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syahriltaher · 2 September 2016, 02:30 PM

Guys,

New ROO Chrono now with tang buckle instead of deployment buckle....the Agent said its an upgrade because its more comfy....

What do you think guys?

Regards,

bluebeamer · 2 September 2016, 04:09 PM

DEFINITELY more comfortable than those damn deployment clasps.

AshAP · 2 September 2016, 04:51 PM

From the wearers point of view this may well be viewed as an upgrade although I've always found it to be very comfortable. However from a manufacturing point of view this is clearly a downgrade - if the watch is made from pm then the production cost differential has to be far less for the buckle as there is far less metal required.

lianghee · 2 September 2016, 05:53 PM

Don't really feel that it is an upgrade or downgrade. I always prefer tang buckle as it is so much more comfortable and I am very glad that all these new ROOs use tang instead of deployment clasp.

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IS250C · 2 September 2016, 08:53 PM

I prefer deployment.
1) Looks more stylish and elegant when wearing watch. Can stand upright, walk around the room and talk when wearing. Tang buckle must struggle with one hand and rest watch on lap.
2) related to above, no worries of dropping the watch.
3) the leather strap or rubber will last longer since no need to bend the strap to hook on when using tang.
4) better fit with deployment. Tang always will loosen slightly when the buckle pin move back into position.
5) deployment almost only available in high end watches.

AshAP · 2 September 2016, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS250C

I prefer deployment.
1) Looks more stylish and elegant when wearing watch. Can stand upright, walk around the room and talk when wearing. Tang buckle must struggle with one hand and rest watch on lap.
2) related to above, no worries of dropping the watch.
3) the leather strap or rubber will last longer since no need to bend the strap to hook on when using tang.
4) better fit with deployment. Tang always will loosen slightly when the buckle pin move back into position.
5) deployment almost only available in high end watches.

Exactly

travisb · 2 September 2016, 09:12 PM

I wouldn't call it an upgrade or downgrade but the tang is definitely more comfortable.

masterserg · 2 September 2016, 10:19 PM

I think a deployant is classier and adds to the watch. However, the tang is very comfortable and secure.

texex91 · 2 September 2016, 10:21 PM

MUCH prefer tangs on AP's.

Abdullasaif · 2 September 2016, 10:29 PM

A lot of people complained about the old pin buckle being too uncomfortable

Lange1 · 2 September 2016, 11:39 PM

Refer the bigger pin hold but with deployment buckle!

lapince · 3 September 2016, 12:39 AM

I have the diver and am very happy that it's a tang, the comfort is perfect whereas with deployment it wouldn't be so good I think...
Let's say comfort wise it's an upgrade, technically it's a downgrade IMO...

sssteel · 3 September 2016, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS250C

I prefer deployment.
1) Looks more stylish and elegant when wearing watch. Can stand upright, walk around the room and talk when wearing. Tang buckle must struggle with one hand and rest watch on lap.
2) related to above, no worries of dropping the watch.
3) the leather strap or rubber will last longer since no need to bend the strap to hook on when using tang.
4) better fit with deployment. Tang always will loosen slightly when the buckle pin move back into position.
5) deployment almost only available in high end watches.

Very well said! I prefer deployant in all regards!

benlee · 3 September 2016, 01:46 AM

I prefer Tang buckle on ROO. I have tried the AP-shaped deployant buckle in older ROOs and find them not so comfortable.

Lordofrolex · 3 September 2016, 01:51 AM

Good thing i didn't buy a deployment bucket yet. I would be really disappointed if it ended up being comfortable.

SDDS · 3 September 2016, 02:16 AM

Go for the tang style but deployment clasp

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Jp28 · 3 September 2016, 05:31 AM

Tang is way more comfortable but they should design the deployment to be just as comfortable but keeping the be fits of deployment !

dchang81 · 3 September 2016, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDDS

Go for the tang style but deployment clasp

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didn't realize that existed.

