Panerai Stainless Damascus Buckle

ArielSalaverria · Mar 14, 2009

Some months ago I got a request for a massive damascus buckle for a PAM. I thought it was a very interesting challenge and this is what I came up with.

Fully stainless damascus from 420 MV and 304 (both stainless steels)
46mm wide, 27mm long, and 5.5mm thick. It weights 26.4 grams (0.93oz)

I couldn't send this just like it, so I made a small sheath to store it.

When you open it, there's the buckle, waiting for a strap!

Close up.

Other views.

Other side.

Close up of the back.

One side.

Glad you ask, of course the bar is screw in, so you can put it on your favorite strap!

ArielSalaverria · Mar 14, 2009

Only non-damascus piece is said bar, which is blued and aged stainless steel (that is NOT rust!)

Slot for the pin.

Details of the pin.

Yup! It's a massive one. Here's on top of a Zippo lighter.

And next to a Seiko Super Oyster bracelet.

Please let me know what you think!

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Thanks for looking!

Ariel

DeanoD · Mar 14, 2009

You definitely think outside the box. Its always a privilege to view your work.

Larry Hostetler · Mar 14, 2009

Ariel I have always enjoyed your work and the postings you have done. That is one outstanding looking buckle. Thanks for sharing.

popedandy · Mar 14, 2009

That looks great. You do some amazing work.

Charles Helm · Mar 14, 2009

Very nice! I hope it is going on a suitably-amazing strap.

ArielSalaverria · Mar 15, 2009

Thanks guys!

I'll have a smaller (not much though) one available soon

I might even make a strap for it myself.

Ariel

silver_pilate · Mar 15, 2009

Great work.... I wasn't aware of Panerai until this thread. Good looking watches. I have a thing for watches.

Awesome *little* buckle!

--nathan

Redsnake1997 · Mar 16, 2009

I LOVE that Ariel!!!!!!! Is that for a 24mm or 26mm Strap? I love Panerai watches...

I have a few nice straps that buckle would look fantastic on :thumbup:

ArielSalaverria · Mar 16, 2009

My customer asked me for 25mm wide at the buckle. It's for a PAM 104 if that answers your question, I'm not sure about straps... YET

Ariel

Redsnake1997 · Mar 16, 2009

Thanks A. That answers my question. If you can make a decent profit on these, and they're not a HUGE time constraint, I can give you some info on a couple websites that could possibly give you many orders. Just a little something if you're interested.

Yep, Pam 104 is the model and I know exactly what you're talking about.

ArielSalaverria · Mar 16, 2009

Well, it would depend on if watch guys understand knifemakers waiting times

Please email me if you'd like, no rush at all. I do plan on make more, just don't know yet if I want to take many orders on them.

Ariel

blackscout · Mar 16, 2009

Areil,

That is amazing (no surprise). I wish we could see it on the watch. Absolutely stunning work.

ArielSalaverria · Apr 7, 2009

Thanks to my customer, Joe, now I have pics on the strap

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Charles Helm · Apr 7, 2009

Looks good.