Some "big brands" could learn something here. I always thought it couldn't be that difficult, here is the proof it is not. Excellent product. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, I'd definitely be interested in one of these. I've been thinking about buying one of the ones you have already for a watch I have on a sail cloth strap. I don't know about anyone else, though, but I personally think I'd rather see it just in stainless steel at a cheaper price than all the super lightweight materials.
Unbranded in 18,20,22&24 would be fantastic. Even branded in those sizes would be pretty nice, I really like this clasp and the way it works. Well thought out.
I purchased ones from you and love it. The fact that it's so light and has the micro adjustments makes it practically perfect. It would be great if you did get some unbranded and in all black.
Thank you for this video. A few months ago I looked at it and ordered the clasp directly from Formex. I put it on Tudor Pelagos' original rubber band and I'm impressed. The micro adjustment works excellent and is very comfortable to wear.
$85 is actually pretty insane value for what it is and the engineering and multi-process manufacturing that goes into making something like that. As others have said would definitely buy an unbranded 18mm version, especially if they had polished and brushed buckle options.
Wow, wow wow!!!! I was going to contact you before and say you should start deployant clasps that can take 4mm thick straps. It is very hard to find. I like that it is carbon fiber because I am allergic to stainless steel and even 316L in the summer. So the carbon fiber is perfect and with the micro adjust.... Oh man this is so awesome. Need to make it in all sizes and rose gold, gold, pvd black haha. Keep the signature, it doesn't matter, because they will be the top dog of deployant clasps, and that will be the new status name hahaha. Thank you so much for showing this and I will be checking how many 20mm I own and get them from you. Thanks again Marc and cheers.
Ooh, YES. 22mm for me please! I don't mind whether it's signed or not, and I'd be content with an all stainless brushed finish if the price came down to 40-50.
Yes please!!I would love this in 18mm and 20mm. Good deployant clasps are hard to find. Also the micro adjustment is the icing on the cake. Amazing! Any plans for a 22mm version?
This is fantastic! My wrist always seems to be between sizes on buckled straps and this would be the solution to my sizing issues. I went to buy one but it is out of stock. Will get one as soon as you restock. And I would for sure get non-branded versions in 18 and 22 mm.
Absolutely yes to a non-branded, 18mm Formex clasp! Been thinking of a new leather strap for my Alpinist and possibly my Oceanus. I'd love to add a Formex clasp to it!
I’ve never paid much attention to clasps because I have bracelets on my Omegas, with backup Omega leather straps, and all my other watches are on NATO straps. It was really interesting to learn about these clasps.
Would ABSOLUTELY buy this in unbranded, 20mm and 22mm (maybe 24mm). I at first though that it looked nice - but then when you showed the microadjustment - you got me there.
Definitely interested in a 22 mm size, much like one of the other comments in steel possibly if it would be a little bit cheaper. Awesome item though thanks for the video!
This looks like the perfect upgrade for my 22mm Hirsh caoutchouc band which is a tad too short for my 8.5" wrist. Will order as soon as I see it on the website!
Depolyants are so convenient but most are cheap and those at the higher end still compromise some level of comfort. I’d like to see an unbranded clasp to accommodate both 20 and 22mm band widths, reduced down per usual by 2mm at the buckle end, I believe these personal and simple customizations not only provide additional income along the supply chain but, if well marketed, open opportunities for other modding, perhaps at point of sale (digital or in person) by sellers and buyers. I note you are out of stock so waiting for mine.
Oh, I *hate* being the party-pooper here, but: *love* the idea of the clasp's micro-adjustability-almost worth the price of admission itself. Two things bug me a bit, though: first one's a small issue, and that's the carbon base of the clasp, with is about the same size as the other clasps you offer (one of which I bought for my Seiko Alpinist, and still love), with the likely result that the strap doesn't quite "hug" the wrist as much as I'd like: mind you, this is just an aesthetic thing, since the comfort level is still great. The somewhat bigger issue is the tongue/tang, which resembles that of a conventional buckle arrangement, which *might* put a bit of a crease in a strap, as opposed to the vertical post in the other buckles you offer, and one of the big reasons for switching to a deployant buckle in the first place. Of course, I'm just speculating here: hopefully the manufacturer has thought that one out. Otherwise, the thing looks terrific.
The best adjustment I've seen is on the Oris Aquis rubber strap. Similar concept, but the pushers and track are more exposed. Sadly, it's only on the Aquis 43mm and not the 39 - argh!
I'd like it in gold, but can you lose the tongue if you want to? The whole pleasure in a deployant clasp to me is not having to deal with a tongue. And I like seeing the clasp if the metal coordinates with the watch.
Really neat contraption. Does it add a lot of thickness to the bottom of the strap? I love the idea of a deployant with the possibility of small adjustments. I think they will sell well.
Thanks for the review Marc. I have one on my Essence and will probably buy another one in black titanium for $85.00. Unlike anything I have for straps. I'm basically a bracelet guy, but this clasp not only wears well, but saves wear and tear getting the straps on and off.
I was hoping for a clasp that would get rid of the actual "clasp" part of a watchband when I read "most comfortable" (since my hand is resting on top of it) but instead it's even more bulk added below the clasp...
omega, breitling and iirc oris and heuer style (all with plenty of cheaper aftermarket options) deployant clasps all have the "holes-end" of the strap under the actual clasp, and some of them (for example breitiling) are held by friction, so they don't even need holes
Super cool. Ingenious. Can the extension piece be a point of failure? It looks kind of thin. But it is a really cool deployent clasp. Make it and I’ll buy it.
Besides sizing, a leather strap would last longer or at least, it will not start to crack on the stress points from a regular clasp. You should your own model, Mark, cheaper it would be great :D
Hey Marc, I put a velcro strap on my recently purchased 38mm Islander. As nice as the bracelet is, the velcro is going to stay on for most of the time. You should look into those. The good ones are pricey, but it's the most comfortable I've worn. I do expect that adjustable deployant with a good leather strap will top it so when you get a size that'll work for me, I'll be on it.
didn't buy the deployant clasp from you because my strap is about 4.5mm thick. A Hadley-roma kinda fitted it (still too small space where you mentioned), but after a week I notice that when you fold the clasp the inside sharp edges cuts into the inside surface of my leather. This looks pretty rounded on the hinges.
Nice product, great review. Is it available in black DLC finish? Application for an Oris Pro Pilot Air Racing limited edition triple black I’d like to put on a Horween Shell Cordovan black strap. Thanks. Ciao.
I thought the clasp was going to be exposed while worn, I think that aesthetic would look great, even on a dress watch, but it's still an interesting product nonetheless.
If you carried deployants clasp that can do 5 mm thick leather bands, I would buy MANY! Very hard to find for extra thick leather straps! Also, if they could make this so it does NOT need a pin to connect, that would be great as well!. The prices are VERY cheap- you want to be shocked, go price out a Breitling deployant!
