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Author:  horgerg [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:02 am ]
Post subject:  Deployant clasp info/help needed
Much as I love the Pilot bracelet on my Headwind, I like to have options, and lately have been considering buying a leather strap as well.

As the lug width is 22mm, I'd need a 22-20, or a 22-18 strap, and this is where things get complicated.
I'd normally go for a 22-20 strap w/ tang buckle, but I've seen a used deployant clasp that I might get for a good price.
(These puppies retail at 180 Euros when new :roll: ).
The problem is that it's intended for 20-18 size straps. Do you think it would still fit a 22-18 strap?
Do these 18mm clasps come in different sizes for different lug width at all?

I'll attach a pic, the seller claims it's 100% original, but if you think otherwise, don't hesitate to say so! (The strap obviously belongs to the trashcan, it just hasn't been removed).

Sorry if I was too long-winded. :oops:
Author:  Roffensian [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
To the best of my knowledge an 18mm deployant is just that, nothing different for a 20/18 or a 22/18, though I can't guarantee that - need someone with the dealer codes.
Author:  horgerg [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
Thanks Roff, there's still some time left on the auction, so if anyone thinks/knows it wouldn't fit, now is the time to say so...
Author:  bnewbie [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
I'm not sure that 22/18 straps are offered anymore.
I'm at work, so can't check right now.
Author:  horgerg [ Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
bnewbie wrote:
I'm not sure that 22/18 straps are offered anymore.


That in itself probably wouldn't be a show-stopper. They regularly turn up on eBay in NOS condition...
Author:  bnewbie [ Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
horgerg wrote:
bnewbie wrote:
I'm not sure that 22/18 straps are offered anymore.


That in itself probably wouldn't be a show-stopper. They regularly turn up on eBay in NOS condition...

Just realised (it's still morning here) that it's intended for 20/18.
You might have a problem if 22 doesn't taper to 18 with a same rate as 20.
Author:  horgerg [ Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
bnewbie wrote:
Just realised (it's still morning here) that it's intended for 20/18.
You might have a problem if 22 doesn't taper to 18 with a same rate as 20.


That's exactly the thing I'm worried about.
But actually my use of the word "intended" may be a bit misleading, I don't know that for sure, that's the problem. I just meant that at the moment it's on a 20-18 strap.
Author:  Alan M [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
There were 22/18s and 20/18s. a 18mm clasp will fit both however xx/18 straps are no longer made as far as I know.

BN thanks for your comment in the other place.
Author:  horgerg [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
Alan M wrote:
There were 22/18s and 20/18s. a 18mm clasp will fit both however xx/18 straps are no longer made as far as I know.


So that basically means that if I buy this clasp, and for example, a strap like this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Breitling-Strap-B ... 286.c0.m14
then it would be a working combination for a Headwind?

I know, I ask too many questions, but I'd like to be sure, I just wouldn't want to spend money on someting I wouldn't be able to use. :?
Author:  Alan M [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
Never too many questions.



I would say yes.

However as I said the 18mm at the clasp is I think no longer made so you may be limiting yourself in the future.

horgerg wrote:
Alan M wrote:
There were 22/18s and 20/18s. a 18mm clasp will fit both however xx/18 straps are no longer made as far as I know.


So that basically means that if I buy this clasp, and for example, a strap like this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Breitling-Strap-B ... 286.c0.m14
then it would be a working combination for a Headwind?

I know, I ask too many questions, but I'd like to be sure, I just wouldn't want to spend money on someting I wouldn't be able to use. :?
Author:  horgerg [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Deployant clasp info/help needed
Thanks for the answer Alan!
Al least now I can make an informed decision whether or not it's worth getting it. :thumbsup:
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