SDDS · 3 September 2016, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dchang81

didn't realize that existed.

Yes actually they are released recently

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Watcheroo · 3 September 2016, 09:03 PM

Definitely more comfortable with the tang buckle. The older deployant buckles would dig into your wrist - especially on smaller wrists.

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Muzz · 3 September 2016, 09:57 PM

7 3/4 wrist here and I prefer the deployment all day long over the pin. That pin, in my opinion, sucks. Did not find it comfortable and found that it separated the leather on the strap making the strap look cheap.

These hornback straps are not cheap and the last thing a person needs is worrying about the strap seperating and stretching.

Shalabert · 30 March 2017, 04:12 AM

Whats the best combination?

Deployment/tang and 18/24mm.

Lordofrolex · 30 March 2017, 04:27 AM

Upgrade in comfort but downgrade in terms of cost. The deployment clasp almost costed 800 in SS. The tangle in SS is much cheaper. They increased the price of the watch but put cheaper items such as a tangle compared to the deployment.

Wahlberg · 30 March 2017, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS250C

1) Looks more stylish and elegant when wearing watch. Can stand upright, walk around the room and talk when wearing. Tang buckle must struggle with one hand and rest watch on lap.

I don't understand. Can someone explain this?

Jp28 · 30 March 2017, 05:03 AM

Tang is a huge upgrade because of comfort vs deployment.

sssteel · 30 March 2017, 06:09 AM

IS250C nailed it!
Deployant is FAR better!!
Also, I find the AP Tang LESS comfortable than the AP deployant! However, this is likely because of two reasons:
1. My wrists are not small OR skinny. I believe deployant digs into small & bony wrists?!
2. I HATE HATE the wider strap (whether 24mm or even 20mm) for Tangs. 18mm of deployant width works perfect, and is MUCH more elegant as well!

Just my opinion, I know I'm in the minority here!!
So, Tang is a DOWNGRADE!

Submarino · 30 March 2017, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDDS

Yes actually they are released recently

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When was this released? None of their new watches comes with this clasp.

alcrts · 30 March 2017, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I don't understand. Can someone explain this?

When putting your watch on. With the deployant style you can pretty much multi task and walk around and do it easily with one hand whereas the Tang style requires a lot of work to put on. I.e. putting your wrist on the lap to close the tang with the free hand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sssteel

IS250C nailed it!
Deployant is FAR better!!
Also, I find the AP Tang LESS comfortable than the AP deployant! However, this is likely because of two reasons:
1. My wrists are not small OR skinny. I believe deployant digs into small & bony wrists?!
2. I HATE HATE the wider strap (whether 24mm or even 20mm) for Tangs. 18mm of deployant width works perfect, and is MUCH more elegant as well!

Just my opinion, I know I'm in the minority here!!
So, Tang is a DOWNGRADE!

+1. I prefer the tang look but the deployants style of functioning.

Koi6715 · 30 March 2017, 07:46 AM

I was recommended to turn the straps around on my deployment clasp
To improve comfort and fit
But I've come to like the AP stamped in my wrist
As I like a snug fit

AK797 · 30 March 2017, 09:27 AM

Tang is more comfortable but it needs more concentrating when putting it on, had a couple of near falls so now I stop everything and put it on first, usually facing into my chest.

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2 September 2016, 10:19 PM	#8
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,424	I think a deployant is classier and adds to the watch. However, the tang is very comfortable and secure. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

3 September 2016, 01:46 AM	#14
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	I prefer Tang buckle on ROO. I have tried the AP-shaped deployant buckle in older ROOs and find them not so comfortable. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

3 September 2016, 01:51 AM	#15
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Good thing i didn't buy a deployment bucket yet. I would be really disappointed if it ended up being comfortable. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

3 September 2016, 02:16 AM	#16
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,781	Go for the tang style but deployment clasp Sent from my Aster using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

2 September 2016, 04:09 PM	#2
bluebeamer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Asia Posts: 409	DEFINITELY more comfortable than those damn deployment clasps.

