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Travelller · 8 April 2014, 09:19 AM

...'till I discovered Panerai...
...and now I only buy stuff that goes with my Panerai straps...

Speaking of leather, I never thought I'd buy OEM; not that OP doesn't have some very nice straps on offer, but there are many excellent custom strap makers out there to keep me more than satisfied. However, when I saw the "black calf vintage" for the first time (I think it was the 508), I had to have it (or something very close to it). I inquired by my favorite strap makers and one even sourced this type of "cracked" texture, but the third-party leather had more cracks than leather

(I'd call it super-distressed). It also happened to be my birthday and so I gave my GF a hint...

click-the-pics for hi-res goodness

KBM · 8 April 2014, 09:41 AM

Right on! All your straps look great! Do you mind sharing what the first two are?

JNRSM3 · 8 April 2014, 10:22 AM

love the color of the second strap. pls do share where you go it. thx!

bde · 8 April 2014, 12:11 PM

Man, amazing strap, leather combinations.

mborkow · 8 April 2014, 02:47 PM

Love that vintage cracked leather!

Cru Jones · 9 April 2014, 04:33 AM

Mmmmmmmm leather!

The OEM calf looks fantastic, Serge. I'm interested to hear how it wears/lasts over time.

Cru Jones · 9 April 2014, 04:33 AM

Mmmmmmmm leather!

The OEM calf looks fantastic, Serge. I'm interested to hear how it wears/lasts over time.

kilyung · 9 April 2014, 06:57 AM

Save the leather products to make future straps!!

TAKUYA · 9 April 2014, 07:08 AM

Looks real good buddy

.

i wish i could buy the leathers (baby calf, horsehides, cordovan, etc…) from Guidi Leather to make the straps for my PAMs.

Travelller · 9 April 2014, 07:56 AM

Thx guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

Right on! All your straps look great! Do you mind sharing what the first two are?

Sure, they are both from Toshi UK. Have a look here for more pics:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=252365

KBM · 9 April 2014, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Thx guys

Sure, they are both from Toshi UK. Have a look here for more pics:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=252365

Thanks!

B. Doggy · 9 April 2014, 09:49 AM

I can smell it from here!

sea-dweller · 11 April 2014, 03:00 PM

Looks great!

Travelller · 13 April 2014, 09:58 AM

Moar leathaaah

Just in from Munich and Taiwan...

bparone · 13 April 2014, 09:16 PM

Those brown leather straps are absolutely gorgeous.

PanosI · 13 April 2014, 09:41 PM

Great strap from Wotancraft

Mario Arillo ?

Cru Jones · 13 April 2014, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Great strap from Wotancraft

Mario Arillo ?

x2! Great strap, Serge. Would love to know the reference.

Mystro · 13 April 2014, 10:44 PM

It is a sickness. I have now broke down my straps into various shades and textures of each colors. Its totally not nessisary to have so many straps but its fun. I could probably get by with just a brown, black and rubber strap but........

The vintage "tobbaco" gets ALOT of wrist time and embodies the old world Italian Panerai look.

DiverAsia · 14 April 2014, 12:28 AM

matchy matchy

Love it, rugged and classy.
Your side by side pics of your watches are The Best!
Cheers!

Travelller · 14 April 2014, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Great strap from Wotancraft

Mario Arillo ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

x2! Great strap, Serge. Would love to know the reference.

Correct, it's the Mario Arillo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

It is a sickness.... The vintage "tobbaco" gets ALOT of wrist time and embodies the old world Italian Panerai look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiverAsia

...Your side by side pics of your watches are The Best!

Thx Rich, much appreciated

EddieB · 15 April 2014, 10:22 AM

Really impressive straps and photos - nice work!

Travelller · 5 May 2014, 09:42 AM

Today was shoe-polishing day, so I figured I'd take advantage of it for a "group shot" ...

Cru Jones · 5 May 2014, 03:13 PM

That's some leather!! Nice shot, Serge, and from the looks of it, good polishing, too. ;-)

subtona · 6 May 2014, 08:18 AM

so many great straps and pictures!

