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helloworldies · 23 May 2020, 12:20 AM

I bought a new oem Sportech for my 233

https://www.panerai.com/be/en/access.../mxe0btmr.html

Anyone use one long term?
Is it truly waterproof as the inside lining seems to be leather?
Little enough info on the website.

helloworldies · 30 May 2020, 10:29 PM

Answering my own question if anyone interested in the Sportech?

It's definitely water resistant but stays damp after wetting and has frayed a little already at the buckle as the strap stays soft from the absorbed water.

A lovely looking strap but not a rubber replacement

enjoythemusic · 30 May 2020, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the update, as am curious and waiting for the PAM1118 with the same band, yet with green luminescience stitching.

Cru Jones · 31 May 2020, 12:16 AM

Thanks for the update. Hope it does ok, long-term. It does look good at least.

J.T. · 31 May 2020, 01:34 AM

After a few days use it already has wear marks? That's very disappointing

helloworldies · 1 June 2020, 12:25 AM

I would imagine if you never got it wet it wouldn't show wear for a long time.

The fact that I wear my watches in the shower, swimming etc and change watches all the time means that the damp and softened strap showed wear very soon.

rootbeer7 · 1 June 2020, 02:55 AM

Great looking strap. I only use NATO’s or rubber for wet use.

enjoythemusic · 1 June 2020, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by helloworldies

The fact that I wear my watches in the shower, swimming etc and change watches all the time means that the damp and softened strap showed wear very soon.

Thanks for keeping us updated. I wear mine 24/7 from waking up, and then to the office... to the ocean... to sleep. I know straps are usually not a warranty thing.... yet.... Please keep us updated over the next month or three as to real-world use and wear.

1William · 1 June 2020, 08:28 PM

I like the strap and look forward to updates.

yachty 1 · 1 June 2020, 11:22 PM

It came with my 764. This can get Wet? The back is leather.

enjoythemusic · 2 June 2020, 01:24 AM

Did not know the back is leather. Ahhh, very good point! So yeah, probably best to not treat it like a rubber / plastic strap.

Oxfordian · 2 June 2020, 02:29 AM

So fair to say that this is a fashion strap for use on land rather than in water, shame as it looks as though it is Nylon and good for a dip in water.

Cru Jones · 2 June 2020, 03:49 AM

So, Sportech is for those who prefer the feel of leather on the skin but want the look of rubber/sport without actually being able to regularly use/abuse it? Interesting concept.....

yachty 1 · 2 June 2020, 05:29 AM

I will take a picture of the back when I get home.

yachty 1 · 2 June 2020, 06:45 AM

I wouldn't feel comfortable getting this wet.

enjoythemusic · 2 June 2020, 10:31 AM

^^^^ agreed. Yet heck, I'll do a durability test with the 1118 as the band is a part of the overall visual theme. Many thanks for posting pic.

yachty 1 · 2 June 2020, 10:17 PM

^^^^ No problem!!

rajurama · 3 June 2020, 12:43 AM

I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful

helloworldies · 3 June 2020, 07:37 PM

I took mine off and it's back on the rubber b for now.

Its definitely water resistant as the sides are sealed and it can take water without the staining you would see in leather.

It's not waterproof though and stays wet for a while each time and is soft enough for the buckle to fray the material.

avidflyer · 3 June 2020, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helloworldies

I took mine off and it's back on the rubber b for now.

Its definitely water resistant as the sides are sealed and it can take water without the staining you would see in leather.

It's not waterproof though and stays wet for a while each time and is soft enough for the buckle to fray the material.

how long is your rubber B? (compared to factory rubber)

Laszlo · 4 June 2020, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful

Ditto can’t find this one anywhere. I have a 616 and want that strap badly.

Laszlo · 6 June 2020, 11:15 AM

Here’s what the standard Sportech looks like on my PAM, just got the strap today from Panerai in NYC. It’s a very comfortable strap and I’m very happy with it. Blue stitching is great. Leather on the inside, obviously not ocean proof, but who cares.

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rambo99 · 6 June 2020, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Here’s what the standard Sportech looks like on my PAM, just got the strap today from Panerai in NYC. It’s a very comfortable strap and I’m very happy with it. Blue stitching is great. Leather on the inside, obviously not ocean proof, but who cares.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

looks like it goes well will the submersible also!

Psmith · 6 June 2020, 04:54 PM

It looks nice, but for a textured/lined strap I prefer the 'sailcloth' strap that Blancpain have used on their divers for many years. Not to say that Panerai don't offer several other great strap options as well.

Laszlo · 6 June 2020, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

It looks nice, but for a textured/lined strap I prefer the 'sailcloth' strap that Blancpain have used on their divers for many years. Not to say that Panerai don't offer several other great strap options as well.

