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Betta01 · 13 October 2017, 05:55 PM

Visited a Boutique to explore the Panerai straps options
Two negative observation, the leather straps are too thin for a premium brand, although the price is reasonable and that Tang buckle is just crazy expensive.
Just my opinion, royal Panerai fan please dun b angry..

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Ruud Van Driver · 13 October 2017, 06:57 PM

Personally I don't find them that thin. They're to hold your watch to your wrist not tie ships up with.

You should look at the straps that come with the latest LE green dials, thicker than a whale omelette, lah!

brandrea · 13 October 2017, 07:03 PM

Interesting observation.

So far, I only own OP original straps. The thickness is spot on IMO, however the price is a bit much when buying from a boutique. Yes those buckles are expensive too

Cru Jones · 13 October 2017, 07:28 PM

I think Panerai's straps are excellent quality. Non-OEM offers a wider range of prices and styles, but almost never better quality (with a couple of notable exceptions...ABP and Dangerous9, for example).

In my strap adventure over the years, I went from initially favoring thick and rough to thin and smooth. Today, I like not having a lot of mass under the wrist.

oldsalt · 13 October 2017, 08:18 PM

I find them O.K. - they work for me.....

cheers

KBM · 14 October 2017, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

In my strap adventure over the years, I went from initially favoring thick and rough to thin and smooth. Today, I like not having a lot of mass under the wrist.

The same happened with me, Cru.

These days, nothing beats a good OEM asso or some similar strap in my view. Fantastic construction and just sooo comfortable.

1William · 13 October 2017, 08:30 PM

I think it depends on the strap from Panerai. I was at an event last week and several of the new thinner Panerai's were on display and I noticed a thinner strap on them. The Panerai rep. said they were for the new watches. I find Panerai watch strap to be of the highest quality, for the most part, but pay for what you get.

fullcourt · 13 October 2017, 10:23 PM

oem straps are awesome, love all of mine

Pam673 · 13 October 2017, 11:28 PM

Panerai's original straps are excellent. Straps on the LEs are much thicker.

However they are all too short so can't give you the vintage look and feel.

I always change to custom made extra long 5mm thick aftermarket ones.

itsjknight · 14 October 2017, 06:58 AM

Love the OEM straps!

stockae92 · 14 October 2017, 08:02 AM

I found OEM straps are of good quality and dimension, but they don't work with my wrist size / shape. I prefer to have thicker strap to "balance" out the rest of the watch (44mm Luminor). 26mm OEM strap on 45mm Radiomir works for me though. :)

nick c · 14 October 2017, 09:28 AM

I like both!

chemistman · 14 October 2017, 10:34 AM

Haven't tried many custom straps but OEM croc straps are one of the best in terms of quality. It's just so well made.

OEM Asso straps I find them just about average. you can probably get a similar one for less.

I think 22/20 straps tend to be thinner.

HD_Pilot · 14 October 2017, 11:02 PM

OEM straps are excellent. They are very well made. Last a very long time. Fit the watch in all aspects. Fit between the lugs, fit the buckles, fit proportionally. They are a bit pricey, but are absolutely worth it.

13 October 2017, 05:55 PM	#1
Betta01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 183	Panerai original straps (so thin) Visited a Boutique to explore the Panerai straps options Two negative observation, the leather straps are too thin for a premium brand, although the price is reasonable and that Tang buckle is just crazy expensive. Just my opinion, royal Panerai fan please dun b angry.. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk

13 October 2017, 06:57 PM	#2
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Personally I don't find them that thin. They're to hold your watch to your wrist not tie ships up with. You should look at the straps that come with the latest LE green dials, thicker than a whale omelette, lah! __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 October 2017, 08:18 PM	#5
oldsalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia. Watch: ????? Posts: 1,015	I find them O.K. - they work for me..... cheers __________________ EXP II - DSSD (blue) - PAM 643 - PAM 724 - PAM 424 - PAM 1499 - GRUPPO GAMA - PAM 1305 - Breguet XXI - 116500LN & BLNR....gone

13 October 2017, 10:23 PM	#8
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	oem straps are awesome, love all of mine __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

14 October 2017, 08:02 AM	#11
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	I found OEM straps are of good quality and dimension, but they don't work with my wrist size / shape. I prefer to have thicker strap to "balance" out the rest of the watch (44mm Luminor). 26mm OEM strap on 45mm Radiomir works for me though. :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

13 October 2017, 07:03 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,773	Interesting observation. So far, I only own OP original straps. The thickness is spot on IMO, however the price is a bit much when buying from a boutique. Yes those buckles are expensive too

13 October 2017, 07:28 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,253	I think Panerai's straps are excellent quality. Non-OEM offers a wider range of prices and styles, but almost never better quality (with a couple of notable exceptions...ABP and Dangerous9, for example). In my strap adventure over the years, I went from initially favoring thick and rough to thin and smooth. Today, I like not having a lot of mass under the wrist.

13 October 2017, 08:30 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	I think it depends on the strap from Panerai. I was at an event last week and several of the new thinner Panerai's were on display and I noticed a thinner strap on them. The Panerai rep. said they were for the new watches. I find Panerai watch strap to be of the highest quality, for the most part, but pay for what you get.

13 October 2017, 11:28 PM	#9
Pam673 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: La La land Watch: A few Posts: 99	Panerai's original straps are excellent. Straps on the LEs are much thicker. However they are all too short so can't give you the vintage look and feel. I always change to custom made extra long 5mm thick aftermarket ones.

14 October 2017, 06:58 AM	#10
itsjknight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 361	Love the OEM straps!

14 October 2017, 09:28 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I like both!

14 October 2017, 10:34 AM	#13
chemistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Auckland Watch: BLNR, Exp II, SubC Posts: 155	Haven't tried many custom straps but OEM croc straps are one of the best in terms of quality. It's just so well made. OEM Asso straps I find them just about average. you can probably get a similar one for less. I think 22/20 straps tend to be thinner.

14 October 2017, 11:02 PM	#14
HD_Pilot 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10	OEM straps are excellent. They are very well made. Last a very long time. Fit the watch in all aspects. Fit between the lugs, fit the buckles, fit proportionally. They are a bit pricey, but are absolutely worth it.

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