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knoffie · 12 December 2013, 01:57 PM

I am an absolute newbie to Panerai after owning and selling 5 Rolex watches. However today I bought a Panerail Radiomir black seal 183.
However I feel that the tan 26mm / 26mm strap is too wide for my wrist. Is it possible to fit say a 24 mm strap to the watch. I know it will leave the wire lu8g a little more exposed , but that would be ok if it fits.
Can anybody give me som eadvise on this . As I said I am a complete newbie to Panerai.
thanks
Knoffie

htc8p · 12 December 2013, 02:05 PM

that will look ugly. surprisingly the base radiomirs look nice even with small wrists due to their thin profile. at the lugs are 26 mm but they taper down.

change to black they will not stand out too much.

Cru Jones · 12 December 2013, 10:43 PM

first of all, congrats on the 183! nice rad.

did you buy it new? i thought the 26mm straps taper down to 22?

kilyung · 13 December 2013, 12:07 AM

I'd also be concerned that much play in the wire could cause some wear.

mfer · 13 December 2013, 02:57 AM

You just need a strap that tapers. It will look goofy with a 24mm strap unless you are going for a vintage worn look.

My favorite on dress straps is 26/24 taper, but I'm guessing you should get a 26/22 or even 26/20 taper.

Friedl41 · 13 December 2013, 03:18 AM

Same here, it does not look good. iI tried all my 24/24 straps (which are in the drawer now, after selling my PAM002 B) and it did look wrong. The OEM Rad straps are 27/20 or 27/22 ,,, which looks great, 26/22 also looks good and all my straps for the PAM 210 are 26/22 which gives the whole watch a more elegant look ... dressy and less sporty. Sometimes I use a 26/26 from my 372 ... but I prefer the 26/22.

knoffie · 13 December 2013, 07:38 AM

Thanks Everyone. I followed your advice and bought an aftermarket 26/22 black strap from panatime. Cant wait to receive it .
I will post a photo as soon as I get it.
Thanks once again for the great advice.

Knoffie

93 Turbo · 13 December 2013, 07:50 PM

Paul congrats on the 183, great watch. Glad you got the strap thing sorted. Looking forward to some pics. Jules

DiverAsia · 13 December 2013, 11:43 PM

Congrats on the 183.
It is a much loved model.
Wear it in the best of health!
Cheers!

fullcourt · 15 December 2013, 09:44 AM

Congrats on the 183, beautiful piece

CMT · 15 December 2013, 10:31 AM

Since you have the strap thing handled, I am also going to chime in with my congratulations on the 183 and reinforce its awesome watchness.

Wear it in good health!

12 December 2013, 01:57 PM	#1
knoffie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Australia Watch: sub 14060M cosc Posts: 174	Panerai replacement strap?? I am an absolute newbie to Panerai after owning and selling 5 Rolex watches. However today I bought a Panerail Radiomir black seal 183. However I feel that the tan 26mm / 26mm strap is too wide for my wrist. Is it possible to fit say a 24 mm strap to the watch. I know it will leave the wire lu8g a little more exposed , but that would be ok if it fits. Can anybody give me som eadvise on this . As I said I am a complete newbie to Panerai. thanks Knoffie

13 December 2013, 02:57 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	You just need a strap that tapers. It will look goofy with a 24mm strap unless you are going for a vintage worn look. My favorite on dress straps is 26/24 taper, but I'm guessing you should get a 26/22 or even 26/20 taper. __________________ member#3242

13 December 2013, 03:18 AM	#6
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Same here, it does not look good. iI tried all my 24/24 straps (which are in the drawer now, after selling my PAM002 B) and it did look wrong. The OEM Rad straps are 27/20 or 27/22 ,,, which looks great, 26/22 also looks good and all my straps for the PAM 210 are 26/22 which gives the whole watch a more elegant look ... dressy and less sporty. Sometimes I use a 26/26 from my 372 ... but I prefer the 26/22. __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

13 December 2013, 11:43 PM	#9
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Congrats on the 183. It is a much loved model. Wear it in the best of health! Cheers! __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

12 December 2013, 02:05 PM	#2
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	that will look ugly. surprisingly the base radiomirs look nice even with small wrists due to their thin profile. at the lugs are 26 mm but they taper down. change to black they will not stand out too much.

12 December 2013, 10:43 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,242	first of all, congrats on the 183! nice rad. did you buy it new? i thought the 26mm straps taper down to 22?

13 December 2013, 12:07 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd also be concerned that much play in the wire could cause some wear.

13 December 2013, 07:38 AM	#7
knoffie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Australia Watch: sub 14060M cosc Posts: 174	Thanks Everyone. I followed your advice and bought an aftermarket 26/22 black strap from panatime. Cant wait to receive it . I will post a photo as soon as I get it. Thanks once again for the great advice. Knoffie

13 December 2013, 07:50 PM	#8
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,553	Paul congrats on the 183, great watch. Glad you got the strap thing sorted. Looking forward to some pics. Jules

15 December 2013, 09:44 AM	#10
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	Congrats on the 183, beautiful piece

15 December 2013, 10:31 AM	#11
CMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 600	Since you have the strap thing handled, I am also going to chime in with my congratulations on the 183 and reinforce its awesome watchness. Wear it in good health!

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