Jester
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As Drehy already pointed out
With 297 you will have the option of going bracelet or strap while with 88 you're stuck w/ strap, at least from strictly OEM's point of view. Having said that, do you like the bracelet on the 297? Personally I think it's far inferior to the original design as you can find on 161 so perhaps it's worth taking a look at it instead?
Obviously changing strap is part of the culture of owning Panerai so you can't go wrong w/ the classic 88.
Good luck and keep us posted as to what you choose in the end?
88 vs 297
Hi... between the 2 models... which one do you prefer? Can 297 change from bracelet to leather strap easily?? or just bracelet only?? I understand 88 can not change to bracelet ( unless with a special adapter, correct?? ) so its only rubber and leather st...
Two very similar watches
The 297 can be changed to a leather strap easily but I believe the 88 needs some modifications to use a bracelet. If you buy an OEM Panerai bracelet it is quite costly hence your decision should be based on whether you want a leather strap or a bracelet w...
Thanks...
I like the dial look of the 88. To me its a bonus to have the bracelet thus I can change between the bracelet/ rubber and the leather straps. Most likely I will pick the 88 Thanks Bruce
As Drehy already pointed out
With 297 you will have the option of going bracelet or strap while with 88 you're stuck w/ strap, at least from strictly OEM's point of view. Having said that, do you like the bracelet on the 297? Personally I think it's far inferior to the original desig...
You are right....
I dont really like the look of 297 bracelet. The 161 bracelet, IMO, defines Panerai bracelet. Thats what I remembered the most when I first fell in love with Panerai I like the 88 dial very much. To me, it seems that the 297/161 dials lack something... ot...