cazalea
[Seiko Moderator]
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I think it depends on your wrist more than anything
The orientation of a long or short strap (half) depends on the way that the watch sits in the little valley between the bones on your wrist, and all the muscles underneath. With a bracelet and removable links you can move the deployant buckle back and forth underneath the wrist so the hinged parts sit properly and don't pinch or constrict your arm. With a strap that's a bit harder to do, as we don't all buy a new strap by specifying the lengths of either side. But you can adapt the location of the deployant by swapping the straps from top to bottom.
As other people have mentioned, this might make the buckle "upside down" for some people, but comfort in wearing is more important than the orientation of the logo (if any) underneath your wrist (in my opinion). So the watch strap might be mounted one way or the other depending on the watchmaker's intentions, forgetfulness, your specific wrist, or the instruction of the manufacturer.
It's safe to say "Your Strap May Vary" as long as you are happy with the fit.
I have both depending on the watch and lengths of the two halves (and the single or double deployant design)
Cheers,
Cazalea
Is there a correct orientation for installing a watch strap with deployant?
It's ubiquitous to see the short side of the strap that has the tang buckle attached to the top side of the case on nearly every watch but in the case of a strap with deployant, the short side of the strap that has the deployant buckle is attached to the ...
There is and it of vital importance.
But all the deployants are a bit different and need different positioning. For some 10 years ago a Patek watchmaker measured my wrist and told the correct measurements of a strap, 38 mm watch and their deployant. After that it has been very easy: based on...
Thanks for your response, Kari.
I should have been clearer by specifying my exact issue. I have a Breguet Tradition 7067 that came on a strap with a tang bucket. The watch was originally configured with with the tang bucket attached to the lugs on the top of the watch case. I had my AD ...
Usually it's all about how the buckle opens
the clasp should open facing you. Just think about how you would pull it open and its makes sense. No need to reach around your wrist to pull it open.
I think it depends on your wrist more than anything
The orientation of a long or short strap (half) depends on the way that the watch sits in the little valley between the bones on your wrist, and all the muscles underneath. With a bracelet and removable links you can move the deployant buckle back and for...