Deployants for Speedy- 16mm vs 18mm- does anyone have a strong preference, if so, why

[ErichPryde]

Considering picking up a deployant clasp that will work with my 1863 (and potentially also my 2nd gen heritage). I kinda get the impression that the prior standard was the 18mm clasp, but the current gen 3861 seems to use a 16mm clasp.

Anyone have strong opinions on which is better?

 

[Evitzee]

I have both, no preference. It seems the crowd is moving to the 16mm clasp because it has a bit of taper from the 20mm lug width, and taper seems to be 'in' right now for the vintage feel and look.

16 mm and 18 mm:

Edited: Jan 29, 2024

 

[YY77]

I think 16mm is too much taper for a leather strap (bracelet I don't mind) on the Speedmaster, I prefer 18mm:

 

[chiefenergy]

IMHO the smaller the wrist the bigger the desired taper.

 

[Mkewatch]

Evitzee

I have both, no preference. It seems the crowd is moving to the 16mm clasp because it has a bit of taper from the 20mm lug width, and taper seems to be 'in' right now for the vintage feel and look.

16 mm and 18 mm:

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Evitzee

I have both, no preference. It seems the crowd is moving to the 16mm clasp because it has a bit of taper from the 20mm lug width, and taper seems to be 'in' right now for the vintage feel and look.

16 mm and 18 mm:

Hi Evitzee

What brand is the black with red stripes strap?

Thank you

Jorge

 

[texasmade]

My preference is 18mm. I prefer bracelets to taper 20 to 16 while straps to have little to no taper 20 to 18. Also, Omega has more OEM straps that are 20 to 18 vs 20 to 16. If you go custom then it doesn't really matter. You can get whatever you want made.

 

[Evitzee]

Mkewatch

Hi Evitzee

What brand is the black with red stripes strap?

Thank you

Jorge

That's a charcoal Maya leather with orange stitching strap on a Japan Racing Special. From www.Genteel-handmade.com

 

[Mkewatch]

Evitzee

That's a charcoal Maya leather with orange stitching strap on a Japan Racing Special. From www.Genteel-handmade.com

Thank you !!!

Jorge