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Texex · 17 November 2020, 05:39 AM

My Local AD told me today that after market straps that have their own spring bars will damage the push-piece button in the lug of Paerais. He said that I can use after market straps but must use the panerai spring bars. I'm asking because I bought a strap that has the spring bars permanently attached. Anybody have thoughts on this.

Also, what's your favorite after market rubber/silicone strap for a Panerai?

thanks!

MattyL147 · 17 November 2020, 05:46 AM

The panerai subforum or a panerai dedicated forum would probably have more answers.

supra8903 · 17 November 2020, 06:02 AM

AD is correct. use panerai hardware.

Cru Jones · 17 November 2020, 07:01 AM

Personally, with all of my dozens and dozens of OEM and aftermarket straps, I’ve never had one provided with spring bars. In fact, I’ve never seen it as an option. I’m still on my original spring bars from 2011. My watch has a lug width of 24 mm.

Watch This · 17 November 2020, 08:23 AM

If the Panerai has the push button release system which you seem to imply, I would only use OEM Panerai spring bars.

I too have never seen straps sold with any type of spring bar, let alone "permanently attached" and I have bought many. Nor can I imagine how you could use it permanently affixed under any scenario.

rootbeer7 · 17 November 2020, 08:51 AM

Only use oem springbars on quick release models.

enjoythemusic · 17 November 2020, 09:05 AM

Another vote for OEM for quick release.

jojosnr · 17 November 2020, 10:15 AM

yes. you should not use a spring bar not designed for the quick release mechanism. there is notch on the original spring bar. without this nocth, the spring loaded plunger will be compressed all the time. will it damage the mechanism, may or may not, but it is not a proper way to fit the strap.

Seddyspaghetti · 17 November 2020, 10:30 AM

Ibtl

mannyv11 · 17 November 2020, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Ibtl

Why would this get locked? It will probably get moved but it is a legit watch question.

enjoythemusic · 17 November 2020, 11:07 AM

The 'push piece' on the underside Panerai lug uses a different bar, it's not a springbar at all.

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mlcdmd · 17 November 2020, 12:11 PM

Love the isofrane rubber. Great old school look

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Texex · 17 November 2020, 01:47 PM

Super helpful all, thank you very much!

17 November 2020, 05:39 AM	#1
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 777	Help with my Panerai My Local AD told me today that after market straps that have their own spring bars will damage the push-piece button in the lug of Paerais. He said that I can use after market straps but must use the panerai spring bars. I'm asking because I bought a strap that has the spring bars permanently attached. Anybody have thoughts on this. Also, what's your favorite after market rubber/silicone strap for a Panerai? thanks! __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue.

17 November 2020, 08:51 AM	#6
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	Only use oem springbars on quick release models. __________________ @imrootbeer7

17 November 2020, 09:05 AM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,398	Another vote for OEM for quick release. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

17 November 2020, 11:07 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,398	The 'push piece' on the underside Panerai lug uses a different bar, it's not a springbar at all. 879e31b4-540d-4e99-af23-62cb6f3dc8e2_1.ab6953233b7b5cebc87b4231a4e07396.jpeg __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

17 November 2020, 01:47 PM	#13
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 777	Super helpful all, thank you very much! __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue.

17 November 2020, 05:46 AM	#2
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,170	The panerai subforum or a panerai dedicated forum would probably have more answers.

17 November 2020, 06:02 AM	#3
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	AD is correct. use panerai hardware.

17 November 2020, 07:01 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,469	Personally, with all of my dozens and dozens of OEM and aftermarket straps, I’ve never had one provided with spring bars. In fact, I’ve never seen it as an option. I’m still on my original spring bars from 2011. My watch has a lug width of 24 mm.

17 November 2020, 08:23 AM	#5
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	If the Panerai has the push button release system which you seem to imply, I would only use OEM Panerai spring bars. I too have never seen straps sold with any type of spring bar, let alone "permanently attached" and I have bought many. Nor can I imagine how you could use it permanently affixed under any scenario.

17 November 2020, 10:15 AM	#8
jojosnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Timbuktu Posts: 379	yes. you should not use a spring bar not designed for the quick release mechanism. there is notch on the original spring bar. without this nocth, the spring loaded plunger will be compressed all the time. will it damage the mechanism, may or may not, but it is not a proper way to fit the strap.

17 November 2020, 10:30 AM	#9
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	Ibtl

17 November 2020, 12:11 PM	#12
mlcdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US Posts: 6	Love the isofrane rubber. Great old school look Sent from my moto g(7) using Tapatalk

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