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3 March 2012, 07:44 AM
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Real Name: Jon
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Is this an authentic OEM strap?
I'm pretty sure I know the answer...wanted a second/third/fourth opinion though.
 Note: it's not mine, nor am I selling it or endorsing its sale in any way. I'm trying to do some homework before I do something stupid. 
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3 March 2012, 08:55 AM
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Yes, looks oem. Would be better if the strap is out of the packaging to be really certain...
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4 March 2012, 12:38 PM
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Here's a couple of pics of it out of the packaging:
  I think my main concerns are that I can't find that reference code anywhere, that I never knew Panerai to make a 24/24 strap that didn't have a sewn-in buckle, and it has round holes. |
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4 March 2012, 02:16 PM
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I suspect it might be a fake. Normally the holes are not round but bullet shaped.
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4 March 2012, 04:05 PM
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Agreed, I've never seen anything but oval holes on OEM.
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4 March 2012, 05:23 PM
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i don't have warm and fuzzies...the hide just looks wrong on the OEM...the OEM vintage line has less gloss...and the hole is all wrong...
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4 March 2012, 05:30 PM
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It looks different on the points you mention from my OEM vintage....
Wouldn't go for it. |
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4 March 2012, 07:37 PM
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Panerai never make round punch holes.
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4 March 2012, 09:05 PM
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sorry Jon
its 100% fake
 not juz the strap, but the buckle and the baggie too...
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