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bcacncnc · 31 December 2009, 01:39 PM

Does any one know if the PAM original gator straps are worth the extra $ in comparison to after market gators?

I am thinking that the quality/pattern you would get from the originals would be better than shopping online for an aftermarket who may not have as good quality control.

jvo300 · 31 December 2009, 02:16 PM

With the exception of the JV strap, I think that you're better off going with aftermarket and saving the dollars. If you really want an out of this world gator for a comparable price as OEM (though much more interesting), try the Parisian strapmakers at ABP.

CorruptedSanity · 31 December 2009, 02:17 PM

I think they are. I usually believe that brand accessories do not match (in quality) thier main product but the Panerai gator straps are completely top quality.

dotcomakazee · 31 December 2009, 03:18 PM

The Heroic 18 straps are awesome. I have one and I consider it better quality than the PAM. (but it's not croc). :/

BealeAss · 1 January 2010, 12:16 AM

Funny, I've been considering this as well. I've got quite a few (10) aftermarket straps and I love most of them except they are a little thick for my taste some days. That being said I'm going to try the Panatime gators or Dons straps and see what happens.

dannyjak · 1 January 2010, 09:03 AM

thewatchboys.com gators are one of the best value ones from the research I have done

quality wise nothing beats OEM and ABP....however OEMs can be on the thin side

bcacncnc · 4 January 2010, 03:33 PM

DannyJak

Indeed thewatchboys seems to have the lowest price crocs around.

Any comments on their quality? And how long do they take to break-in?

Joey_V · 4 January 2010, 04:21 PM

Panerai OEM straps are VERY well made. You can't go wrong.

31 December 2009, 01:39 PM	#1
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Original PAM gator or aftermarket Does any one know if the PAM original gator straps are worth the extra $ in comparison to after market gators? I am thinking that the quality/pattern you would get from the originals would be better than shopping online for an aftermarket who may not have as good quality control. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

31 December 2009, 03:18 PM	#4
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	The Heroic 18 straps are awesome. I have one and I consider it better quality than the PAM. (but it's not croc). :/ __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

1 January 2010, 12:16 AM	#5
BealeAss 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 423	Funny, I've been considering this as well. I've got quite a few (10) aftermarket straps and I love most of them except they are a little thick for my taste some days. That being said I'm going to try the Panatime gators or Dons straps and see what happens. __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso Cartier Santos SS/18K - FS!

4 January 2010, 03:33 PM	#7
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	DannyJak Indeed thewatchboys seems to have the lowest price crocs around. Any comments on their quality? And how long do they take to break-in? __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

4 January 2010, 04:21 PM	#8
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Panerai OEM straps are VERY well made. You can't go wrong. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

31 December 2009, 02:16 PM	#2
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	With the exception of the JV strap, I think that you're better off going with aftermarket and saving the dollars. If you really want an out of this world gator for a comparable price as OEM (though much more interesting), try the Parisian strapmakers at ABP.

31 December 2009, 02:17 PM	#3
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	I think they are. I usually believe that brand accessories do not match (in quality) thier main product but the Panerai gator straps are completely top quality.

1 January 2010, 09:03 AM	#6
dannyjak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 194	thewatchboys.com gators are one of the best value ones from the research I have done quality wise nothing beats OEM and ABP....however OEMs can be on the thin side

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