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CiaoFun · 28 July 2010, 09:24 AM

Hello gang,

Long time reader, second time poster. :)

I wanted the 321 but it seems impossible to find. However I am very happy to get a new 320 today at a shop near my office in London. I'm visiting for two weeks and had been communicating with the shop via email.

They got it in today and I arrived into Heathrow today!!! So I went and picked it up. When I go home next week I can reclaim the VAT!!! Woohoo!!!

So I really like the black croc w/ white stitch from the 321. Any suggestions on a similar looking strap from an aftermarket maker? I don't mind paying for the quality.

Thanks,
Lester

esm · 28 July 2010, 09:47 AM

IMO - the OEM black croc with white stitching is one of the best if not, the best.

It comes at a hefty price though - last time I checked it was about £230-ish from memory.

bcacncnc · 28 July 2010, 11:24 AM

I second that. The original croc strap is picked from the best grain/pattern skin. I have seen some aftermarket ones where you can see th pattern choice is not so good. Your other alternative is to get croc EMBOSSED leather. Ie. its like to be calf leather but they emboss the scaling onto it. I've never tried but they cost much less and they look very nice.

mfer · 28 July 2010, 11:57 AM

My FAV oem is the black gator and white stitch. It may seem expensive, but this strap is worth ever penny....even over the famous JV.

B. Doggy · 28 July 2010, 12:18 PM

The one you like best...

Psmith · 28 July 2010, 12:24 PM

Congrats Lester - please post some pics when you have a chance

mdrums · 28 July 2010, 01:54 PM

I have a 320 as well. I have the brown with white stitch and black with white stitch. I need to get some cool aftermarket straps for it though.

I will be wearing my 320 for the rest of this week. It is running +10 in 24hrs and I am deciding on when to send it back for a regualtion.

Benwah · 28 July 2010, 08:32 PM

The OEM black with white stitch is a fabulous strap! You will not regret it

ocwatching · 29 July 2010, 04:12 AM

OEM and if you want something different...ABP Speical Tanning...
I also love Simona's croc for something less dressy...

CiaoFun · 29 July 2010, 06:07 AM

Thanks for the feedback. Picked up the OEM from Selfridges while out for a run today. Now I can claim the VAT on my way home next week!!!

JF23 · 29 July 2010, 07:00 AM

Congrats!! Look forward to the pics.

chrisok · 29 July 2010, 08:05 AM

Congrats!

Can't wait to see it!

28 July 2010, 09:24 AM	#1
CiaoFun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5	New PAM 320 today. Advice on black croc strap to go with it? Hello gang, Long time reader, second time poster. :) I wanted the 321 but it seems impossible to find. However I am very happy to get a new 320 today at a shop near my office in London. I'm visiting for two weeks and had been communicating with the shop via email. They got it in today and I arrived into Heathrow today!!! So I went and picked it up. When I go home next week I can reclaim the VAT!!! Woohoo!!! So I really like the black croc w/ white stitch from the 321. Any suggestions on a similar looking strap from an aftermarket maker? I don't mind paying for the quality. Thanks, Lester

28 July 2010, 11:24 AM	#3
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I second that. The original croc strap is picked from the best grain/pattern skin. I have seen some aftermarket ones where you can see th pattern choice is not so good. Your other alternative is to get croc EMBOSSED leather. Ie. its like to be calf leather but they emboss the scaling onto it. I've never tried but they cost much less and they look very nice. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

28 July 2010, 11:57 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My FAV oem is the black gator and white stitch. It may seem expensive, but this strap is worth ever penny....even over the famous JV. __________________ member#3242

28 July 2010, 12:18 PM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The one you like best... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 July 2010, 12:24 PM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats Lester - please post some pics when you have a chance __________________

28 July 2010, 09:47 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	IMO - the OEM black croc with white stitching is one of the best if not, the best. It comes at a hefty price though - last time I checked it was about £230-ish from memory.

28 July 2010, 01:54 PM	#7
mdrums "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa Watch: Rolex GMT Posts: 44	I have a 320 as well. I have the brown with white stitch and black with white stitch. I need to get some cool aftermarket straps for it though. I will be wearing my 320 for the rest of this week. It is running +10 in 24hrs and I am deciding on when to send it back for a regualtion.

28 July 2010, 08:32 PM	#8
Benwah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 89	The OEM black with white stitch is a fabulous strap! You will not regret it

29 July 2010, 04:12 AM	#9
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	all the above...+ ABP and Simona OEM and if you want something different...ABP Speical Tanning... I also love Simona's croc for something less dressy... __________________ too much into watches...

29 July 2010, 06:07 AM	#10
CiaoFun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5	Thanks for the feedback. Picked up the OEM from Selfridges while out for a run today. Now I can claim the VAT on my way home next week!!!

29 July 2010, 07:00 AM	#11
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Congrats!! Look forward to the pics.

29 July 2010, 08:05 AM	#12
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	Congrats! Can't wait to see it!

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