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Old 28 June 2023, 12:28 PM   #1
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5296g Deployment Clasp

Hello all, I just purchased my first Patek - a 5296g. It came with the pin buckle. Thinking about getting the deployment clasp. This is my first dress watch with a leather strap - does the deployment clasp actually improve the wearing experience? Anyone actually prefer the pin buckle?
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Old 28 June 2023, 12:34 PM   #2
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Not me. Switched all to deployants: watches on/off throughout the day so easier and less risk of dropping v. messing with pin buckle. Also, straps last longer without the pin buckle crease.
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Old 28 June 2023, 06:31 PM   #3
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I always prefer the pin buckle for wearing comfort
On all watches I’ve owned because I have a small wrist and wear my watches tightly the deployant clasp always seems to dig in and be uncomfortable so first thing I do is swap out to a pin buckle
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Old 28 June 2023, 07:01 PM   #4
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Deployant on everything for me
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Old 28 June 2023, 07:36 PM   #5
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The deployant reduces the risk of dropping the watch when removing it. I use both deployants and pin strap watches.
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Old 28 June 2023, 10:55 PM   #6
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Much prefer the deployant. Not so much for wearing enjoyment but I would always worry I am going to drop the watch when taking it off/putting it on with the pin buckle.
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Old 29 June 2023, 06:27 AM   #7
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Deployant looks better and protects the strap from excess crease wear and the watch from being dropped. I get a more comfortable fit with a pin buckle unless the watch head is large and heavy, then I like the counterweight balance the depolyant provides.
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Old 29 June 2023, 11:44 PM   #8
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I used to have this reference. It wears so comfortably on pin buckle! The patek deployants can be tough to wear depending on your wrist shape/size.
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Old 1 July 2023, 09:29 AM   #9
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Another thought. How old is your watch? Was it a model which was rhodium plated? If so, the new deployants will not match as they are now gray gold and not plated.
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Old 1 July 2023, 02:41 PM   #10
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It’s from 2014. Not sure whether it’s from plated or grey gold. I believe it’s grey gold.
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