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topgear · 18 April 2012, 12:12 AM

Given that original straps from Panerai are so expensive, I am in the hunt for aftermarket straps.

In particular, I am looking for alligator straps. What do you recommend? Some pictures would be appreciated.

Cru Jones · 18 April 2012, 12:48 AM

for alligator straps, i think OEM is the best way to go. i recently picked up a ted su golden strap that is quite nice, and is one of my favorites, color-wise, but, it doesn't have the same "feel" as the OEM (but, it was a little more than 1/2 the price).

kilyung · 18 April 2012, 12:53 AM

Agree that OEM is best short of ABP.

Steel28 · 18 April 2012, 01:14 AM

check for sale section :)

B. Doggy · 18 April 2012, 02:35 AM

Abp!

ocwatching · 18 April 2012, 02:38 AM

I think for croc/alligator nothing beats OEM interms of dress style...
I highly recommend Simona or Altamarea but they are still not the DRESS straps like OEM...

never personally had ABP but heard good things about them..
the other would be Camille Fournet that makes OEM for other brands like JLC...

watchdaddy1 · 18 April 2012, 03:19 AM

Heres a comprehesine aftermarket strap list--But OEM's the waY 2 go for dress Ali/Crocs IMO

http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps.shtml

topgear · 18 April 2012, 05:09 AM

Ok, pardon my noob questions.

From the responses, I figured that OEM straps are highly recommended.

I have looked at ABP and Stefano but where do I get to look at OEM straps? any links pls/

esm · 18 April 2012, 05:30 AM

I like the OEM croc leather strap.

I have been recently tempted by Hirsch Duke strap. Looks very similar to the Panerai OEM leather strap.

mfer · 18 April 2012, 06:16 AM

Check out FS section and you can find a good deal. Often dealers will throw in free straps with purchase and people sell them at discounts.

Or, people like me sell very good condtion OEM straps b/c they are in between holes. I'm selling a 26/26 Black Gator now for example. Just look around.

watchdaddy1 · 22 April 2012, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topgear

Ok, pardon my noob questions.

From the responses, I figured that OEM straps are highly recommended.

I have looked at ABP and Stefano but where do I get to look at OEM straps? any links pls/

Click this link--Most comprehensive list around--Or I got 3 for sale here on the forum

http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps.shtml

18 April 2012, 12:12 AM	#1
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	Straps talk Given that original straps from Panerai are so expensive, I am in the hunt for aftermarket straps. In particular, I am looking for alligator straps. What do you recommend? Some pictures would be appreciated.

18 April 2012, 02:35 AM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Abp! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

18 April 2012, 02:38 AM	#6
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I think for croc/alligator nothing beats OEM interms of dress style... I highly recommend Simona or Altamarea but they are still not the DRESS straps like OEM... never personally had ABP but heard good things about them.. the other would be Camille Fournet that makes OEM for other brands like JLC... __________________ too much into watches...

18 April 2012, 06:16 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Check out FS section and you can find a good deal. Often dealers will throw in free straps with purchase and people sell them at discounts. Or, people like me sell very good condtion OEM straps b/c they are in between holes. I'm selling a 26/26 Black Gator now for example. Just look around. __________________ member#3242

18 April 2012, 12:48 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	for alligator straps, i think OEM is the best way to go. i recently picked up a ted su golden strap that is quite nice, and is one of my favorites, color-wise, but, it doesn't have the same "feel" as the OEM (but, it was a little more than 1/2 the price).

18 April 2012, 12:53 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Agree that OEM is best short of ABP.

18 April 2012, 01:14 AM	#4
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	check for sale section :)

18 April 2012, 03:19 AM	#7
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Heres a comprehesine aftermarket strap list--But OEM's the waY 2 go for dress Ali/Crocs IMO http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps.shtml

18 April 2012, 05:09 AM	#8
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	Ok, pardon my noob questions. From the responses, I figured that OEM straps are highly recommended. I have looked at ABP and Stefano but where do I get to look at OEM straps? any links pls/

18 April 2012, 05:30 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I like the OEM croc leather strap. I have been recently tempted by Hirsch Duke strap. Looks very similar to the Panerai OEM leather strap.

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