What is the difference between a “tang/pin” buckle and the “deployant/folding clasp” buckle?
The Tang buckle is similar to a traditional men’s belt buckle. It will often leave a crease in the strap, but it is closer to the original style of buckle used by the members of the Iitalian Navy. The deployant, or folding clasp, will not leave as much of a mark in the strap and it less original. It also has a slight tendency to make the strap fit a bit loose, and so if you are struggling to keep your Panerai on in the first place either skip the deployant or hit the gym. If you use the OEM (Panerai) deployant, you’ll need to buy an OEM strap that’s designed for use with the deployant (regular OEM straps as well as all of the aftermarket straps (TC, Dirks, Dons, ABP, etc) are too thick to fit the buckle). The OEM deployant straps are thinner at the buckle end to accomadate the deployant.
