How to fix that? (5167 Clasp Gap)

[Nextlevel-1050]

Hello all - I purchased an Aquanaut 5167 ZF two years ago.
The clasp is not closing perfectly for a few weeks without known reason.

Does someone know how to fix it ?

Many thanks!

 

[ward1991]

Check that your rubber strap is trimmed neatly down and not preventing a secure closure. But since you wore it for that long kind doubtful. Check when the rubber is connected, make sure the holes for the springbars are not torn open.

The spring operated release may be failing take a look at those on each side look for excessive play maybe.

Lastly, the actual inward or outward "tabs" of the butterfly might just simply need bent a little. They are made from thinner steel so you can bend them easily. Examine how the clasp operates, spot where the friction keeps it all closed up together and then bend the problem area in very VERY small amounts, checking the closure each time until its where you want it.

 

[Nextlevel-1050]

Check that your rubber strap is trimmed neatly down and not preventing a secure closure. But since you wore it for that long kind doubtful. Check when the rubber is connected, make sure the holes for the springbars are not torn open.

The spring operated release may be failing take a look at those on each side look for excessive play maybe.

Lastly, the actual inward or outward "tabs" of the butterfly might just simply need bent a little. They are made from thinner steel so you can bend them easily. Examine how the clasp operates, spot where the friction keeps it all closed up together and then bend the problem area in very VERY small amounts, checking the closure each time until its where you want it.

Many thanks that is very helpful. I think that the butterfly is maybe slightly bended.

 

[mclarendude]

@Nextlevel-1050

https://imgur.com/gallery/uLkDRTe

See here a pictorial. Be careful on how much you shave off the top though. If you do too much, the strap will slip off when wearing and could cause the watch to fall.

 

[Nextlevel-1050]

@Nextlevel-1050

https://imgur.com/gallery/uLkDRTe

See here a pictorial. Be careful on how much you shave off the top though. If you do too much, the strap will slip off when wearing and could cause the watch to fall.

Wow! This is exactly my situation. Many thanks for to ur answer.

 

[thenut]

You can also adjust this by sligthly (!) bending the inner wings of the clasp upwards