Omega Deployant Straps for Small Wrists

watchstick_81 · Jul 18, 2019

T turbodub
Does anyone know the length of the short length OEM deployant straps? I'm planning to ask JR to make me a custom strap, and knowing the OEM spec would help. Apparently the short lengths vary for different models - I'm doing this for a Speedmaster Blue Side of the Moon (the regular length strap is CUZ007281). Thanks!

All that is mentioned in the Omega system in regard of the small strap combo is this. So 94mm of one strap piece. That is different from Jean Rousseau who offers the following sizes for their bespoke straps: 92/97, 102/107 or 112/117. So 1 cm longer or shorter for each strap piece compared to the standard size. I read somewhere that Omega offers the straps 0.5 cm shorter or longer for each strap piece. All deployant clasp straps. I have ordered the small cordura strap (my wrist size is 18 cm) and will measure it when it arrives at the AD.

Note that Omega uses the word deployment instead of deployant....

omegawatchlvr · Jul 19, 2019

@turbodub Hmm perhaps the straps are the same size keep in minde about case differences measurements and all. The lug to lug ratio and perhaps the speedmaster sits higher on the wrist than a seamaster stuff like that. Anyway I'll measure mine later this afternoon.

KAP · Jul 19, 2019

Double check with your Omega store for your watch. The photos below are of Omega short straps (18mm width at lug and 16mm at clasp). Standard straps measure 100mm at the 12 o’clock position and 105mm at the 6 o’clock. Short straps measures 90mm at the 12 o’clock and 95 at the 6 o’clock position.

omegawatchlvr · Jul 25, 2019

You beat me to it 😁

FSG · Oct 18, 2023

But silly question: what is the supposedly correct position of such deployant clasp on the wrist? Where is visible part positioned in a « perfect » world? 😕

Evitzee · Oct 18, 2023

FSG
But silly question: what is the supposedly correct position of such deployant clasp on the wrist? Where is visible part positioned in a « perfect » world? 😕

Depends somewhat on the size and shape of your wrist. For larger wrists (7.5"-ish) the metal clasp blades are somewhat centered, making the visible buckle offset on the wrist. There is no right or wrong, the main thing is to get a comfortable fit and let the visible piece fall where it may. Those with smaller wrists tend to have more problems getting a good fit with a deployant clasp.

FSG · Oct 19, 2023

Evitzee
Depends somewhat on the size and shape of your wrist. For larger wrists (7.5"-ish) the metal clasp blades are somewhat centered, making the visible buckle offset on the wrist. There is no right or wrong, the main thing is to get a comfortable fit and let the visible piece fall where it may. Those with smaller wrists tend to have more problems getting a good fit with a deployant clasp.

Ok the visible piece is somewhat centered on my wrist but the clasp blades are more towards the side of my wrist… was wondering if that was normal or not.

Evitzee · Oct 19, 2023

FSG
Ok the visible piece is somewhat centered on my wrist but the clasp blades are more towards the side of my wrist… was wondering if that was normal or not.

If it's comfortable it's ok, everyone's wrist is different. There really is no 'normal'.

Zman4eva · Oct 19, 2023

I have a small wrist as well (6.5") and I have no issues with Omega style deployment clasps. All my straps are from third parties (Tuns or other Etsy sellers) and they measure 95mm/80mm or similar. The buckle is in the middle and that's how I like it.

I posted a photo a couple of days back and I'm reposting it below so you get an idea.

Trog · Oct 19, 2023

Unless you're fixated on OEM, order up a custom made strap. You'll find it both better and less costly than anything Omega offers.

This one is from 'Combat Straps'

Evitzee · Oct 19, 2023

Trog
Unless you're fixated on OEM, order up a custom made strap. You'll find it both better and less costly than anything Omega offers.

This one is from 'Combat Straps'

Correctamundo! I think too many people are fixated on OEM which tend to be higher priced and not always the best option re. material and size. There are some excellent third party makers out there who will make most anything you want in any material or size, and usually cheaper. And with equal, or better, quality than OEM. Combat straps and Genteel Handmade are two that I use, but there are others.

Rat Fink65 · Oct 19, 2023

bama2141
Changing up the band can totally change the look of a watch and make it feel new again. I’ve cycled through many bracelets and usual pin buckle straps but, until recently, never tried the Omega deployant straps.

Thanks to a couple of purchases on the forums, I now have nice alligator deployant straps for my speedmaster Pro and speedmaster MkIV. At a wrist size of just short of 7 inches, I’m pushing near the smallest adjustment on the strap. Although they do fit, it seems that the buckle is quite far toward the edge of my wrist, and the amount of tongue buried under the strap is somewhat excessive.

So my question about is this: does Omega make a shorter version of their straps? From what I’ve read their standard is 100mm/105mm for the two legs. If they make a short, how short is it?

I really like the clean look of how these wear. I’d just like to optimize the fit.

I too am cursed with chicken wing wrists🙁🙁...I own the PO GMT 43.5/a hefty piece...it sounds a bit hokey but I used a very small piece of a cut up "beer Koozie" taped to each side of the inside of my deployant strap...was an awesome "micro fix"...cannot notice it...works perfectly ::psy::

Omega Deployant Straps for Small Wrists

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