Panerai appreciation thread

[Robsmck]

Big dog today, catching up on MOTD2 from last night.

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[100thmonkey]

Any particular reason

Think they are overpriced and not a patch on aftermarket for durability. The only exception being the tunnel straps or other hard to finds only.

[alanski]

Think they are overpriced and not a patch on aftermarket for durability. The only exception being the tunnel straps or other hard to finds only.

Oem I've found over last 20 yrs to be the best and right amount of padding but are super expensive , outwith rubber b the oem rubber is still the best ,

Had a rubber b on my titanium luminor and wore it non stop for 8 months

Some after market stuff are cheap for a reason they are pretty s""te

[neebsta]

Oem I've found over last 20 yrs to be the best and right amount of padding but are super expensive , outwith rubber b the oem rubber is still the best ,

Had a rubber b on my titanium luminor and wore it non stop for 8 months

Some after market stuff are cheap for a reason they are pretty s""te

OEM are by far the best. I did try a couple of Horus 24mm straps and I thought they were incredibly poor. OEM new or used is no problem. Clean up easily enough if that’s a worry. Luckily I have a decent collection of OEMs in 24mm and 26mm 😎

[100thmonkey]

A standard leather Panerai straps does about 2 years daily whereas I have never thrown a Toshi, BigB, or Jabba strap away ever.

[alanski]

OEM are by far the best. I did try a couple of Horus 24mm straps and I thought they were incredibly poor. OEM new or used is no problem. Clean up easily enough if that’s a worry. Luckily I have a decent collection of OEMs in 24mm and 26mm 

Yeah I think the same , was tempted to buy the green 26mm rubber oem for this 190 the other day , got a inky blue gator and tan calf for this but will be staying with the rubber for a good while

[neebsta]

Yeah I think the same , was tempted to buy the green 26mm rubber oem for this 190 the other day , got a inky blue gator and tan calf for this but will be staying with the rubber for a good while

I can recommend the Green. I have the accordion 26mm and the standard 24mm in Green. Probably my favourite colour OEM Rubber Straps.

[100thmonkey]

Can I just add to my comments by saying that they apply mainly to Panerai leather straps the rubber straps that panerai make are really well made


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[alanski]

I can recommend the Green. I have the accordion 26mm and the standard 24mm in Green. Probably my favourite colour OEM Rubber Straps.

Using the blue accordion one now on the 190 may well add a green 26mm next

Thanks for info

[MakeColdplayHistory]

Took my Luminor skiing last week...

[Nev]

Found this old image this evening. I miss having a 372.



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[100thmonkey]

Found this old image this evening. I miss having a 372.



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Belter, looks lovely on that rich leather

[njr911]

Perfect timing on the strap talk.

I'm away for a few weeks and debating what watch to take. It will be a warm beach holiday but i find my 005 uncomfy on the Panerai rubber. Love it on a leather strap but that wounldn't think me for taking into the sea.

Any other recommendations - that don't cost the same as just buying an Apple watch to use on holiday?

[MakeColdplayHistory]

Perfect timing on the strap talk.

I'm away for a few weeks and debating what watch to take. It will be a warm beach holiday but i find my 005 uncomfy on the Panerai rubber. Love it on a leather strap but that wounldn't think me for taking into the sea.

Any other recommendations - that don't cost the same as just buying an Apple watch to use on holiday?

Waterproof leather strap? They do exist. I have a Dirk Incursore 5218 strap that's seawaterproof to 7000ft for 50 hours. As it happens I'm wearing it today (on a Gruppo Gamma, not Panerai). You'll struggle to fine one of these now but there must be other waterproof leather straps?

[njr911]

Waterproof leather strap? They do exist. I have a Dirk Incursore 5218 strap that's seawaterproof to 7000ft for 50 hours. As it happens I'm wearing it today (on a Gruppo Gamma, not Panerai). You'll struggle to fine one of these now but there must be other waterproof leather straps?

