Best Leather, most GEN leather strap on a REP Panerai ?

[johnlogan]

Guys, what factory offers the absolute best leather strap on their REPs?

 

[pechspils]

I have yet to receive a decent leather strap with a rep watch.

 

[freediver]

i think custom strap is the only way to get decent stuff in a affordable price

 

[nalomb]

There were some Asso straps that were very good -- not gen comparable, but respectable. There was also straps that came on the first few batches of 569s and 382s that were pretty decent.

I wouldn't hold out for consistency or a marked improvement any time soon though. I also wouldn't be surprised if half are horse or dog leather. There are many great strap makers here and on Panaristi forums that will get you exactly what you want and do it at a relatively affordable price. Orloff, Simona, Kain, Strap Culture, Bond Straps, WatchAcc, Gunny, SNPR, Bakeka, etc. -- even Panatime or ZicZac. There are tons to choose from ...

 

[johnlogan]

There were some Asso straps that were very good -- not gen comparable, but respectable. There was also straps that came on the first few batches of 569s and 382s that were pretty decent.

I wouldn't hold out for consistency or a marked improvement any time soon though. I also wouldn't be surprised if half are horse or dog leather. There are many great strap makers here and on Panaristi forums that will get you exactly what you want and do it at a relatively affordable price. Orloff, Simona, Kain, Strap Culture, Bond Straps, WatchAcc, Gunny, SNPR, Bakeka, etc. -- even Panatime or ZicZac. There are tons to choose from ...

Great insight, thanks for sharing.

 

[AznPhelo]

There were some Asso straps that were very good -- not gen comparable, but respectable. There was also straps that came on the first few batches of 569s and 382s that were pretty decent.

I wouldn't hold out for consistency or a marked improvement any time soon though. I also wouldn't be surprised if half are horse or dog leather. There are many great strap makers here and on Panaristi forums that will get you exactly what you want and do it at a relatively affordable price. Orloff, Simona, Kain, Strap Culture, Bond Straps, WatchAcc, Gunny, SNPR, Bakeka, etc. -- even Panatime or ZicZac. There are tons to choose from ...

I understand that quality varies by maker/seller, but what would be your suggested price range be when looking for a quality third party strap? Over/under/around $100?

 

[nalomb]

I understand that quality varies by maker/seller, but what would be your suggested price range be when looking for a quality third party strap? Over/under/around $100?

$100-200 is a good range.

 

[AznPhelo]

$100-200 is a good range.

Gotcha, I'll keep that in mind!

 

[johnlogan]

This strap dont look half bad! Probably dog or cat skin...

 

[johnlogan]

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[erekose]

If you want a good looking gen like strap check out waccex. They have Bob/Rios straps that are very close. Rios makes some of the gen straps for Panerai.

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[johnlogan]

If you want a good looking gen like strap check out waccex. They have Bob/Rios straps that are very close. Rios makes some of the gen straps for Panerai.

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Value add, thx

 

[Poonfluff]

I had the same question in mind a week ago for my PAM187. I settled with a thick, custom deer leather strap. Will post it upon arrival.

 

[Bananlaksen]

Just got the 688. The strap is in the nicer end of repstraps and looks really good. However it is still crap and changed it

 

[trailboss99]

There are no good rep straps really.

 

[Teecey09]

Just got the 688. The strap is in the nicer end of repstraps and looks really good. However it is still crap and changed it

What have you changed it too out of interest? (I have a 688 on the way too and undecided what to change it to)

 

[johnlogan]

What have you changed it too out of interest? (I have a 688 on the way too and undecided what to change it to)

Im quite happy with my strap and I'm picky as hell.

 

[Islander36]

Im quite happy with my strap and I'm picky as hell.

I don’t see a strap lol

 

[Tcc13c]

johnlogan Have you gotten any aftermarket straps for your Panerai yet? Any recommendations?

 

[hackkakid]

I usually rock my 688 on an Orloff Nubuck Crocodile