The sailcloth is beautiful and I’m sure Panerai could lean into a strap like that especially for the Submersible.

Laszlo · 6 June 2020, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo99

looks like it goes well will the submersible also!

This strap also works very well for the 47mm Submersible.

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Psmith · 7 June 2020, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

The sailcloth is beautiful and I’m sure Panerai could lean into a strap like that especially for the Submersible.

It's one of the few lined straps that doesn't stick on my wrist. Shame that it's 23mm at the lugs, otherwise I'd be swapping out with the PAMs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

This strap also works very well for the 47mm Submersible.

What a beauty - love that C-tech

zion_rasta · 7 June 2020, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

It's one of the few lined straps that doesn't stick on my wrist. Shame that it's 23mm at the lugs, otherwise I'd be swapping out with the PAMs.

What a beauty - love that C-tech

There is no 23mm Pam strap.

Psmith · 7 June 2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zion_rasta

There is no 23mm Pam strap.

Exactly my point - I can't swap straps between the two (hence "Shame that it's 23mm at the lugs", meaning the Blancpain).

Pam320 · 6 September 2020, 01:24 AM

This came with my 1616, by far my favourite in summer for water

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajurama

I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful

23 May 2020, 12:20 AM	#1
helloworldies "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: ireland Watch: 5167a Posts: 318	Sportech strap I bought a new oem Sportech for my 233 https://www.panerai.com/be/en/access.../mxe0btmr.html Anyone use one long term? Is it truly waterproof as the inside lining seems to be leather? Little enough info on the website.

30 May 2020, 10:57 PM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,074	Thanks for the update, as am curious and waiting for the PAM1118 with the same band, yet with green luminescience stitching. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 June 2020, 02:55 AM	#7
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,149	Great looking strap. I only use NATO’s or rubber for wet use. __________________ @imrootbeer7

2 June 2020, 01:24 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,074	Did not know the back is leather. Ahhh, very good point! So yeah, probably best to not treat it like a rubber / plastic strap. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 June 2020, 02:29 AM	#12
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,114	So fair to say that this is a fashion strap for use on land rather than in water, shame as it looks as though it is Nylon and good for a dip in water. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

30 May 2020, 10:29 PM	#2
helloworldies "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: ireland Watch: 5167a Posts: 318	Answering my own question if anyone interested in the Sportech? It's definitely water resistant but stays damp after wetting and has frayed a little already at the buckle as the strap stays soft from the absorbed water. A lovely looking strap but not a rubber replacement

31 May 2020, 12:16 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	Thanks for the update. Hope it does ok, long-term. It does look good at least.

31 May 2020, 01:34 AM	#5
J.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 320	After a few days use it already has wear marks? That's very disappointing

1 June 2020, 12:25 AM	#6
helloworldies "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: ireland Watch: 5167a Posts: 318	I would imagine if you never got it wet it wouldn't show wear for a long time. The fact that I wear my watches in the shower, swimming etc and change watches all the time means that the damp and softened strap showed wear very soon.

1 June 2020, 08:28 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,671	I like the strap and look forward to updates.

2 June 2020, 03:49 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	So, Sportech is for those who prefer the feel of leather on the skin but want the look of rubber/sport without actually being able to regularly use/abuse it? Interesting concept.....

2 June 2020, 05:29 AM	#14
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	I will take a picture of the back when I get home.

2 June 2020, 10:31 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,074	^^^^ agreed. Yet heck, I'll do a durability test with the 1118 as the band is a part of the overall visual theme. Many thanks for posting pic. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 June 2020, 10:17 PM	#17
yachty 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Watch: yacht master Posts: 948	^^^^ No problem!!

3 June 2020, 12:43 AM	#18
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	I saw a Sportech strap in velcro , unable to locate it on Panerai website. If anyone comes across its reference number would helpful __________________ रोलेक्स

3 June 2020, 07:37 PM	#19
helloworldies "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: ireland Watch: 5167a Posts: 318	I took mine off and it's back on the rubber b for now. Its definitely water resistant as the sides are sealed and it can take water without the staining you would see in leather. It's not waterproof though and stays wet for a while each time and is soft enough for the buckle to fray the material.

6 June 2020, 11:15 AM	#22
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Here’s what the standard Sportech looks like on my PAM, just got the strap today from Panerai in NYC. It’s a very comfortable strap and I’m very happy with it. Blue stitching is great. Leather on the inside, obviously not ocean proof, but who cares. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

6 June 2020, 04:54 PM	#24
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It looks nice, but for a textured/lined strap I prefer the 'sailcloth' strap that Blancpain have used on their divers for many years. Not to say that Panerai don't offer several other great strap options as well. __________________

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