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Old 17 October 2025, 02:44 AM   #1
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My first Panerai!
Just arrived from an AD today. So far so good, although I really wish the buckle was a deployant instead of a pin (which I always struggle to get comfortable). I assume they don’t make a deployant buckle I can replace this one with?

Otherwise it’s great. Pleased with the thickness - or rather thinness - of the Due. And love the clean white dial.



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Old 17 October 2025, 02:50 AM   #2
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You can go straight to their website and order new straps and buckles including a deployant style. She's a beaut!
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Old 17 October 2025, 03:52 AM   #3
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Congratulations, nice clean looking dial with a touch of color
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Old 17 October 2025, 04:53 AM   #4
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Congrats. I like the 38mm Due but wonder if the crown guard will bother my hand since I would wear the watch on my left hand. Really like the blue dial but not so much the leather band, it's too bright blue.
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Old 17 October 2025, 07:32 AM   #5
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You can go straight to their website and order new straps and buckles including a deployant style. She's a beaut!
My AD told me that you can't buy a deployant buckle for the Due. I guess that's wrong?
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Old 17 October 2025, 09:11 PM   #6
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My AD told me that you can't buy a deployant buckle for the Due. I guess that's wrong?
This is a PAM 1381, correct? Your strap size is 22/18.

If so, you have options. You can replace the strap with a 22/22 or 22/20 - there are a few deployant options for these sizes. Or, there is a 18mm deployant (PAV00775) on their website. You'll need to get a strap that fits a deployant either way.
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Old 17 October 2025, 09:47 PM   #7
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Old 19 October 2025, 01:59 AM   #10
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Old 19 October 2025, 02:38 AM   #11
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Nice and simple watch. Enjoy.

What model is it?
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Old 19 October 2025, 02:19 PM   #12
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Old 20 October 2025, 04:56 AM   #13
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Old 20 October 2025, 05:12 AM   #14
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Old 20 October 2025, 09:01 PM   #15
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Old 20 October 2025, 09:55 PM   #16
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Nice and simple watch. Enjoy.

What model is it?
It's the PAM 1381, a Luminor Due.

Unfortunately I cannot seem to get the strap to a comfortable position. One hole for the buckle is too lose and the case rotates on my wrist; the next smaller hole is too tight. I've had the same problem with Omegas with pin-buckle straps and I've since learned to avoid pin buckles. I liked this watch so much, though, that I decided to take the plunge. This is why I was looking for a deployant.

Given the cost of a new rubber strap and buckle, however, I decided to just take the plunge and purchase a Due metal bracelet. I'll post pics once I have it and it's on the watch.
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Old 20 October 2025, 09:58 PM   #17
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This is a PAM 1381, correct? Your strap size is 22/18.

If so, you have options. You can replace the strap with a 22/22 or 22/20 - there are a few deployant options for these sizes. Or, there is a 18mm deployant (PAV00775) on their website. You'll need to get a strap that fits a deployant either way.
Is this true even with the quick-release system straps? This Due has the quick-release system, so I thought that limited my choices somewhat.
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Old 21 October 2025, 02:36 AM   #18
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Is this true even with the quick-release system straps? This Due has the quick-release system, so I thought that limited my choices somewhat.
If you want to stick with genuine Panerai...

Go to the Panerai website. Accessories -> Straps and bracelets -> By collection and diameter. Select Luminor Due. Select 42mm. Select Strap Size (XS or Standard). Select Folding Clasp.

There are 5 rubber strap options.

If you don't mind aftermarket, the options are limitless.

Hope this helps!
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Old 21 October 2025, 07:24 PM   #19
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Old 22 October 2025, 05:11 AM   #20
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If you want to stick with genuine Panerai...

Go to the Panerai website. Accessories -> Straps and bracelets -> By collection and diameter. Select Luminor Due. Select 42mm. Select Strap Size (XS or Standard). Select Folding Clasp.

There are 5 rubber strap options.

If you don't mind aftermarket, the options are limitless.

Hope this helps!
It does indeed. Thanks!
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Old 22 October 2025, 08:43 AM   #21
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Very nice. I have 1342 and put that on a black Americas Cup strap with blue/red stitching and love it! The white dial is great. Enjoy!
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It does indeed. Thanks!
You're most welcome!
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