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khwang · 12 March 2016, 12:53 AM

So I'm interested in swapping the OEM buckle strap to deployant, but not really interested in paying $400 for the deployant itself, plus another $200 for an OEM strap. Does anyone have any 3rd party recommendations for both? Thanks.

Friedl41 · 12 March 2016, 01:14 AM

I would not recommend to put a nice watch on a cheaper aftermarket depluyant buckle ,,, if you prefer deployant, i would go with the original ,,, also you will not change straps that often so you can justify the expense.

custom straps have classic sewn in buckles or other special buckles of the strapmaker ,,, that us a different ball game.

which PAM are you planning to wear on the deployant?

khwang · 12 March 2016, 01:23 AM

I just got a 351, thinking about getting an assolutamente or a lighter brown/tan strap since the OEM strap is already a nice dark brown. Have you ever heard of http://www.strap-source.com/? Are they a legitimate company? $300 for an OEM strap+deployant seems like a very good deal compared to msrp.

Cru Jones · 12 March 2016, 01:34 AM

recent thread on non-OEM deployant: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=458450

as for best strapmaker? that really depends on the type of strap you're after. there are many good ones, with some being better in certain areas than others. some great ones with which to start: micah (vintagerstraps), simona, dangerous9, greg stevens, peter gunny, toshi, ted su....

khwang · 12 March 2016, 02:08 AM

Does anyone have any experience buying from http://www.strap-source.com/?

$300 for an OEM deployant and strap seems like a very good price compared the msrp. I can't find any reviews with regards to their legitimacy.

Al1969 · 12 March 2016, 02:39 PM

May want to have a look here. http://www.scamadviser.com/check-web...rap-source.com . You're right their prices are very good, perhaps too good considering what OEM straps and deployant buckles cost.

Speed · 14 March 2016, 07:19 AM

Try Panatime.com. $35 for Deployants.

I posted some pics here before. So far so good.

donas · 14 March 2016, 01:43 PM

I'm sure this will be highly frowned on by some because of the website, but I have been using a thumbnail and deployment from them for a couple months. No complaints at all.

http://stores.ebay.com/WHOLESALEOUTL...=p4634.c0.m322

bmpwatch · 15 March 2016, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khwang

Does anyone have any experience buying from http://www.strap-source.com/?

$300 for an OEM deployant and strap seems like a very good price compared the msrp. I can't find any reviews with regards to their legitimacy.

I can tell you with 100% certainty that these straps and buckles are fake.

Just like watches, I recommend to always buy the seller :)

Panerai Freak · 15 March 2016, 04:51 PM

While there is no substitute for the real thing (fit and feel), I found a cheap one on Amazon that works surprisingly well... for $20.99!

http://amzn.com/B00X3LXTM4

Panerai Freak · 15 March 2016, 04:53 PM

Considering how cheap the deployant I recommended is, I would advise you not to buy cheap straps. For deployant, outside of OEM, I recommend www.combat-straps.com

12 March 2016, 12:53 AM	#1
khwang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY Posts: 7	Best 3rd party deployant clasps and straps? So I'm interested in swapping the OEM buckle strap to deployant, but not really interested in paying $400 for the deployant itself, plus another $200 for an OEM strap. Does anyone have any 3rd party recommendations for both? Thanks.

12 March 2016, 01:14 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	I would not recommend to put a nice watch on a cheaper aftermarket depluyant buckle ,,, if you prefer deployant, i would go with the original ,,, also you will not change straps that often so you can justify the expense. custom straps have classic sewn in buckles or other special buckles of the strapmaker ,,, that us a different ball game. which PAM are you planning to wear on the deployant? __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

12 March 2016, 02:39 PM	#6
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,617	May want to have a look here. http://www.scamadviser.com/check-web...rap-source.com . You're right their prices are very good, perhaps too good considering what OEM straps and deployant buckles cost. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

12 March 2016, 01:23 AM	#3
khwang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY Posts: 7	I just got a 351, thinking about getting an assolutamente or a lighter brown/tan strap since the OEM strap is already a nice dark brown. Have you ever heard of http://www.strap-source.com/? Are they a legitimate company? $300 for an OEM strap+deployant seems like a very good deal compared to msrp.

12 March 2016, 01:34 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,579	recent thread on non-OEM deployant: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=458450 as for best strapmaker? that really depends on the type of strap you're after. there are many good ones, with some being better in certain areas than others. some great ones with which to start: micah (vintagerstraps), simona, dangerous9, greg stevens, peter gunny, toshi, ted su....

12 March 2016, 02:08 AM	#5
khwang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY Posts: 7	Does anyone have any experience buying from http://www.strap-source.com/? $300 for an OEM deployant and strap seems like a very good price compared the msrp. I can't find any reviews with regards to their legitimacy.

14 March 2016, 07:19 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Try Panatime.com. $35 for Deployants. I posted some pics here before. So far so good.

14 March 2016, 01:43 PM	#8
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I'm sure this will be highly frowned on by some because of the website, but I have been using a thumbnail and deployment from them for a couple months. No complaints at all. http://stores.ebay.com/WHOLESALEOUTL...=p4634.c0.m322

15 March 2016, 04:51 PM	#10
Panerai Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 42	While there is no substitute for the real thing (fit and feel), I found a cheap one on Amazon that works surprisingly well... for $20.99! http://amzn.com/B00X3LXTM4

15 March 2016, 04:53 PM	#11
Panerai Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 42	Considering how cheap the deployant I recommended is, I would advise you not to buy cheap straps. For deployant, outside of OEM, I recommend www.combat-straps.com

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