Finally! Agree with all you say. Microadjust is a must for all brands now. Thanks for the detailed presentation. Currently searching for a bracelet replacement for my Omega 2538 great white. I hate the old speedy bracelet, you have any idea for a bracelet that can fit that won’t cost a fortune?
The new omega smpc bracelet has an excellent on the fly micro adjustment. You have to open the bracelet to push the adjustment but it’s super easy to do and doesn’t require taking off the watch. I do it all the time, even at a restaurant I can adjust the band discreetly without anyone noticing. I would never use a bracelet without this feature
Really enjoyed this video. I'd take the Oceanus over any of the others due to it's thinness and ease of adjustment, if it only had a couple more adjustment settings. In order to get a perfect fit, ANY clasp needs to cover the distance between the pins of a link of the bracelet. I'm surprised that most all manufacturers don't get this right, when it's so easy to do at the design stage. A watch with improper adjustment is a deal killer for me as was the case with the Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF). Once you own a watch with proper on-the-fly adjustment, you're spoiled forevermore!
Definitely with you, I would prefer on the fly adjustment on every clasp although I’m not a big fan of the early slide dive style extension (I’m very furry and they always seem to rip hair out) and I hate the way a deployant clasp feels on the wrist. I have a tiny screw together pill type watch tool on all my keychains for the non on the fly micro adjusts. My wrist does swell enough that even the Zelos clasp all the way extended will be a little tight when my wrist is swollen and a little loose fully retracted when it isn’t, it varies constantly throughout the day for me so I generally wear my bracelets pretty loose since I hate them tight. That’s about a full link so I would guess that would be fairly uncommon for most people. I must have puffer fish DNA. You’re right that Oceanus clasp is trick, I’d love to see Zelos (and others) incorporate that feature but so far the Zelos adjustment is my favorite (I don’t have a CW yet). Leave it to Casio (da best!) to make it even better, do it Elshan!
Howdy from Nairobi! I recently emailed TMosso of the 1916 Watch Co., and also Teddy Baldessare to do a Masterclass on watch bracelets and clasps. Both have promised to drop something to this end in the near future. Now, I understand that these are huge establishments with tight schedules and plenty on their plate(s). OH,had I known, that you already beat them to the punch. Thanks, mister!
Really useful video, thank you. I've been spoilt by Zelos and I want this on the fly on all watches. Have you tried any of your formex straps on any other watch? Wondering if the end links will fit anything else, like a Zelos or Helios?
Check out Strapcode. They have a miLTAT divers extension clasp. I have 4 on my bracelets. Easy on the fly adjustments but they only have 20, 18mm sizes.
The Ginault clasp is almost a 1:1 copy of the Rolex Glidelock and works very well. The Chinese copies are not nearly as good and are not the same as Ginault. I would classify the Chinese copies more as complete junk. The Formex clasps are made by Dexel SA, which is owned by the father of the Formex CEO. That same micro-adjust butterfly clasp is used by Montblanc on their GeoSphere, but in all metal, not plastic. The ALS Odysseus is the best micro-adjust clasp that I have experienced as it's thin and can be adjusted on your wrist. It's not their design though. Exactly the same clasp is available on IWC and Glashutte Original models. My views are based on actual Rolex, Ginault, MB, IWC, and GO models that I have owned.
Mido Ocean Star had a clasp that has on the fly microadjust, like the zelos hunk, but is much thinner. trade off is it”s much longer, to the point it covers nearly the width of my wrist. downside is also it’s 19mm width, not 18.
I believe some of the more expensive limited edition Oceanus pieces have a 3 hole micro adjust according to a video I watched on TH-cam showing the clasp. For reference the video is for the Oceanus OCW-T4000AWB-2AJF by the channel Man of Watch.
Thanks for your video very helpful, could you maybe help me pls? I need a 20mm stainless steel watch strap that can micro adjust on the fly, where do I search or what do I even search for? Please help it is for Grandfather that struggles to uses his hands properly.
Microadjustment on the fly is great. Maybe the easy link is the most useful, while the very large clasps are the less useful. For the butterfly clasps, I don't think that is necessary the micro-adjustment at least for the straps because you have the holespreciselyfor that, I have never needed such a thing. Butterfly with micro-adjustment for bracelets it's an absolutely yes.
Every bracelet needs a tool-less micro-adjust! What's the use of having a nice watch if it's not comfortable
Not sure why not every brands do this.
I 100% agree every bracelet and every deployant should have micro adjustment.
And every watch should have quick release spring bars. Why these things arent standard on all watches doesnt make sense.
The Monta line got me into the easy adjust and now it's pretty much a deal breaker for me.
Beautiful review and explanation. Much appreciated.
Finally! Agree with all you say. Microadjust is a must for all brands now. Thanks for the detailed presentation.
Currently searching for a bracelet replacement for my Omega 2538 great white. I hate the old speedy bracelet, you have any idea for a bracelet that can fit that won’t cost a fortune?
The new omega smpc bracelet has an excellent on the fly micro adjustment. You have to open the bracelet to push the adjustment but it’s super easy to do and doesn’t require taking off the watch. I do it all the time, even at a restaurant I can adjust the band discreetly without anyone noticing. I would never use a bracelet without this feature
San Martin and Traska have the same system.
Dear Grand Seiko, ......
Right? That clasp on the Oceanus would be amazing on a GS, it is still a small clasp but those 3 adjustable positions would make a world of difference
a very detailed video, amazing job!!!!
Very helpful and informative. Thanks!
