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Cru Jones · 8 May 2011, 06:03 AM

So, I lasted two weeks before getting caught by the strap bug.

Thanks a lot, Dalip, for pushing me over the edge with your very fine almond Toshi!

While waiting for it to come in (ordered it today), I switched from the standard brown OEM croc on my 164 to the OEM rubber. Man, it's just fantastic.

Very comfortable, and gives the watch a totally different look. I was a bit unsure about the "Officine Panerai" text on the strap, but, it's pretty subtle on the wrist, and I like the fact that "Officine" is the text I see when looking down at the watch, as opposed to having "Paneria" screaming at me.

Just thought I'd post a couple of pix, even though most of you know what this looks like. I'm very happy with how the brushed case helps "sport" up the watch with the rubber, while the polished bezel & crown guard "dresses" the piece with the brown croc.

TopNotchChach · 8 May 2011, 09:26 AM

Very nice!

esm · 8 May 2011, 09:51 AM

have not tried the rubber strap for a long time, but that looks pretty good imo.
does the rubber get sticky after awhile?

mfer · 8 May 2011, 09:55 AM

Looks great! Love the oem rubbah

dalip · 8 May 2011, 09:57 AM

Awesome Cru...it's brilliant how easy it is to completely change the look of the watch. The rubber is always a good option. I find mine very comfortable....

I also agree about the text.

Very happy to have enabled this process for you....you're going to love it

rfknauss · 8 May 2011, 10:06 AM

Very nice!

mfer · 8 May 2011, 10:26 AM

And, it is ice and water proof!

Cru Jones · 8 May 2011, 09:27 PM

Thanks a for the kind words.

Definitely enjoying the 164 more than I had imagined.

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

have not tried the rubber strap for a long time, but that looks pretty good imo.
does the rubber get sticky after awhile?

No, no stickiness....it wears pretty light and isn't noticeable. Then again, it was only 26 yesterday, so, we'll see when it really heats up.

TswaneNguni · 8 May 2011, 09:33 PM

Wearing my wifes 113 on the rubber at the moment

JoeI · 8 May 2011, 10:19 PM

After you posted pix of receiving your 164(which is the first panerai I wanted,but went with the 312 instead) I found a preowned complete set in like new condition and could not pass it up, I'm wearing the same combo right now.

Cru Jones · 8 May 2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Wearing my wifes 113 on the rubber at the moment

very nice.....i'm sure the white dial, black text and rubber looks SHARP. let's see some pix!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeI

After you posted pix of receiving your 164(which is the first panerai I wanted,but went with the 312 instead) I found a preowned complete set in like new condition and could not pass it up, I'm wearing the same combo right now.

AWESOME!!

congratulations.....absolutely thrilled with the 164. enjoy!

B. Doggy · 9 May 2011, 01:31 AM

The PAM prophylactic....

TswaneNguni · 9 May 2011, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

The PAM prophylactic....

Atomant · 9 May 2011, 10:55 AM

Yes I love the OEM rubber and wouldn't swap it for anything else!

8 May 2011, 06:03 AM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,546	After Dalip got to me, figured I should try OEM rubber before 1st Toshi arrives So, I lasted two weeks before getting caught by the strap bug. Thanks a lot, Dalip, for pushing me over the edge with your very fine almond Toshi! While waiting for it to come in (ordered it today), I switched from the standard brown OEM croc on my 164 to the OEM rubber. Man, it's just fantastic. Very comfortable, and gives the watch a totally different look. I was a bit unsure about the "Officine Panerai" text on the strap, but, it's pretty subtle on the wrist, and I like the fact that "Officine" is the text I see when looking down at the watch, as opposed to having "Paneria" screaming at me. Just thought I'd post a couple of pix, even though most of you know what this looks like. I'm very happy with how the brushed case helps "sport" up the watch with the rubber, while the polished bezel & crown guard "dresses" the piece with the brown croc.

8 May 2011, 09:55 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Looks great! Love the oem rubbah __________________ member#3242

8 May 2011, 09:57 AM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Awesome Cru...it's brilliant how easy it is to completely change the look of the watch. The rubber is always a good option. I find mine very comfortable.... I also agree about the text. Very happy to have enabled this process for you....you're going to love it __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

8 May 2011, 10:06 AM	#6
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

8 May 2011, 10:26 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	And, it is ice and water proof! __________________ member#3242

8 May 2011, 09:26 AM	#2
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,253	Very nice!

8 May 2011, 09:51 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	have not tried the rubber strap for a long time, but that looks pretty good imo. does the rubber get sticky after awhile?

8 May 2011, 09:33 PM	#9
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Wearing my wifes 113 on the rubber at the moment

8 May 2011, 10:19 PM	#10
JoeI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: New York Watch: Panerai Posts: 146	After you posted pix of receiving your 164(which is the first panerai I wanted,but went with the 312 instead) I found a preowned complete set in like new condition and could not pass it up, I'm wearing the same combo right now. __________________ Panerai 1312 Panerai 1320

9 May 2011, 01:31 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The PAM prophylactic.... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

9 May 2011, 10:55 AM	#14
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Yes I love the OEM rubber and wouldn't swap it for anything else! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

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