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Dsaltydog · 19 January 2010, 11:45 PM

I am having trouble with the pre-fixed spacing of the holes. Number two is too snug, three too large. Coming from Rolex only, how do you get use to the snug or the lose. I always wore lose with the Rolex, but the PAM is so much more substantial it rotates much more. Awaiting the straps i ordered and hope they space out better. Suggestions

TimeOnHand · 19 January 2010, 11:49 PM

Me too...

I am also a Rolex wearer, and just bought my first PAM! I am finding the same thing...

suggestions please...???

B. Doggy · 20 January 2010, 02:30 AM

Wear it a bit snug and it will loosen up a bit. All of us WIS's fight to find the perfect fit. It should be able to rotate just a little, but never around the wrist completely.

ParisDakarBmw · 20 January 2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Wear it a bit snug and it will loosen up a bit. All of us WIS's fight to find the perfect fit. It should be able to rotate just a little, but never around the wrist completely.

The leather will loosen over time.

A1000 · 20 January 2010, 08:03 AM

I had the same problem. After wearing slightly tight for a day the strap eased out to fit perfectly. It's a bit like a good pair of new shoes. Just needs wearing in!

Renoir · 20 January 2010, 08:20 AM

I wear it on the snug side as well for a couple of reasons: the strap will "give" after break in, and also it will not move around and have the monster crown anywhere near my hand.

Also with my experience, it seems that different length straps have hole placements that vary, so some straps work better for me than others.

Shade · 20 January 2010, 10:22 AM

Wear it snug, it'll accustom itself to your wrist over time...

Dsaltydog · 20 January 2010, 10:24 AM

Trying, snug, lose, UGH. Going with the snug, wait till it wears and gives a bit. Updates to follow. My luck the Heroic Strap will arrive right when she breaks in. Updates to follow, glad to see its not me.

bcacncnc · 20 January 2010, 11:06 AM

Same problem here. Its worth noting the climate when you size up the strap. I noticed my wrist "shrinking" in the colder season compared to the summer months. It's enough of a variation to be noticable on the wrist since the PAMs tend to swing around a bit if not a snug fit.

Options:

1 - Wear the tight fitting hole for a couple of months... and see if it stretches enough to become the perfect fit.

2 - Ever so slightly "clip"/enlarge the tighter hole with a hole punch... Do at your own risk.

3 - Go aftermarket - and look for a strap maker that has narrower strap holes...

4 - Custom made strap/holes

I'm still struggling with mine to get it just right.

Alex_sks · 20 January 2010, 04:14 PM

Another suggestion : buy a custom made strap and make the hole that exactely fit your wrist.

19 January 2010, 11:45 PM	#1
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Strap Fit I am having trouble with the pre-fixed spacing of the holes. Number two is too snug, three too large. Coming from Rolex only, how do you get use to the snug or the lose. I always wore lose with the Rolex, but the PAM is so much more substantial it rotates much more. Awaiting the straps i ordered and hope they space out better. Suggestions __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

19 January 2010, 11:49 PM	#2
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Me too... I am also a Rolex wearer, and just bought my first PAM! I am finding the same thing... suggestions please...??? __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

20 January 2010, 02:30 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Wear it a bit snug and it will loosen up a bit. All of us WIS's fight to find the perfect fit. It should be able to rotate just a little, but never around the wrist completely. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 January 2010, 08:03 AM	#5
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	I had the same problem. After wearing slightly tight for a day the strap eased out to fit perfectly. It's a bit like a good pair of new shoes. Just needs wearing in! __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

20 January 2010, 10:24 AM	#8
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Trying, snug, lose, UGH. Going with the snug, wait till it wears and gives a bit. Updates to follow. My luck the Heroic Strap will arrive right when she breaks in. Updates to follow, glad to see its not me. __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

20 January 2010, 08:20 AM	#6
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	I wear it on the snug side as well for a couple of reasons: the strap will "give" after break in, and also it will not move around and have the monster crown anywhere near my hand. Also with my experience, it seems that different length straps have hole placements that vary, so some straps work better for me than others.

20 January 2010, 10:22 AM	#7
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Wear it snug, it'll accustom itself to your wrist over time...

20 January 2010, 11:06 AM	#9
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Same problem here. Its worth noting the climate when you size up the strap. I noticed my wrist "shrinking" in the colder season compared to the summer months. It's enough of a variation to be noticable on the wrist since the PAMs tend to swing around a bit if not a snug fit. Options: 1 - Wear the tight fitting hole for a couple of months... and see if it stretches enough to become the perfect fit. 2 - Ever so slightly "clip"/enlarge the tighter hole with a hole punch... Do at your own risk. 3 - Go aftermarket - and look for a strap maker that has narrower strap holes... 4 - Custom made strap/holes I'm still struggling with mine to get it just right. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

20 January 2010, 04:14 PM	#10
Alex_sks Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong & Paris Watch: Rollie and Pam Posts: 58	Another suggestion : buy a custom made strap and make the hole that exactely fit your wrist.

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