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gmlomas · 17 November 2013, 06:32 PM

Hi PAM people!

I have a PAM 328 now mounted on a OEM brown aligator strap. I dont mind changing strap, but sometimes to change de buckle can be a pain.

I am thinking to buy a new buckle, or a couple. Now the questions, for the OEM straps, can I put a deployant clasp on it? I know some others are thicker. If so, do you recommend it to avoid punishing the strap less? And if so, which one to get? The PAM one is quie expensive, any good ones?

If you recommend the buckle, where can I get it?

Best,
Guillermo

Cru Jones · 17 November 2013, 07:43 PM

Straps for deployant can't be fitted with tang buckle and vice versa.

gmlomas · 17 November 2013, 07:58 PM

Thanks, even the OEM ones? I thought those could go either way.

kilyung · 17 November 2013, 08:05 PM

Nope. One or the other only.

gmlomas · 17 November 2013, 08:38 PM

Good to know. Then any good buckles out there? I guess I need a 22mm

Jay Tee · 19 November 2013, 03:54 PM

OEM tang buckle straps will have the designation BA, deployant straps will have the designation BDR. Deployant straps are much thinner on the long end to fit into one end of the buckle. 44mm Luminors typically use 24/22, so your should get a 22 mm tang or 22 mm deployant.

I prefer the deployant, but many will say the PAM deployant is uncomfortable, and trickier to change because of the tiny screw that you need to loosen to change straps.

gmlomas · 21 November 2013, 12:22 AM

Super thanks

hbrogers · 21 November 2013, 12:31 AM

I believe you can use a tang buckle on a deployment strap, but not a deployment buckle on a tang strap. At least that's what I do, not a fan of Panerai's deployment buckle, but like the thinness of the deployment straps.

gmlomas · 21 November 2013, 12:36 AM

I guess I will go buckle, no other option. However, the only reason I wanted the buckle was for the strap would last longer...oh well

kilyung · 21 November 2013, 01:23 AM

Why would you want the strap to last longer?? Strap replacement is half the joy of Panerai ownership!

hotsauz · 21 November 2013, 01:18 PM

Strap and buckle is the way to go for pam, IMHO of coz.

17 November 2013, 06:32 PM	#1
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	PAM buckle or clasp? Hi PAM people! I have a PAM 328 now mounted on a OEM brown aligator strap. I dont mind changing strap, but sometimes to change de buckle can be a pain. I am thinking to buy a new buckle, or a couple. Now the questions, for the OEM straps, can I put a deployant clasp on it? I know some others are thicker. If so, do you recommend it to avoid punishing the strap less? And if so, which one to get? The PAM one is quie expensive, any good ones? If you recommend the buckle, where can I get it? Best, Guillermo

19 November 2013, 03:54 PM	#6
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 293	OEM tang buckle straps will have the designation BA, deployant straps will have the designation BDR. Deployant straps are much thinner on the long end to fit into one end of the buckle. 44mm Luminors typically use 24/22, so your should get a 22 mm tang or 22 mm deployant. I prefer the deployant, but many will say the PAM deployant is uncomfortable, and trickier to change because of the tiny screw that you need to loosen to change straps. __________________ 116520 - 16570 - 16610LV - 16710pepsi - 116234

21 November 2013, 01:18 PM	#11
hotsauz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Watch: TV Posts: 108	Strap and buckle is the way to go for pam, IMHO of coz. __________________ Rolex \| Tudor \| Zenith \| Breitling \| Seiko \| Glycine \| Zodiac \| Bulova \| Pierre Chevelle \| Enicar \| CYMA

17 November 2013, 07:43 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	Straps for deployant can't be fitted with tang buckle and vice versa.

17 November 2013, 07:58 PM	#3
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	Thanks, even the OEM ones? I thought those could go either way.

17 November 2013, 08:05 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Nope. One or the other only.

17 November 2013, 08:38 PM	#5
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	Good to know. Then any good buckles out there? I guess I need a 22mm

21 November 2013, 12:22 AM	#7
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	Super thanks

21 November 2013, 12:31 AM	#8
hbrogers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 65	I believe you can use a tang buckle on a deployment strap, but not a deployment buckle on a tang strap. At least that's what I do, not a fan of Panerai's deployment buckle, but like the thinness of the deployment straps.

21 November 2013, 12:36 AM	#9
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	I guess I will go buckle, no other option. However, the only reason I wanted the buckle was for the strap would last longer...oh well

21 November 2013, 01:23 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Why would you want the strap to last longer?? Strap replacement is half the joy of Panerai ownership!

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