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hutchman
22 November 2006, 01:55 PM
Strap changing just got sooo much easier with the pam 233 with the new IWC (I believe) design pop out pins.

233 on a Gabo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0194.jpg

Reverse attempting to show the button to release the pin

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0200.jpg

Reverse with the included tool

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0204.jpg

New Shane Delaurian Strap

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0208.jpg

Really well made strap

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0209.jpg

The finished product

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0210.jpg

Wrist shot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/Panerai%20233/DSC_0211.jpg
amanda
22 November 2006, 03:14 PM
Wow what a total stunner both pieces are!!!!!
ian.thomas
22 November 2006, 03:58 PM
Shane makes the coolest straps ever! That combo looks awesome!
JJ Irani
22 November 2006, 04:09 PM
Excellent pics, Mike!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
walds11
22 November 2006, 05:40 PM
I want one!!!
Atomic
22 November 2006, 11:38 PM
Very cool Mike, but how does the quick release work? You push the button and does the pin automatically pop off? In what direction? Any risk of scratching the case?

BTW, Shane's straps aren't my cuppa, but the quality is unsurpassed.
hutchman
23 November 2006, 12:06 AM
Very cool Mike, but how does the quick release work? You push the button and does the pin automatically pop off? In what direction? Any risk of scratching the case?

BTW, Shane's straps aren't my cuppa, but the quality is unsurpassed.

Actually the tool splits into two pieces, one to push the button and the other to push the pin out but I find if you have the watch on an angle the pin slides out easily. The pin pushes away from the lug with the button on it. The tool is hard rubber so I would say slim to zero chance of scratching the case.

I must say the Delaurian didn't stay on the 233 long although extremely well made doesn't compare to the Gabo or Strap Culture for comfort.
Atomic
23 November 2006, 12:08 AM
Actually the tool splits into two pieces, one to push the button and the other to push the pin out but I find if you have the watch on an angle the pin slides out easily. The pin pushes away from the lug with the button on it. The tool is hard rubber so I would say slim to zero chance of scratching the case.

I must say the Delaurian didn't stay on the 233 long although extremely well made doesn't compare to the Gabo or Strap Culture for comfort.

Very cool mechanism. I wonder if this will eventually trickle down across the line? As for the SC straps, mine impresses me more each time I have it on.
C.J.
23 November 2006, 12:27 AM
The SD strap is a beaut :thumbsup:
colemanitis
23 November 2006, 01:06 AM
Beautiful watch!
Welshwatchman
24 November 2006, 04:49 AM
What a stunning combination, the 233 and the SD strap.