greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 So guys today was the first time I wore my Safari for longer than 15 mins to work. After approx 5 hrs the irritation due to the clasp started. The below pics will show the area on my left wrist which was affected and the areas of the clasp which I feel are causing it. Especially the edge of the case back seems quite sharp. I was wondering if this changes with a change of strap? (probably not) ... and so what could be done to improve it. I know some people like the normal buckle, but i really like the feel of the clasp. Most importantly has anyone every done a mod to smoothened out the sharp edge of the caseback?? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Im not sure but It looks like the clasp might be the main culprit here...maybe a gen tang buckle would do the trick. Being such a expensive watch as it is..I personally would be to afraid to mess with the caseback. Hopefully someone else can be more helpful...good luck. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Cheers Max just trying to get some opinion .. thx for the input . Gen clasp would be good but its in the $500 range..hehe I tolerate the rashes!! and get me Don Ramon ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Cheers Max just trying to get some opinion .. thx for the input . Gen clasp would be good but its in the $500 range..hehe I tolerate the rashes!! and get me Don Ramon ) I like your idea better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 YUMMM I WANT TO EAT IT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I hade some problem. I reversed the clasp.:-) Disconnect the bracelet from the case LUG and reverse it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I hade some problem. I reversed the clasp.:-) Disconnect the bracelet from the case LUG and reverse it. Thanks rosnik Ill give that a go !! nice tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'm quite sure the problem is present with GEN too with little wrist . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks rosnik Ill give that a go !! nice tip! That is a nice tip...never thought of that one. Let us know how this works out gg. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Sure will Max.... and for the record my wrist is 6.5!!! Almost ...hehe thx Rosnik have you tried a gen clasp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Yes I do. Gen got some problem. Only solution to get a shorter one side strap. Edited November 19, 2011 by rosnik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 U mean the only solution is the change the side of the strap? Sorry could not follow you when you said ''get a shorter one side strap''?Btw was I correct about the price of the gen clasp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I tested a friend's GEN strap there. Like you know , the strap is in two pieces, You need one shorter 'one piece' , and the 2nd piece longer...... So the clasp will be positioned more centered on the wrist. Sorry but I not able to explain better. Wile the reversing system works fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I understand mate .. thanks very much for your help .. Cheers bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Hi, I had the same problem than you some time ago. I tried everything and finally I decided to buy an aftermarket deployment. Take a look: The deployment is very very comfortable, 1.000.000 better than the rep. Nevertheless. a few time later and not satisfied with the look of the aftermarket deployment, I decided to create a franken deployment combining the rep buckle and the aftermarket one. Here is the result: I did the experiment with my Volcano, my Grey Themes and my Montauk Highway. I'm waiting my Chronopassion (unfortunatly with Francisco ) and my just recently bought RB II updated version, to do the same thing. With this franken deployment, the fit and look is perfect in your wrist. Edited November 20, 2011 by fitipaldi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi, I had the same problem than you some time ago. I tried everything and finally I decided to buy an aftermarket deployment. Take a look: The deployment is very very comfortable, 1.000.000 better than the rep. Nevertheless. a few time later and not satisfied with the look of the aftermarket deployment, I decided to create a franken deployment combining the rep buckle and the aftermarket one. Here is the result: I did the experiment with my Volcano, my Grey Themes and my Montauk Highway. I'm waiting my Chronopassion (unfortunatly with Francisco ) and my just recently bought RB II updated version, to do the same thing. With this franken deployment, the fit and look is perfect in your wrist. Fitipaldi..that looks great!! thanks very much mate for the pics ..I think I can do the same. can you tell me where I could get the deployment? It does feel very comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) your welcome! You can find the deployment in ebay (HERE). They are cheap and very good quality. I have always bought from the same seller and all transactions had been flawless. I think you can ask him for a polish one... mmh I will buy one polished too You will need also a springbar to do the mod. You will need to cut it in two pieces of the same size and put them here: It is very easy to build one of these and I really don't understand how the other AP fans can use the crappy rep buckle and feel it comfortable. Edited November 20, 2011 by fitipaldi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 WOW..you have been more than helpful brother. Thank you. So how come you have 'Audemars Pigeut ' engraved on your one. The seller has one which is blank. Does he engrave it for you? and where did you find the spring bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 honestly, I switched the straps around and it doesnt rub me the wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Does it rub you the right way now? sexual exploitation or unscrupulous behavior towards of any AP watch will not be tolerated on this forum hehehe thanks very much farmer I thought I will do that too and only then decide if I want to get another aftermarket deployment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) 999 props to Fitipaldi for posting the mod one of my AP's clasps won't lock shut anymore so I am using a generic clasp for now it did cross my mind to try and transplant the AP buckle onto the sterile clasp but i wasn't sure how to do it since the designs are different p.s. a brief tutorial would be worth its weight in gold ! Edited November 21, 2011 by chronoluvvv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hehe what an easy solution. My clasps are also bothering me. Ill just switch the strap around! The best solutions are sometimes the easiest :-) Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 999 props to Fitipaldi for posting the mod one of my AP's clasps won't lock shut anymore so I am using a generic clasp for now it did cross my mind to try and transplant the AP buckle onto the sterile clasp but i wasn't sure how to do it since the designs are different p.s. a brief tutorial would be worth its weight in gold ! So do you mean just transplant the part where it says 'Audemars Piguet' ?Coz to me it looks like thats exactly what ftipaldi has done... I cud be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitipaldi Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Hello, yes I transplanted the rep buckle to the aftermarket deployment. You only need to build 2 tubes (cutting a springbar), like in my last picture posted, and then enjoy your new mega ultra comfortable deployment! The rep buckle fits perfectly in the alternative deployment. Just go to the link I posted before or find the ebay store of the seller goodcheapman. The deployment must be 18mmm. Edited November 21, 2011 by fitipaldi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks mate I will buy the deployment now can you please explain how can I get the 2 tubes and the springbar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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