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Stack · 26 January 2011, 03:15 PM

So it only took me a couple of days to realize that the obsession for straps well preceded my PAM 312 coming in. One I fell in love with on the boards was the JV Nubuck Gold strap. It looked so beautiful and I had to have it. Granted apparently there is always a wait time for these according to everyone I talked to since they are always in demand but I guess I got lucky.

Called the Beverly Hills boutique and they said that they could order one but it would take a few months since they are on back order. They mentioned I could try calling the NY Boutique. So I called them on Monday and talked to rep #1. He said they don't have any in stock for the Tang buckle but do for the deployment. Also mentioned that they have the strap on order and should be there in a couple weeks.

Thought about it for a few minutes and called back and talked to rep #2. I asked him if there was any way that I could put my name down to reserve one of them since they are hard to find and he said go ahead and email us with your info and what you want and we will try our best.

10 Minutes later Rep #3 emails me back and states that the strap just got delivered to their boutique and if I want it to call back and pay over the phone and they will ship it out.

Needless to say I made the call, and they overnighted the strap to me for free. I have to say this strap is absolutely gorgeous and just adds another level to the 312. It is so soft and the perfect color. A plus is that the wife fell in love with the strap the moment she saw it.

Here are a few pictures :)

IMG_7004 by Stack24, on Flickr

IMG_7005 by Stack24, on Flickr

IMG_7009 by Stack24, on Flickr

IMG_7011 by Stack24, on Flickr

IMG_7012 by Stack24, on Flickr

IMG_7013 by Stack24, on Flickr

IMG_7017 by Stack24, on Flickr

stig01 · 26 January 2011, 04:41 PM

God damn......really nice. I could use one of those :-)

dalip · 26 January 2011, 04:54 PM

Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!

penangite · 26 January 2011, 06:39 PM

Just stunning ... hope to land one next month

VetteBandit · 26 January 2011, 11:49 PM

Fantastic combo. Love the 312.

bcacncnc · 27 January 2011, 12:04 AM

Lovely! Give it a year or so and the patina on that strap will look real nice.

trvilanova · 27 January 2011, 12:31 AM

Hi, i can only say ooooooohhhhh!!!! It is a good combo, congratulations.

zlin08033 · 27 January 2011, 01:24 AM

Very nice strap - one of the best OEM straps.

TopNotchChach · 27 January 2011, 01:27 AM

Nice. cant wait to start buying straps! haha thats when i get my 112.

Speed · 27 January 2011, 01:59 AM

Looks great!

I have a JV on deployant for my 111. Since we have had some rain, I took it off to keep it dry.

Feel like putting it back on now!

marcinthemiddle · 27 January 2011, 02:11 AM

I just sent back a JV to the NYC boutique...

Yours looks great, Stack!

mike · 27 January 2011, 02:18 AM

sea-dweller · 27 January 2011, 02:17 PM

Looks nice!

snog · 27 January 2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

I just sent back a JV to the NYC boutique...

Yours looks great, Stack!

did you get a bad one?

snog · 27 January 2011, 07:47 PM

looks great

lowphat · 28 January 2011, 12:57 AM

That's a good looking strap. What does JV stand for? I"m somehwat of a noob.

snog · 28 January 2011, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowphat

That's a good looking strap. What does JV stand for? I"m somehwat of a noob.

Jules Verne

Stack · 28 January 2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowphat

That's a good looking strap. What does JV stand for? I"m somehwat of a noob.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snog

Jules Verne

Here is a great link about the strap. Someone else showed me this on the board.

http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show...ost/ti-415161/

psv · 28 January 2011, 04:08 AM

That is a winning combination - well done!

nauticajoe · 28 January 2011, 04:18 AM

Beautiful combo!

lowphat · 29 January 2011, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stack

Here is a great link about the strap. Someone else showed me this on the board.

http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show...ost/ti-415161/

Great help, thanks!

Sponon · 29 January 2011, 08:05 AM

Is it possible to install the Pre-V buckle that comes with the 312 on the JV strap?

I dont like the tang buckle

Stack · 29 January 2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sponon

Is it possible to install the Pre-V buckle that comes with the 312 on the JV strap?

I dont like the tang buckle

I am using the buckle that came with the 312 on the JV strap. It's a 24x22 strap just like the one that comes with the watch so it's a direct fit.

Sponon · 29 January 2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stack

I am using the buckle that came with the 312 on the JV strap. It's a 24x22 strap just like the one that comes with the watch so it's a direct fit.

Sweet

Is there one strap for deployant, and one for buckle?

Stack · 29 January 2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sponon

Sweet

Is there one strap for deployant, and one for buckle?

