U.S. Divers Co. buckle question

[viewoptic]

I noticed both of the modern replica versions of the U.S. divers buckle I have do not seem to get a good "bite" on the seat belt style webbing... that leaves me to wonder, are the vintage ones better?

 

[BudaFett]

I'd assume the vintage has more of a bite only because they needed to be practical and hold actual diving weight, and the replicas need to look pretty.

 

[viewoptic]

I'd assume the vintage has more of a bite only because they needed to be practical and hold actual diving weight, and the replicas need to look pretty.

Ya I agree, just hope they do. Which type do you have?

 

[BudaFett]

Real. One of my first purchases in 2014!

 

[viewoptic]

Nice. The replicas barely touch the webbing when they are closed so they move out of adjustment very easy.

 

[DrToothache]

I have a vintage one and I still have to double the strap over to get a good bite.

 

[Miggs Fett]

I have a vintage buckle and I have to double the strap to get that hard bite, just like Dr Toothache!

 

[Ord Mantell]

yeah, I don't think they had seatbelt webbing in mind when they designed that buckle.