Pin buckles, folding clasps and microadjustment: test the complete fit
A closure affects security, weight distribution and adjustment. Different clasp types offer different experiences; greater complexity is not an automatic ranking of comfort.
Wearing comfort
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Why thickness and lug-to-lug matter as much as diameter
Fit depends on more than the front view. Lug span, case curvature, back shape and centre of mass influence pressure, movement and sleeve clearance.
Rubber, silicone and fluoroelastomer straps: look beyond the label
Straps commonly called rubber may use different elastic materials, formulations and internal structures. Feel, sweat resistance and fit depend on more than one material name.
