Description
About the Leather: This is a custom Radiomir canvas strap has a leather re-enforced core and a distressed finish. The color is consistent throughout and the edges are rolled for durability. Note that the finish on this strap feature cuts, tear, and other distress marks. These are not imperfections, they are design features. The stitching is beige in color and contrasts the green olive tone nicely while matching the beige colored indications on contemporary Radiomir models. This design features one floating keeper and one fixed keeper.
I designed this canvas strap with one high grade aged vintage style pin buckle which is sewn in place. I have aged the stainless buckle in the photos using an electro-chemical process, and is smooth to the touch. While the buckle appears rusty, there is no rust and to risk to your skin. You will find the temper of this Radiomir canvas strap to be medium-soft, and unlike most fine leather straps, you can take this strap in the water without damaging the finish. The green on green color scheme allows this strap a great deal of versatility to fit any Radiomir model from the PAM00323 to the amazing ceramic PAM00292.
Measurements: This strap is 26/24, with a thickness of ~4.5mm.
What We Include: Watch strap (top, bottom), sewn buckle, one wooden gift box as pictured.
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Additional Information: For each Panerai watch, I have a different design philosophy when it comes to making straps. The Radiomir is my historical favorite among all Panerai cases. I bought my first Radiomir nearly two decades ago and did not start making straps for them until many years later when I neared retirement. The Radiomir is a fun and challenging case to make custom straps for.
On larger Panerai cases in the 47mm range, I tend to use thicker thread with wider spacing. For the Radiomir I employ a mixture of both thicker and thinner threads, and both tight and wide spacing. When determining the thread thickness and spacing I take into account the characteristics of the leather. As a general rule, I tend to make my custom Radiomir straps in thicknesses ranging from 3.5 to 5.0mm. The average thickness will be somewhere in the middle.
Due to the wire lugs of the typical Panerai Radiomir case, I tend to lean towards leathers of a slightly softer and more pliable temper. From a design perspective, I tend to utilize a taper of 27-22 or 26-22 depending on the leather. If you have a larger 47mm Radiomir case, like a PAM323, I highly recommend going with straps of 4.5mm thickness or above. I have even designed some custom Radiomir straps specifically for the 47mm Radiomir cases that have a bolstered taper where the strap meets the case.
Please do not hesitate to contact me prior to the purchase of your customer Panerai Radiomir strap. I would be happy to guide you on your journey towards the best bespoke strap for your individual needs. I pride myself in each aftermarket Panerai strap that I produce. The entire process is done 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. As a result of the hand made nature of these straps, no two are identical.
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