Panerai strap recommendations please!

[unkel]

And so I bought my first Panerai (PAM00196 from 2005, complete set) this week, a friend was selling one, wanted one for a long time. Like this:



Delighted with the watch, it is just me, perfect size (although I'm not normally a fan of chronos - open to swap for another PAM if anyone is interested)

Now it came with the original black rubber. I've gone off rubber a few years ago. And black croc. Never been a fan. So I'm thinking of getting a few new straps, maybe tan (vintage) thick leather, bordering on orange and light silver / blueish suede?

Any recommendations much appreciated. Budget is flexible.

[Paneraiseeker]

Gunny straps.

[Rob153]

My 250 is in essence the same watch, just a brushed case-

Loads of different straps suit it:

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OEM Military Green Rubber
Yuran Strap

Last three are Toshi straps, can’t beat Rich’s straps for quality.

Enjoy the ride, you’ll be addicted to strap buying before you know it!

[scwazrh]

I’ve got a few through Etsy . Came from Spain , nice good quality leather for about €70 each .Mine came on panerai padded leather and a rubber strap but the padded leather never sits right on my wrist

[Kevin]

Bit of a left field suggestion
I can't wear leather straps so have bought a few cork straps from these people.
They are beautifully soft and although not as robust as leather they wear very well.
They do a 'Panerai' range

https://www.corkwatchstraps.com/

[seadog1408]

Toshi

[Chewitt13]

Nearly all my panerai's are on toshi

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[Snoodles]

Corrigia if you go leather or Panerai if you go rubber.

[Andyp1973]

Another one for Corrigia. Not cheap but he does send out discount codes regularly. A 40% off one is valid at the moment. I guest you just need to register.

VIPCLUB is the code.


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[unkel]

Thanks a million for all the suggestions! I went a bit mad, bought two very cheap suede straps from a seller on Etsy, kzfashions@163.com. I also ordered a cork strap from that seller in Portugal (great country, would love to visit again)

A forum regular approached me via PM about a Toshi tan leather strap he was selling, so I bought that too

Just looking at the Corrigia straps now. They look out of this world. I'd say I'll spend a few hours on their site and I doubt I'll get away from it without ordering a strap!

[Mikes1]

When I had the Pam 0188 Daylight, I got the folks at ABP Atelier in Paris to make up several straps.

These guys are worth a look and their quality is excellent.

https://www.abpconcept.paris/

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[wigdog]

Greg Stevens-wonderful straps.
https://www.gregstevensdesign.com/watch-straps.html

[unkel]

So now I have the watch on a class Toshi tan leather strap. Wearing it right now. A cork strap on its way to me from Portugal and a few suede ones through Etsy.

And I've had plenty of time to reflect. Panerais are not just a passing thing for me, they are here to stay. I just love the styling, the size, the heritage, they are me, suit me perfectly. But not the PAM00196. It's a chrono, of which I am not a fan normally, I have no need for this complication and my eyes are aging so I prefer a more plain and basic face

So let me cut to the chase:

Do any of you Paneristi want to swap with me? What have you got? I want a plain face, big lume, and minimum 44mm size.