Confused about buckles? I don't blame you. Here's some straight forward explanations:

"Pre-V" means a curved Panerai style buckle.

"GPF" means a flat Panerai style buckle.

"Mod Dep" means a flat Panerai style buckle that has "GPF Mod Dep" engraved on the back.

"Thumbnail" (also called "ardillon") means a simple curved buckle found on both Panerai and non-Panerai watches.

Below you will find detailed information about the 5 types of buckles I offer.
The pictures on this page are illustrative only and do not represent every finish available for each buckle type.

1: Spring bar Pre-V (curved) buckle: $10 with strap Sizes: 22mm, 24mm, 26mm Finishes: Polished, brushed, PVD These buckles are economical, handsome, reliable and easy to install and remove. Pre-V style buckles are curved to better fit the curve of the strap on your wrist. If you're concerned about durability, keep in mind: Patek, JLC, Breguet, Rolex, Omega, IWC and dozens of other fine watchmakers rely on spring bars in their straps and bracelets day in and day out. 2: Screw-in Pre-V (curved) buckle: $20 with strap Sizes: 22mm, 24mm, 26mm Finishes: Polished, brushed, PVD A modern buckle with classic curved good looks. This buckle preserves the ability to easily change buckles between straps while also providing a more substantial feel similar to a sewn-in Pre-V buckle. 3: Sewn-in Pre-V (curved) buckle: $20 with strap Sizes: 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm Finishes: Polished, brushed, PVD With sewn-in durability and style these curved Pre-V buckles with a straight tang offer a great compromise between historic looks and modern comfort. 4: Sewn-in GPF (flat) buckle: $20 with strap Sizes: 24mm, 26mm Finishes: Polished or brushed This is a historic buckle with simple good looks, these are flat as a board and stylish as hell IMO. They're 2mm thick with a nice tang and very solid construction. They're a natural addition to the more historic straps I offer. 5: Sewn-in Mod Dep (flat) buckle: $20 with strap Sizes: 24mm, 26mm Finishes: Polished only These buckles give the full historic feel of the original Mod Dep buckles used on the very first Panerai watches. The engraving is clean and clear, very nice. If you're wanting that final historic touch to your strap this is it. Please note: The "GPF-Mod Dep" engraving is on the back of the buckle, as seen in the second picture. 6: Spring bar thumbnail buckle: $10 with strap Sizes: 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm Finishes: Polished or brushed A simple, elegant solution if you want a buckle that maximizes comfort or you need a buckle for a non-Panerai watch. Spring bars make these buckles easy to install and remove. All pictures, text and coding on this website are copyright protected under all applicable laws. Close Window