Or sharkskin maybe? I just think the Luminor looks so much better not on a black rubber strap

[JP28]

Waterproof leather strap? They do exist. I have a Dirk Incursore 5218 strap that's seawaterproof to 7000ft for 50 hours. As it happens I'm wearing it today (on a Gruppo Gamma, not Panerai). You'll struggle to fine one of these now but there must be other waterproof leather straps?

Have a look at rubber b swimskin

https://rubberb.com/blog/rubber-b-concept/#swimskin

Not tried myself and not cheap but does look good.

[McBeardy]

Waterproof leather strap? They do exist. I have a Dirk Incursore 5218 strap that's seawaterproof to 7000ft for 50 hours. As it happens I'm wearing it today (on a Gruppo Gamma, not Panerai). You'll struggle to fine one of these now but there must be other waterproof leather straps?

I used to own the base 560 which Wandril now does & I had 2 waterproof leather straps. One OEM from Panerai used to be under the description calf cashmere gold strap. My favourite OEM strap which I used many times swimming. It did age over a period of time though.

The other was Kodiak strap bought from the US. Much stiffer than OEM but great for water use & didn’t age.

Believe Di Stefano (spelling unsure) used to make a few as well.


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[gshort67]

Perfect timing on the strap talk.

I'm away for a few weeks and debating what watch to take. It will be a warm beach holiday but i find my 005 uncomfy on the Panerai rubber. Love it on a leather strap but that wounldn't think me for taking into the sea.

Any other recommendations - that don't cost the same as just buying an Apple watch to use on holiday?

How about a canvas strap, let it dry out in the sun


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[Tuna1138]

i find my 005 uncomfy on the Panerai rubber.

Have you tried both styles of rubber straps? You may find the 'accordion' ones feel different to the standard one. Plenty of aftermarket ones are available too.

[jmarchitect]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a grey crocodile strap with contrasting stitching for my PAM 510?

[njr911]

How about a canvas strap, let it dry out in the sun


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Sounds good. Any recommendations or links. Or used ones

[pisar]

Think they are overpriced and not a patch on aftermarket for durability. The only exception being the tunnel straps or other hard to finds only.

100% true

OEM are by far the best. I did try a couple of Horus 24mm straps and I thought they were incredibly poor. OEM new or used is no problem. Clean up easily enough if that’s a worry. Luckily I have a decent collection of OEMs in 24mm and 26mm 

Maybe you didn't have good and right one
For me any non-OEM i have is better that OEM one...but i have good makers in my country ;)

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Think they are overpriced and not a patch on aftermarket for durability. The only exception being the tunnel straps or other hard to finds only.

100% true

OEM are by far the best. I did try a couple of Horus 24mm straps and I thought they were incredibly poor. OEM new or used is no problem. Clean up easily enough if that’s a worry. Luckily I have a decent collection of OEMs in 24mm and 26mm 

Maybe you didn't have good and right one
For me any non-OEM i have is better that OEM one...but i have good makers in my country ;)

[mk1974]

Image1707418060.081507.jpgI used this canvas from sword straps ,worked well


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[gshort67]

Sounds good. Any recommendations or links. Or used ones

https://kyros-straps.com/canvas-hand...as-straps.html


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[cyrusir]

New strap on the 1335, i liked the navy suede but brown always looks better on a Panerai to me

[Chewitt13]

I've gone a bit mental on corriga straps since Xmas. They are already on sale, and with stock50 code you are getting 50% off the sale price, just bought my 5th strap this year, all my pams and my BBB are rocking corriga

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[Bonzodog]

Turning my attention to a summer strap for my Radiomir,has any one tried an Erikas on this model,not sure about the wire lugs holding this style of strap.

