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tkc324 · 6 April 2011, 06:38 AM

So it begins.... need strap recommendations... there are tons of choices out there i know. What are some expert's choices? What are Ammo straps? Any strap maker recommendations. I know this is a very subjective question, but I am sure just like everything else, there are "good" and "bad" choices. Expert advices from this forum have always helped me... so thanks in advance guys!

Another question i have is that, the OEM rubber strap from Panerai seem very soft. Does it get ripped or damaged easily? It seems like it would get brittle quick.

marcinthemiddle · 6 April 2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

So it begins.... need strap recommendations... there are tons of choices out there i know. What are some expert's choices? What are Ammo straps? Any strap maker recommendations. I know this is a very subjective question, but I am sure just like everything else, there are "good" and "bad" choices. Expert advices from this forum have always helped me... so thanks in advance guys!

Another question i have is that, the OEM rubber strap from Panerai seem very soft. Does it get ripped or damaged easily? It seems like it would get brittle quick.

Golden brown OEM alligator with ecru contrast stitch and black semi-matte alligator with ecru contrast stitch...
I'm not a fan of aftermarket/ non- OEM straps...

nauticajoe · 6 April 2011, 08:23 AM

Your head's going to spin Tom! There are tons of straps out there.

Ammo's are made from ammo pouches used in WWII. There are numerous to choose from - Swiss, French, German. Kevin Rogers (aka. Adeeos) is probably the front runner in terms of makers. There is also Micah, Rob Montana, Ted Su, etc... Good luck!!

B. Doggy · 6 April 2011, 10:35 AM

My vote goes to KEV for an AMMO. He's the originator of these. I'm a fan of ABP as well for the more unique straps...

mfer · 6 April 2011, 10:50 AM

Kev, Rob Montana, ABP, OEM are my favs.

kilyung · 6 April 2011, 01:02 PM

OEM JV strap is the way to go.

bcacncnc · 7 April 2011, 12:44 AM

I am also a big fan of OEM esp the OEM crocs, jv, and cashmere.

marcinthemiddle · 7 April 2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bcacncnc

I am also a big fan of OEM esp the OEM crocs, jv, and cashmere.

x2...I have had a couple of nice Heroics, but the were too thick, and had foating keepers- also made the watch look "cheap"...IMO. Mik, Bri- Please tell me more about these "Kev" straps you two like so much! Thanks!
I love OEM.

mfer · 7 April 2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

x2...I have had a couple of nice Heroics, but the were too thick, and had foating keepers- also made the watch look "cheap"...IMO. Mik, Bri- Please tell me more about these "Kev" straps you two like so much! Thanks!
I love OEM.

Just some $350 leather straps (including shipping)!

Here's some information/pics...
http://www.watches24seven.com/galler...&g2_itemId=565

I won't be able to show you my strap for some time. It is currently being made.

bx2vio · 7 April 2011, 10:49 AM

Gunny straps are nice! Not only the quality but the price is nice as well ;)

kenoboi · 7 April 2011, 01:12 PM

Where are you guys getting you OEM straps from? I asked my AD to get me a XL over a year ago as the standard strap is a little tight (last hole) and he still doesn't have one. I have tried a couple of non OEM straps and I too don't like the way they make the watch look.

mws222 · 7 April 2011, 11:07 PM

Trying to decide if i should pick up a Ted Su dive strap or the French Canvas strap for the summer.

Grin_and_tonic · 8 April 2011, 03:44 AM

Does anyone have a pic of a NATO strap? I think it would go quite well on this watch.

Grin_and_tonic · 8 April 2011, 03:45 AM

Let me rephrase before someone posts a picture of just a strap!

Does anyone have a pic of a NATO strap...On a Luminor?

SubKing · 8 April 2011, 06:37 AM

ABP paris straps.. when i was in france i had a couple beautiful straps made..

check out this elephant on my 279, altho a bit pricey, abp makes the best straps around on almost any exotic skin around.

and then theres the OEM panerai nato strap

then the OEM nu-buck

the OEM JV is always nice (on the 005)

but IMO ABP paris has the best straps.. OEM is always nice to have a couple, but if you really want a strap to treasure, then go with ABP and dream up any strap you want.. they deal with skins that many other strap makers don't

B. Doggy · 8 April 2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

x2...I have had a couple of nice Heroics, but the were too thick, and had foating keepers- also made the watch look "cheap"...IMO. Mik, Bri- Please tell me more about these "Kev" straps you two like so much! Thanks!
I love OEM.

Hey man,

Mik got you the site above, but maybe I can provide some further details. Again, these guys invented the "AMMO." They're hand-made & stitched and have a fantastic vintage scent. You know a true AMMO when you smell it, obviously because they come from vintage military pouches used during WWII. This makes them historic and PAM appropriate. In all, I love the fit and the smell of a KEV.

God luck!

snog · 8 April 2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenoboi

Where are you guys getting you OEM straps from? I asked my AD to get me a XL over a year ago as the standard strap is a little tight (last hole) and he still doesn't have one. I have tried a couple of non OEM straps and I too don't like the way they make the watch look.

