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Old 21 July 2021, 06:10 AM   #1
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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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Old 21 July 2021, 06:50 AM   #2
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How fresh is the strap?
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Old 21 July 2021, 07:48 AM   #3
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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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Old 21 July 2021, 11:59 AM   #4
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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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Old 21 July 2021, 06:29 PM   #5
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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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Old 21 July 2021, 10:32 PM   #6
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Panerai also offers straps that use Velcro. So you can 'size it' however you desire.
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Old 21 July 2021, 11:32 PM   #7
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Seems to be in pretty new shape
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Old 21 July 2021, 11:33 PM   #8
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Have you ever tried to stretch a band?
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Old 21 July 2021, 11:36 PM   #9
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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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Old 21 July 2021, 11:37 PM   #10
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I will look into those, thanks
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Old 21 July 2021, 11:38 PM   #11
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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.
this is a great idea I will look into Cordes, and tell them you sent me.
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Seems to be in pretty new shape
If it's fairly new, give it time. I found that eventually it stretches or at least breaks in to be looser.
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Old 22 July 2021, 11:58 AM   #14
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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?
Or you can buy a set of punches and a mallet on Amazon.
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Old 22 July 2021, 11:30 PM   #15
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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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Old 24 July 2021, 06:43 AM   #16
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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.
Good call thanks, have you found that after wearing Steel Bracelets, that the Panerai without deployment buckle can be easy to drop?...I have dropped mine a couple of times at night before sleep. Just so used to Rolex Steel bracelets that stay together.
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