Awesome! I discovered these clasps from you when looking for deployment clasps. Spooky that this video came out a few days later, because I was going to attempt this on my tropic strap!
Interesting contraption. Never really found undoing my watch strap as such an annoyance I would want to make it "easier", and certainly seems to add unnecessary bulk. But no doubt I'm sure there is a market for it
I feel the same. Rubber straps aren’t difficult to operate and nothing worth preserving. Not to mention, seiko rubber straps have a decent amount of stretch which leaves me scratching my head by the end of the video.
I loved the idea so much I ordered the clasp and spring bars and just received them. Just be wary - I have 7" wrists give or take, but i have very large hands. When I adjusted the position of the clasp properly with the formex clasp, i can barely fit my hand through it to get the watch on and off. The adjustment mechanism to fine tune the fit of the rubber strap was my biggest reason for buying this, but I'm not sure having to struggle to get the watch on and off is worth it. The clasp is awesome, and well made, and when it's on it is very comfortable - just might not be the right solution for everyone.
Pretty cool. It would be good on a leather or nylon strap as well to prevent wear to the holes. Thanks for sharing it Marc and have a great Sunday!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You should definitly work with formex to do a island watch branded clasp with 16 18 and 20 mm options. I definitly see a market for it. Adjustment on deployant clasp is pretty unique.
I perfer you offer an option a version that come with the strap or maybe also different colours straps so people can have different look of their watches? I am a person who prefer to keep the original straps and bracelets brand new.
Thanks for the good video. Reaaly helping as usual. The butterfly deployant looks great at first, until I got one from Knot design. I find it a bit tricky/annoying to put on. I’m more a fan of 3-folds deployant. Love Omega deployant design. 👍😎
Great idea! I don't have a Turtle, but it looks like it will work on my Arnie, so I am going to check to make sure the band on it tapers to 20mm. If so, I will be getting the Formex deployant clasp soon.
Marc ... I just discovered that the spring bar tool I acquired from you recently has a "hidden" pin-pusher 🙄 I can't say I didn't learn anything new today, right? 😉 This is a great clasp but I feel it adds more bulk to the strap 🤷🏼♂️ Thanks for sharing.
I’ve got a Seiko divers watch 5M62 It’s so small I can hardly read it. I have a very small wrist & the original strap is WAY to long for me. I don’t want to cut it down shorter. I think it’s so long so it will go around a wet suit. The pins will come out by pushing something through a hole in the lug on the watch. LOts of luck finding something long enough that fits just right in that hole. I do have something that worked. I had removed the original band & put one on that looks great but you can’t get it soaked wet. Iv’e got some spare bands & just happened to have one supper flexible & very comfortable to wear made of I think a silicon rubber. I don’t dive but like to wear it in the pool, just like the way it looks. I think the proper band makes all the difference on how much you lie the watch.
I was looking for a solution with the tail always sliding off the SS belt... I dont find any use to this thing (the clasp for the rubber strap) I am sorry but I find it stupid / complex / unecessary... Just like a cup holder for a cup holder type of thing... But has someone come up with a solution for the tail sliding off from the seiko rubber strap? Im thinking of tossing the original and Just get a barton..
Omega has one with that design but the only issue is that in order for it work both ends of the strap have to be almost the same length which most straps aren't. But on the aqua terra that deployment clasp is perfect.
I guess as an engineer you by default go to a stainless bracelet.However a rubber strap is so much more wearable it wins.I refrained myself from a comment about wearing "a rubber" btw.😈
I might order this because I love modding everything, but I don't even see a need for it. I love it but don't see why I even need it. Just seems like a cool and completely unnecessary mod. Haha.
I just don’t see why I would want to put a clasp on a strap. I put a rubber strap on my Seiko precisely for the reason I did not like having a bracelet and clasp on my watch and wrist.
So, I watched this. And I do not understand. This is not an improvement on the watch clasp, it is simply a complication of the watch clasp, right? I mean, sure, complication can be fun, but seriously what is this for?
Very intelligent design, and I totally believe it's well made... but... Even if it's lightweight, it adds so much complexity and so much bulk (probably twice the thickness?), and it subtracts $85 plus tax from my pocket. 😖😣😕
I have no idea what you're trying to say about over engineering. Looks like the right amount of engineering for the clasp's function and micro adjusting is a nice feature to have. The carbon fiber is just to keep it lightweight. I agree it's a bit expensive but I have yet to find a decent deployant clasp that wasn't a bit pricey or a cheap deployant clasp that didn't have a major flaw or didn't fall apart. The ones I've found for $15-$20 don't seem to have reliable latching mechanisms.
Anytime that bell rings and I see longislandwatch i drop everything to watch!
Wow, thank you
Awesome! I discovered these clasps from you when looking for deployment clasps. Spooky that this video came out a few days later, because I was going to attempt this on my tropic strap!
I love putting clasps on straps and knowing Formex has an unbranded version of their clasp is awesome because they make the best clasps period.
That is true!
