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wgs · 27 April 2011, 12:27 AM

Been on the verge of buying the 112 because I just love the simplicity and historic look of this watch. I tried it on at a local AD and the OEM leather strap was not comfortable at all. If I move forward with buying the watch, I plan to wear it mainly with some sort of vintage looking brown strap, a brown croc strap, and the rubber strap.

A couple of quick questions for you guys ...

I am accustomed to the comfort of the Rolex Submariner ... are the Panerai Base models comfortable on OEM croc straps? How about the rubber strap?

Thanks, I appreciate it.

ocwatching · 27 April 2011, 01:00 AM

I think majority of us came from a bracelet. The strap fit will take a while to get used to but its all a matter of getting "your" fit with the straps (after they break in a bit).

Depending on your wrist and preference, the OEM Crocs (and any aftermarket for that matter) may fit funny. It will take a bit of trial and error to find your fit. But in general, PAMs are comfortable.

I have only heard good things about the OEM rubber.

Enjoy and welcome to the "dark" side.

rr-nyc · 27 April 2011, 01:04 AM

The Luminor case is far more comfortable than the 1950's on my wrist. I don't have an OEM leather but the OEM gator takes a while before it becomes comfortable

B. Doggy · 27 April 2011, 01:20 AM

Give a few strap makers a try and you'll find one that works..

mike · 27 April 2011, 02:15 AM

Well,...for me it seems most aftermarket straps are kinda thick. The best leather strap I've found is the Panerai MX. Bit longer, thinner, big logo buckle, it's the ideal leather strap for me.

I have one for each Pam I have. Stupid expensive, but it hits the spot for me.

For a diver Ted Su all the way.

tkc324 · 27 April 2011, 02:25 AM

I felt the OEM croc strap and rubber strap are both very comfortable.

snog · 27 April 2011, 05:08 AM

the straps you mention are very comfy I have found,it does take a day or two for the strap to really settle in.

dddrees · 27 April 2011, 09:02 AM

I have a Pam000, all I have currently is the OEM leather and rubber it came with. I have a Croc and a second OEM on order. But so far I find the leather one that comes wioth it to be very comfortable, no issues whatsoever.

stockae92 · 27 April 2011, 10:59 AM

I found the OEM PAM strap to be uncomfortable.

I only wear mine exclusively on thick aftermarket straps :-)

htc8p · 27 April 2011, 02:09 PM

honestly nothing beats an oyster bracelet.

but if you really like panerai youre willing to forgo some of that comfort.

you can get a very very soft ammo strap.

the oem calf strap is pretty thin and comfortable already. you have to mold the strap to your wrist shape.

superb · 27 April 2011, 03:28 PM

generally thick straps make it real hard to get a tight fit. it's more comfortable than wearing a seadweller.

Felix.H · 27 April 2011, 03:58 PM

44mm Luminors (non 1950) is alot more comfy on the wrist, however 47mm 1950 (pam 127 & 217) is even more comfortable. They sort of like wrap around your wrist real well..

27 April 2011, 12:27 AM	#1
wgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 394	Panerai Comfort? Been on the verge of buying the 112 because I just love the simplicity and historic look of this watch. I tried it on at a local AD and the OEM leather strap was not comfortable at all. If I move forward with buying the watch, I plan to wear it mainly with some sort of vintage looking brown strap, a brown croc strap, and the rubber strap. A couple of quick questions for you guys ... I am accustomed to the comfort of the Rolex Submariner ... are the Panerai Base models comfortable on OEM croc straps? How about the rubber strap? Thanks, I appreciate it.

27 April 2011, 01:00 AM	#2
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I think majority of us came from a bracelet. The strap fit will take a while to get used to but its all a matter of getting "your" fit with the straps (after they break in a bit). Depending on your wrist and preference, the OEM Crocs (and any aftermarket for that matter) may fit funny. It will take a bit of trial and error to find your fit. But in general, PAMs are comfortable. I have only heard good things about the OEM rubber. Enjoy and welcome to the "dark" side. __________________ too much into watches...

27 April 2011, 01:20 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Give a few strap makers a try and you'll find one that works.. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 April 2011, 09:02 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	I have a Pam000, all I have currently is the OEM leather and rubber it came with. I have a Croc and a second OEM on order. But so far I find the leather one that comes wioth it to be very comfortable, no issues whatsoever. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 April 2011, 01:04 AM	#3
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	The Luminor case is far more comfortable than the 1950's on my wrist. I don't have an OEM leather but the OEM gator takes a while before it becomes comfortable

27 April 2011, 02:15 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Well,...for me it seems most aftermarket straps are kinda thick. The best leather strap I've found is the Panerai MX. Bit longer, thinner, big logo buckle, it's the ideal leather strap for me. I have one for each Pam I have. Stupid expensive, but it hits the spot for me. For a diver Ted Su all the way.

27 April 2011, 02:25 AM	#6
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	I felt the OEM croc strap and rubber strap are both very comfortable.

27 April 2011, 05:08 AM	#7
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	the straps you mention are very comfy I have found,it does take a day or two for the strap to really settle in.

27 April 2011, 10:59 AM	#9
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,973	I found the OEM PAM strap to be uncomfortable. I only wear mine exclusively on thick aftermarket straps :-)

27 April 2011, 02:09 PM	#10
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,485	honestly nothing beats an oyster bracelet. but if you really like panerai youre willing to forgo some of that comfort. you can get a very very soft ammo strap. the oem calf strap is pretty thin and comfortable already. you have to mold the strap to your wrist shape.

27 April 2011, 03:28 PM	#11
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	generally thick straps make it real hard to get a tight fit. it's more comfortable than wearing a seadweller.

27 April 2011, 03:58 PM	#12
Felix.H Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Felix Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolexes, APs, Pams Posts: 204	44mm Luminors (non 1950) is alot more comfy on the wrist, however 47mm 1950 (pam 127 & 217) is even more comfortable. They sort of like wrap around your wrist real well..

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