For those of you that don’t follow PaneraiSource.com and the new reviews that are posted periodically, Here is a summary of some of the strap reviews I’ve posted recently. Also look for a few new ones coming soon!
Fransson Straps “Seven”
Fransson straps, based in Switzerland, has been making straps under the Kaktus brand for years until recently launching the spin-off company, Fransson. See this new factory manufactured strap from Fransson: http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps_fransson.shtml
Dangerous 9 Straps SuperExotica
This is an incredible strap from Dangerous9, and is probably the highest end strap for Panerai I have ever owned. This strap has some incredible features and is very well made. http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps_d92.shtml
Saxon Verreno
Another company from Hong Kong, but this time moving towards more higher end product with hides sourced exlusively from Italy. These straps are well made and offer a slightly higher quality product with lots of added value. http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps_verreno.shtml
Keep your eyes peeled for a couple more strap reviews upcoming from some new up and comers from Asia.
Been wanting one of these for a while and finally snagged a couple from DaLuca straps. These are great on Panerais as well as pilot watches I think. I picked up one in 24mm and one in 22mm. These ones are amazing and smell fantastic since their made from the highest quality Horween Shell Cordovan. I love the feel of the Shell Cordovan leather and these are also very well made to boot. Great Natos from DaLuca. Check out the PaneraiSource link before to see my full review.
I’ve been busy growing my collection of aftermarket straps for Panerai (and really any other 24-26mm lug width watches) and I have several new ones to report of in this video. Some very new and interesting pieces including a DaLuca Nato in Horween Shell Cordovan, and some new strapmaking companies that you may not have heard of yet.
Many of you guys know that I am a sucker for a good PAM Strap, and now that I’ve got a Bell & Ross, I’m a sucker for a good B&R strap too! The thing is, more so than any other watches out there, Panerai and Bell & Ross are characterized by their straps. Without a good strap, the watch just doesn’t look as good as it should.
One of my recent acquisitions is a French Ammo Canvas strap by Micah of Vintagerstraps. I reviewed this recently on Paneraisource, and it is certainly worth a look if you are interested in something different:
The French Ammo Pouch Canvas is mounted on a medium-soft leather backing and looks amazing. I have to say this is one of the most fun straps I’ve worn in a while. Micah is a true artist.
Below is a strap by one of the most creative minds in modern strapmaking today: Shane Delaurian. This one is one of his tamer models, the Easy Rider. The tale is folded over on this model, which gives the strap a subtle uniqueness to it. Something about old school leatherworking gives these straps tons of personality and makes them a joy to wear.
Shane’s straps are always hand-signed on the back or the side of the strap!
This last one here is one from the famous ABP-Paris, which is considered the finest aftermarket strapmaker on the planet. They do custom EVERYTHING, and make Aftermarket OEM replacements for nearly every single watch available. A great choice if you’re having trouble finding a strap for a watch with odd lugs. ABP straps will cost you, however – a typicaly strap costs around $350-500.
Mounted happily on a Panerai PAM90. I love my Panerai Straps!!
In Case anyone was wondering about the various Gucci Straps that have shown up on eBay in the last year or so, I have posted a Gucci strap Review on Strapaholics.
There have been many styles of straps with exotic hides such as Ostrich and Crocodile and many basic Leather straps, most made by famous French strap maker Camille Fournet. I have purchased several of these straps and all have been incredible buys for the money. Not many places offer top quality French-made calf straps for $15 and Ostrich and Crocodile for $30-40!