Yes, just tell them you are looking for the one for the screw in buckle and not the deployment.

dddrees · 30 January 2011, 07:36 AM

Nice.

ersnyder · 30 January 2011, 08:15 AM

Very cool addition to your 312; nice circumstances too!

paulshih · 3 February 2011, 01:19 AM

looks great and unique!

not sure what other 312 owners think but i also like the thicker vintage straps to match the thickness of the case! i started going from OEM straps, then to aftermarket 4.0mm, 4.5mm, and 4.7mm straps!

such a versatile watch!!

Stack · 3 February 2011, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulshih

looks great and unique!

not sure what other 312 owners think but i also like the thicker vintage straps to match the thickness of the case! i started going from OEM straps, then to aftermarket 4.0mm, 4.5mm, and 4.7mm straps!

such a versatile watch!!

Thanks! I am actually in the market for one of those thicker vintage straps as well to be more of a daily wear instead of the rubber strap.

MortgageGuy · 3 February 2011, 09:01 AM

26 January 2011, 11:49 PM	#5
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Fantastic combo. Love the 312. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

27 January 2011, 12:04 AM	#6
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Lovely! Give it a year or so and the patina on that strap will look real nice. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

27 January 2011, 01:24 AM	#8
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,033	Nice!!! Very nice strap - one of the best OEM straps.

27 January 2011, 02:11 AM	#11
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	I just sent back a JV to the NYC boutique... Yours looks great, Stack! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

27 January 2011, 02:17 PM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 January 2011, 03:15 PM	#1
Stack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: PAM312\|AP 15400ST Posts: 302	[PICS] - PAM 312 with new strap So it only took me a couple of days to realize that the obsession for straps well preceded my PAM 312 coming in. One I fell in love with on the boards was the JV Nubuck Gold strap. It looked so beautiful and I had to have it. Granted apparently there is always a wait time for these according to everyone I talked to since they are always in demand but I guess I got lucky. Called the Beverly Hills boutique and they said that they could order one but it would take a few months since they are on back order. They mentioned I could try calling the NY Boutique. So I called them on Monday and talked to rep #1. He said they don't have any in stock for the Tang buckle but do for the deployment. Also mentioned that they have the strap on order and should be there in a couple weeks. Thought about it for a few minutes and called back and talked to rep #2. I asked him if there was any way that I could put my name down to reserve one of them since they are hard to find and he said go ahead and email us with your info and what you want and we will try our best. 10 Minutes later Rep #3 emails me back and states that the strap just got delivered to their boutique and if I want it to call back and pay over the phone and they will ship it out. Needless to say I made the call, and they overnighted the strap to me for free. I have to say this strap is absolutely gorgeous and just adds another level to the 312. It is so soft and the perfect color. A plus is that the wife fell in love with the strap the moment she saw it. Here are a few pictures :) IMG_7004 by Stack24, on Flickr IMG_7005 by Stack24, on Flickr IMG_7009 by Stack24, on Flickr IMG_7011 by Stack24, on Flickr IMG_7012 by Stack24, on Flickr IMG_7013 by Stack24, on Flickr IMG_7017 by Stack24, on Flickr __________________ PAM 312 Panerai Central \| Panerai Central Instagram

26 January 2011, 04:41 PM	#2
stig01 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex... Posts: 42	God damn......really nice. I could use one of those :-)

26 January 2011, 04:54 PM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Absolutely stunning!!!!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 January 2011, 06:39 PM	#4
penangite Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mikey Location: Watching World Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 212	Just stunning ... hope to land one next month

27 January 2011, 12:31 AM	#7
trvilanova Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: spain Posts: 21	Hi, i can only say ooooooohhhhh!!!! It is a good combo, congratulations.

27 January 2011, 01:27 AM	#9
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,253	Nice. cant wait to start buying straps! haha thats when i get my 112.

27 January 2011, 01:59 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Looks great! I have a JV on deployant for my 111. Since we have had some rain, I took it off to keep it dry. Feel like putting it back on now!

27 January 2011, 02:18 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

27 January 2011, 07:47 PM	#15
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	looks great

28 January 2011, 12:57 AM	#16
lowphat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 19	That's a good looking strap. What does JV stand for? I"m somehwat of a noob.

28 January 2011, 04:08 AM	#19
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	That is a winning combination - well done!

28 January 2011, 04:18 AM	#20
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Beautiful combo!

29 January 2011, 08:05 AM	#22
Sponon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: Norway Posts: 311	Is it possible to install the Pre-V buckle that comes with the 312 on the JV strap? I dont like the tang buckle

30 January 2011, 07:36 AM	#26
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 January 2011, 08:15 AM	#27
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Very cool addition to your 312; nice circumstances too!

3 February 2011, 01:19 AM	#28
paulshih "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: PP5711 BLUE Posts: 49	looks great and unique! not sure what other 312 owners think but i also like the thicker vintage straps to match the thickness of the case! i started going from OEM straps, then to aftermarket 4.0mm, 4.5mm, and 4.7mm straps! such a versatile watch!!

3 February 2011, 09:01 AM	#30
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