Where to punch holes for Panerai strap?

[Rolex_Crow]

Hi Bros, anyone knows where i can punch additional holes for my new panerai strap?

Went to Hour Glass, and they asked me to go to back to agent.

[Oceanklassik]

I'm surprised that the AD turned you away for a darn simple job. I guess it's because the hole is oblong in shape and not the common round type right? Richemont may have the tool I guess. Try to call first before going. Let us know how it is done eventually.

Tx.

[feilong108]

Can try to ask our local strap smiths????

I suppose the common shape for hole puncher is ovel or round....Still i presume heading to Service Centre is still the best choice....afterall OEM Panerai strap ain't cheap imo...

[Rolex_Crow]

I was surprised myself. i had walked into a random Rolex dealer shop to re-adjust my bracelet before, why the heck cant Hour Glass do it.

anyway, this is not urgent stuff. i will perhaps pop by a pre-owned watch dealer for help.

[Oceanklassik]

Like I said, the holes on a Panerai leather strap isn't round and this is a little tricky because most hole-punchers you can buy are generically round and in various sizes. I once was trying to 'hunt down' this type of leather hole-puncher but to no avail. I ended up punching two very small holes jointly to make them into one oval-shaped hole. Of course, some trimming needed to be done. Try it with Richemont and let us know?

Good luck

[Ray_Watches]

Turning down a job that they are not 100% sure of doing it right is better than ruining your strap I guess. Hope things work out for you.

[Rolex_Crow]

Ok. will check with Richemont, and see what they can do.

[Rolex_Crow]

Richemont can do it for free. just bring the watch over. Nice.

[Oceanklassik]

Good! See if you can fish from them where to get this type of leather hole-puncher in Singapore

[Paneraii]

Kindly note: the hole is oblong for OEM Panerai strap. Don't anyhow punch. It is right that HG turn you away. The OEM is $300 lei. Who dares..

[Watcha]

Cool. Last time I was turned away by richemont when I request to punch hole.

Good that they do it now.

[Ant]

Good! See if you can fish from them where to get this type of leather hole-puncher in Singapore

Used to see it at JW Watch. You can check with them or try your luck at ebay.
http://www.jwwatch.com/accessories_d...asp?id=4&cat=4