What is the difference between a "milled" or "stamped" bracelet/clasp?

DancingWatch

Was watching a lot of watch reviews and "milled" and "stamped" come up a lot when discussing bracelets? (usually people saying that they would prefer the "stamped" one to be milled).

What are the pro and cons for them? are there any other types that I should know about?

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KristianG
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In the real world there is no practical difference. Milled is more expensive to do, so people look at it as a sign of a watch being higher quality. 

NCExpat
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KristianG

In the real world there is no practical difference. Milled is more expensive to do, so people look at it as a sign of a watch being higher quality. 

This, it's generally seen as being more solid and reliable. I've seen stamped clasps that just feel weak and cheap, while a milled clasp is carved out of a solid block of steel. I think the milled ones feel better.

mjosamannen
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Milled will often look thicker and brushed a lot of the time. Stamped will be much thinner and more "shiny". Even though milled are arguably better, the stamped is lighter. Most brands used stamped clasps. Milled is a newer phenomenon 😀