Watchmeister Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Having tired of wearing a number of the usual suspect very thick vintage straps lately I couldn't resist going to the other extreme and picking up a 233 gen "tunnel" strap for a new project. I threw it on my 03 while waiting to finish the project which it will ultimately go on and I have to say that I love it. Although not cheap it is a welcome addition to anyone who wears PAMs frequently. It is remarkably comfortable and visually very different from most other leather straps - very diminutive on the wrist In truth it finally dawned on me that this is really just a very elegant version of the original rubber strap in glove soft leather without the somewhat cheesy (IMHO) "Officine Panerai" all over it. It fits beautifully around the wrist tapering to the tip and is just so comfortable. Here are a couple of pics. Notice the same taper as the rubber deployant which makes it oh so comfortable: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Very nice 233 Tunnel strap you got there on your 03. White dials and black straps go hand in hand very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I like it too, puts some class to the watch. Especially with the white dial. Lookin real sharp i have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Put it away now............. Kruzer you taunt me mate, I had one of those, they are the most lightweight straps ever, like air on the wrist . Trouble was that it was just a bit too big for my puny wrists and I just couldn't bring myself to punch a new hole in it. Wear it well, thats if you can tell its even on ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 They are growing on me Kruz. Might have to scour Risti for one. Thanks for the review. I believe V had one and liked it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I like the thick to thin taper too, plus just the right amount of visual detail makes for a very distinctive strap. ahem... "project it will ultimately go on" ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Why the one which you supplied the case for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Really looking forward to that combination! Although that strap does mate beautifully with your 03... you may just have to buy another one... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Looks superb W!! I have been eyeing one of these up for my 29 ...just to keep the "tuxedo stripe" theme running through with the tunnels. I'm more in to 24/22 "elegance" on the wrist at the mo than the rough and tough "functional" look ...but that's the beauty of PAM's , they are so versatile! Thansk for sharing FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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