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9 January 2023, 03:36 AM | #1 |
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Aftermarket strap source?
I like the OEM strap that came with my Submersible. But at $200 a throw, getting more could be costly. Any other recommendations?
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9 January 2023, 07:35 AM | #2 |
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Corrigia Mays Berlin David Cordes Micah-Vintager Straps.
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9 January 2023, 08:29 AM | #3 |
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I purchased a manarea strap for another watch brand. Very high quantity and reasonably priced.
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9 January 2023, 11:57 AM | #4 |
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I have purchased from Corriga, Micah, and Gunny…all are great. My favorite by far is Aaron from Combat Straps/Aaron Bespoke. Fantastic quality, service, and customization.
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9 January 2023, 01:22 PM | #5 |
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I've purchased some rubber straps from Panatime and Strapsco recently. For around $15, I don't think they can be beat for a nice change of color and variety. I plan to wear them a month or two and do a short little opinion post with some pics in the near future. I will note, the rubber straps I bought have a very similar look to Panerai style, but in no way are branded or marketed as a Panerai product.
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10 January 2023, 02:28 AM | #6 |
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Big fan of Cordes.
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10 January 2023, 07:15 AM | #8 |
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11 January 2023, 04:51 PM | #9 |
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Dirk Grandry straps are the real deal. Original equipment quality and design.
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21 January 2023, 04:12 AM | #10 |
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21 January 2023, 05:22 AM | #11 |
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21 January 2023, 11:00 AM | #12 |
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21 January 2023, 12:10 PM | #13 |
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23 January 2023, 07:55 AM | #14 |
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Panatime has always shipped fast and provided a solid product at reasonable cost in my experience. Just ordered from them last week actually.
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26 January 2023, 01:31 PM | #15 | |
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Did you try any of their rubber straps? Is the Panerai rubber straps really worth the premium? $25 for rubber straps, I’m wondering if the cost/quality difference is worth the Panerai OEM cost Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 January 2023, 01:36 AM | #16 | |
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Unless the name is important, there is no way Panerai are worth the price difference to me. Granted, I've only used them a couple months, but they seem well worth it. At the time, I paid $16 each, buy 2 get 1 free. |
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27 January 2023, 03:44 AM | #17 |
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The Strapscos look good. I bought some leather straps from them. Same story, pretty good value for the moolah.
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27 January 2023, 03:46 AM | #18 | |
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Thank you! Hey, it’s only $16 so definitely worth a shot. I was looking at the rubberB options. They are almost if not more expensive than the OEM Panerai! I’ve used a few rubberBs on my Rolex models and they are great. However, they are the only option if you want a quality rubber strap on a Rolex (or they used to be). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 January 2023, 04:19 AM | #19 | |
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Also, speaking to your first question about Panatime, I have ordered some of their buckles and deployment buckles. At face value, they seem highly comparable to Panerai for the cost. It's on my agenda to post some pictures as a comparison of the buckles and straps I just haven't gotten around to it yet. So, if you're looking for a cheap alternative deployment buckle or other buckle style check out Panatime before paying $500. With that said, before anyone chimes in and bites my head off, I am not saying a $20 buckle is going to be the same quality as a $500 buckle. I'm just saying at face value, in the hands, they seem very good quality and comparable considering the price difference (to me). |
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30 January 2023, 04:15 AM | #21 | |
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THIS. I just took delivery on my second order from Vintager and Micah’s work is outstanding. The green American canvas strap I put on my 915 is probably the best strap I’ve ever had on a watch. Great material, durable, looks superb, very comfortable. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. I like this one so much I’m ordering another green one in 22mm lug width for my 1223 and 973. |
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30 January 2023, 10:33 AM | #22 |
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Strapsco black leather on Submersible. I like it. Thick enough to hold up watch, very affordable.
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