Sportech strap

[helloworldies]

I bought a new oem Sportech for my 233

https://www.panerai.com/be/en/access.../mxe0btmr.html


Anyone use one long term?
Is it truly waterproof as the inside lining seems to be leather?
Little enough info on the website.

[helloworldies]

Answering my own question if anyone interested in the Sportech?

It's definitely water resistant but stays damp after wetting and has frayed a little already at the buckle as the strap stays soft from the absorbed water.

A lovely looking strap but not a rubber replacement

[Givemore_2day]

Originally Posted by helloworldies

Answering my own question if anyone interested in the Sportech?

It's definitely water resistant but stays damp after wetting and has frayed a little already at the buckle as the strap stays soft from the absorbed water.

A lovely looking strap but not a rubber replacement

Good to know. Love the look of this strap

[enjoythemusic]

Thanks for the update, as am curious and waiting for the PAM1118 with the same band, yet with green luminescience stitching.

[Cru Jones]

Thanks for the update. Hope it does ok, long-term. It does look good at least.

[J.T.]

After a few days use it already has wear marks? That's very disappointing

[helloworldies]

I would imagine if you never got it wet it wouldn't show wear for a long time.

The fact that I wear my watches in the shower, swimming etc and change watches all the time means that the damp and softened strap showed wear very soon.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by helloworldies

The fact that I wear my watches in the shower, swimming etc and change watches all the time means that the damp and softened strap showed wear very soon.

Thanks for keeping us updated. I wear mine 24/7 from waking up, and then to the office... to the ocean... to sleep. I know straps are usually not a warranty thing.... yet.... Please keep us updated over the next month or three as to real-world use and wear.

[rootbeer7]

Great looking strap. I only use NATO’s or rubber for wet use.

[1William]

I like the strap and look forward to updates.

[yachty 1]

It came with my 764. This can get Wet? The back is leather.

[enjoythemusic]

Did not know the back is leather. Ahhh, very good point! So yeah, probably best to not treat it like a rubber / plastic strap.

[Oxfordian]

So fair to say that this is a fashion strap for use on land rather than in water, shame as it looks as though it is Nylon and good for a dip in water.

[Cru Jones]

So, Sportech is for those who prefer the feel of leather on the skin but want the look of rubber/sport without actually being able to regularly use/abuse it? Interesting concept.....

[yachty 1]

I will take a picture of the back when I get home.

[yachty 1]

I wouldn't feel comfortable getting this wet.

[enjoythemusic]

^^^^ agreed. Yet heck, I'll do a durability test with the 1118 as the band is a part of the overall visual theme. Many thanks for posting pic.

[yachty 1]

^^^^ No problem!!

[rajurama]

I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful

[helloworldies]

I took mine off and it's back on the rubber b for now.

Its definitely water resistant as the sides are sealed and it can take water without the staining you would see in leather.

It's not waterproof though and stays wet for a while each time and is soft enough for the buckle to fray the material.

[avidflyer]

Originally Posted by helloworldies

I took mine off and it's back on the rubber b for now.

Its definitely water resistant as the sides are sealed and it can take water without the staining you would see in leather.

It's not waterproof though and stays wet for a while each time and is soft enough for the buckle to fray the material.

how long is your rubber B? (compared to factory rubber)

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by rajurama

I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful

Ditto can’t find this one anywhere. I have a 616 and want that strap badly.

[Pam320]

This came with my 1616, by far my favourite in summer for water

Originally Posted by rajurama

I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful

[rajurama]

Originally Posted by Pam320

This came with my 1616, by far my favourite in summer for water

Excellent , I was searching for the reference number of this exact strap , just not able to search for it on Panerai website.

[Sandlapper1960]

The Sportech Velcro came in the box with my 973.. I agree, it’s my favorite summertime strap ! I’m not sure if it’s available for purchase as I don’t see it on the Panerai site. Except for XS , Genuine Panerai Sport / Rubber straps seem to be in short supply !

[Sandlapper1960]

Sorry for the redundant post!
My 973 also came with the Velcro strap and I agree.. it’s a great summertime option and looks great on the Sub. In general, there seems to be a shortage of sport straps available on the Panerai site... at least in regular and large lengths.

[IGotId]

Originally Posted by Pam320

This came with my 1616, by far my favourite in summer for water

Did anyone ever find the reference number for the Velcro strap?

[farmboy941]

Originally Posted by IGotId

Did anyone ever find the reference number for the Velcro strap?

Try searching for MXE0BTM5

[Laszlo]

Here’s what the standard Sportech looks like on my PAM, just got the strap today from Panerai in NYC. It’s a very comfortable strap and I’m very happy with it. Blue stitching is great. Leather on the inside, obviously not ocean proof, but who cares.



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[rambo99]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Here’s what the standard Sportech looks like on my PAM, just got the strap today from Panerai in NYC. It’s a very comfortable strap and I’m very happy with it. Blue stitching is great. Leather on the inside, obviously not ocean proof, but who cares.



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looks like it goes well will the submersible also!