A system, and method for enhancing the utility inherent in the application of smartwatches, in functional combination with conventional watches, in a single watchband.

A system, and method for enhancing the utility inherent in the application of smartwatches, in functional combination with conventional watches, in a single watchband.

The application describes a watch band and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In various embodiments, the watch band includes a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The first portion can be made of a first material and be adapted to be located directly under a back of a watch case. The second portion can include a series of rigid links formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second portion can be adapted to wrap around the wrist of a user. In various embodiments, the watch band can feature offset links to enable the watch band to curl around a user's wrist while maintaining the watch case at a low profile above the first portion. In some cases, the watch band can include a detachment mechanism remote from where the watch band attaches to the watch case.

The application describes a watch band and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In various embodiments, the watch band includes a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The first portion can be made of a first material and be adapted to be located directly under a back of a watch case. The second portion can include a series of rigid links formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second portion can be adapted to wrap around the wrist of a user. In various embodiments, the watch band can feature offset links to enable the watch band to curl around a user's wrist while maintaining the watch case at a low profile above the first portion. In some cases, the watch band can include a detachment mechanism remote from where the watch band attaches to the watch case.

A clasp for a wristlet, the clasp including at least one set of four arms hinged with respect to each other so that the clasp can pass from a first position, referred to as the deployed position, wherein the arms are oriented radially towards the outside of the wristlet, to a second position, referred to as the closed position, wherein the arms are folded against each other so as to be placed under the wristlet, this set of four hinged arms including two sets of compasses formed by two arms joined by a hinge, the free end of the arms being mounted pivotally, on a first and on a second part of the wristlet.

A clasp for a wristlet, the clasp including at least one set of four arms hinged with respect to each other so that the clasp can pass from a first position, referred to as the deployed position, wherein the arms are oriented radially towards the outside of the wristlet, to a second position, referred to as the closed position, wherein the arms are folded against each other so as to be placed under the wristlet, this set of four hinged arms including two sets of compasses formed by two arms joined by a hinge, the free end of the arms being mounted pivotally, on a first and on a second part of the wristlet.

A bracelet clasp including first and second blades, the first blade being articulated to the second blade by a first end, between a closed position, in which the second blade is folded over the first blade, and an open position in which the second blade is free from the first blade, the second blade bearing, at a second end, a member for fastening a first bracelet strand, a second bracelet strand being connected at least indirectly to the first blade. A locking device holds the first blade in its closed position. A device for adjusting the wear length of the bracelet includes a cover mounted on a base plate secured to the second end of the second blade, and the member for fastening the first bracelet strand sliding between the cover and the base plate in a longitudinal direction of the clasp between a first position in which the fastening member is at least partially engaged in the cover of the clasp towards at least a second position in which the fastening member is free from the cover of the clasp by pressure on the cover in a direction perpendicular to the clasp to cause same to slide.

A clasp is configured to permanently interlock around a flexible strip of material and includes first and second interlocking members. At least one interlocking member includes a Bluetooth communication device. Each interlocking member can include a plurality of hooks and a corresponding plurality of recesses, where the recesses of one interlocking member receive the hooks of the other interlocking member to secure a band within the clasp between the interlocking members. The recesses can be completely internal to the clasp to prevent external tampering. Each of the interlocking members can include various protrusions and ribs that compress and secure the band within the clasp, so as to prevent movement of the band between the interlocking members when interlocked.

A clasp is configured to permanently interlock around a flexible strip of material and includes first and second interlocking members. At least one interlocking member includes a Bluetooth communication device. Each interlocking member can include a plurality of hooks and a corresponding plurality of recesses, where the recesses of one interlocking member receive the hooks of the other interlocking member to secure a band within the clasp between the interlocking members. The recesses can be completely internal to the clasp to prevent external tampering. Each of the interlocking members can include various protrusions and ribs that compress and secure the band within the clasp, so as to prevent movement of the band between the interlocking members when interlocked.

A battery-operated wristwatch includes a watch case, two strap parts and a clasp, wherein a battery housing including a battery is integrated in the clasp. One of the strap parts includes power transmission wires. The battery housing is coupled to the power transmission strap part by a first coupling that allows the transmission of a power signal. Likewise, the power transmission strap part is coupled to the watch case by a second coupling that allows the transmission of the power signal from the battery to the watch case. Particular embodiments are related to a watch provided with a deployable clasp comprising clasp portions which can be folded together, and wherein the battery housing is attached to one of the clasp portions.