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louie · 13 July 2009, 02:14 AM

which you prefer?

guys,is it only the contemporary models uses deployant buckle?

JF23 · 13 July 2009, 02:23 AM

argee1977 · 13 July 2009, 02:28 AM

Some days i put on the tang, some days i put on the deployant and some days i put on the thumbnail, they all have their uses and currently i'm using the deployant most, so i'll vote for that

spogehead · 13 July 2009, 02:32 AM

I like both, and swap about regulary.

Tend to wear the deployment if I am at work so as to get under the cuff

argee1977 · 13 July 2009, 02:33 AM

Oh yeah, better give a run down on the uses i have for them:

Deployant - I love this as it gives a bit more confidence taking off or putting on the watch, you lose that 'i better not drop it' feeling. It's also the one that feels nicer to wear at the moment, although sometimes it can be annoying with it digging into the back of the wrist, make sure to test it before buying to see if it fits properly. It's also good as it has a smaller profile and great for wearing to work.

Tang - Great for weekend wearing, the larger profile makes it more noticeable and i wouldn't wear this one to work too often, but it is the buckle that is the most 'Panerai' of the lot.

Thumbnail - This is a nice one as well, discrete and does the same job as the tang, they're not that popular so usually cheaper to buy.

louie · 13 July 2009, 02:38 AM

Ryan,you just spoke my mind...

but i think deployant straps last longer/better than tang.

TswaneNguni · 13 July 2009, 02:39 AM

Only one .................

BUCKLE !!!!!

Pre-V style curved or flat

The best I have seen ....

Kevin BigB slighty curved handmade
J & S flat handmade
Julien's GPF sewn-in
Simona's cutsom numbered unpolished flat on the Bruno Divers

Deployants are collecting dust mytes in the boxes.

louie · 13 July 2009, 02:43 AM

okay so Chris is a non-deployant risti..

TswaneNguni · 13 July 2009, 02:46 AM

In rosegold ....the 231's round buckle is pretty nice.Although for the size of my paws,(

)it could have been a bit more substantial and also 22mm,not 20mm.
The 289s brushed buckle is pretty nice !!

TswaneNguni · 13 July 2009, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

okay so Chris is a non-deployant risti..

Thats correct !!

B. Doggy · 13 July 2009, 05:03 AM

I've not worn a deployant with my 190, but have with my previous 48. I do like the deployant and will probably have one at some point, although overall I feel the tang makes a PAM just pop. Plus I think it fits more proportionately.

chu88y · 13 July 2009, 05:21 AM

I have a couple of seriously thick straps that only fit a tang,but if I was to express a preference it would be deployant,as they don't mark the leather as much.Not seen a thumbnail

Zed · 13 July 2009, 06:40 AM

For me it is simple...

leather straps.. ===>Tang

Carbon Fiber.. Rubber.. ====>Buckle..

tuisquash · 13 July 2009, 08:36 AM

i'm with chris.
only buckle.

c2tcardin · 13 July 2009, 10:02 AM

Another vote for Buckle only.

Nica64 · 13 July 2009, 10:28 AM

Like both!..... but prefer BUCKLE!!

Enzo thecat · 13 July 2009, 11:54 AM

Deployment Buckle ONLY. In act, I just ordered a NEW 233k with the deployment buckle and correct deployment strap.

mfer · 14 July 2009, 12:20 AM

tang, tang, tang.

hflee55 · 14 July 2009, 12:25 AM

for my pams....it has to be tang.

Trurolexer · 14 July 2009, 12:38 AM

The most buckle I like is Ted Su's brushed buckle...
Look so vintage...Look so me...

VazLube · 14 July 2009, 01:33 AM

BUCKLE!!!!!

Deployant can be uncomfortable due the steel biting in, depending how you wear it.

Cool Hand Luke · 14 July 2009, 03:11 AM

+1 for buckle here - suits the Pam's perfectly

Zed · 14 July 2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

For me it is simple...

leather straps.. ===>Tang

Carbon Fiber.. Rubber.. ====>Deployment..

i am revising mny vote here.. since i hardly wear my pam with rubber or carbon fiber strap.. i am going for TANG BUCKLE..

bodybump · 14 July 2009, 01:09 PM

BUCKLE HERE LOUIE!!!!! I LOVE THE SOUND OF SNAPPING ON MY WRIST!!!

Ecam · 16 July 2009, 04:48 AM

Anyone willing to get rid of a panerai deployant clasp????

im needing one.

thanks

TswaneNguni · 16 July 2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enzo thecat

Deployment Buckle ONLY. In act, I just ordered a NEW 233k with the deployment buckle and correct deployment strap.

Deployant,not deployment.

louie · 16 July 2009, 03:24 PM

for me now,tang for thick vintage straps. And deployant for tapered thinner straps JV,crocs,synthetic etc...

