After Dalip got to me, figured I should try OEM rubber before 1st Toshi arrives

[Cru Jones]

So, I lasted two weeks before getting caught by the strap bug.

Thanks a lot, Dalip, for pushing me over the edge with your very fine almond Toshi!

While waiting for it to come in (ordered it today), I switched from the standard brown OEM croc on my 164 to the OEM rubber. Man, it's just fantastic.

Very comfortable, and gives the watch a totally different look. I was a bit unsure about the "Officine Panerai" text on the strap, but, it's pretty subtle on the wrist, and I like the fact that "Officine" is the text I see when looking down at the watch, as opposed to having "Paneria" screaming at me.

Just thought I'd post a couple of pix, even though most of you know what this looks like. I'm very happy with how the brushed case helps "sport" up the watch with the rubber, while the polished bezel & crown guard "dresses" the piece with the brown croc.