Really enjoyed this video. I'd take the Oceanus over any of the others due to it's thinness and ease of adjustment, if it only had a couple more adjustment settings. In order to get a perfect fit, ANY clasp needs to cover the distance between the pins of a link of the bracelet. I'm surprised that most all manufacturers don't get this right, when it's so easy to do at the design stage. A watch with improper adjustment is a deal killer for me as was the case with the Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF). Once you own a watch with proper on-the-fly adjustment, you're spoiled forevermore!
Proxima has a very interesting infinitely adjustable clasp for rubber dive straps. They sell the strap with clasp (20mm) for about €18.
Excellent video! This has got me searching around now. Any updates with regards to your absolute favs?
Not a microbrand now imo, however Christopher Ward make incredible bracelets at the price point
Definitely with you, I would prefer on the fly adjustment on every clasp although I’m not a big fan of the early slide dive style extension (I’m very furry and they always seem to rip hair out) and I hate the way a deployant clasp feels on the wrist. I have a tiny screw together pill type watch tool on all my keychains for the non on the fly micro adjusts.
My wrist does swell enough that even the Zelos clasp all the way extended will be a little tight when my wrist is swollen and a little loose fully retracted when it isn’t, it varies constantly throughout the day for me so I generally wear my bracelets pretty loose since I hate them tight.
That’s about a full link so I would guess that would be fairly uncommon for most people. I must have puffer fish DNA.
You’re right that Oceanus clasp is trick, I’d love to see Zelos (and others) incorporate that feature but so far the Zelos adjustment is my favorite (I don’t have a CW yet).
Leave it to Casio (da best!) to make it even better, do it Elshan!
Awesome topic definitely love those on the fly make it wear better
It should be standard.
@@folksurvival absolutely 💯 👌
Howdy from Nairobi! I recently emailed TMosso of the 1916 Watch Co., and also Teddy Baldessare to do a Masterclass on watch bracelets and clasps. Both have promised to drop something to this end in the near future. Now, I understand that these are huge establishments with tight schedules and plenty on their plate(s). OH,had I known, that you already beat them to the punch.
Thanks, mister!
Really useful video, thank you. I've been spoilt by Zelos and I want this on the fly on all watches. Have you tried any of your formex straps on any other watch? Wondering if the end links will fit anything else, like a Zelos or Helios?
Are their any aftermarket micro Adjust Clasps on the Market?
Check out Strapcode. They have a miLTAT divers extension clasp. I have 4 on my bracelets. Easy on the fly adjustments but they only have 20, 18mm sizes.
@@woolybully02is the clasp size the same size as the width of the band itself? If i have a 22mm bracelet, will the clasp size be 22mm as well?
Does the Casio Oceanus 3000 clasp fit on the Oceanus 100? Is it possible to find an off market adjustable claps for the Oceanus 100 - in titanium?
No it won’t frustratingly.. the end links are different they are not spring bars at the end.
Loved this video man 👏 thank you
certina ds 80 divers watch 43 mm has a nice micro adjust
Where can you buy just the clasp?
The Ginault clasp is almost a 1:1 copy of the Rolex Glidelock and works very well. The Chinese copies are not nearly as good and are not the same as Ginault. I would classify the Chinese copies more as complete junk.
The Formex clasps are made by Dexel SA, which is owned by the father of the Formex CEO. That same micro-adjust butterfly clasp is used by Montblanc on their GeoSphere, but in all metal, not plastic.
The ALS Odysseus is the best micro-adjust clasp that I have experienced as it's thin and can be adjusted on your wrist. It's not their design though. Exactly the same clasp is available on IWC and Glashutte Original models.
My views are based on actual Rolex, Ginault, MB, IWC, and GO models that I have owned.
I love the Monta bracelet, better than a lot of high end Swiss watches. Check out the Monta clasp, if you can
You wouldn’t happen to know if there is a micro adjustment clasp that would fit the bracelet to an omega Seamaster 300m 36mm (2252.50)??
Mido Ocean Star had a clasp that has on the fly microadjust, like the zelos hunk, but is much thinner. trade off is it”s much longer, to the point it covers nearly the width of my wrist. downside is also it’s 19mm width, not 18.
I believe some of the more expensive limited edition Oceanus pieces have a 3 hole micro adjust according to a video I watched on TH-cam showing the clasp. For reference the video is for the Oceanus OCW-T4000AWB-2AJF by the channel Man of Watch.
Thanks for your video very helpful, could you maybe help me pls? I need a 20mm stainless steel watch strap that can micro adjust on the fly, where do I search or what do I even search for? Please help it is for Grandfather that struggles to uses his hands properly.
Microadjustment on the fly is great. Maybe the easy link is the most useful, while the very large clasps are the less useful.
For the butterfly clasps, I don't think that is necessary the micro-adjustment at least for the straps because you have the holespreciselyfor that, I have never needed such a thing. Butterfly with micro-adjustment for bracelets it's an absolutely yes.
The best by far are those made by Brogioli on the lange odysseus and glashutte seaq, no competition
Hi bro, do u think the Ginault gen2 94530G bracelet will fit the Halios seaforth version4?
I wish I could buy a Zelos ratcheting clasp for my 40mm Swordfish.
what is your thought about Spring loaded buckle extenders?
Thank you 👍🏽 🇬🇧
What is the watch at 6.48? Says sp on caseback and clasp.
Can't believe I watched 9 min of this
My vintage 2000 Breitling Aerospace has a spring loaded clasp that automatically adjusts. I'm just realizing how advanced it was for its day.