PhillyRock 0 Posted May 24, 2015 After toiling away hour after hour, countless dollars spent on green leather, numerous attempts at trying to create the perfect 382 strap, I've FINALLY made one I'm happy with and does justice to the majesty that is the Panerai 382. I bought a British surplus WW2 field bag from eBay for $24, and decided to chop it up to craft a strap for the 382 because the color was so perfect. Everything I needed besides the thread was contained within the bag. I took two brass cotter pins and heated them with a torch to straighten them, added a little solder to the back to keep them closed. Used a true brass gromitt for the buckle hole keeping it simple. This is where I sourced the strap, And this is the result of persistence, blood, sweat and tears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Venomous 0 Posted May 24, 2015 That looks fucking awesome! Great job mate. Worth all the blood sweat and tears! V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted May 24, 2015 That looks fantastic, great work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markonymous 15 Posted May 24, 2015 Wow, just fucking wow... That strap and watch combo i majestic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frazzle 5 Posted May 24, 2015 Wow! That really does look amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted May 24, 2015 Wow, it's perfect for that watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S2K Tuning 0 Posted May 24, 2015 Fantastic work. That's a perfect combo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted May 24, 2015 Wonderful work from a fellow philly guy! Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorenove06 0 Posted May 24, 2015 The details, man... Work of art. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Variatio Delectat 0 Posted May 24, 2015 Clearly one of the best made straps I have ever seen. Congrats for this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted May 24, 2015 Very nice Philly, I have to say it totally compliments the watch and you've got some SERIOUS strap making skills. Incidentally what size wrist do you have? (saves me asking on m2m later ). Wear it well buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted May 24, 2015 Wow perfect for the watch, just sweet with the patina..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 562 Posted May 24, 2015 Very nice. The strap and watch go well together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted May 24, 2015 Wait. Solder as in.. lead. based. solder? :unsure2: Against the wrist?! Tell me it's not so Philly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted May 24, 2015 Wait. Solder as in.. lead. based. ..... Oh no, no sir. Silver solder. If it was lead solder I would be more brain dead than I already am. Can't have that now, can we? LOL I treasure what little brains I still have left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted May 25, 2015 Holy crap that's frigin' very nice!!! When will you start taking orders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelpotgieter 0 Posted May 25, 2015 That is absolutely amazing. I want one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millionaire wannabe 1 Posted May 25, 2015 Rugged and stylish. Really cool project! Makes the watch even more burly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted May 25, 2015 looks awesome. Great job. Now, where can I place my order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted May 25, 2015 Tsssssssskkkkkkkkkkkkkkk - destroying British WW2 Artifacts just to make a watch strap, shame on you Still it does look awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Variatio Delectat 0 Posted May 25, 2015 It is the best you can do with any WW leavings, don't you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doomsday 0 Posted September 7, 2015 Very nice man! Looks like work of a pro strap maker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
