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FKM Rubber · Independent wrist conversion system

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Rs. 3,999.00

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Inner socket40.35 mm
Cradle depth6.2 mm
Retaining lip0.7 mm
Lug width22 mm
Crown notches× 2 (12 + 3 o'clock)
Strap materialFKM rubber
ClaspPW deployant
Fit typeNon-permanent cradle
VersionPrototype V1
  • Cradle Adapter V1
  • FKM rubber strap (22mm)
  • Spring bars × 2
  • Spring bar fitting tool
  • Instruction card
  • Branded microfibre pouch
Designed around the Royal Pop modular format. Final compatibility will be confirmed after prototype testing is complete. The cradle is not designed to modify the Royal Pop in any way.
First drop: UK & Europe. Estimated dispatch post prototype testing. Pre-order customers are contacted before any charge is taken for balance payments. Tracking provided on all shipments.

Pop Wrist Studio is an independent accessory brand. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Swatch Group Ltd or Audemars Piguet.

How the system works

Strap → Cradle → Wrist

The FKM rubber strap connects to the Cradle Adapter V1 via 22mm spring bars through the integrated lug holes — the same method used by all major Swiss watchmakers.

The Royal Pop module then drops into the 40.35mm socket and is held by the 0.7mm retaining lip. Nothing touches the watch mechanically. No force, no adhesive, no drilling. The module is back in your hand in seconds.

Assembly structure
Royal Pop ModuleCustomer's piece
↓ drops into socket · locked by lip
Cradle Adapter V140.35mm socket
↓ spring bars · 22mm lugs
FKM Rubber StrapRibbed · 22mm
↓ deployant clasp closes
PW Deployant ClaspSits flat on wrist
Materials & process

Engineered slowly, on purpose.

Cradle Adapter V1 is a single, deliberately small production run. Every cradle is CNC-finished to tight tolerances around the Royal Pop case geometry, paired with FKM rubber and a deployant clasp tuned by hand. Nothing is mass-produced. Nothing is rushed.

Step 01 · Cradle
CNC machined to 40.35mm.
The cradle body is machined from solid stock. The inner socket is measured against the Royal Pop case, leaving a 0.7mm retaining lip that holds the module flush without clamping force.
Tolerance ±0.02mm
Step 02 · Strap
FKM, the dive-watch compound.
FKM (fluoroelastomer) is the rubber used in dive watch straps and aerospace seals. Denser and more UV-stable than standard silicone. Resists sweat, oils, sunscreen. Feels closer to a Rolex Oysterflex than a sports band.
22mm · UV-stable · Skin-safe
Step 03 · Clasp
PW deployant, hand-tuned.
Each butterfly deployant is opened, closed, and adjusted by hand before it ships. The closing action sits flat on the wrist with no spring-bar fumbling and no exposed pin.
Butterfly · Steel · Hand-tuned
Quick questions
No. Pop Wrist Studio is an independent accessory brand. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Swatch Group Ltd or Audemars Piguet. Royal Pop is a trademark of its respective owners.
No. The goal is a completely non-permanent cradle system. The Royal Pop sits inside the socket held by the 0.7mm retaining lip. Nothing is drilled or glued. Remove it at any time and the watch returns to its original condition immediately.
Via standard 22mm spring bars through integrated lug holes — the same method used by all major Swiss watchmakers. A spring bar tool is included. Any standard 22mm strap can be used as a replacement.
First drop dispatches post prototype testing. Pre-order customers are notified before any balance is charged. Cancel any time before dispatch for a full refund.
Independent brand disclaimer

Pop Wrist Studio is an independent accessory brand. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Swatch Group Ltd or Audemars Piguet. Royal Pop is a trademark of its respective owners. Cradle Adapter V1 is a third-party accessory concept designed for compatibility with the Royal Pop modular format.

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