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Mort · 16 March 2009, 01:15 AM

How many here have gone to after market straps over the OEM ones. I am thinking about getting a black alligator and really do not want to spend $300+.

Do the after market ones use the tubes as well? And last question, when looking at the strap sites, how do I know what size as far as length is? I know my 111 is a 24mm, but I do not want one longer than the OEM it came with.

Any info will be appreciated.

B. Doggy · 16 March 2009, 01:26 AM

Hi Mort,

Check out the link below and go to the sizing section. It should help out quite a bit. Just keep in mind that the thicker the strap you buy, the smaller it will fit in terms of length. Folks usually buy 3mm-5mm in thickness.

http://www.thestrapsmith.com/The_Str...h/Welcome.html

TswaneNguni · 16 March 2009, 02:13 AM

Mort,again a most warm welcome to the wonderful Panerai world

The easiest would be to get the black alligator/ecru stitch 24/22 and 115/75 from Panerai.Like you know,they are not inexpensive and most likely you will have to wait some time after ordering from the AD.That said the OEM gators are top-notch

There are other custom gator strapmakers too ... check their work out on CM.

If you go custom calf,remember their straps are a bit thicker so you need to go at least 80/125,although I would rather say 80/130.Rather too long !!

cmr · 16 March 2009, 02:56 AM

http://gunnystraps.blogspot.com/

tuisquash · 16 March 2009, 03:39 AM

i don't have, but there are good reviews about ted su gator straps (it's not cheap).
look at paneristi.

GBJIV · 16 March 2009, 04:44 AM

The Ted Su product is very nice.... Hoping to post pics later today!

GBJIV · 16 March 2009, 04:47 AM

Oh, Simona gator is also outstanding... Very nice. IMO with Gator - it is better to not go too long. If you like the length of OEM - I agree with above - go OEM.

Nica64 · 16 March 2009, 05:11 AM

Ted Su gators straps are one of the best out there, I order one last week and let me tell you is super soft and looks superb, and doing business with him was great.

Here is a picture of mine,

Nica64 · 16 March 2009, 05:12 AM

Double post, sorry!!

Duc-904 · 16 March 2009, 05:16 AM

Take a look at Heroic18 as well. Good price and excellent quality from what I've seen.

http://www.heroic18.com/product-list...sub_cate_id=40

Trurolexer · 16 March 2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmr

http://gunnystraps.blogspot.com/

ONE of THE BEST!!!

Randy · 17 March 2009, 02:49 AM

Simona, Heroic, or OEM with discount from AD are the best!

GerardoG · 17 March 2009, 08:39 AM

Mort: You will just love the strap options for Pannies, and trust me, you will not stop on the 2nd strap!

stusrt · 17 March 2009, 10:37 AM

I wanted to get another OEM brown strap AND deployment buckle for mine- went to the AD and WOW!!! I got sticker shock.

I picked up another strap elsewhere, and now need to find a buckle, which ain't so easy. I see plenty of straps for sale everywhere, but not deployment buckles.

16 March 2009, 01:15 AM	#1
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	After market strap questions How many here have gone to after market straps over the OEM ones. I am thinking about getting a black alligator and really do not want to spend $300+. Do the after market ones use the tubes as well? And last question, when looking at the strap sites, how do I know what size as far as length is? I know my 111 is a 24mm, but I do not want one longer than the OEM it came with. Any info will be appreciated. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

16 March 2009, 01:26 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Hi Mort, Check out the link below and go to the sizing section. It should help out quite a bit. Just keep in mind that the thicker the strap you buy, the smaller it will fit in terms of length. Folks usually buy 3mm-5mm in thickness. http://www.thestrapsmith.com/The_Str...h/Welcome.html __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 March 2009, 02:56 AM	#4
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	http://gunnystraps.blogspot.com/ __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

16 March 2009, 03:39 AM	#5
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	i don't have, but there are good reviews about ted su gator straps (it's not cheap). look at paneristi. __________________ panerai and rolex

16 March 2009, 04:44 AM	#6
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	The Ted Su product is very nice.... Hoping to post pics later today! __________________ Jackson

16 March 2009, 02:13 AM	#3
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Mort,again a most warm welcome to the wonderful Panerai world The easiest would be to get the black alligator/ecru stitch 24/22 and 115/75 from Panerai.Like you know,they are not inexpensive and most likely you will have to wait some time after ordering from the AD.That said the OEM gators are top-notch There are other custom gator strapmakers too ... check their work out on CM. If you go custom calf,remember their straps are a bit thicker so you need to go at least 80/125,although I would rather say 80/130.Rather too long !!

16 March 2009, 04:47 AM	#7
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Oh, Simona gator is also outstanding... Very nice. IMO with Gator - it is better to not go too long. If you like the length of OEM - I agree with above - go OEM. __________________ Jackson

16 March 2009, 05:11 AM	#8
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Ted Su gators straps are one of the best out there, I order one last week and let me tell you is super soft and looks superb, and doing business with him was great. Here is a picture of mine, __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

16 March 2009, 05:12 AM	#9
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Double post, sorry!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

16 March 2009, 05:16 AM	#10
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Take a look at Heroic18 as well. Good price and excellent quality from what I've seen. http://www.heroic18.com/product-list...sub_cate_id=40

17 March 2009, 02:49 AM	#12
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Simona, Heroic, or OEM with discount from AD are the best!

17 March 2009, 08:39 AM	#13
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Mort: You will just love the strap options for Pannies, and trust me, you will not stop on the 2nd strap!

17 March 2009, 10:37 AM	#14
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	I wanted to get another OEM brown strap AND deployment buckle for mine- went to the AD and WOW!!! I got sticker shock. I picked up another strap elsewhere, and now need to find a buckle, which ain't so easy. I see plenty of straps for sale everywhere, but not deployment buckles.

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