wombosi 0 Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I have been looking for a (cheaper) alternative of the beautiful Panerai Jules Verne strap for a while now. However, I'm starting to think there aren't any available. Could anyone please tell me I'm wrong? Edited February 9, 2011 by wombosi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted February 9, 2011 don't know if this will be good, check it first second third forth fifth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks for the links Kenny! Unfortunately those straps are leather. The Jules Verne strap is more suede like. That's what make it so special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted February 9, 2011 I don't think any other manufacturer has produced a nubuck 'gator strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted February 9, 2011 suede ? contact this seller, he has got really great price for great quality straps... bought already 6 straps from him ! maybe he will have it somewhere anyhow, you can always brush your leather to have the feel of suede :DDD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted February 9, 2011 As Greg_r already mentioned, it's actually nubuck alligator hide. Nubuck is considered to be superior to suede because it is softer and thicker. Nubuck refers to the process by which the hide is buffed on the outside, or the top-grain side. Applying this process on an alligator hide give it this softer suede-like characteristic while retaining its reptilian scaling. Which seller were you referring to Kenny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted February 9, 2011 ohh thanks this one click here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombosi 0 Posted February 14, 2011 Since no affordable nubuck alligator like straps seem to exist, I ordered this soft buffalo strap as a 'suede like' alternative for my upcoming PAM 183. Will let you know how it looks, feels and wears when I got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted February 15, 2011 The BOB straps are decent. I had one on my old 288. My only criticism of them is that - like a lot of aftermarket Radiomir straps - they're only 26mm wide at the lugs. The gen is 27mm. Doesn't make that much difference but 27mm looks that bit neater - minor issue though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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