V7 Factory IWC Ingenieur V1 broken clasp replacement

[wolfwood]

Got these two from Aliexpress, just for spare parts, if anyone is interested.. mine is not broken.

We will see when they arrive.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006626910019.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.6bdc1802fY8Y3W

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005084602914.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.10.6bdc1802fY8Y3W

Which is the correct size?

 

[pistebasher]

So with that replacement clasp, the buckle with the IWC logo is retained? Does it only replace the inner parts?

That is correct

 

[Valaj]

That is correct

Thank you! I was worried it had a generic buckle as well and I'd lose the logo. Now I'm going to buy one and replace it. Clasp hasn't broken yet but I'm not sure how long it will last!

 

[leo6929]

Which is the correct size?

Both are. Ordered the two just for sake of comparison. Took the measurements from our friend @pistebasher

 

[StripYourEgo]

FYI, the aliexpress TIssot clasp is exactly the one i got off ebay, for a fraction of the price. Buy with confidence.

 

[Valaj]

Thanks to @leo6929 and @StripYourEgo, I've ordered a clasp from AE. Should be here in a week or so. Can't wait to get it so I can wear my V7F with more confidence. Right now, the clasp works fine but I'm worried about it just falling off out of the blue.

 

[wolfwood]

Thanks to @leo6929 and @StripYourEgo, I've ordered a clasp from AE. Should be here in a week or so. Can't wait to get it so I can wear my V7F with more confidence. Right now, the clasp works fine but I'm worried about it just falling off out of the blue.

Those Alie clasps have a few different sizes. Which one is the correct one to order?

 

[pistebasher]

Those Alie clasps have a few different sizes. Which one is the correct one to order?

21mm x 5mm

 

[StripYourEgo]

21x5 works, i ordered an additional one as 21x6 because 5 is a little looser than the original for me personally.

 

[pistebasher]

You sure you have a v7? Because a 6mm won't fit a v7f.

 

[StripYourEgo]

You sure you have a v7? Because a 6mm won't fit a v7f.

I do, i just find the 5mm to be a smidge looser than the clasp it came with, i bought a 6mm to test my theory.

 

[Optimus]

I'm interested to see how this works out. The clasp issue is the only thing stopping me from getting the V7F Ingenieur, apart from the obvious which dial to pick dilemma

 

[thenut]

is the clasp attached on bracelet by a pin & tube?

 

[pistebasher]

is the clasp attached on bracelet by a pin & tube?

Correct!

 

[StripYourEgo]

circling back.
Do not get the 6mm, it's a little too big, 5 is a little small but it fits. I also have an adjustable band now, works great.

 

[StripYourEgo]

18mm fits perfectly for an adjustable clasp, buy it and do it, my watch finally fits.

 

[Valaj]

18mm fits perfectly for an adjustable clasp, buy it and do it, my watch finally fits.

Can you show me a photo of what the clasp looks like on your watch?

 

[pistebasher]

circling back.
Do not get the 6mm, it's a little too big, 5 is a little small but it fits. I also have an adjustable band now, works great.

Yes, a 5.5mm would be the ideal

 

[leo6929]

Received the two clasps I bought. The Tissot one seems to be the better quality, finish and perfect size fit. Won´t replace on my watch because my clasp is fine up until now.

 

[Valaj]

Received the two clasps I bought. The Tissot one seems to be the better quality, finish and perfect size fit. Won´t replace on my watch because my clasp is fine up until now.

I'm in the same boat as you. Received the Tissot clasp but since mine hasn't broken yet, I'll wait till it fails to replace it.