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I must say I’ve done this on a few watches and for an average to small arrest. It works pretty well. Thanks for looking, Tony.
Breguet Type XXI
Breguet Type XXI
Has anybody else configured their leather straps this way where the tail is at 12 o’clock position instead of the 6 o’clock?
I must say I’ve done this on a few watches and for an average to small arrest. It works pretty well. Thanks for looking, Tony.
Yes. I've been wearing my watch straps this way for many years.
On my 7-1/4 inch wrist it seems to stabilize the watch well.
I'm a big fan of this strap orientation and glad to see I'm not alone, lol.
M4
My only watch which is strapped this way is the BB36.
I think it is very common on PP watches, isn't it?
But I think I personally prefer the tail at 6 o'clock.
Best, Emmanuel
I set all straps and bracelets whichever way allows the watch to sit best on my wrist
Conventions be damned!
I have only done this on one watch my Breguet Type XXI as otherwise the Breguet on the clasp was the wrong way round and my OCD brian was in panic.
I would do it again if any watch needed this to make it look or fit better but in general since I discovered having made to order straps to my exact measurements I find I get a perfect fit and placement of the deployant clasp with ease. It may well be the answer for anyone else that has issues with the fit and comfort of a deployant clasp.
Marc
I have exchanged all my PP folding clasps to "simple" pin buckles.
Just for comfort on the wrist purpose !
Interesting. The only negative of a tang buckle is the wear and creases it causes to the strap.
Sorry forgot to add the photos to my post so here they are.
Breguet Type XXI
Breguet Type XXI
Marc
For me tail at 6 o’ clock works best. GS, PP, Breguet they all seem to set them this way, which is convenient
I go back and forth, actually.
I find it easier to work a tang buckle with the short end at 12:00, but long end at 12:00 can look tidier. More importantly for me, the shape of my wrist is such that watches tend rife in the 12:00 direction, so the short end at 6:00 helps keep things centered on the wrist. For this reason, I keep all of my metal bracelets longer on the 12:00 side.
Only on my PP deployment as I find the angle aligns better with my wrist that way.
Issue become moot with pin buckle straps which I much prefer.