kolchak 17 Posted December 16, 2011 Rich was kind enough to sell me his last rep & I'm loving it. The 386 has been reviewed so in addition to a few more pics I'll just add that on the wrist the case & dial color are a unique & a refreshing change from the standard black dial / SS & Ti pams (not that their's anything wrong with those). Lume is good but not H / Noob quality. Rep strap, while superior to most, is too stiff & a couple shades too light. I'm trying a few others but none seem fitting so only sheer will power will prevent getting the gen assmte or gen quality croc strap this watch deserves. Maybe some good person can save me a few bucks by suggesting an oil or product that would darken & soften whatever material the rep is made from? Some quick Pics.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazillionaire 0 Posted December 16, 2011 On RG there is a thread of someone comparing a Asso gen strap to a 386 rep strap and he used regular olive oil on the rep strap to darken it, not sure if that will soften it also but would assume it would. Bellross posted it in the Panerai section on RG. I would put the link but not sure if that's allowed? Wasn't posted long ago though so should be easy to find, it's not in his first post in the thread but a further one down where he uses olive oil to darken the strap there's photos also. Hope this helps mate Edit: ok Greg said it's fine to link RG so here's the link Kol - http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=157985 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted December 16, 2011 On RG there is a thread of someone comparing a Asso gen strap to a 386 rep strap and he used regular olive oil on the rep strap to darken it, not sure if that will soften it also but would assume it would. Bellross posted it in the Panerai section on RG. I would put the link but not sure if that's allowed? Wasn't posted long ago though so should be easy to find, it's not in his first post in the thread but a further one down where he uses olive oil to darken the strap there's photos also. Hope this helps mate No problems with linking to RG, mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazillionaire 0 Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks Greg will edit link into my initial post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for link Gazillonaire! olive oil really does the trick - hope he posts updated pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazillionaire 0 Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for link Gazillonaire! olive oil really does the trick - hope he posts updated pics. Excellent Mate glad it helped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottDy 0 Posted December 16, 2011 Good idea, I just used Kiwi Mink oil as the last reply in that post suggested and it works great! I just put some oil on my index finger and applied it evenly to the strap. Looks much closer to the gen strap now and the mink oil is a good conditioner and water protectant for the leather as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted December 17, 2011 Good idea, I just used Kiwi Mink oil as the last reply in that post suggested and it works great! I just put some oil on my index finger and applied it evenly to the strap. Looks much closer to the gen strap now and the mink oil is a good conditioner and water protectant for the leather as well. i've been looking for mink oil all day. Post up some pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted December 17, 2011 Mink oil , weird might have to read up on this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottDy 0 Posted December 17, 2011 I'll post a couple of pics after I get through with my breakfast and remember how to post pics to this forum, I haven't done so in quite a while and I've forgotten the specifics! Stay tuned. Oh, Deltaforce...Mink oil is for conditioning and waterproofing leather. You can find it at most places where you buy shoe polish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottDy 0 Posted December 17, 2011 Okay, here are the pictures... This is how the strap looked origionally This is after I trated it with Mink Oil this is an gen strap pic copied from Panerai's website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottDy 0 Posted December 17, 2011 And this is mink oil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted December 17, 2011 Wow, that looks better after the mink oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slay0r 0 Posted December 25, 2011 klinda has a purpleish tint to it :\ Is it noticeable in person? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted December 25, 2011 Yup, looks very purple. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottDy 0 Posted December 25, 2011 No, it's not purple. It's a dark chocolate brown but seems to look a little purpleish in pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottDy 0 Posted December 25, 2011 No, this is purple! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted December 25, 2011 Noooooooooo.. .this is purple: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deja123 0 Posted December 25, 2011 You are all colour-blind its Brown ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted December 25, 2011 Definitely brown guys. These pics that show it purple are using extreme flash photography that'll alter the color of most objects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted December 25, 2011 Nah, I'm not buying it. It's definitely purple. g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
