UncleJay Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 These were once a staple for any Panerai collector, but they are now no more. You don't see marked buckles and straps anymore, what a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 You do but unfortunately people ask $2000 for them. The first one I ever got was one of a lot of 6 straps (including 2 contemporary incursore's and a couple of Paci's for a grand total of $400. The good old days. ANd I am loving that shark skin strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 You do but unfortunately people ask $2000 for them. The first one I ever got was one of a lot of 6 straps (including 2 contemporary incursore's and a couple of Paci's for a grand total of $400. The good old days. ANd I am loving that shark skin strap. Not exactly.. You can get those straps for around 400-500$.. YET I remember this auction with the lot on ebay. DO you remember Pming me about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I stand corrected. And I do remember. But who else would I ask? You are the strapmaster. Not to make you jealous V but I just picked up a pair of Xa Mas' very inexpensively from a nice guy in New York. And one is sitting on my wrist as I type this. But they don't hold a candle to those Pre-V dirks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I stand corrected. And I do remember. But who else would I ask? You are the strapmaster. Not to make you jealous V but I just picked up a pair of Xa Mas' very inexpensively from a nice guy in New York. And one is sitting on my wrist as I type this. But they don't hold a candle to those Pre-V dirks. I personally believe that the XaMas leather is one of the best hides out there.. It is good though that Brelli family decided to release the strap under GeF La Spezia which is EXACTLY the same strap as the XaMas without the engraving on the buckle. And for around 100$ lightly used each I have both Black and Tan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Wow, thanks for the info V. I own a couple of Le Spezia's (1 came in that bulk purchase) and I was wondering how come the leather and the workmanship was so good. You are a wealth of info. Could be time to make custom buckles though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Wow, thanks for the info V. I own a couple of Le Spezia's (1 came in that bulk purchase) and I was wondering how come the leather and the workmanship was so good. You are a wealth of info. Could be time to make custom buckles though. You're welcome W.. Buckles are already in the process... Shark and Diver's helmet designs.. Engraved not laser etched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 which kind of buckle shape ?? rolli You're welcome W.. Buckles are already in the process... Shark and Diver's helmet designs.. Engraved not laser etched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Ideally BOTH GPF and bented Pre-V (what Simona offers as well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Not to make you jealous V but I just picked up a pair of Xa Mas' very inexpensively from a nice guy in New York. And one is sitting on my wrist as I type this. Did you grab that pair on TZ this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 LOVE IT! Very nice. @Uncle Jay: Which PAV is your favourite? @V: Dluddy just reminded me in the Wristchecks about the PAVs. Will shoot them later today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Could have been TZ but I don't remember how I found out about it. But when I found out the seller was in NYC it was too easy to stop over and pick them up during lunch hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 LOVE IT! Very nice. @V: Dluddy just reminded me in the Wristchecks about the PAVs. Will shoot them later today! Thanks Vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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