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Tourpro · 15 January 2013, 10:46 AM

Was thinking of purchasing new straps, just wanted to get your feedback. If your gonna shell out $$$ for straps is it better to invest in a deployment buckle, seems like straps would last longer.

kilyung · 15 January 2013, 10:48 AM

Yup

Tourpro · 15 January 2013, 10:54 AM

Anyone know what the going rate for the deployment is

nick c · 15 January 2013, 11:50 AM

Buckle yes

jvo300 · 15 January 2013, 12:25 PM

Straps are pretty robust (especially those made for Panerais). I don't see it making much a difference unless you are talking a very long period of time. I would say it's more about preference of what you like to wear.

Shikar · 15 January 2013, 12:36 PM

Deployant....... :)

Regards.

mfer · 15 January 2013, 01:05 PM

Blech,,,,,deployant. Sorry. Buckles on Panerai are more comfortable IMHO.

Just buy a ton of straps and enjoy what it means to have a Panerai.

htc8p · 16 January 2013, 06:19 PM

my oem strap is 9 years old(i think) on buckle and still works fine. i like the traditional look of buckle.

a lot easier to measure as well as switch between straps.

Psmith · 16 January 2013, 09:35 PM

Depends on the type of strap... deployants work better with some sizes/materials, buckles work better with others

Vintage/ammo/casual straps only really work with a buckle imho

alexlt730512 · 17 January 2013, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Blech,,,,,deployant. Sorry. Buckles on Panerai are more comfortable IMHO.

Just buy a ton of straps and enjoy what it means to have a Panerai.

is that pam 49 using deployment buckle or tang?
thank you

mfer · 17 January 2013, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexlt730512

is that pam 49 using deployment buckle or tang?
thank you

It can use either, but in this pic it was on a deployant. I don't like it however, but it is my wife's so that is why it is on there.

advocatia · 17 January 2013, 04:41 AM

I bought my PAM 88, in part, because it had a deployant. Thought it was cool.
Hated it from day one.
Never sat right on my wrist and would pinch like hell.

Straps with buckles are the way to go.

mfer · 17 January 2013, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatia

I bought my PAM 88, in part, because it had a deployant. Thought it was cool.
Hated it from day one.
Never sat right on my wrist and would pinch like hell.

Straps with buckles are the way to go.

Deployant is way too curved for me as well. Doesn't work. Maybe just my wrist.

alexlt730512 · 17 January 2013, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

It can use either, but in this pic it was on a deployant. I don't like it however, but it is my wife's so that is why it is on there.

you can use deployment strap with tang buckle? i assume that's from Panerai OEM strap right?

thank you

mfer · 17 January 2013, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexlt730512

you can use deployment strap with tang buckle? i assume that's from Panerai OEM strap right?

thank you

A deployant made strap can use a deployant or a buckle.

A buckle made strap can only use a buckle. It is thicker than a deployant strap and not usable by a deployant which needs a thinner strap.

15 January 2013, 10:46 AM	#1
Tourpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Laredo Posts: 68	Buckle vs deployment Was thinking of purchasing new straps, just wanted to get your feedback. If your gonna shell out $$$ for straps is it better to invest in a deployment buckle, seems like straps would last longer.

15 January 2013, 01:05 PM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Blech,,,,,deployant. Sorry. Buckles on Panerai are more comfortable IMHO. Just buy a ton of straps and enjoy what it means to have a Panerai. __________________ member#3242

16 January 2013, 09:35 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Depends on the type of strap... deployants work better with some sizes/materials, buckles work better with others Vintage/ammo/casual straps only really work with a buckle imho __________________

15 January 2013, 10:48 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Yup

15 January 2013, 10:54 AM	#3
Tourpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Laredo Posts: 68	Anyone know what the going rate for the deployment is

15 January 2013, 11:50 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Buckle yes

15 January 2013, 12:25 PM	#5
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Straps are pretty robust (especially those made for Panerais). I don't see it making much a difference unless you are talking a very long period of time. I would say it's more about preference of what you like to wear.

15 January 2013, 12:36 PM	#6
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Deployant....... :) Regards.

16 January 2013, 06:19 PM	#8
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	my oem strap is 9 years old(i think) on buckle and still works fine. i like the traditional look of buckle. a lot easier to measure as well as switch between straps.

17 January 2013, 04:41 AM	#12
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I bought my PAM 88, in part, because it had a deployant. Thought it was cool. Hated it from day one. Never sat right on my wrist and would pinch like hell. Straps with buckles are the way to go.

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