I would either ring your AD and ask them to pull their finger out or ring another AD,ordered a Large strap from my AD and only waited 2 weeks.

kenoboi · 9 April 2011, 06:14 AM

Well then maybe its just my AD here in Milwaukee. Its good to here that other people are not having trouble getting them. Honestly I was starting to have second thoughts about Panerai. Maybe I'll try the AD in Chicago as its not that far to drive. You would think after buying three watches from them they would be a little better with customer service.

scrog10 · 9 April 2011, 06:31 AM

I have a Hirsch Liberty on my 112. there is a choice of colours and they are great quality and good value with a retail of around £30 GBP.

snog · 9 April 2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kenoboi

Well then maybe its just my AD here in Milwaukee. Its good to here that other people are not having trouble getting them. Honestly I was starting to have second thoughts about Panerai. Maybe I'll try the AD in Chicago as its not that far to drive. You would think after buying three watches from them they would be a little better with customer service.

yep it does seem some ADs can tend to be poor on after sales service,it did take me a few phone calls to get them to order it but once ordered it was only a 2 week wait,try a Panerai boutique I thnk a member on here said the LA boutique was good with strap orders and they should ship it to you.

sgmgolf · 9 April 2011, 11:00 AM

rob montana and david lane.

jhilly8982 · 9 April 2011, 01:31 PM

http://www.leather-watch-band.com/

His vintage straps cannot be beat.

MrTito · 9 April 2011, 05:58 PM

On the same topic is there anywhere you can go to see the OEM range? I've never had any success in finding somewhere with an online catalogue or similar so always end up just buying the best of the four or five my AD has in stock. It would surely be a no-brainer for Panerai to have an online facility for selecting and purchasing straps? Or am I missing something?

snog · 9 April 2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTito

On the same topic is there anywhere you can go to see the OEM range? I've never had any success in finding somewhere with an online catalogue or similar so always end up just buying the best of the four or five my AD has in stock. It would surely be a no-brainer for Panerai to have an online facility for selecting and purchasing straps? Or am I missing something?

My AD had a strap cataloge to order from,I would think most ADs do,the problem those is that the pic and the strap may not 100% match,but that would be the same with any strap you order if you haven't already seen one.

dalip · 9 April 2011, 10:27 PM

Just ordered this from Toshi for my new (to me) PAM 24..and a Ted Su dive strap last night...I am sick already!!!

http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/straps/almond/almond.html

6 April 2011, 06:38 AM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Strap recommendations? So it begins.... need strap recommendations... there are tons of choices out there i know. What are some expert's choices? What are Ammo straps? Any strap maker recommendations. I know this is a very subjective question, but I am sure just like everything else, there are "good" and "bad" choices. Expert advices from this forum have always helped me... so thanks in advance guys! Another question i have is that, the OEM rubber strap from Panerai seem very soft. Does it get ripped or damaged easily? It seems like it would get brittle quick.

6 April 2011, 10:35 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	My vote goes to KEV for an AMMO. He's the originator of these. I'm a fan of ABP as well for the more unique straps... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

6 April 2011, 10:50 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Kev, Rob Montana, ABP, OEM are my favs. __________________ member#3242

7 April 2011, 12:44 AM	#7
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I am also a big fan of OEM esp the OEM crocs, jv, and cashmere. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

9 April 2011, 10:27 PM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Just ordered this from Toshi for my new (to me) PAM 24..and a Ted Su dive strap last night...I am sick already!!! http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/straps/almond/almond.html __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

6 April 2011, 08:23 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Your head's going to spin Tom! There are tons of straps out there. Ammo's are made from ammo pouches used in WWII. There are numerous to choose from - Swiss, French, German. Kevin Rogers (aka. Adeeos) is probably the front runner in terms of makers. There is also Micah, Rob Montana, Ted Su, etc... Good luck!!

6 April 2011, 01:02 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	OEM JV strap is the way to go.

7 April 2011, 10:49 AM	#10
bx2vio "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BOBO Location: Houston Watch: Rolex Posts: 34	Gunny straps are nice! Not only the quality but the price is nice as well ;)

7 April 2011, 01:12 PM	#11
kenoboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 10	Where are you guys getting you OEM straps from? I asked my AD to get me a XL over a year ago as the standard strap is a little tight (last hole) and he still doesn't have one. I have tried a couple of non OEM straps and I too don't like the way they make the watch look.

7 April 2011, 11:07 PM	#12
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Trying to decide if i should pick up a Ted Su dive strap or the French Canvas strap for the summer.

8 April 2011, 03:44 AM	#13
Grin_and_tonic Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 17	Does anyone have a pic of a NATO strap? I think it would go quite well on this watch.

8 April 2011, 03:45 AM	#14
Grin_and_tonic Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 17	Let me rephrase before someone posts a picture of just a strap! Does anyone have a pic of a NATO strap...On a Luminor?

8 April 2011, 06:37 AM	#15
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	ABP paris straps.. when i was in france i had a couple beautiful straps made.. check out this elephant on my 279, altho a bit pricey, abp makes the best straps around on almost any exotic skin around. and then theres the OEM panerai nato strap then the OEM nu-buck the OEM JV is always nice (on the 005) but IMO ABP paris has the best straps.. OEM is always nice to have a couple, but if you really want a strap to treasure, then go with ABP and dream up any strap you want.. they deal with skins that many other strap makers don't

9 April 2011, 06:14 AM	#18
kenoboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 10	Well then maybe its just my AD here in Milwaukee. Its good to here that other people are not having trouble getting them. Honestly I was starting to have second thoughts about Panerai. Maybe I'll try the AD in Chicago as its not that far to drive. You would think after buying three watches from them they would be a little better with customer service.

9 April 2011, 11:00 AM	#21
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	rob montana and david lane.

9 April 2011, 01:31 PM	#22
jhilly8982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 334	http://www.leather-watch-band.com/ His vintage straps cannot be beat.

9 April 2011, 05:58 PM	#23
MrTito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Watch: BLNR, JLC Deep Sea Posts: 164	On the same topic is there anywhere you can go to see the OEM range? I've never had any success in finding somewhere with an online catalogue or similar so always end up just buying the best of the four or five my AD has in stock. It would surely be a no-brainer for Panerai to have an online facility for selecting and purchasing straps? Or am I missing something?

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