davea Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 All, I just ordered a 232 from DSN and want to get a leather strap for it. I'm leaning towards an ammo strap style. I'm interested in your thoughts on this. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 A lot depends on your budget. "Vintager" (Micah straps) seem pretty popular with the owners of the gen and he uses ammo pouches from WW2. They're not cheap, around two bills, but they look pretty darned cool, especially with a flat sewn-in buckle. It gives the whole watch a real rough-and-tumble look appropriate to its military bearing. If you're willing to spend that kind of money on a strap, perhaps you might also consider making a couple of improvements to the watch itself. For example, while the hands and dial are excellent replications, DSN's Radiomir case is pretty far from gen. The 232 available through the normal trusted dealers has a much better case, but worse dial and handset. Combine the two to make a super rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Either a gen or one of the few reproduction Panerai Assolutamente straps would be brilliant, I think. Deep honey crocodile with a polished finish also looks like a million dollars on this style watch as well in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Either a gen or one of the few reproduction Panerai Assolutamente straps would be brilliant, I think. Deep honey crocodile with a polished finish also looks like a million dollars on this style watch as well in my opinion. I agree. The Rad with the right strap, after investing a few dollars makes for one of the most elegant watches around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Can anyone ID that strap in the photo I posted? I can't seem to learn its source. Thanks. Btw when I posted about putting a assolutamente on a radiomir, I must have been drinking. That strap is way too narrow to be on a Rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davea Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Can anyone ID that strap in the photo I posted? I can't seem to learn its source. Thanks. Btw when I posted about putting a assolutamente on a radiomir, I must have been drinking. That strap is way too narrow to be on a Rad. Can anyone ID that strap in the photo I posted? I can't seem to learn its source. Thanks. Btw when I posted about putting a assolutamente on a radiomir, I must have been drinking. That strap is way too narrow to be on a Rad. A gen 26/26mm example here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocram Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Get an orloff JV style in 27/24 with a sewn-in MX buckle. Killer combo!!!!! Sent from my iPad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canpanerai Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I have acquired a number of straps from Hamiltonleatherstraps.com for my pannies. They are beautifully made, lots of exotics to choose from if that appeals to you, reasonably priced for the quality, and Eric, a member here, is a gentleman to deal with. Have a look and tell us what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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