[Forstner] Komfit "JB" Mesh Watch Bracelet with Horned Ends

SKU: Z-FORSTNER-001-JB4
Sale price$195.99 AUD
Size: Regular (Wrists between 14.5cm and 18cm)
Strap Size

Finding your strap size can be quite confusing so we've dumbed it down to make it super easy for you.

Method 1Smartwatches:

Smartwatches are usually the easiest to find as they will have a number on the back of your strap to tell you what size strap it uses. 

The strap width refers to the size that fits your watch and NOT the length of the strap. For many smartwatches, the easiest way to check is by flipping your watch.

Most smartwatches should say 18, 20 or 22 on the back of your strap. For example, if the back says 20, this means you will need a 20mm strap! It's that easy!

If your watch does not have this, you may need to use the links below to find the correct size.

Click here to view common smartwatch sizes!

Method 2: Using a Ruler 

The easiest and most accurate way to find your strap size is to use a ruler and measure between the lugs. This is known as the lug width. This is also the same as the strap width.

The lugs are the pointy ends of your watch which hold the strap onto the watch.

The above picture shows four lugs. The red line is where you measure which will tell you the strap width.
Now, with a ruler or tape measure, measure between the top or bottom set of lugs as pictured below:

 

Find your watch strap size

 

As you can see, we've measured this two ways, the top measuring device shows 22mm, but also, the bottom tape measure measures 22mm.

This means in our store, you would select a 22mm strap! That's it!

We do NOT recommend using camera ruler apps on your phone to measure. These can be inaccurate as a 1mm difference is enough for the strap to not fit to your watch.

PS: Our straps will measure slightly narrower than 22mm so that it fits to your watch! This means our straps will actually measure 21.9mm to fit your 22mm lugs. 

If the concept of lug width is too confusing, you can see in the diagram below, the lug width and strap width of A are the same. This means, you can also measure the top of the strap where the A is marked. Do not measure anywhere else along the strap as you can see it tapers (narrows) as you get lower on the strap.

 Strap Components

Method 3: The Lazy Method:

What you will need:
- Your watch brand
- Your watch model number, year, name (model numbers are ideal because a manufacturer may change the size between different model numbers)

What you need to know:
This method works best for the more 'popular' brands/models. If you don't have the exact specifics of the watch - do not use this method.

Go to Google and in the search field, type the following:

(BRAND) (YEAR / MODEL NAME/NUMBER) Lug Width

Example 1:

Rolex 2016 Submariner 114060 Lug Width

Example 2:

Daniel Wellington 2019 Cornwall lug width

You will be able to find different websites which will state the lug width of the watch you are looking for. Here's an example of what to look for:

 

Note: if you have an odd numbered strap size, for example, a 21mm lug width, you can use a 20mm strap on your watch. This will mean there will be a 1mm gap however.

If no results come up, you can also use the same search terms but changing lug width to strap width

Example 1:

Rolex 2016 Submariner 114060 Strap Width

Example 2:

Daniel Wellington 2019 Cornwall Strap Width

This bracelet has a spring loaded end-link. This means it will compress to fit any lug between 16mm and 20mm (yes even 17mm or even 17.5mm!)

The Story

Forstner's stainless steel expandable mesh watch band (called the "Komfit") was one of the only watch bracelets sanctioned by NASA for use on manned space missions. It was worn by astronauts throughout the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, and even made it to the surface of the moon. Now, after a long hiatus during which time only vintage models could be sourced at high prices, we have reissued and improved this classic watch strap.

Details

The Komfit, with its square-patterned mesh, beautifully decorated spring-loaded end pieces, and unique forward-facing clasp, has a distinctive look not available from anyone else. Made entirely of stainless steel, the band is light, breathable, and extremely comfortable, having the ability to be easily sized in micro-increments for the perfect fit.

End Piece Construction/Width

Straight "universal fit" bar with horned ends.  End piece is spring loaded (can compress when pressed). Fits watches with 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, or 20mm lugs. End piece fits spring bars up to 1.8mm thick.

Mesh Width

16 mm at the central mesh portion.

Length

The Komfit band is offered in two lengths: "Original" and "Regular. The "Original" reflects the length once worn by astronauts over their space suits, and as a result is equivalent to a "long" size. The "Original" works best on wrists at least 7 inches (18 cm) in circumference and will fit wrists up to approximately 10 inches (25.5 cm) in circumference. The "Regular" was made to fit small to medium wrists, and works best on wrists between 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) and about 7 inches (18 cm) in circumference. For a wrist at 7 inches in circumference, either size will work, but we think the "Original" provides the best look.

Improvements

We have made several notable improvements over the vintage Komfit. First, whereas the vintage model had end pieces up to only 19mm wide, ours extends to over 20mm. As a result, the band now fits watches with more contemporary proportions, including the Omega Speedmaster Professional (the watch with which astronauts commonly paired this bracelet). Second, the mesh is now slightly wider at 16mm vs. 15mm in the vintage model, to accommodate the wider end piece. Third, the band fits more securely -- whereas the clasp of the vintage versions had a tendency to "slip," the clasp of the reissue has been improved to avoid this problem.

Instructions for Use

For tips on using and caring for your bracelet, click here.

Included

Internal lug protectors provided with each order.

Pick up in Heidelberg Heights in Melbourne. This does not apply to pre-orders. We do not have a store for viewing straps.

Order before 1pm on business days to collect same day.

[Forstner] Komfit "JB" Mesh Watch Bracelet with Horned Ends

[Forstner] Komfit "JB" Mesh Watch Bracelet with Horned Ends

Regular (Wrists between 14.5cm and 18cm)

Our Warehouse

Pickup available , order before 1pm on business days to collect same day.

135 Bamfield Road
Enter via Dallas Business Group entrance.
Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081
Australia

Shipping

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FREE express over $70 AUD.
FREE International postage over $110 AUD.

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