Interesting contraption. Never really found undoing my watch strap as such an annoyance I would want to make it "easier", and certainly seems to add unnecessary bulk. But no doubt I'm sure there is a market for it
I feel the same. Rubber straps aren’t difficult to operate and nothing worth preserving. Not to mention, seiko rubber straps have a decent amount of stretch which leaves me scratching my head by the end of the video.
Nice addition! Good staff Marc that you connect to your base!!!!
:)
I literally bought this same unbranded deployant buckle from you Marc to put on a Hersh rubber strap for my BB GMT. Works like a dream.
I loved the idea so much I ordered the clasp and spring bars and just received them. Just be wary - I have 7" wrists give or take, but i have very large hands. When I adjusted the position of the clasp properly with the formex clasp, i can barely fit my hand through it to get the watch on and off. The adjustment mechanism to fine tune the fit of the rubber strap was my biggest reason for buying this, but I'm not sure having to struggle to get the watch on and off is worth it. The clasp is awesome, and well made, and when it's on it is very comfortable - just might not be the right solution for everyone.
Hi , how can we buy this accessories please ? is there a link ? thx
It is ok, found it but out of stock unfortunatly
Really cool clasp. May work very well with some hand disabilities as well.
Man I love both the gorgeous Sinn and that Seagull. Both so beautiful and classic! I love it. Good day to you.
Thank you!
That Sinn watch is sort of breath taking.
Functional and in my opinion adds a bit of class also.
Indeed
Hardest thing about that was you doing all of that and gloves!
That looks like the perfect mod for some of my divers on rubber straps!
Now I can get that perfect fit for my Turtle. Thanks!
Nice blue/black bezel!
Now I am eyeing that new FKM strap I bought from you and thinking I may need to give it a shot. The blue FKM on the ISL-89 looks really sharp.
Pretty cool. It would be good on a leather or nylon strap as well to prevent wear to the holes. Thanks for sharing it Marc and have a great Sunday!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You too, enjoy!
I have found the nylon straps will cut into my wrist so O no longer use them
You should definitly work with formex to do a island watch branded clasp with 16 18 and 20 mm options. I definitly see a market for it. Adjustment on deployant clasp is pretty unique.
Noted, thank you.
Could you make a video on the single fold Formex clasp?
I perfer you offer an option a version that come with the strap or maybe also different colours straps so people can have different look of their watches?
I am a person who prefer to keep the original straps and bracelets brand new.
That Sinn is nice on that bracelet.
Thanks for the good video. Reaaly helping as usual.
The butterfly deployant looks great at first, until I got one from Knot design. I find it a bit tricky/annoying to put on.
I’m more a fan of 3-folds deployant. Love Omega deployant design. 👍😎
Yeah - my Omega deployment clasp has spoiled me for sure!
Great idea! I don't have a Turtle, but it looks like it will work on my Arnie, so I am going to check to make sure the band on it tapers to 20mm. If so, I will be getting the Formex deployant clasp soon.
That seems like a lot of hardware to pack around on the bottom of the strap. What's wrong with just the buckle?
Marc ... I just discovered that the spring bar tool I acquired from you recently has a "hidden" pin-pusher 🙄
I can't say I didn't learn anything new today, right? 😉
This is a great clasp but I feel it adds more bulk to the strap 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for sharing.
So it was a watch and learn for you. . . awesome!
Of all the watches you own Marc, (Including Rolex) I think your Sinn is the best!
Thanks!
That's a nice piece of kit.
Just a nice little extra.
*Muy* cool, Marc. I might want to pick up one of these clasps now, even though I don't have a particular watch I want to put it on - yet.
Haha, plan for the future!
Hi, can you recommend a oyster bracelet for a king samurai.
Thanks
Pretty cool, especially since you can keep the stock strap.
I’ve got a Seiko divers watch 5M62 It’s so small I can hardly read it. I have a very small wrist & the original strap is WAY to long for me. I don’t want to cut it down shorter. I think it’s so long so it will go around a wet suit. The pins will come out by pushing something through a hole in the lug on the watch. LOts of luck finding something long enough that fits just right in that hole. I do have something that worked. I had removed the original band & put one on that looks great but you can’t get it soaked wet. Iv’e got some spare bands & just happened to have one supper flexible & very comfortable to wear made of I think a silicon rubber. I don’t dive but like to wear it in the pool, just like the way it looks. I think the proper band makes all the difference on how much you lie the watch.
Very true, thanks for commenting.
This is such a cool hack! Thank you for sharing this! Do these buckles exist in 22mm? I'd love to try this with my Seiko Samurai.
Your samurai likely has a 20mm buckle if it's the stock silicone strap
Hey Mark,
Is it possible to use the seiko clasp for this buckle ?
good job
That Sinn is a tank I love it
Yup
I have my Marinenaster 300 on runner right now 🤔
What was that first watch you showed, a zenith?
"Let me get my Wrist out" classic ! 😂✌️
:)
Seeing your 757UTC made me buy an 857UTC
Has this clasp been discontinued? It seems that it has.
