US Patent 11460815 Wristwatch with battery integrated in the clasp

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.