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:

brushed thumbnail spring bar buckle
pvd thumbnail spring bar buckle

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
brushed Pre-V spring bar buckle
polished Pre-V spring bar buckle

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
brushed Pre-V sewn in buckle
polished Pre-V sewn in buckle

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 flat sewn in buckle - front
gpf flat sewn in buckle - back

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.

brushed thumbnail screw bar buckle
pvd thumbnail screw bar buckle

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
polished Pre-V screw bar buckle
bronze finish Pre-V screw bar buckle

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