What buckles are available?
The buckles I stock fall broadly into two main style categories , the”fishtail” or “Pre-V” buckles, which are normally associated with Panerai and Anonimo watches, and the more traditional “thumbnail” style buckles, which I believe better suit a narrower watch strap.
As well as the style of the buckle, when you place an order you will be asked to choose the fitting type i.e. how the buckle is attached to the strap. There are three main fitting types –
- spring bar buckles – these are good looking, well made, and allow quick & easy removal and fitting.
- sewn in buckles – these are sewn into the strap during its manufacture. They are the most secure, but unlike spring bar and screw bar buckles these can’t be removed from the strap.
- screw bar buckles – these are heavier duty buckles than the spring bar buckles and very stylish, with a screw bar to allow for easy changing across straps. They are the perfect buckle for my straps.
All my straps come with a spring bar buckle free of charge as standard, which you can easily remove if a buckle is not required, but you can upgrade to a sewn in or screw bar buckle when you place your order.
Some examples of the six standard buckle options are shown below:
Thumbnail style spring bar
Available in the following finishes and widths:
- brushed – in 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- polished – in 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- black pvd – in 20mm, 22mm &24mm
- gold tone – in 18mm, 20mm & 22mm
Pre-V style spring bar
Available in the following finishes and widths:
- brushed – in 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- polished – in 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- black pvd – in 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
Pre-V style sewn in
Available in the following finishes and widths:
- brushed – in 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- polished – in 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- black pvd – in 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
GPF style sewn in
These are flat buckles and have the traditional “GPF – Mod Dep” printed on the back of the buckle. They are available in 24mm & 26mm widths only.
Thumbnail style screw bar
Available in the following finishes and widths:
- brushed – in 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- polished – in 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- black pvd – in 20mm, 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
Pre-V style screw bar
Available in the following finishes and widths:
- brushed – in 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- polished – in 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- black pvd – in 22mm, 24mm & 26mm
- bronze finish – in 24mm only
- titanium – in 24mm only