Panerai Luminor 44mm Strap ‘Universal Donor’ Limited

Description

About the Leather:  I created this amazing red Panerai Luminor strap 100% by hand, and hand stitched it as well.  For this project, I have selected a limited run semi-gloss vegetable tan leather with a deep red tone.  The strap features a uniform 24mm/24mm width throughout.  I have designed this strap to feature one floating keeper and one fixed.  I selected a darker red thread for the stitching to maintain the same color family, but to add a nice contrast.  This red Panerai Luminor strap ships exclusively with a high quality polished trapezoidal PAM buckle, with screw bar.  For this particular model, no other buckle options will be offered.

You may see the strap pictured above on the contemporary PAM00632 Luminor Logo.  Thanks to the consistent color scheme, this strap works with a variety of dials and case finishes. This strap is of a medium rigidity, and will form to your wrist after multiple wears.  The leather is durable, but it is best to avoid exposing it to chemicals or liquids.

Measurements:  This strap is 24/24, with a thickness of ~3.5mm.

What We Include:  Watch strap (top, bottom), polished trapezoidal buckle, one wooden gift box as pictured.

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Additional Information:  The 44mm Panerai Luminor is the true workhorse of the Panerai lineup, and by far has the most potential for aftermarket strap creation.  While larger 47mm case models demand thicker straps, the 44mm Luminor case is more flexible and works with a variety of different strap thicknesses.  With that in mind, I make most of my 44mm case Panerai straps with thinner thread.  When I select the thread and spacing, I take into consideration the thickness and temper of the leather.

Most of my 24mm custom straps for 44mm Panerai models utilize a vintage Panerai style pin buckle. However, you will find that many straps in this section also have additional buckle options in the drop down menus above.  My general design philosophy for 24mm straps is dual keepers of generous width, box stitching, and a thickness or 3.5 to 5.5mm depending on leather temper.

Finally, all of my 24mm Panerai straps for 44mm cases are 24/24mm, without a taper.  The only tapered straps that I make are for Radiomir cases.  My design preferences for the 44mm Panerai case tend towards longer buckle sides and shorter bottom sides. Above all, the aim is to achieve as much balance as possible.  Additionally, the stitching margins will be thinner on my 24mm Panerai straps than they are on my 47mm Panerai straps.

I pride myself in each aftermarket Panerai strap that I produce.  Additionally, I perform the entire process by hand without templates or machines of any sort.  I use the absolute basic tools, the same tools that I used as a boot maker for nearly two decades.  In conclusion, as a result of the handmade nature of these straps, no two are identical.