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With the Bonklip-style Klip watch bracelet, Forstner brings back one of the most popular bands in its historic catalog. In the 1940s, the company created a series of ladder-design stainless steel bracelets with many of the same features that popularized the Komfit among NASA astronauts. The bands were adjustable in increments of approximately 3mm, fit a wide variety of wrist sizes and, of course, were extremely comfortable. They were often included with military-supplied watches having fixed lugs (for example, the English-made Bonklip was supplied with the IWC Mark XI). Forstner later created an improved version, with a spring-loaded clasp that made the wearing experience more intuitive yet still secure. This feature is included on the current reissue.
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Brand |
Forstner
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Width Width of the strap where it attaches to the watch; a.k.a. your size.
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18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, and 22mm
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Lug/Buckle Taper Many straps taper in width toward the buckle. This is an important measurement if you plan to swap out the buckle or add a deployant clasp. Your buckle size matches the width at the BUCKLE end of the strap, not the lug end.
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19mm/16mm, 20mm/16mm
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Thickness in Millimeters |
1.8mm
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Color |
Silver
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Stitching Color |
Unstitched
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Strap Material |
Stainless Steel
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Water Resistance Our unscientific-but-practical categorization: Waterproof: undamaged by prolonged submersion in water. Water-resistant: resists water absorption, but not for long periods. Splash-resistant: withstands light moisture from daily use (washing hands, etc.).
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Waterproof
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Fits Apple Watch If Yes, select 22mm and use with our Apple watch adapter.
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Yes
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Rating |
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Bought the forstner klip because I have a generic version of it on my Seiko mini tuna. I was wondering how much better is the forstner klip when comparing to the generic version. Boy oh boy I was not disappointed in this purchase. It's lighter, and better in every single way.
It is well Worth the money, it is also slightly cheaper getter it from holbens than the official site. Hightl recommended if you have a bracelet with a certain vintage vibe
I have had this bracelet for a couple weeks and have had it on a 5 digit Submariner, a re-release of the 1968 Seiko 5 (pictured) and my favorite fixed bar CWC 1983 Royal Navy Divers reissue. Some have stated the bracelet is flimsy. I think it is functional and period correct. I love my old Seiko and Rolex bracelets for the same reasons some complain about them - they are light weight and they rattle when not on the wrist, and because of that they are VERY comfortable. It is the same with this bracelet. Very comfortable, easily adjusted and I haven't broken it yet so for me that means it is good quality and even at this price, good value. If you want period correct design and comfort then this is it, and good luck finding one for less than here at Holbens!!! Thank you Holbens!
Once I placed my preorder for the Studio Underd0g 02Series Field Stefanny, the search for the perfect strap / bracelet to pair with it was on. Naturally, I looked to Forstner to meet the challenge. There is no doubt that the 02Series Field oozes 1940s WW2 aesthetics. I was hopeful that Forstner’s Bonklip offering, the Klip, would fit the bill. Spolier alert, it certainly did!
I placed the order and it conveniently arrived one week before I even the watch arrived. I was anxious annd I scrambled for another watch I already owned that has an 18mm lug width. Though I do not have any pictures of it, the Klip pairs very well with the Timex Q GMT. But once the 02Series Field arrived, I was blown away by the result of when I finally slapped the bracelet on. I cannot praise the comfort of the bracelet, and the combination makes me wonder why Richard of Studio Underd0g never offered a Bonklip bracelet option at the watch’s release.
Sometimes, discovering a watch and aftermarket strap / bracelet pairing on your own is more special. This was certainly one of those cases. Now, I’m looking at the Komfit and Ladder bracelet models to inject some more of that neo-vintage flavor in my watchbox.
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