Leifhaus Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I got the standard officine Panerai rubber strap finally after being lost in the mail for half a month. I put tubes in and screwed it on. Wow this strap is what's the word, it aint broken in leather that's for sure. It's stiff. Is it going to break in at all or what you get is what you get? It looks cool but doesn't quite sit centered on my wrist because it's not conforming. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I got the standard officine Panerai rubber strap finally after being lost in the mail for half a month. I put tubes in and screwed it on. Wow this strap is what's the word, it aint broken in leather that's for sure. It's stiff. Is it going to break in at all or what you get is what you get? It looks cool but doesn't quite sit centered on my wrist because it's not conforming. Any thoughts? I'm presuming it's a rep rubber diver strap, Screech? I really dislike wearing the rep versions, because of what you describe. Mine are not exactly stiff, but they are very uncomfortable for ME. I finally had to buy the OEM (original) Panerai strap, and that is much much softer, if pricey ($125). I'm going to be joining a fitness spa soon, so I will have ample opportunity to test out both the OEM and rep rubber straps. As you suspect, with a good work out, it might soften. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks V. I'll give the strap some time, but will eventually try to buy a used gen strap. I hate my screen name . It was chosen in haste after I found this great forum. I guess I can cancel the account and choose another, but I'll lose all my posts. E: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks V. I'll give the strap some time, but will eventually try to buy a used gen strap. I hate my screen name . It was chosen in haste after I found this great forum. I guess I can cancel the account and choose another, but I'll lose all my posts. No no, E. Just PM Admin with your desired screen name, and he'll change it for you. He's the only one who can do it. You could be BANNED if you have more than one account! Word in your ear -- when I changed mine to my Christian name, I included a few surrogates, in case my first choice was taken. Shyeah, like there are so many WOMEN on RWG... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 An idea I had earlier, and forgot to post until now, was: Try using a hair-dryer to gently heat the strap, manipulate it into a more curved shape, then, holding it in that shape, run it under the cold tap. Might help put some shape into it, I can't say I've actually tried it myself... Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 There are 2 different rep straps that I have owned..The standard buckle strap sucks!!...Wayyyyy too stiff for my tastes... The strap that comes with the deployant clasp, on the other hand, is quite supple and comfortable...This is probably because the deployant buckle needs a thinner strap to work properly, and it is a good deal thinner especially at the buckle ends... I have also found some non Panerai aftermarket straps at : Thorntonwatch.com, that come with a very decent deployant clasp, for @ $12.00!!...Theses are very comfortable and pliant...I bought a couple just to harvest the deployant buckles, and decided to use them as they were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 OKAY! I fixed my rubber strap and now it is very comfortable. I basically trained the rubber to stay curved and now that it's cuved it doesn't cut into my wrist. I squeezed the two pieces, removed from the watch head, between two desks right near the lugs, where the "C" of OffiCine, and the "N" of PaNerai are and left it squeezed between the two desks for 24 hours. You could also use clamps I guess. So far the rubber hasn't settled back and is sufficiently curved and comfortable. When laying the watch flat now there is a curve to the rubber strap, which is more like a broken in leather strap. It's great. Try it and add your results to this thread. BTW this is a rep strap. All the best. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Post some pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Rep rubber straps are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Post some pics!!! Okay here's a pic of my nicely trained rubber strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 My rubber pam strap from Angus is buttery soft and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 My rubber pam strap from Angus is buttery soft and comfortable. Mine too - both deployant model and tang models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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