Wrist Check 2017

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sealtt

3,091 posts

158 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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Just received my summer watch. Wanted something simple and tough as we spend a lot of time out on the boat when the weather is nice, so decided on a Panerai. No complications so that it's quick to set if I haven't used it for a week or two. Did plan on using the rubber strap but I really don't think it suits it too well, not on me anyway. So put the leather strap back on and we'll see how well it holds up. Could always buy a waterproof leather strap at a later date. Or maybe even a composite strap if anyone can recommend a supplier?

I really like the watch a lot, just so solid it's brilliant.



Edited by sealtt on Tuesday 14th February 11:45

lostkiwi

4,584 posts

124 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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sealtt said:
Just received my summer watch. Wanted something simple and tough as we spend a lot of time out on the boat when the weather is nice, so decided on a Panerai. No complications so that it's quick to set if I haven't used it for a week or two. Did plan on using the rubber strap but I really don't think it suits it too well, not on me anyway. So put the leather strap back on and we'll see how well it holds up. Could always buy a waterproof leather strap at a later date. Or maybe even a composite strap if anyone can recommend a supplier?

I really like the watch a lot, just so solid it's brilliant.



Edited by sealtt on Tuesday 14th February 11:45
Lovely.... I like the basic PAMs - I have a 111 and ts great.

nikaiyo2

4,724 posts

195 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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sealtt said:
Just received my summer watch. Wanted something simple and tough as we spend a lot of time out on the boat when the weather is nice, so decided on a Panerai. No complications so that it's quick to set if I haven't used it for a week or two. Did plan on using the rubber strap but I really don't think it suits it too well, not on me anyway. So put the leather strap back on and we'll see how well it holds up. Could always buy a waterproof leather strap at a later date. Or maybe even a composite strap if anyone can recommend a supplier?

I really like the watch a lot, just so solid it's brilliant.



Edited by sealtt on Tuesday 14th February 11:45
Can't beat a base PAM... Straps are what make them, work your way through this lot wink

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

sealtt

3,091 posts

158 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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Cheers and wow what a list!

I had actually been eyeing up a rubber b strap for it as read such great things about comfort. Any experience with them on Panerai? Quite pricey especially after import taxes so want to be sure.

Alex L

2,575 posts

254 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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sealtt said:
Cheers and wow what a list!

I had actually been eyeing up a rubber b strap for it as read such great things about comfort. Any experience with them on Panerai? Quite pricey especially after import taxes so want to be sure.
Worth considering Everest bands too, while I've not tried one on a Panerai I do have them for Rolex. There's a few UK stockists too

lostkiwi

4,584 posts

124 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Also look at D-strap (www.dstrap.com). Some lovely (but not cheap) options there and he will custom make you something too.

Viperzs

972 posts

167 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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After waiting a few extra days due to courier error, I finally have my new watch!


Wills2

22,804 posts

175 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Picked this up today 45.5mm PO chrono, the camera struggled with the orange on the bezel for some reason(operator error no doubt) it's the same colour as the strap edge in real life, it's a chunk of watch though will have to watch where my arm goes!






andy tims

5,578 posts

246 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Just had this delivered back from it's loooonnnnnggggg service at Sinn


Captain Smerc

3,021 posts

116 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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andy tims said:
Just had this delivered back from it's loooonnnnnggggg service at Sinn

That's quality .

dimots

3,078 posts

90 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Pip's off centre oops.


andy tims

5,578 posts

246 months

Saturday 18th February 2017
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NDA

21,574 posts

225 months

Saturday 18th February 2017
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andy tims said:
Very nice... looks good on the wrist too.

soggybiscuit

64 posts

106 months

Sunday 19th February 2017
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Edited by soggybiscuit on Sunday 19th February 09:59

Jobbo

12,972 posts

264 months

Monday 20th February 2017
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Everyone and his dog seems to have owned one of these already, but I've only just got mine and finally sized the bracelet today.



I've been wearing it on a NATO since it arrived last week. While I like it on a NATO the original bracelet is a bit of a classic. Much less fussy in the flesh than in photos and very comfortable, albeit totally lacking in fine adjustability once sized.

sealtt

3,091 posts

158 months

Tuesday 21st February 2017
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RevsPerMinute

1,876 posts

221 months

Tuesday 21st February 2017
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My speedy on a new Perlon strap. Very comfy.

counterofbeans

1,061 posts

139 months

Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Reminds me I must get rid of my two Speedmasters, haven't worn them for ages...

HD Adam

5,148 posts

184 months

Tuesday 21st February 2017
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counterofbeans said:
Reminds me I must get rid of my two Speedmasters, haven't worn them for ages...
Worst "I have 2 Speedies for sale" post ever wink

counterofbeans

1,061 posts

139 months

Tuesday 21st February 2017
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HD Adam said:
counterofbeans said:
Reminds me I must get rid of my two Speedmasters, haven't worn them for ages...
Worst "I have 2 Speedies for sale" post ever wink
Thanks!

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