit better that the current single style. I have deployants on the majority of my strap Pateks though, one reason is safety when putting t...