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Old 7 November 2012, 09:25 PM   #1
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Icon20 New strap! Goin' old school.
Dirk is a Panerai strap legend, so I've always wanted to pick one up, and the PAV 91 is one of THE classics. Happy to have an old school pre-V strap in the collection.

Just to add, Dirk was great throughout the process and treated me really well. A great guy.













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Old 7 November 2012, 09:34 PM   #2
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Looks great on the PAM! Enjoy!
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Old 7 November 2012, 10:05 PM   #3
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nice combo, and nice buckle!
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Old 7 November 2012, 11:25 PM   #4
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nice combo, and nice buckle!
thanks. yes, the microbrille finish is quite nice, actually.
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Old 7 November 2012, 11:44 PM   #5
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Old 8 November 2012, 12:00 AM   #6
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Nice one Cru!


thanks man. yeah, it probably is too short for you, but, i wouldn't have it any other way.
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Old 8 November 2012, 12:28 AM   #7
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Dirk straps rock!
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Old 8 November 2012, 01:17 AM   #8
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Old 8 November 2012, 01:19 AM   #9
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Old 8 November 2012, 01:20 AM   #10
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Old 8 November 2012, 01:33 AM   #11
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Old 8 November 2012, 01:49 AM   #12
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Nice combo!


, joe. after my first day wearing it, it seems to be working for me both as a dress up/work strap and a casual strap. great color and feel.
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Old 8 November 2012, 02:46 AM   #13
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Big Congrats, Cru

Dirk is my all time favourite strapmaker




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Old 8 November 2012, 02:49 AM   #14
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Big Congrats, Cru

Dirk is my all time favourite strapmaker


thank you, panos. i remember you having said that before in some other thread way back when, so, i knew i would be getting a good one when i finally got around to contacting dirk.
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Old 8 November 2012, 03:42 AM   #15
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thank you, panos. i remember you having said that before in some other thread way back when, so, i knew i would be getting a good one when i finally got around to contacting dirk.

I am telling you're gonna love it. It's the perfect balance between the dressy OEM Crocs and the mean Ammo's. The size (when you use sizes in a total length of 210mm in consideration with the wrist size always), the leather (man that hides smell good), the curved buckle (which allow to fit under the cuffs) make it perfect daily wearer in all occasions.

My favourite is the Dark Cognac which is developing an unbelievably AWESOME patina over time.






Here is on the 312

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after almost 2 years (deep deep, almost reddish, dark cognac )
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Old 8 November 2012, 04:52 AM   #16
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The pussycat is good looking too!!
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Old 8 November 2012, 05:04 AM   #17
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Old 8 November 2012, 06:29 AM   #18
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Thanks, Travis.
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Old 8 November 2012, 06:34 AM   #19
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Look very sharp Cru!!
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Old 8 November 2012, 06:43 AM   #20
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...the PAV 91 is one of THE classics...
Very nice - like the texture of that strap

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Nice one Cru, I bought a lightly used dirk a while ago which i used and sold with another watch.
It was one of the dark cognac examples and very comfortable.
Good buying, looks great on the auto.

Cheers,
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Very nice - like the texture of that strap

Enjoy your new shoes
So true. The texture is an extra bonus.


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Nice one Cru, I bought a lightly used dirk a while ago which i used and sold with another watch.
It was one of the dark cognac examples and very comfortable.
Good buying, looks great on the auto.

Cheers,
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Thanks, Richard. Comfort and style right out of the box (well, envelope).
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Old 8 November 2012, 11:21 AM   #23
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Old 8 November 2012, 12:26 PM   #24
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Old 8 November 2012, 01:50 PM   #25
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That is a sweet combo. I like how the strap ages as well.
That is classy.
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Old 8 November 2012, 07:25 PM   #26
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That is a sweet combo. I like how the strap ages as well.
That is classy.


thanks, guys.

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Old 8 November 2012, 07:38 PM   #27
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Congrats on the starp Cru your cat is simply wonderful
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Old 10 November 2012, 06:31 PM   #29
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Looks fantastic
Thanks, Clive.

I've worn it for a few days now and I can say without hesitation that it's one of my best straps. Great texture, color and feel. I shouldn't have waited this long to get a Dirk.
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