Smartwatches with a clip

Folding clip

— a variant of fasteners is common to metal bracelets. The most widespread type of clip consists of two curved plates connected by an axis. When unfastened, they open like a book, increasing the overall length of the bracelet and allowing you to easily remove the watch from your hand, and when fastened, they fold close to each other and are fixed, securing the bracelet on your wrist. Another less popular variety is the “butterfly”, which has two flaps that, when opened, rise like wings.

In general, the clips are very easy to use but difficult to set up. They fasten and unfasten with literally one click, but it’s difficult to reconfigure the size of a bracelet with a clip – for this, you have to disconnect and reconnect special latches, which requires an additional tool and some skill. In some models, a metal bracelet with such a clasp is complemented by a soft strap with a classic buckle (see the relevant paragraph).