WTT black/tan Panerai strap for black/white

I bought this Molina historic strap new in June and the tan stitch isn't working for me. I'd like to trade it for a strap of similar quality, black with WHITE stitch.

My Molina strap is 24mm X 24mm, and 120mm X 75mm of thick black calf with tan stitch. Because it's a 'historic' it has a bit of patina to the leather.

The strap has been worn 10-12 times (as in 10-12 full days) so it has a curve to it and a crease. The second and third tang holes (all of which are round) have been enlarged a tad to accomodate the rectangular tang I wear it on.

So if you have a thick black calf with white stitch strap, same dimentions as above, and you want a straight trade for this one, PM me here or email me at [email protected]

Pic of it when new:


And taken on Monday evening:

[JJ Irani]

Just a friendly word of advice, Johnny. I can understand and appreciate your love for Panerai. So why not truly glamourise that watch with a nice Ti/SS bracelet...similar to the one recently posted by Daren.

That bracelet is oh so cool, it will add to the beauty of your watch.

Just a thought - JJ

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just a friendly word of advice, Johnny. I can understand and appreciate your love for Panerai. So why not truly glamourise that watch with a nice Ti/SS bracelet...similar to the one recently posted by Daren.

That bracelet is oh so cool, it will add to the beauty of your watch.

Just a thought - JJ

Hey JJ - does this sound like a bracelet?

"So if you have a thick black calf with white stitch strap"

I think John knows what he wants......unlike someone who flips their rollies every few months like someone we all know here....

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Avalon

Hey JJ - does this sound like a bracelet?

"So if you have a thick black calf with white stitch strap"

I think John knows what he wants......unlike someone who flips their rollies every few months like someone we all know here....

I think you misread my post. Sure, John can have what he wants, but I only advised him to ADD a bracelet to his collection.

JJ

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think you misread my post. Sure, John can have what he wants, but I only advised him to ADD a bracelet to his collection.

JJ

I'm sure John appreciates your permission to buy the strap......

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think you misread my post. Sure, John can have what he wants, but I only advised him to ADD a bracelet to his collection.

JJ

JJ, while I appreciate the suggestion, you have to understand how Panerai works.

They basically divide their watches into three categories: Historic, Contemporary and Special Editions.

My 01B falls into the historic category. As I learn more about the brand, I find I want the watch to look as historic as possible. Panerai didn't come out with a bracelet on their watches until well into their sale to the public (since they had only been available to military personnel until 1997 with a brief public sale in 1993 to test the waters, likely).

SO, IMHO it would be inappropriate to put a bracelet on a historic Panerai. I'm not saying other people shouldn't but I won't cuz it wouldn't look right to me.

Straps are where it's at.

BTW, my strap is gone and a replacement is coming. Thanks!

[JJ Irani]

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Atomic

BTW, my strap is gone and a replacement is coming. Thanks!

Well done, John. Fastest sale in the west.

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Well done, John. Fastest sale in the west.

Thanks Ed, I arranged a trade with a paneristi from Darens neck of the woods who, as it turns out, is an ex-pat Canadian. First time doing a swap with a stranger, so my strap is in the post and I hope the replacement arrives without issue. For the record, I got the smokingest deal of the week.