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yOyOYoo · 24 March 2014, 10:02 AM

A few weeks ago I was browsing the Panerai discussion forum and was excited to see a post by Arnaud (lapince) titled “Giving away free Mario Paci strap”

You can read that thread here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=340249

lapince was giving away a pre V MP strap, tan 24/24 with sewn in PVD buckle to the first person who messaged him! I was too excited to read the details and sent a private message right away asking if the strap was still available.

After going back to the thread, I noticed that the offer was to someone living in Europe only. I live around Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Sadly, I sent lapince another message saying that I was was sorry that I did not live in France and that I messaged him too quickly out of excitement. I thought that was the end of that.

Much to my surprise, I received a message back from lapince saying that he would be happy to ship the strap to me from Europe… and pay for shipping also!

His complaint about the strap was that it was “too thin” for his liking, and that it was going unworn.

I just received the strap and have put it on my Radiomir 337 right away. I think the “thinness” of the strap is great and compliments the thinness of my Panerai quite nicely.

Although the strap is 115/75, same measurements as my OEM strap, I’ve read that MP straps do tend to fit smaller, since they have extra holes.

One unexpected bonus was that my wife (who has smaller wrists than me), can share and also wear the Panerai now.

Arnaud (lapince) is truly a stand up guy and WE are both VERY thankful for his generosity. Thank you lapince and thank you TRF!!

Here are some pics taken from my iPhone:

p.s. yes, that buckle sure does look big on my small wrist, but I actually like it!

Urosfan · 24 March 2014, 10:44 AM

Very nice

DiverAsia · 24 March 2014, 12:47 PM

Strap looks great.

Pure class, all around on this section of the forum.
Cheers to the giver and receiver.

Psmith · 26 March 2014, 07:33 AM

Good result

subtona · 26 March 2014, 08:01 AM

Looks great & great gesture

Cru Jones · 26 March 2014, 08:15 AM

Looks fantastic and nice 337.

Bravo, Arnaud!!

Hairdude1 · 29 March 2014, 11:02 AM

Looks great!

lapince · 3 April 2014, 02:52 PM

Looks great, thanks for the nice post

Gaijin · 3 April 2014, 05:40 PM

Good stuff.

Urosfan · 3 April 2014, 09:08 PM

Looks awesome

simbal · 11 April 2014, 02:51 AM

TRF has some of the best members anywhere! We are fortunate to have this forum!!

24 March 2014, 10:02 AM	#1
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 614	A generous TRF member donated his Mario Paci strap to me! A few weeks ago I was browsing the Panerai discussion forum and was excited to see a post by Arnaud (lapince) titled “Giving away free Mario Paci strap” You can read that thread here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=340249 lapince was giving away a pre V MP strap, tan 24/24 with sewn in PVD buckle to the first person who messaged him! I was too excited to read the details and sent a private message right away asking if the strap was still available. After going back to the thread, I noticed that the offer was to someone living in Europe only. I live around Los Angeles, CA, USA. Sadly, I sent lapince another message saying that I was was sorry that I did not live in France and that I messaged him too quickly out of excitement. I thought that was the end of that. Much to my surprise, I received a message back from lapince saying that he would be happy to ship the strap to me from Europe… and pay for shipping also! His complaint about the strap was that it was “too thin” for his liking, and that it was going unworn. I just received the strap and have put it on my Radiomir 337 right away. I think the “thinness” of the strap is great and compliments the thinness of my Panerai quite nicely. Although the strap is 115/75, same measurements as my OEM strap, I’ve read that MP straps do tend to fit smaller, since they have extra holes. One unexpected bonus was that my wife (who has smaller wrists than me), can share and also wear the Panerai now. Arnaud (lapince) is truly a stand up guy and WE are both VERY thankful for his generosity. Thank you lapince and thank you TRF!! Here are some pics taken from my iPhone: p.s. yes, that buckle sure does look big on my small wrist, but I actually like it!

24 March 2014, 12:47 PM	#3
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Strap looks great. Pure class, all around on this section of the forum. Cheers to the giver and receiver. __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

26 March 2014, 07:33 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Good result __________________

26 March 2014, 08:01 AM	#5
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Looks great & great gesture __________________

24 March 2014, 10:44 AM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Very nice

26 March 2014, 08:15 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,501	Looks fantastic and nice 337. Bravo, Arnaud!!

29 March 2014, 11:02 AM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looks great!

3 April 2014, 02:52 PM	#8
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Looks great, thanks for the nice post

3 April 2014, 05:40 PM	#9
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Good stuff.

3 April 2014, 09:08 PM	#10
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Looks awesome

11 April 2014, 02:51 AM	#11
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	TRF has some of the best members anywhere! We are fortunate to have this forum!!

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