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Ravager135 · 26 September 2014, 09:48 AM

So I took the plunge and flipped my 214270 Explorer for a PAM 00024 Luminor Submersible. I found the Explorer wasn't getting as much wrist time as it deserved and I realized that I picked it up more because of its history and classic looks than it being something novel in my collection. I emailed DavidSW and set up the trade in about an hour's time. I will hopefully have it in hand by tomorrow and will post pictures once it arrives.

Now time for my questions. I was able to source myself a rubber accordion dive strap with buckle to replace the one that comes standard with the model. I have heard only negative things regarding its comfort. I am looking to additionally pick up the OEM Panerai strap that comes with the PAM 00510 model. I think it's called Luminor Vintage. Does anyone have a good resource other than scouring the classifieds here or do I need to walk into a Panerai boutique?

I am open to any other recommendations or suggestions from Submersible owners. Pics are of course always welcome.

Goodwill63 · 26 September 2014, 10:22 AM

You were my inspirationfor the Explorer! Enjoy the PAM. Great watch.

nick c · 26 September 2014, 11:26 AM

You did the right thing congrats

Ravager135 · 26 September 2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwill63

You were my inspirationfor the Explorer! Enjoy the PAM. Great watch.

It's a beautiful watch but my ceramic Submariner no date was getting all my wrist time. The Explorer sort of became my "dress watch" until I could afford something nicer but I really only wear a proper suit 2-3 times a year and felt my Submariner or Explorer II could do the job until I could afford a DJ or DD.

What I was missing was something I could really bang around, wear at the gym, wear surfing, and not take a loss money wise. The PAM 00024 seemed to make the most sense.

viper9669 · 26 September 2014, 12:50 PM

Great choice on the Pam24, congrats, imo the regular rubber strap is nice and adequate, and fits the watch profile nicely.

DiverAsia · 26 September 2014, 06:29 PM

510 should come with black calf vintage strap. Congrats on the pick up!

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Cru Jones · 26 September 2014, 06:46 PM

Love the 24! A classic PAM Diver.

Great choice on the vintage OEM - really nice strap. You'll also need a kick-a** ammo, which will look great on that piece. Consider D9, (see Traveller's pix), Peter Gunny or Micah.

Urosfan · 26 September 2014, 07:12 PM

Congrats ive been eyeying to add my to my collectio myself enjoy it and please share a pic when you have it

1st amg · 26 September 2014, 09:39 PM

Congrats! You will love the 024. It was my first Pam and I still have it. I think the OEM rubber looks amazing with the 024, perfect dimensions. I have dressed the watch with lots of different straps and its amazing that this watch being a sub dressed up with a OEM dark brown croc really makes it dressier and doesn't look out of place. Recently when I was I Miami I went to the Panerai boutique at Bal Harbor and they had a 024 in the display case with a assolutamente strap and it looked amazing! The employees there also said they loved the look.....so I bought an assolutamente strap and it really does look sharp. Have fun with this watch, it has the perfect amount of brushed and polished steel that makes you constantly glance at it.

Psmith · 26 September 2014, 10:46 PM

Congrats

sea-dweller · 29 September 2014, 02:06 AM

Congrats!

ocwatching · 29 September 2014, 04:07 AM

Congrats!

kilyung · 29 September 2014, 05:16 AM

Oh yeah. The 24 rocks.

red1108nyc · 1 October 2014, 12:32 PM

Congrats! I use to own a 25 and they are great!

Enjoy!

incontrol · 1 October 2014, 12:36 PM

Congrats!

travisb · 1 October 2014, 07:02 PM

The 24 is a classic solid Sub! Congrats!

Ravager135 · 19 October 2014, 01:43 AM

It took a little time to get the strap and configuration I wanted on my Submersible, but here is the final product. I am absolutely in love with this reference on a leather strap. This is OEM vintage gold but I also picked up the OEM accordion dive strap should I take this guy into the ocean with me.

Konketsu · 19 October 2014, 02:12 AM

The 24 looks great on leather too. Congrats! One of my favourite Panerai.

Hairdude1 · 19 October 2014, 06:48 AM

Looks great on you!

toomuchtalk · 19 October 2014, 07:04 AM

Explorer is classic..

red1108nyc · 19 October 2014, 10:11 AM

Great choice and a rocking combo.

Urosfan · 19 October 2014, 10:48 AM

Looks good on your wrist

bry · 19 October 2014, 01:51 PM

Congrats on a classic Submersible

up2nogood · 21 October 2014, 09:04 PM

Congrats, I do like those hands.
Did you consider a nice oiled canvas? I hate rubber, so used that as a water friendly alternative. Also used an oiled Greg Stevens Crazy Horse.

mpowerGS · 19 January 2015, 12:01 PM

I was on a similar dilemma last year but kind of backwards. Switch my pam00024 for a DeepSea. But want to get another Panerai... trying to decide what model to choose.