Travelller · 13 August 2014, 08:18 AM

I really love OP's vintage strap

So much so that I got a second one for my 217...

nick c · 13 August 2014, 10:01 AM

Awesome pictures love it

Urosfan · 13 August 2014, 11:43 AM

Sheer awesomeness

jhcam8 · 13 August 2014, 11:23 PM

Great shots!

Cru Jones · 14 August 2014, 12:04 AM

Rachdanon · 15 August 2014, 11:59 PM

I get the feeling the black on the vintage calf strap will peel off to reveal the brown beneath....no?

8 April 2014, 09:19 AM	#1
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	I was never really into leather... ...'till I discovered Panerai... ...and now I only buy stuff that goes with my Panerai straps... Speaking of leather, I never thought I'd buy OEM; not that OP doesn't have some very nice straps on offer, but there are many excellent custom strap makers out there to keep me more than satisfied. However, when I saw the "black calf vintage" for the first time (I think it was the 508), I had to have it (or something very close to it). I inquired by my favorite strap makers and one even sourced this type of "cracked" texture, but the third-party leather had more cracks than leather (I'd call it super-distressed). It also happened to be my birthday and so I gave my GF a hint... click-the-pics for hi-res goodness __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

9 April 2014, 07:08 AM	#9
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 52,977	Looks real good buddy . i wish i could buy the leathers (baby calf, horsehides, cordovan, etc…) from Guidi Leather to make the straps for my PAMs. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

9 April 2014, 09:49 AM	#12
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13 April 2014, 09:58 AM	#14
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	Moar leathaaah Just in from Munich and Taiwan... __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

13 April 2014, 10:44 PM	#18
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	It is a sickness. I have now broke down my straps into various shades and textures of each colors. Its totally not nessisary to have so many straps but its fun. I could probably get by with just a brown, black and rubber strap but........ The vintage "tobbaco" gets ALOT of wrist time and embodies the old world Italian Panerai look. __________________

8 April 2014, 09:41 AM	#2
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Right on! All your straps look great! Do you mind sharing what the first two are?

8 April 2014, 10:22 AM	#3
JNRSM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cerritos Posts: 18	love the color of the second strap. pls do share where you go it. thx!

8 April 2014, 12:11 PM	#4
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Man, amazing strap, leather combinations.

8 April 2014, 02:47 PM	#5
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	Love that vintage cracked leather!

9 April 2014, 04:33 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	Mmmmmmmm leather! The OEM calf looks fantastic, Serge. I'm interested to hear how it wears/lasts over time.

9 April 2014, 06:57 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Save the leather products to make future straps!!

11 April 2014, 03:00 PM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great!

13 April 2014, 09:16 PM	#15
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	Those brown leather straps are absolutely gorgeous.

13 April 2014, 09:41 PM	#16
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Great strap from Wotancraft Mario Arillo ?

14 April 2014, 12:28 AM	#19
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	matchy matchy Love it, rugged and classy. Your side by side pics of your watches are The Best! Cheers! __________________ 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

15 April 2014, 10:22 AM	#21
EddieB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 33	Really impressive straps and photos - nice work!

5 May 2014, 09:42 AM	#22
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	Today was shoe-polishing day, so I figured I'd take advantage of it for a "group shot" ... __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

5 May 2014, 03:13 PM	#23
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	That's some leather!! Nice shot, Serge, and from the looks of it, good polishing, too. ;-)

6 May 2014, 08:18 AM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	so many great straps and pictures! __________________

13 August 2014, 08:18 AM	#25
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	What's this?!? More leather!!! I really love OP's vintage strap So much so that I got a second one for my 217... __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

13 August 2014, 10:01 AM	#26
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome pictures love it

13 August 2014, 11:43 AM	#27
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Sheer awesomeness

13 August 2014, 11:23 PM	#28
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Great shots!

14 August 2014, 12:04 AM	#29
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296

15 August 2014, 11:59 PM	#30
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	I get the feeling the black on the vintage calf strap will peel off to reveal the brown beneath....no?

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