BuyersRemorse Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 My Question, are the new A7753 PAMs coming with Straps made of genuine alligator leather, or is it just some imitation looking like alligator leather? I am asking because I am waiting for my A7753 PAM and I just ordered a "genuine croco leather aftermarket strap" from eBay (Seller: pstrapusa). Any input on this? Are these straps good? http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400142913629&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Looking forward to hearing from you guys Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 The rep will not be gen aligator, it will be leather with a thin veneer , some can be good, most are not great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 That eBay one looks exactly like the one I received from Panatime last year, except shorter (mine was an XL). You will find it very glossy, just like in the pic (Panatime pic wasn't so shiny), and quite thin. I haven't even worn mine due its 'shinyness' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Be careful to understand the difference between 'Genuine Leather Croc/Gator grain' and 'Genuine Gator'. The former is calf veneer stamped with a pattern (spottable from a mile away) and the latter is genuine gator/croc. Absolutely no rep dealer will offer you a genuine Croc/Gator strap. They are not upwards of US100-300 for nothing... From rough estimates, gator is roughly twice the price of crocodile, FYI. EDIT: The link is to a nice strap, nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardian Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Reps use stamped calf to mimic a gator/croco grain. The one you've purchased through eBay seems to be Croco leather, which is nice, but is still inaccurate for PAMs since they use Gator, which is smoother and more expensive. I'd raid Paneristi trade forum and pick up an OEM gator for less than $200 instead for these new daylights, or just use the rubber strat that they came with which I think is excellent. My Question, are the new A7753 PAMs coming with Straps made of genuine alligator leather, or is it just some imitation looking like alligator leather? I am asking because I am waiting for my A7753 PAM and I just ordered a "genuine croco leather aftermarket strap" from eBay (Seller: pstrapusa). Any input on this? Are these straps good? http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400142913629&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Looking forward to hearing from you guys Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mene_menelaou Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 That eBay one looks exactly like the one I received from Panatime last year, except shorter (mine was an XL). You will find it very glossy, just like in the pic (Panatime pic wasn't so shiny), and quite thin. I haven't even worn mine due its 'shinyness' Pstapusa is the same as Panatime.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 If you have the budget, the only advice I can give you is to purchase an OEM Alligator strap. Ok, thats expensive (in EU its 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 OEM also come up quite frequently used both on the bay and on Risti. You can find lightly used ones for less as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 People are alwas switching there straps around on there Pams so I dont think It's that Important that you wear a gen gator,unless you insist. The Important thing Is to wear a quailty strap. The reps straps will not fall under this catagory. The strap from EBay Is from Panatime like Drulee said. I have the exact same one In brown. They can be somewhat shiny when new, but after some wear they loose the shine and look pretty nice for the money.There not a great strap but a desent strap. Take a look In are starp section,some of are members make some of the nicest straps that you will ever see. Take a look at some of the "horn back" croc, lizard, and gator straps, they are just flat out awesome ,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgchrono2 Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 genuine Aligator straps cost more than 250,00 $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 you can probably try TWB gator.. The best bang for the buck gator strap. http://www.thewatchboys.com/panerai-style-watch-straps-c-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphe Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 OEM straps are the best for contemporary PAMs in my book. The only non-OEM I have are used for the handwinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmeShare Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 My Question, are the new A7753 PAMs coming with Straps made of genuine alligator leather, or is it just some imitation looking like alligator leather? I am asking because I am waiting for my A7753 PAM and I just ordered a "genuine croco leather aftermarket strap" from eBay (Seller: pstrapusa). Any input on this? Are these straps good? http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400142913629&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Looking forward to hearing from you guys Dan Dan Yes, real alligator and a genuine Panerai movement. 1st rule of reps is "all straps (not bracelets) that come on reps are in need of replacement". The strap look fine is some case but feel and wear poorly!! Daylights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have purchased most of my straps from Heroic 18,IMHO they are the very best straps for the money. There beautiful gator straps run form $150-175. There submarine buckles are coolest that I have ever seen,give them a look. Many gen Pam owners purchase there,I can see why. I have three of there straps,one gator,fantastic quailty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Pretty simple in my world of straps... Having spent a fortune trying to find the right strap I boiled it down to these: Manual winds: OEM, Dirk, Simona Autos: OEM, ABP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 ABP are great indeed. Expensive, but it worth the price: tailor made, state of the art, unlimited choice of colors and of cutstomisation. French art, that's it. I went there for a PO, they made for me black seal with orange sitching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Some pics of my 250 on OEM Gator: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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