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dieselophile · 13 December 2021, 08:31 AM

I have in the past owned a more modern Panerai with the rather convenient quick strap changing system, I miss that feature on my beloved Pam 111.

I have this fear that the sharp end of the strap change screwdriver will scratch the case around the lugs, or the threads will strip or wear out, or the strap pins will get undone and strap will come loose.

How are Pam 111 veterans dealing with this?

Does using the spring bar strap pins with faux screw ends offer a solution?

mg18 · 13 December 2021, 09:55 AM

I don't mind the screw in pins. I have not had any issues in my 5 years of ownership of the 111. I do have small scratches around the holes, but it doesn't bug me.

No issues with stripping or wearing out the threads so far. Never have the threads come loose for me.

dieselophile · 13 December 2021, 11:23 AM

TY for sharing

997targa · 13 December 2021, 08:37 PM

I put masking tape over the screw in case of a slip but have has no issues. Poke a small hole in the tape first w the screwdriver.

Onequik135i · 13 December 2021, 10:00 PM

This /\/\/\

Megalobyte · 31 December 2021, 12:09 PM

If you’re really careful you can do it without scratches.

rootbeer7 · 31 December 2021, 07:02 PM

It’s a tool watch. Scratch it! I have a 112 and change straps weekly. My eyesight isn’t what it was, but it doesn’t deter me. Take it slow at first.

Urosfan · 31 December 2021, 10:53 PM

I scratched it when I changed out straps then I tried scotch tape which works and then u gave up and live with the nicks. I don’t mind anymore it gives it character lol

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michaelodonnell123 · 1 January 2022, 02:40 AM

Use a watchmaker loop and you won't make any scratches.

https://www.amazon.com/Bergeon-Watch...s%2C61&sr=8-18

13 December 2021, 08:31 AM	#1
dieselophile "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Watch: SS Sub, PAM 111 Posts: 67	Changing straps on a Pam 111 I have in the past owned a more modern Panerai with the rather convenient quick strap changing system, I miss that feature on my beloved Pam 111. I have this fear that the sharp end of the strap change screwdriver will scratch the case around the lugs, or the threads will strip or wear out, or the strap pins will get undone and strap will come loose. How are Pam 111 veterans dealing with this? Does using the spring bar strap pins with faux screw ends offer a solution?

13 December 2021, 10:00 PM	#5
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,605	This /\/\/\ __________________ 116610LV / Flat Bluesy 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170 / PAM360

31 December 2021, 07:02 PM	#7
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,198	It’s a tool watch. Scratch it! I have a 112 and change straps weekly. My eyesight isn’t what it was, but it doesn’t deter me. Take it slow at first. __________________ @imrootbeer7

13 December 2021, 09:55 AM	#2
mg18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 696	I don't mind the screw in pins. I have not had any issues in my 5 years of ownership of the 111. I do have small scratches around the holes, but it doesn't bug me. No issues with stripping or wearing out the threads so far. Never have the threads come loose for me.

13 December 2021, 11:23 AM	#3
dieselophile "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Watch: SS Sub, PAM 111 Posts: 67	TY for sharing

13 December 2021, 08:37 PM	#4
997targa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 20	I put masking tape over the screw in case of a slip but have has no issues. Poke a small hole in the tape first w the screwdriver.

31 December 2021, 12:09 PM	#6
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	If you’re really careful you can do it without scratches.

31 December 2021, 10:53 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	I scratched it when I changed out straps then I tried scotch tape which works and then u gave up and live with the nicks. I don’t mind anymore it gives it character lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 January 2022, 02:40 AM	#9
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,171	Use a watchmaker loop and you won't make any scratches. https://www.amazon.com/Bergeon-Watch...s%2C61&sr=8-18

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