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Rubber for me
There is more detail in the rubber strap with the vents, but the thing I like most about it is the width where it meets the case, it just looks so right from the side. After seeing the rubber, all the other straps just look too skinny side on where they meet the case for such a chunky watch. I am sure RM could build up a leather strap with some sort of tapered block in it, ie bulked it up where it met the case & tapered it down to the buckle in the same way. I much prefer the 'classiness' of leather, like I say RM just needs to design one that suits the case size better.
RM straps galore
I was finally able to gather a few different kinds of straps together for some pictures. From left to right: 005 kevlar, 004 calf, 010 rubber, old style 004 calf, 005 brown croc, 005, black croc backsides (same order): Here are some more exotics taken by ...
Which strap do you like the best?
I'm only familiar with the kevlar strap, and I bet most RM owners have never changed straps before. Would be nice to hear your experience with these varous RM straps. Cheers, AT
My favorite for now is the croc.
The great thing about the newer straps is that all of them are much more durable and nicely made. The old ones had a problem with the "toungue" piece which either wobbled inside the strap or broke. Once you get used to changing the strap, it's almost as e...
i really like the croco's
especialy how the insides all have the very fine grain skin... im guessing to achieve this they are painted sides rather than wrapped? or are they wrapped and they just apply a different skin to the back? i also notice im guessing the rubber is a short? l...
One clear choice
It's the Kevlar: 1. Looks better than Leather, rubber, or anything else. 2. Can be submerged in water like rubber 3. Is very tough - I can almost see the strap outlasting the watch! Eric von Schonberg
I almost thought ...
I was on the Panerai message board with all this talk of straps. Greg
