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Question about Panerai Strap Sizing
This is my first post in this Forum, but I have been a member for a while...
Quick question, It seems that my wrist is a tweener. If I go to one strap hole it is a bit too snug. If I loosen to the next hole, it is a bit too loose. Are there any suggestion for this? I can imagine one solution is to punch a hole in between, but there has to be another way...what say you? |
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How fresh is the strap?
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A leather strap will loosen up with wear. Also the wrist size changes during the day or summer / winter.
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The answer, my friend, is custom straps. Standard Panerai straps don’t fit my wrists well either so I found Cordes Leather and David has been very helpful in fine tuning the sizing for my 6.75” wrist.
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The strap will loosen up. Your wrist will be a different size in the summer and winter. I've went to a shoemaker and had him punch holes in between my custom straps also.
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Panerai also offers straps that use Velcro. So you can 'size it' however you desire.
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Seems to be in pretty new shape
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Have you ever tried to stretch a band?
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I do not plan on ever selling this piece, but that is what I always say...so I am hesitant to punch a hole in the OEM strap...but this seems like a solid idea...where can you find a shoemaker these days?
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I will look into those, thanks
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this is a great idea I will look into Cordes, and tell them you sent me.
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David is a master.
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Or you can buy a set of punches and a mallet on Amazon.
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I would affix the watch on the tighter end, wear it a bit, and allow it stretch. This can take some time and requires some wear and tear on the strap. It might also stretch the hole that the buckle pin sits in. I have found, however, that in time all my straps stretch whether I wear them tightly or not. I'd rather my straps stretch into a perfect fit than a looser one.
The issue with Panerai and straps is that you really have 3 different variables: the case shape, the case diameter/size, and the strap size. Any one of those could result in a different fit. The strap material is also important. A rubber strap is obviously far more tolerant when tight versus a brand new leather strap. |
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