Aftermarket Pam bracelets, good/bad/ugly?

[beau_bands]

Hey guys and gals, I was looking on the bay at some aftermarket bracelets they have listed as working with Pam 44mm cases. I had a 299, and really liked the bracelet with the luminor case. Just wondered if anyone had experience with any of these on reps. Buying the bracelet separate would greatly expand the models available to have on steel.

 

[sixstrings]

Not sure about aftermarket but the rep version of that has some sharp edges especially on the clasp.

 

[Gavins]

I purchased one of these unbranded bracelets from EBay last year and the weight, feel and quality is superb. Looks great on my 111 and fits like a glove. Wears very comfortably. I would recommend this highly. No sharp edges on it at all.

 

[timeonmyside]

I purchased one of these unbranded bracelets from EBay last year and the weight, feel and quality is superb. Looks great on my 111 and fits like a glove. Wears very comfortably. I would recommend this highly. No sharp edges on it at all.

I second this. Wears very nice on my PAM111 as well! Purchased mine also on ebay. I did have to put my new band in a vise on the drill press and drill very slightly larger holes so the band pins go in easy. Not a big deal if you are comfortable with a drill press. Your pics look like brushed finish, mine is the polished. Heres what it looks like on my 111....

 

[beau_bands]

That's what I'm talkin' bout. Looks fantastic!

 

[Retina]

nice picture..

never liked ss on pams though, somehow it just doesnt gel with me. it boils down to personal preference

 

[beau_bands]

I like being able to switch. When I had the 299, I liked it because it was such a big, heavy, hunk of stainless steel. It was the Noob O series, and the lug screws weren't removable.
Sold that one, now I'm thinking of a 088, and being able to have straps OR bracelet seems like a keeper.

 

[rjm007]

Sir, can u pl advise me from which e bay vendor you bought steel bracelate for Pam 111. I am looking one for me. Thank you.

 

[mysterio]

Sir, can u pl advise me from which e bay vendor you bought steel bracelate for Pam 111. I am looking one for me. Thank you.

Not sure if [MENTION=74255]beau_bands[/MENTION] can reply to your question as this thread is a bit old. But I believe as long as you get the old type PAM bracelet (the one that you see in the picture) for 44mm Panerai, you should be able to use it on the PAM111. There are two types, the one with all-polished links, and the other one with alternating brushed and polished links so be sure what look you want.

 

[rjm007]

Thanks sir!

 

[mysterio]

Thanks sir!

Anytime.

 

[monstar]

nice picture..

never liked ss on pams though, somehow it just doesnt gel with me. it boils down to personal preference

Agreed, not sure why but the more I look at pams with bracelets the less I like them.

Oh and off topic but who's the lady on your siggy? A singer? actress? She's hot lol.

 

[mskwatch]

I bought one of those recently from the bay and the seller reassured me it would fit a 312/320 without any issues. Well, it didn't

 

[Sunsurfer]

This looks realy interesting. Never seen the polished bracelet before! Maybe nicer than using the rubber strap

 

[Br10_asp]

I have one question about those polished bracelets... can it be used with the case of a 029 GMT??

I want to buy one 104 and I would like to use a SS bracelet with my 029A noob and the 104... thanks

 

[d4m.test]

i prefer straps unless its clean like a rolex or tudor braclet

 

[mysterio]

i prefer straps unless its clean like a rolex or tudor braclet

And what exactly about the PAM bracelets that make it "dirty"?

 

[d4m.test]

to me, i just like the look. but as long as some people do, its all good.

 

[Goodwood]

I was lucky in the early days of the rep sites to buy 2 genuine titanium (ti) and ss PAM bracelets. What a difference in weight partularily if it is installed on a ti case PAM. Have looked high and low for more of these ti/ss bracelets and no one seems to make them anymore. A real pity as the weight difference is substantial and the ss/ti color difference is something I prefer.

Goodwood

 

[Kleintito]

I must second Goodwood. I have been looking for ever for a ss ti bracelet.
If any member has one to sell or trade or know of one that could be availble plse pm me