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chebert · 25 February 2010, 07:14 AM

What is the word on the streets among the paneristi about the metal bracelets? are they a totally new thing? are they considered great or not so great? Cant find alot of history on this. also what is the best info resource (not too deep) on history of panerai. I went on wikipedia and its not really that great.

B. Doggy · 25 February 2010, 07:20 AM

Some love them. Just as Chris and he'll vouch for them. What I do know is that they're pretty high quality and have a price tag to match. Also, there is quite a heft to one.

I am most keen on the aftermarket leather....that's just me though.

Welshwatchman · 25 February 2010, 07:33 AM

The Pam 297 is one on my list.

m_reign · 25 February 2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Some love them. Just as Chris and he'll vouch for them. What I do know is that they're pretty high quality and have a price tag to match. Also, there is quite a heft to one.

Exactly what Bryan said, they are high quality, hefty and expensive. But imo well worth it

fishrising · 25 February 2010, 09:05 AM

I want one, a least just for the sake of having the option, but the $1600 MSRP is a big turn off......but who knows.....

mike · 25 February 2010, 09:27 AM

I think they're stunning and will have a Pam on bracelet.

A lot of folks feel the strap is more in keeping with the DNA, but one can always put a strap on if you wish.

As stated the quality is extreme (as is the price). Best to get it on the watch rather than as an add on.

chebert · 25 February 2010, 10:32 AM

oh awesome. i thought i was being a poser without the strap. so the bracelet is very expensive. funny. rolex and panerai. funny companies.

esm · 25 February 2010, 10:41 AM

IMO - bracelet is a nice option for a PAM. They are solid and comfortable.
Especially if you can pick one up with a bracelet at a great price

the straps are the cheaper option but gives you the ability to change the look of your PAM.

bcacncnc · 25 February 2010, 11:09 AM

I think I've been brain washed into thinkings PAM must go with straps. But seeing some fo the pics, esp the 312 on bracelet - I reckon they look alright. I suspect thought then look even better in person than in photos.

Bas and Lokes · 25 February 2010, 11:27 AM

There is just this craziness for having a variety of leather straps for Panerai's. I think with the stainless steel strap it just looks like every other watch out there. Just my opinion. It does look nice, but not that distinctive any more.

esm · 25 February 2010, 11:52 AM

actually... Seeing a PAM on bracelet is like change of a scenery. Kinda cool IMO.

It can be abit boring seeing PAMs on straps one After another... Then again, its a personal preference.

m_reign · 26 February 2010, 03:42 AM

I wonder what is the percentage of those people pushing for straps ever tried wearing a bracelet, I doubt it would be that high since majority of the models come with straps.

In my case I started with strap models and migrated towards bracelet models. I couldn't be any more happier.

chebert · 28 February 2010, 04:09 PM

thanks guys i get my watch on monday and Ill post pics. im totally stoked!!!

TswaneNguni · 28 February 2010, 04:41 PM

I mostly wear the leather strapped ones,BUT any Panerai collection needs one on a bracelet.Panerai OEM bracelets are extremely nice and well made !!

104 on Panerai OEM brushed/polished ss bracelet beats Daytona > no question !! ...AND been there, done just that !!

25 February 2010, 07:14 AM	#1
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	Whats the real deal with metal bracelets on panerai? What is the word on the streets among the paneristi about the metal bracelets? are they a totally new thing? are they considered great or not so great? Cant find alot of history on this. also what is the best info resource (not too deep) on history of panerai. I went on wikipedia and its not really that great.

25 February 2010, 07:20 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Some love them. Just as Chris and he'll vouch for them. What I do know is that they're pretty high quality and have a price tag to match. Also, there is quite a heft to one. I am most keen on the aftermarket leather....that's just me though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

25 February 2010, 07:33 AM	#3
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The Pam 297 is one on my list. __________________ ..33

25 February 2010, 09:05 AM	#5
fishrising "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New England, USA Watch: Sub, Pam164, PO-XL Posts: 383	I want one, a least just for the sake of having the option, but the $1600 MSRP is a big turn off......but who knows..... __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

25 February 2010, 11:09 AM	#9
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I think I've been brain washed into thinkings PAM must go with straps. But seeing some fo the pics, esp the 312 on bracelet - I reckon they look alright. I suspect thought then look even better in person than in photos. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

25 February 2010, 09:27 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	I think they're stunning and will have a Pam on bracelet. A lot of folks feel the strap is more in keeping with the DNA, but one can always put a strap on if you wish. As stated the quality is extreme (as is the price). Best to get it on the watch rather than as an add on.

25 February 2010, 10:32 AM	#7
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	oh awesome. i thought i was being a poser without the strap. so the bracelet is very expensive. funny. rolex and panerai. funny companies.

25 February 2010, 10:41 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	IMO - bracelet is a nice option for a PAM. They are solid and comfortable. Especially if you can pick one up with a bracelet at a great price the straps are the cheaper option but gives you the ability to change the look of your PAM.

25 February 2010, 11:27 AM	#10
Bas and Lokes Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Bas Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23	There is just this craziness for having a variety of leather straps for Panerai's. I think with the stainless steel strap it just looks like every other watch out there. Just my opinion. It does look nice, but not that distinctive any more.

25 February 2010, 11:52 AM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	actually... Seeing a PAM on bracelet is like change of a scenery. Kinda cool IMO. It can be abit boring seeing PAMs on straps one After another... Then again, its a personal preference.

26 February 2010, 03:42 AM	#12
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	I wonder what is the percentage of those people pushing for straps ever tried wearing a bracelet, I doubt it would be that high since majority of the models come with straps. In my case I started with strap models and migrated towards bracelet models. I couldn't be any more happier.

28 February 2010, 04:09 PM	#13
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	thanks guys i get my watch on monday and Ill post pics. im totally stoked!!!

28 February 2010, 04:41 PM	#14
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I mostly wear the leather strapped ones,BUT any Panerai collection needs one on a bracelet.Panerai OEM bracelets are extremely nice and well made !! 104 on Panerai OEM brushed/polished ss bracelet beats Daytona > no question !! ...AND been there, done just that !! Attached Images

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