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brady · 7 January 2010, 02:56 PM

I've been looking around for a while now, but am unable to find a good resource that explains this. Are Panerai straps built to specifically take either a deployment or buckle? I have always been a fan of deployment setups, but my new 112 has a buckle. If I get a deployment, can I just throw it on existing straps or will I have to purchase specific straps to fit.

Thanks!

A1000 · 7 January 2010, 08:52 PM

I believe that the straps for use with a deployant buckle are slightly thinner that those for use with a tang buckle. When I was looking at PAMs recently I was wanting a deployant, however, the 312 comes with a tang buckle. In hindsight I'm glad that I went with the tang buckle as there seems to be a greater variety of 3rd party straps around for this.

dajark · 8 January 2010, 04:53 AM

The deployment straps are designed thinner at the buckle, to bend easier with the butterfly clasp. Plus the gap for the pin is thicker to accommodate the butterfly clasp.

bcacncnc · 8 January 2010, 12:34 PM

Are deployment clasps more comfortable than tang? I've never tried them to be honest.

TswaneNguni · 8 January 2010, 02:12 PM

Stay with the buckle on the Historic.Wears better than the PAM OEM deployant.

brady · 8 January 2010, 02:27 PM

I'm starting to dig the tang, I just don't like the idea of my leather straps wearing so much from being taken on and off. Seems like the straps would crack and wear there from being pulled off. How long do OEM straps usually last?

7 January 2010, 02:56 PM	#1
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	Strap buckle vs deployment question I've been looking around for a while now, but am unable to find a good resource that explains this. Are Panerai straps built to specifically take either a deployment or buckle? I have always been a fan of deployment setups, but my new 112 has a buckle. If I get a deployment, can I just throw it on existing straps or will I have to purchase specific straps to fit. Thanks!

7 January 2010, 08:52 PM	#2
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	I believe that the straps for use with a deployant buckle are slightly thinner that those for use with a tang buckle. When I was looking at PAMs recently I was wanting a deployant, however, the 312 comes with a tang buckle. In hindsight I'm glad that I went with the tang buckle as there seems to be a greater variety of 3rd party straps around for this. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

8 January 2010, 12:34 PM	#4
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Are deployment clasps more comfortable than tang? I've never tried them to be honest. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

8 January 2010, 04:53 AM	#3
dajark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Watch: PAM 111, DJ16233 Posts: 83	The deployment straps are designed thinner at the buckle, to bend easier with the butterfly clasp. Plus the gap for the pin is thicker to accommodate the butterfly clasp.

8 January 2010, 02:12 PM	#5
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Stay with the buckle on the Historic.Wears better than the PAM OEM deployant.

8 January 2010, 02:27 PM	#6
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	I'm starting to dig the tang, I just don't like the idea of my leather straps wearing so much from being taken on and off. Seems like the straps would crack and wear there from being pulled off. How long do OEM straps usually last?

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