www_watch Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 I usually keep my PAMs very straight OEM-like. Rubber or tan calf, sometimes black croc. But with the new 253I being that good, I thought it deserved something special. I wasn't sure which manufacturer I should go with, so I started "annoying" PeteM for a suggestion. He said "why not give Manifatture Firenze a try"... So I had a look at their shop. They offer a nice variety of leathers and all sorts of customizable features. I went for a black buffalo with blue stitch to match the 253's chrono hand. With the 115/75mm standard size always being a bit short for me, I also ordered the 130/85mm oversize which they offer without extra cost. Final cost incl. shipping was 107,- Euros which I think is pretty reasonable. Delivery took 12 days which isn't too bad either for a custom made item. It even comes in a little box and bag for storage. I really like the raw grain of the buffalo leather. It's a nice variety to the smooth calf straps I normally wear. The stitching is very well made and luckily the blue colour I chose is pretty much dead on just the way I wanted it. So here are some pics: I think that won't be the last strap I ordered from them. Thx for watching.
bensonp Posted August 9, 2011 Report Posted August 9, 2011 Nice!! From which dealer you purchase your 253?
StormTooper4 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Posted August 9, 2011 Nice combo, MF are up there with the best and are well priced. I have a couple of 1942s Nice photos as well
lantis Posted August 9, 2011 Report Posted August 9, 2011 I'm really tempted to buy one of these. Very nice with the strap you ordered! Is it me though or the "Flyback" is a little crooked in this pic? EDIT: sorry it's the "Regatta" that I was looking at, not the "Flyback" The reason I'm asking is there's a guy in RWI that posted about the "LUMINOR" in his flyback is tilting. Can't see it in his picture though:
www_watch Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Posted August 9, 2011 Here's a close-up shot. I can't see tilt in any of the lines. It just goes perfectly in line with the hobnail texture.
lantis Posted August 9, 2011 Report Posted August 9, 2011 Here's a close-up shot. I can't see tilt in any of the lines. It just goes perfectly in line with the hobnail texture. in any case, that's one perfect picture sir! The strap really compliments it! Now to find something to sell...
maxman Posted August 10, 2011 Report Posted August 10, 2011 Perfect strap for that watch! I agree,"perfect strap for that watch" I have a older regatta on a brown gator,yours looks much better with that strap. I really like how the blue stitching picks up on the blue chrono hand,nice. Mike
flin0310 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Posted August 10, 2011 Congratulation! PeteM is right that MF is the best aftermarket strap manufacturer for PAM in the world. The real Firenze; real top hide and buckle; real top quality, every PAM fans must get at least one strap from MF. I have worn my RXW MM20 with MF 1942 strap sewn brushed GPF buckle almost 6 years. The strap changed into very beautiful vintage ember tan color, almost like what you saw the strap on vintage PAM watch book.
MJC Posted August 11, 2011 Report Posted August 11, 2011 Is this the newest 253 out? From where? Looks so good!
www_watch Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Posted August 11, 2011 Yes, this is the latest version. You can get it from all of the trusted dealers.
plaifender Posted August 12, 2011 Report Posted August 12, 2011 great strap but not as perfect as my Toscana Carbon!! haha.. JK. You've got a really nice strap wwww 1
bensonp Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 www : is your hands color black or silver? In the photos above they seem to be black. I thought the original supposed to be silver just like plaifender's? Or maybe its the lighting that affects the photos.
www_watch Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Posted August 14, 2011 Or maybe its the lighting that affects the photos. That's exactly what it is. Everything else but silver hands would be SOO wrong.
Americano Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 Please, could you upload a pic of the back cover? Tanks.
pabler Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 Plai, your strap looks good. Www, nice one, waiting for my 253 and looking for some options. Thanks for this post.
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