Pam 111 Strap Opinion

[mkawass]

Hello guys,
I was looking into buying a strap for pam111, something not very expensive. found these on ebay, what do you think? :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24mm-COW-LE...6141131?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item19c4374dcb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-CROCO-2...8059278?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item1c2c0bdd0e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/24mm-NEW-CO...3020326?pt=US_Watch_Bands&hash=item1c1a75ed26

The first one looks ok to me, what do you think?

 

[bradj]

1) Pass
2) Pass
3) Pass

check out the strap dealers section here and get something worthwhile. If you really must go cheap check out panatime.com

 

[mkawass]

Thanks actually one dealer here has good stuff f0r 80

 

[rhaykal]

completely agree with Brad. There are some great strap makers on this and a few of the sister forums (HF specifically). For around 60-120usd you will get an amazing strap custom made to your specs. My 111 is sitting on a Rocco straps veg tanned leather. Most of my other PAMs are sitting Darko horween leather straps or custom canvas straps.
For great relatively affordable straps, check out Hamilton leathers on this forum.

 

[BaggyPants]

Get in touch with Alfio at Bakeka:

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=340

Beautuful straps at very nice prices.

 

[ikiestik]

I would pass on all the straps you linked.

I am biased as I pretty much just wear my own handmade straps.

There are a huge amount of good strap makers. Price varies a lot. I charge £35 for custom work. Shipping and fees included unfortunately I am in a long queue to be supporting vendor on here.

Personally I think my straps are on par with gunny/donerix possibly more consistent quality than donerix but my straps are all unique, also much cheaper and faster turnaround as its just a hobby for me.

 

[kilowattore]

I can vouch for Bakeka and Ikiestik. I tried personally their straps and they offer great quality and fair prices.
Ikiestik straps are softer, while Bakeka's have a nice rugged look.
I'm sure Donerix and Gunny are great too, but did not try them yet.

You can find ikiestik section on RG here:http://www.repgeek.com/forumdisplay.php?f=277

 

[mkawass]

Aiit guys. Will def do. I found some better stuff here. What s the HF forum? Link please. Many thanks to all of you for the replies.

 

[zackyh]

what about croc/gator straps for PAM 111? Any dealer suggestions?

 

[ppd_]

Not to mention, Alfio at Bakeka's customer service is TOP NOTCH

 

[takoxavy]

get ORLOFF!!! thick, nice leather smell, awesome colour

 

[mkawass]

Yes I ordered two from alfio. One for pam 111 and his new strap for the bronzo, the aged green one. Communication with him his excellent. He said he will ship monday. Good stuff.