Mastergreenhand · 19 January 2015, 04:57 PM

Congrats! My first pam and one that I would love to one day add back. The oem rubber is great, if it's tang buckle.

jw0n · 19 January 2015, 05:42 PM

Congrats! I too contemplated between a 111/000/024/025, but eventually went with the zero. I still want a Submersible, someday! Wear it on rubber! :D

26 September 2014, 09:48 AM	#1
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	New Panerai So I took the plunge and flipped my 214270 Explorer for a PAM 00024 Luminor Submersible. I found the Explorer wasn't getting as much wrist time as it deserved and I realized that I picked it up more because of its history and classic looks than it being something novel in my collection. I emailed DavidSW and set up the trade in about an hour's time. I will hopefully have it in hand by tomorrow and will post pictures once it arrives. Now time for my questions. I was able to source myself a rubber accordion dive strap with buckle to replace the one that comes standard with the model. I have heard only negative things regarding its comfort. I am looking to additionally pick up the OEM Panerai strap that comes with the PAM 00510 model. I think it's called Luminor Vintage. Does anyone have a good resource other than scouring the classifieds here or do I need to walk into a Panerai boutique? I am open to any other recommendations or suggestions from Submersible owners. Pics are of course always welcome.

26 September 2014, 06:29 PM	#6
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	510 should come with black calf vintage strap. Congrats on the pick up! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

26 September 2014, 10:46 PM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

29 September 2014, 04:07 AM	#12
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats! __________________ too much into watches...

1 October 2014, 12:36 PM	#15
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Congrats! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

26 September 2014, 10:22 AM	#2
Goodwill63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Village of EQ Watch: 122613 Posts: 686	You were my inspirationfor the Explorer! Enjoy the PAM. Great watch.

26 September 2014, 11:26 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	You did the right thing congrats

26 September 2014, 12:50 PM	#5
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Great choice on the Pam24, congrats, imo the regular rubber strap is nice and adequate, and fits the watch profile nicely.

26 September 2014, 06:46 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,294	Love the 24! A classic PAM Diver. Great choice on the vintage OEM - really nice strap. You'll also need a kick-a** ammo, which will look great on that piece. Consider D9, (see Traveller's pix), Peter Gunny or Micah.

26 September 2014, 07:12 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats ive been eyeying to add my to my collectio myself enjoy it and please share a pic when you have it

26 September 2014, 09:39 PM	#9
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,405	Congrats! You will love the 024. It was my first Pam and I still have it. I think the OEM rubber looks amazing with the 024, perfect dimensions. I have dressed the watch with lots of different straps and its amazing that this watch being a sub dressed up with a OEM dark brown croc really makes it dressier and doesn't look out of place. Recently when I was I Miami I went to the Panerai boutique at Bal Harbor and they had a 024 in the display case with a assolutamente strap and it looked amazing! The employees there also said they loved the look.....so I bought an assolutamente strap and it really does look sharp. Have fun with this watch, it has the perfect amount of brushed and polished steel that makes you constantly glance at it.

29 September 2014, 02:06 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

29 September 2014, 05:16 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Oh yeah. The 24 rocks.

1 October 2014, 12:32 PM	#14
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Congrats! I use to own a 25 and they are great! Enjoy!

1 October 2014, 07:02 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,485	The 24 is a classic solid Sub! Congrats!

19 October 2014, 01:43 AM	#17
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	It took a little time to get the strap and configuration I wanted on my Submersible, but here is the final product. I am absolutely in love with this reference on a leather strap. This is OEM vintage gold but I also picked up the OEM accordion dive strap should I take this guy into the ocean with me. Attached Images

19 October 2014, 02:12 AM	#18
Konketsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: BLNR - JLC Duo Posts: 83	The 24 looks great on leather too. Congrats! One of my favourite Panerai.

19 October 2014, 06:48 AM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looks great on you! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

19 October 2014, 07:04 AM	#20
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Explorer is classic..

19 October 2014, 10:11 AM	#21
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Great choice and a rocking combo.

19 October 2014, 10:48 AM	#22
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Looks good on your wrist

19 October 2014, 01:51 PM	#23
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	Congrats on a classic Submersible

21 October 2014, 09:04 PM	#24
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Congrats, I do like those hands. Did you consider a nice oiled canvas? I hate rubber, so used that as a water friendly alternative. Also used an oiled Greg Stevens Crazy Horse.

19 January 2015, 12:01 PM	#25
mpowerGS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 15	I was on a similar dilemma last year but kind of backwards. Switch my pam00024 for a DeepSea. But want to get another Panerai... trying to decide what model to choose.

19 January 2015, 04:57 PM	#26
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	Congrats! My first pam and one that I would love to one day add back. The oem rubber is great, if it's tang buckle. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

19 January 2015, 05:42 PM	#27
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	Congrats! I too contemplated between a 111/000/024/025, but eventually went with the zero. I still want a Submersible, someday! Wear it on rubber! :D __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

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