...And it is time to change strap !!
One of the most loved hobbies of Panerai owners, changing straps !
I found one in soft rubber, a nice combo with my PAM176....A less sporty, a little more dressy....







It is perfect right now, when weather is getting warmer and wrist is starting to sweat

Ciao from Milano,
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Changing straps is só easy with a Panerai,
I am always a bit jealous since with most watches it's quite complicated,
or one need it to be done at the dealer.
This is such an advantage.
GEO

Ciao Geo,
with Panerai it is easy indeed, and i have to say that now that i discovered how much a strap can add to the look of a watch - sometimes changing completely its nature - that i am experimenting with other watches too.
Not so difficult once you've practiced for some time.

There is a small area in my city where are concentrated many small watch parts shops, most of them sell many different straps - rubber, leather, cordura etc. and so since i discovered i was able to change straps by myself i started to collect them...
Lately my preference goes to the ones with holes, reminiscent of the seventies.

The real problems begin when you try to replace a strap with a bracelet....Especially if you have to reduce its size - almost impossible without the proper tools !

bye bye from Milano,
slide68

Rubber is indeed perfect for Summer.
And it looks great on the watch...
Thanks slide68.

Cheers!

chua
Panerai Forum Moderator

also have a good collection of straps, since changing straps is so easy and especially when you have easy access to the shops selling straps.
Sometimes to ease the urge of getting a new watch, we get a new strap instead...


Ciao,

chua
Panerai Forum Moderator

Dear Chua,
you're 150% right.......That's exactly how it goes....It is the only way to avoid buying a watch each month (avoding the divorce too ), a new strap make a watch look a new one so can calm down the rush of shopping...

Only downside... each time i have to reassure my wife that i didn't buy a new watch, it is the old one with new strap LOL

ciao !
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