[mk1974]

I've gone a bit mental on corriga straps since Xmas. They are already on sale, and with stock50 code you are getting 50% off the sale price, just bought my 5th strap this year, all my pams and my BBB are rocking corriga

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You need 50% off as there expensive ,you can get better straps from cordes,kostas,toshi,sword and a load more,the last Corrigia I had was no where near the right colour,I’m not the only one.


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[100thmonkey]

I have these spare! All 24mm


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[Andyp1973]

You need 50% off as there expensive ,you can get better straps from cordes,kostas,toshi,sword and a load more,the last Corrigia I had was no where near the right colour,I’m not the only one.


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Echo that. Wouldn’t touch any of his stuff anymore. Prices up, quality down.

And don’t get me started on his watches.


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[Nev]

You need 50% off as there expensive ,you can get better straps from cordes,kostas,toshi,sword and a load more,the last Corrigia I had was no where near the right colour,I’m not the only one.


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Same here, was a go to before I knew better. Wouldn't go anywhere near now given my experiences on service and quality.



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[Robsmck]

Same here, was a go to before I knew better. Wouldn't go anywhere near now given my experiences on service and quality.



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Don't like to pile on but must agree, some of his stuff was ok a few years ago, but customer service is shocking. And the watches. O M F G

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[100thmonkey]

Not piling on Rob just a fair comment on your experience. The right strap made right with the right experience of buying is important and thats why I only use 2 people.

[mk1974]

Not piling on Rob just a fair comment on your experience. The right strap made right with the right experience of buying is important and thats why I only use 2 people.

Who’s your go to


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[100thmonkey]

Toshi and Jabba

[Robsmck]

Kostas. Want to try cordes but am weaning myself off my strap habit.
Well trying to anyway

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[mk1974]

Not tried Jaba


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[magnet]

Bought this 425 exactly 10 years ago today. Not been serviced yet, keeps great time with a recently measured 79 hours of power reserve and still on the original leather strap. I really enjoy wearing it, it’s had plenty of wrist time and I doubt I’d ever sell.

[gshort67]

Bought this 425 exactly 10 years ago today. Not been serviced yet, keeps great time with a recently measured 79 hours of power reserve and still on the original leather strap. I really enjoy wearing it, it’s had plenty of wrist time and I doubt I’d ever sell.

Beautiful


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[neebsta]

You need 50% off as there expensive ,you can get better straps from cordes,kostas,toshi,sword and a load more,the last Corrigia I had was no where near the right colour,I’m not the only one.


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Agreed, bought one in the sale which was returned. It was the worst quality aftermarket strap I have ever bought. Garbage.

[McBeardy]

Slightly OT but at the cinema this week with my 5yr old & watching the trailers as you do. New animated Garfield movie (Garfield voiced by Chris Pratt - Panerai wearer) & it looked like Garfield owner (John) is wearing one https://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi58...f_=ext_shr_sms


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[mk1974]

118 just arrived from a Japanese dealer


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[neebsta]

100% true




Maybe you didn't have good and right one
For me any non-OEM i have is better that OEM one...but i have good makers in my country ;)

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100% true




Maybe you didn't have good and right one
For me any non-OEM i have is better that OEM one...but i have good makers in my country ;)

We were talking specifically about OEM Rubber straps. For clarity.

[njr911]

We were talking specifically about OEM Rubber straps. For clarity.

But how have people found the non-OEM straps? From buystrap for example, for £30. I'm not sure on the mark up on the Pam oem rubber strap but it must be HUGE!

[neebsta]

But how have people found the non-OEM straps? From buystrap for example, for £30. I'm not sure on the mark up on the Pam oem rubber strap but it must be HUGE!

Tried Horus Rubber straps. Nowhere close to OEM quality.

[Robsmck]

My first born today

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[neebsta]

My first born today

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Looks great Rob

[mk1974]

When it comes to panerai,white is refreshingly different.
My 114 gets plenty of wrist time.


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[mk1974]

673 for the weekend


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[D3ckard]

Couldn't agree more.


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