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Panerai bracelets

GatorMike

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So I've read a lot of back and forth about Panerai bracelets fitting various models. Does anyone know the definitive answers on the rep SS bracelets fitting particular models? Do they typically just fit Luminor cases, or does it depend on the rep dealer's version of that case (the latter is what I suspect) and it's a crap shoot on whether a bracelet will fit?
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COLDI

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Its really a crap shoot.

I tried the bracelet when I was a pam noob. I invested in a nice strap a long time ago and have never looked back. Leather straps change the watch so much more and can always be switched via spring bars. Bracelets can't ;)
 

GatorMike

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I have one of Jeremy's Prime Straps on the way for my 88, but also picked up a SS bracelet for the daily beater, which I think is a 104(?). Looking at the lugs on both cases, they are slightly different. The bracelet should arrive Friday, so I guess it will be a weekend of puzzle solving. Part of the fun anyway.
 

GatorMike

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Ok, update on the SS bracelet. It came in, and as expected, had those pesky little tabs on the bottom for a true bracelet case. I matched up the holes and could see daylight through but could not get the threads started when the pin was in.

So out came the handy dandy Dremel, with a grinding attachment. Off came the little tabs, smoothed the SS down a bit, where the remainder was, and it fit like a champ. Now it looks like a 299.

Very comfortable too, although I have a Croc XL XL strap coming from Prime Straps for the 88 that will probably get the most wrist time.
 

GatorMike

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rsea

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Very tidy mate. I like the bracelet look but Panerais feel like they belong on leather to me

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tommy_boy

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I had my 104 on steel. I really liked it.

Blingy and the old style rep bracelets are a pain in the a$$ with all their pins and tiny screws. But steel's still a nice change of pace, IMO.
 

wiscrna

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Glad I saw this - I was going to invest in a SS bracelet for my 233.

More homework.... :)
 

GatorMike

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@Wiscrna, I did the same thing. I have a really beautiful strap for my 88, on it's way from Prime Straps, but wanted a change of pace look too. I picked up a SS bracelet from another member for only $50, and figured I could play with that as needed, without too much loss of investment.

@Rsea, I've discovered that folks who know watches recognize the PAMs on leather, but the weekend Rolex guys in my office only recognize stainless steel on the wrist. This ought to open some uneducated eyes. :)