NavitimerNut · 17 July 2009, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

for me now,tang for thick vintage straps. And deployant for tapered thinner straps JV,crocs,synthetic etc...

I don't have a pam

, but thats what I would go for

.

13 July 2009, 02:14 AM	#1
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Tang OR Deployant for your panny... which you prefer? guys,is it only the contemporary models uses deployant buckle? __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

13 July 2009, 02:28 AM	#3
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Some days i put on the tang, some days i put on the deployant and some days i put on the thumbnail, they all have their uses and currently i'm using the deployant most, so i'll vote for that __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

13 July 2009, 02:32 AM	#4
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	I like both, and swap about regulary. Tend to wear the deployment if I am at work so as to get under the cuff __________________ Cheers Ryan

13 July 2009, 02:33 AM	#5
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Oh yeah, better give a run down on the uses i have for them: Deployant - I love this as it gives a bit more confidence taking off or putting on the watch, you lose that 'i better not drop it' feeling. It's also the one that feels nicer to wear at the moment, although sometimes it can be annoying with it digging into the back of the wrist, make sure to test it before buying to see if it fits properly. It's also good as it has a smaller profile and great for wearing to work. Tang - Great for weekend wearing, the larger profile makes it more noticeable and i wouldn't wear this one to work too often, but it is the buckle that is the most 'Panerai' of the lot. Thumbnail - This is a nice one as well, discrete and does the same job as the tang, they're not that popular so usually cheaper to buy. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

13 July 2009, 02:38 AM	#6
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Ryan,you just spoke my mind... but i think deployant straps last longer/better than tang. __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

13 July 2009, 02:23 AM	#2
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898

13 July 2009, 02:39 AM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Only one ................. BUCKLE !!!!! Pre-V style curved or flat The best I have seen .... Kevin BigB slighty curved handmade J & S flat handmade Julien's GPF sewn-in Simona's cutsom numbered unpolished flat on the Bruno Divers Deployants are collecting dust mytes in the boxes.

13 July 2009, 02:43 AM	#8
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	okay so Chris is a non-deployant risti.. __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

13 July 2009, 02:46 AM	#9
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	In rosegold ....the 231's round buckle is pretty nice.Although for the size of my paws,()it could have been a bit more substantial and also 22mm,not 20mm. The 289s brushed buckle is pretty nice !!

13 July 2009, 05:03 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I've not worn a deployant with my 190, but have with my previous 48. I do like the deployant and will probably have one at some point, although overall I feel the tang makes a PAM just pop. Plus I think it fits more proportionately. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 July 2009, 05:21 AM	#12
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	I have a couple of seriously thick straps that only fit a tang,but if I was to express a preference it would be deployant,as they don't mark the leather as much.Not seen a thumbnail

13 July 2009, 06:40 AM	#13
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	For me it is simple... leather straps.. ===>Tang Carbon Fiber.. Rubber.. ====>Buckle..

13 July 2009, 08:36 AM	#14
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	i'm with chris. only buckle. __________________ panerai and rolex

13 July 2009, 10:02 AM	#15
c2tcardin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: NH Watch: Pam 312 & DJ II Posts: 312	Another vote for Buckle only. __________________ Cheers, Jeff ------------------------------------------------------ PAM 312, DJ II

13 July 2009, 10:28 AM	#16
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Like both!..... but prefer BUCKLE!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

13 July 2009, 11:54 AM	#17
Enzo thecat Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Enzo Location: Indiana Watch: Changes Daily Posts: 86	Deployment Buckle ONLY. In act, I just ordered a NEW 233k with the deployment buckle and correct deployment strap.

14 July 2009, 12:20 AM	#18
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	tang, tang, tang. __________________ member#3242

14 July 2009, 12:25 AM	#19
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	for my pams....it has to be tang.

14 July 2009, 12:38 AM	#20
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	The most buckle I like is Ted Su's brushed buckle... Look so vintage...Look so me...

14 July 2009, 01:33 AM	#21
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	BUCKLE!!!!! Deployant can be uncomfortable due the steel biting in, depending how you wear it.

14 July 2009, 03:11 AM	#22
Cool Hand Luke Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 45	+1 for buckle here - suits the Pam's perfectly

14 July 2009, 01:09 PM	#24
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 ? Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	BUCKLE HERE LOUIE!!!!! I LOVE THE SOUND OF SNAPPING ON MY WRIST!!! __________________

16 July 2009, 04:48 AM	#25
Ecam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 7107 islands..... Watch: PAM240 Posts: 13	Anyone willing to get rid of a panerai deployant clasp???? im needing one. thanks

16 July 2009, 03:24 PM	#27
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	for me now,tang for thick vintage straps. And deployant for tapered thinner straps JV,crocs,synthetic etc... __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

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