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vbrechbill · 25 January 2021, 11:49 AM

I just purchased my first Panerai and love it, but I find it uncomfortable. I got the 104 and it seems top heavy and with my job it is very uncomfortable as it rubs my wrist. Do you guys suggest trying other straps or trying to find something lighter, like a titanium model?

Auto16610 · 25 January 2021, 11:55 AM

Do you wear a 44mm or larger watch now? If not I bet if you wear the 104 for a week straight you will hardly notice it after a while. And be glad you didn't get a 47mm 372!

vbrechbill · 25 January 2021, 12:05 PM

I have worn it for a few weeks straight. It is a 44 but it is not that it is too big, the rubber strap doesn't fit great as it seems to be in between 2 holes. The way it is most comfortable it is a little loose and is rubbing wrong and is uncomfortable.

BMess · 25 January 2021, 12:49 PM

I HATE the rubber strap. Get a custom leather strap. Makes a WORLD of difference. My 47mm submersible is arguably more comfortable than my DJ41 on my tiny 6.0" wrist now with custom strap. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend YUSK straps. Please feel free to PM me with questions about custom straps (I'm still learning myself but I think I can help).

vbrechbill · 25 January 2021, 12:56 PM

I realize I need to try a new strap, but I like the look and feel of the rubber for my job.

BMess · 25 January 2021, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vbrechbill

I realize I need to try a new strap, but I like the look and feel of the rubber for my job.

What is your job? Have you considered canvas?

brandrea · 25 January 2021, 01:23 PM

Try a leather strap. I find rubber straps don’t support the case as well

vbrechbill · 25 January 2021, 01:26 PM

I am a chiropractor. Would definitely try canvas. I love the one on the new Panerai but it is exclusive to that watch.

Cru Jones · 25 January 2021, 05:08 PM

Panerais look and feel great..... with a properly sized strap.

Fleetlord · 25 January 2021, 05:31 PM

Sell 104. The automatics are top heavy and wobbly

Buy manual wind destro model. They wear flatter and destro has the crown on the left side so if you wear on left wrist, it’s out of the way.

fullcourt · 27 January 2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vbrechbill

I am a chiropractor. Would definitely try canvas. I love the one on the new Panerai but it is exclusive to that watch.

vintager straps for your canvas....i have a few, you can't go wrong

Mystro · 27 January 2021, 11:40 PM

I wear my Pam104 on factory rubber all the time in total comfort. The key to this watch is not using the butterfly clasp for me. Traditional buckles is the way to go. It’s one of my most comfortable watches. I must have 28+ straps all using conventional pin buckles.

Carbon fiber is a good look as well.

25 January 2021, 11:49 AM	#1
vbrechbill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Help! I just purchased my first Panerai and love it, but I find it uncomfortable. I got the 104 and it seems top heavy and with my job it is very uncomfortable as it rubs my wrist. Do you guys suggest trying other straps or trying to find something lighter, like a titanium model?

25 January 2021, 11:55 AM	#2
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,172	Love the 104 Do you wear a 44mm or larger watch now? If not I bet if you wear the 104 for a week straight you will hardly notice it after a while. And be glad you didn't get a 47mm 372!

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25 January 2021, 12:05 PM	#3
vbrechbill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	I have worn it for a few weeks straight. It is a 44 but it is not that it is too big, the rubber strap doesn't fit great as it seems to be in between 2 holes. The way it is most comfortable it is a little loose and is rubbing wrong and is uncomfortable.

25 January 2021, 12:49 PM	#4
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 645	I HATE the rubber strap. Get a custom leather strap. Makes a WORLD of difference. My 47mm submersible is arguably more comfortable than my DJ41 on my tiny 6.0" wrist now with custom strap. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend YUSK straps. Please feel free to PM me with questions about custom straps (I'm still learning myself but I think I can help).

25 January 2021, 12:56 PM	#5
vbrechbill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	I realize I need to try a new strap, but I like the look and feel of the rubber for my job.

25 January 2021, 01:23 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,525	Try a leather strap. I find rubber straps don’t support the case as well

25 January 2021, 01:26 PM	#8
vbrechbill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	I am a chiropractor. Would definitely try canvas. I love the one on the new Panerai but it is exclusive to that watch.

25 January 2021, 05:08 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,468	Panerais look and feel great..... with a properly sized strap.

25 January 2021, 05:31 PM	#10
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,910	Sell 104. The automatics are top heavy and wobbly Buy manual wind destro model. They wear flatter and destro has the crown on the left side so if you wear on left wrist, it’s out of the way.

27 January 2021, 11:40 PM	#12
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,687	I wear my Pam104 on factory rubber all the time in total comfort. The key to this watch is not using the butterfly clasp for me. Traditional buckles is the way to go. It’s one of my most comfortable watches. I must have 28+ straps all using conventional pin buckles. Carbon fiber is a good look as well.

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