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6 January 2013, 09:51 AM | #1 |
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Club Dues - PAM 312
Just brought home a 312 from DavidSW. Ive been eying a Panerai for years and am very happy with the choice. I wanted the in-house movement with exhibition back while staying fairly basic so perfect choice.
I would really appreciate a little wisdom re strap size and any staple straps you can recommend. Also, Im seing 24/22 for the straps. Im guessing thats the width for the 312. Is the following number the length? I have a 7 3/4 wrist so the standard strap seems almost a little short. Thanks for any input. |
6 January 2013, 09:56 AM | #2 |
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Congrats on the 312 and dealing with David!
Yeah, it would be short on your wrist at 7 3/4". Need a large OEM or a custom aftermarket.
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6 January 2013, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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7.5" flat wrist here, I like the vintage "tail" look & my preferred size is right around 145/85.
Here's my 312 (which also came from David) on a 140/85 & here on a 140/80 |
6 January 2013, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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congrats! A great watch that I enjoyed. 24/22 refers to the lug/tail widths.
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6 January 2013, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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Standard OEM is 24/22 115/75. That means the strap width is 24mm at the lugs and tapers to 22mm at the buckle. The other two measurements are the lengths of each part of the strap. There are XL OEM straps which may be more to your liking. They generally are something closer to 24/22 125/95. Best thing is to try out different sizes, but be careful. Strap shopping is addictive
Staple straps (IMO) - OEM JV - OEM Antique Brown - Ammo (many makers) - OEM Accordion Rubber Strap |
6 January 2013, 11:49 AM | #6 |
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Congrats
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6 January 2013, 11:53 AM | #7 |
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Congrats
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6 January 2013, 11:55 AM | #8 |
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Congrats on a great looking watch
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6 January 2013, 01:16 PM | #9 |
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Congrats on a great choice and welcome to the (strap) madness!
Besides the points (and pix) above, you can check out Panosi's pictures for 312 strap combo ideas. He has quite a few nice ones. |
6 January 2013, 05:16 PM | #10 |
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Look into the gold or black "Jules Verne" / JV strap. A must have...but very spend.
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7 January 2013, 06:04 AM | #11 |
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Congrats Daniel!
Panerai is a lot of fun to wear. The strap options are endless and the 312 packs a lot of in house punch. If like most of us PAM owners, you'll spend countless hours strap hunting.. |
7 January 2013, 06:32 AM | #12 |
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Thanks for the feedback- great info!
It sounds like buying pants now, waist size & inseam! Who would have thought? Anyway, one if the suggestions had a different ration of the 2 pieces. Why would that matter it the sum of the parts is longer? |
7 January 2013, 09:45 AM | #13 |
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Congrats on the new watch, great choice! Mine says hello...
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7 January 2013, 11:07 AM | #14 | |
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Quote:
The long piece measurement effects tail length and the short piece effects buckle placement on the wrist. This matters more when vintage flat style or meaty buckles are used.
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