Would this work for an SKX with the seiko strap?
Awesome
Will that fit the strap on a Seiko Arnie?
Would the Reef Clasp Work as well?
I have a few watches with rubber strap wondering if this deployment clasp would fit them 🤔
If they taper down to 20mm, it should
@@islandwatch thanks for replying back Marc awesome content you give us 👍
So freaking cool! I need to pick one up 👍🏼
Thanks Miguel!
Neato!
indeed-o !
That’s a dope idea!!!
Yup
Can I use that on a Casio Duro???
Very cool!
Thanks.
I bet you wish you had a quid for every time you have changed a watch strap!🤣👍🏾
oh my, for sure.
Very cool
Thanks!
that is pretty wicked!
Thanks.
Awesome!!
Thanks!
Would this work on the duro ( casio )
I was looking for a solution with the tail always sliding off the SS belt... I dont find any use to this thing (the clasp for the rubber strap) I am sorry but I find it stupid / complex / unecessary... Just like a cup holder for a cup holder type of thing... But has someone come up with a solution for the tail sliding off from the seiko rubber strap? Im thinking of tossing the original and Just get a barton..
Do you have a Christopher Ward style clasp that hides the tail under the strap?
I’d like to see that
I do not, sorry.
Great video
Mantap
Thanks!
Thanks for this🥳🥳🥳👍
You’re welcome 😊
Cool 😎
Thanks Brande
They need to figure out how to make it upside down with it closing into a solid strap, so it just looks like a proper deployment.
like a single foldover?
@@islandwatch Somehow hide the strap end that you tuck in, I can't see it being possible.. just a throwaway comment! Haha
Omega has one with that design but the only issue is that in order for it work both ends of the strap have to be almost the same length which most straps aren't. But on the aqua terra that deployment clasp is perfect.
I guess as an engineer you by default go to a stainless bracelet.However a rubber strap is so much more wearable it wins.I refrained myself from a comment about wearing "a rubber" btw.😈
I am a SS guy for sure.
👍
:)
That’s pretty nifty, I actually really like it…but the price is a little ridiculous
Konstantin 🥳
Woo hoo!
it's thick .
Not overly so, IMO
Fat Seiko spring bars baby....
Fatty's
I might order this because I love modding everything, but I don't even see a need for it. I love it but don't see why I even need it. Just seems like a cool and completely unnecessary mod. Haha.
Beautiful working clasp but it is so bloody thick on wrist.
I wouldn't say its overthink in relation to the two pieces of rubber overlapping.
This is definitely one of those products best suited for buyers with pencil wrists.
But then again, pencil thin wrists aren't wearing turtles.
Mark, I was wondering, how much would you charge for SKX007 movement upgrade (NH35?). Been thinking about it. And Iwanted to go thru you. Thanks.
LIW doesn’t do that but they work together with an independent watchmaker who does that type of work if you can’t do it yourself.
@@andyc6736 lol I dont trust myself to do that. If you recommend anybody I really appreciate it
Sorry, I don't get involved in that sort of stuff, but there's plenty of folks that do.
I’d rather see a true deployant that does away with the buckle and keeper. This just adds bulk to the existing strap.
I just don’t see why I would want to put a clasp on a strap. I put a rubber strap on my Seiko precisely for the reason I did not like having a bracelet and clasp on my watch and wrist.
Seems a little thick under the wrist, might get annoying
Neat but seems pointless. Its just as easy to put a normal band on without the added bulk.
Some people want a deployant; deployants do sell.
.not for me, kind of bulky contraption,
So, I watched this. And I do not understand. This is not an improvement on the watch clasp, it is simply a complication of the watch clasp, right? I mean, sure, complication can be fun, but seriously what is this for?
As cool as this is, I don't think it's practical for me.
uhm ok but why? it takes more time to wear unwear the watch with it, it looks awful + it's big and it must be very uncomfortable on the wrist
How to make a normal watch strap more complicated than it needs to be .
Very intelligent design, and I totally believe it's well made... but...
Even if it's lightweight, it adds so much complexity and so much bulk (probably twice the thickness?), and it subtracts $85 plus tax from my pocket.
😖😣😕
Over engineering something that doesn't need doing. For $85 ? Blimey....
I have no idea what you're trying to say about over engineering. Looks like the right amount of engineering for the clasp's function and micro adjusting is a nice feature to have. The carbon fiber is just to keep it lightweight.
I agree it's a bit expensive but I have yet to find a decent deployant clasp that wasn't a bit pricey or a cheap deployant clasp that didn't have a major flaw or didn't fall apart. The ones I've found for $15-$20 don't seem to have reliable latching mechanisms.
I don't think it's over engineered. Just the right amount. It's the only deployant like this with micro-adjust.
I meant the idea of this expensive clasp for a rubber strap is an over engineered concept for something that isn't really a problem in my opinion.
1st
Congrats!
Why would anyone use that?
Very cool!