The missus is the pround owner, hence the strap selection. For women, I think, the OEM straps offer a great way to take the edge off a first Panerai. An you all know how they love shoes. The strap gives them the flexibilty to dress down the size. Once they have worn 40mm+ for a while the size is no longer the issue and they can move to any color strap not just the bright ones.
Bill