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Anyone have a fix for deployant clasp sticking out?
Would love if this could sit more flat (perpendicular) to my wrist rather than sticking out. Maybe just need a new strap? Or anything else I can do to fix? 
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Anyone have a fix for deployant clasp sticking out?
Would love if this could sit more flat (perpendicular) to my wrist rather than sticking out. Maybe just need a new strap? Or anything else I can do to fix? ...
Hmm.... that's strange. I think the reason for the deployant clasp being not "flat" is because the strap at 12hr position is too long, hence pushing the clasp forwards and opening it up.
Hence a shorter strap (at least at the 12hr side) should be helpful. Perhaps a visit to the PP service center will be helpful? The staff there should know better on this issue.
On second thought, I have got it wrong. It should be the 6hr strap holding the deployant clasp. Hence the strap is probably too short and therefore pulling the clasp and open it up??
Anyway, probably better seek advice from PP service center.
i suggest you to change the direction of the strap
Wear your watch with the crown in direction of your shoulder and you will see if the fact to change the 2 lugs fixations will resolve your feeling ;-))
New strap needed
had same problem, PP in NYC informed me that the strap I had was incorrect
Maybe your strap is too thick?
I had a similar issue with an older Patek logo Deployant similar to yours' on my 5000J. Most Calatrava models require an unlined, thinner, style strap. See if your strap is too thick.
Not intended to be funny at all. Lots of people do it for that very problem, it sticks out on many wrists.
It's just not quickly noticed, but you might've seen it before, just didn't really notice it!