Fitwell Buckles
Fitwell M1 (Model One) Stainless Steel
Fitwell M1 (Model One) Stainless Steel
The Fitwell M1 Stainless Steel allows easy micro-adjustment of your existing watch straps. If you find that you are often stuck between sizes on your watch straps, or want an easy way to make small adjustments in warmer or cooler weather, Fitwell Buckles are the answer. They double the number of hole positions available and allow you to adjust your strap size in between the standard holes without taking off your watch.
- Compatible with most watch straps, no modification needed
- Can be adjusted on the wrist
- 3mm of micro-adjustment that lands between standard hole spacing
- 316L stainless steel
- Includes installed spring bar + 1 spare
A note about buckle size:
For non-tapered (straight) watch straps, select the Fitwell buckle size that corresponds with your strap width. For tapered straps, we recommend measuring your existing buckle width inside the buckle, or the strap itself where the buckle attaches, and choosing the Fitwell buckle size that matches. Typically tapered straps measure 2mm - 4mm narrower at the buckle than at the lugs. For example, if your 20mm strap (at the lugs) tapers to 16mm at the buckle, a 16mm Fitwell buckle would be the correct size.
Buckle works as intended. In shortest position the pin of the buckle does not fit inside the groove of the buckle as it does in the longer setting. Due to the angle of the end of the pin the pin sticks up over the buckle in the short position. Does not affect function, but for a $40 buckle this should not be an issue. The concept is elegant, the execution could be more so.
Thank you for the feedback, and we are glad the buckle works as intended! Managing the 'overhang' of the pin while in the short position is challenging and usually has trade-offs (related to appearance vs. micro-adjustment travel). We have tired to go with a middle ground, but we will factor in your thoughts for our future product releases!
I like my watches to fit "just so." Although deployant has a charm to it, the lack of adjustability does not bring joy. With Fitwell, I can use normal straps and get them just so, adjusting through the day as needed. Perfect. The mechanism works great, the quality of the metal looks great too--silver, black, rose gold, gold all look good.
I do have a quick adjust Formex deployant clasp, but the straps needs to be built to specific specs, thus most pre-built straps won't work. Also the "stack" on the wrist of clasp and straps ends up being a bit thick. So I like the simplicity of Fitwell--feels like a normal strap, with a great little twist.
I love Fitwell buckles. I own nearly a dozen of them. They’re quite useful when you need a little breathing room with your strap but don’t need to move to the next hole. You shouldn’t sleep on the fact the buckles themselves are very good looking… my favorite being the titanium.
Functionality is great. Spring bar seems a bit flimsy. Time will tell. At least there’s a spare provided.
These are great—I own 4 already and eventuskly want them for all of my straps.