This page is the root for a considerable amount of information about straps for Officine Panerai watches. Until recently most watches were only available with straps, and the straps are easily interchanged, so there's a considerable interest in after-market and third party items. For a broad overview of the Panerai "strap scene" you can consult The Strap King's Strap School. For an introduction on how to change straps on a Radiomir, please visit Andy Hunt´s tutorial. Otherwise further reference material is available from the links below.
| Basic measurements | This page details the measurements you'll need if commissioning a strap. |
| Pre Vendôme | Pictures of straps from 1993 to 1997 |
| Vendôme | Pictures of straps since 1997 |
| PAV Straps |
PAV00090, 91, 93, 98 & 99 |
| Atelier Du Bracelet Parisien | The Atelier Du Bracelet Parisien make very high quality exotic straps for all watches including Panerai. |
| Atelier Jean Rousseau | Atelier Jean Rousseau make OEM straps for several brands, and will execute special commissions for Panerai etc. |
| Delaurian Straps |
Delaurian works and lives by the
motto "Innovation not Imitation". Striving always to acquire
unparagoned leathers from around the globe. Shane designs and hand
builds each watch strap himself with 100% pride and integrity. |
| Don | One of the original third party sellers of Panerai straps on the Internet. Various widths, lengths and materials from XS to XXL. Quality doesn’t always have to come with a high price. |
| Dirk | Dirk is running a very interesting project to
make new straps with new-old-stock pre-Vendôme buckles. In the
U.S., Dirk Straps can be ordered here. |
| Europelli |
Drew Watson, owner of Europelli,
says that his company provides "exquisite watch straps, accessories and
stellar service, specializing in Genuine Shell Cordovan and other
hand-selected hides." |
| Ferretti Straps |
Ferretti straps are handmade in
Italy by a craftsman under the supervision of Francesco Ferretti.
Available in vintage natural tanned calf leather with ivory stitching.
Buckles are brushed or PVD (the best PVD, like OEM) in 316L stainless
steel. 24mm buckle is well curved, 26mm in GPF design is flat. |
| Germano | Germano custom make straps in a variety of materials, for all watches including Panerais. |
| Greg Stevens Straps
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In Greg's words "The simple,
bold design of my straps is the perfect complement to your Panerai or
other large watch. All of my straps are made by hand using top-quality
leathers that you won't find anywhere else. Your complete satisfaction
is
guaranteed." |
| Kaktus Straps | Kaktus Straps, based in Geneva
Switzerland, offers a wide range of high quality straps for Panerai
watches. One of the first to offer vintage straps custom made out of
old military bags and leather briefcases. Kaktus Straps has something
for every Panerai enthusiast. |
| Manifatture Firenze |
In the words of Andrea of Manifatture Firenze,
they provide the "best 100% Italian handmade straps and accessories for
Panerai and other brands. MF products are assembled entirely by expert
Florentine craftsmen with the highest standard of quality and
materials, and are guaranteed for two years." |
| Rob-Montana |
Rob-Montana straps----Completely
Custom hand-built, hand stitched straps using the finest leather and
threads from Italy and the US, where customer service is first priority. |
| Simona Straps |
Simona DiStefano worked at both
the Firenze and Portofino Panerai Boutiques, and knows pretty much
everything about Panerai watches. Her family has been in the leather
business in Italy for decades, and she is now supplying thick historic
straps with GPF-style buckles to Panerai collectors. |
| StrapCulture |
Strap Culture designs and
manufactures straps exclusively for Panerai. It is dedicated to combine
innovative designs with a wide variety of materials to bring continual
improvement in its products. It strives to make every Panerai a unique
piece with a dash of your own individuality. |
| Strap Works |
Jonathan Kiu of Strap-Works says
"Strap-Works provides the highest quality contemporary and vintage
style straps in various skins and colours for Panerai watches at
an afforable price point." |
| Strapmasters |
Strapmasters are 100% hand-made Italian straps
made by the same family that made straps for Panerai from 1938 to 1997.
They specialize in waterproof calf and exotic leathers. |
| Ted Su Straps |
Ted Su uses vintage Army surplus
and antique luggage leather, letting old materials breathe life into
his straps. His custom-finished buckles are also with available
with a ceramic coating. He guarantees your total satisfaction. |
| Vintager Straps by Micah |
Truly hand-made straps, 100%
made by Micah, in the USA. No employees, no factory, no middle
man; just you, me and a truly custom strap that I guarantee you will
enjoy. I was an avid watch collector for years before I started
making straps, and am an avid Panerai fan to this day, so I understand
your passion... because it's my passion too. Passion...
quality... pride: Vintager Straps by Micah. |
| Other Manufacturers | More third-party straps. |
| Luminor 2000 Price List | Officine Panerai Price List For 2000 of straps for Luminor models |
| Radiomir 2000 Price List | Officine Panerai Price List For 2000 of straps for Radiomir models |
| Luminor 2001 Price List | Officine Panerai Price List For 2001 of straps for Luminor models |
| Radiomir 2001 Price List | Officine Panerai Price List For 2001 of straps for Radiomir models |
| Other Vendome Part Numbers | "Tubes" etc. |