2 September 2016, 04:51 PM	#3
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	From the wearers point of view this may well be viewed as an upgrade although I've always found it to be very comfortable. However from a manufacturing point of view this is clearly a downgrade - if the watch is made from pm then the production cost differential has to be far less for the buckle as there is far less metal required.

2 September 2016, 05:53 PM	#4
lianghee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Pam, AP, Rolex Posts: 277	Don't really feel that it is an upgrade or downgrade. I always prefer tang buckle as it is so much more comfortable and I am very glad that all these new ROOs use tang instead of deployment clasp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 September 2016, 08:53 PM	#5
IS250C "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 89	I prefer deployment. 1) Looks more stylish and elegant when wearing watch. Can stand upright, walk around the room and talk when wearing. Tang buckle must struggle with one hand and rest watch on lap. 2) related to above, no worries of dropping the watch. 3) the leather strap or rubber will last longer since no need to bend the strap to hook on when using tang. 4) better fit with deployment. Tang always will loosen slightly when the buckle pin move back into position. 5) deployment almost only available in high end watches.

2 September 2016, 09:12 PM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	I wouldn't call it an upgrade or downgrade but the tang is definitely more comfortable.

2 September 2016, 10:21 PM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	MUCH prefer tangs on AP's.

2 September 2016, 10:29 PM	#10
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	A lot of people complained about the old pin buckle being too uncomfortable

2 September 2016, 11:39 PM	#11
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	Refer the bigger pin hold but with deployment buckle!

3 September 2016, 12:39 AM	#12
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I have the diver and am very happy that it's a tang, the comfort is perfect whereas with deployment it wouldn't be so good I think... Let's say comfort wise it's an upgrade, technically it's a downgrade IMO...

3 September 2016, 05:31 AM	#17
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 565	Tang is way more comfortable but they should design the deployment to be just as comfortable but keeping the be fits of deployment !

3 September 2016, 09:03 PM	#20
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	Definitely more comfortable with the tang buckle. The older deployant buckles would dig into your wrist - especially on smaller wrists. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2016, 09:57 PM	#21
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	7 3/4 wrist here and I prefer the deployment all day long over the pin. That pin, in my opinion, sucks. Did not find it comfortable and found that it separated the leather on the strap making the strap look cheap. These hornback straps are not cheap and the last thing a person needs is worrying about the strap seperating and stretching.

30 March 2017, 04:12 AM	#22
Shalabert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Henrik Location: Norway Watch: AP Posts: 15	Whats the best combination? Deployment/tang and 18/24mm.

30 March 2017, 04:27 AM	#23
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Upgrade in comfort but downgrade in terms of cost. The deployment clasp almost costed 800 in SS. The tangle in SS is much cheaper. They increased the price of the watch but put cheaper items such as a tangle compared to the deployment. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

30 March 2017, 05:03 AM	#25
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 565	Tang is a huge upgrade because of comfort vs deployment.

30 March 2017, 06:09 AM	#26
sssteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Posts: 499	IS250C nailed it! Deployant is FAR better!! Also, I find the AP Tang LESS comfortable than the AP deployant! However, this is likely because of two reasons: 1. My wrists are not small OR skinny. I believe deployant digs into small & bony wrists?! 2. I HATE HATE the wider strap (whether 24mm or even 20mm) for Tangs. 18mm of deployant width works perfect, and is MUCH more elegant as well! Just my opinion, I know I'm in the minority here!! So, Tang is a DOWNGRADE!

30 March 2017, 07:46 AM	#29
Koi6715 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 192	I was recommended to turn the straps around on my deployment clasp To improve comfort and fit But I've come to like the AP stamped in my wrist As I like a snug fit

30 March 2017, 09:27 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	Tang is more comfortable but it needs more concentrating when putting it on, had a couple of near falls so now I stop everything and put it on first, usually facing into my chest.

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