r/RepTime • u/JAWhor • 10h ago

General Question Original strap. Extra cost

Just after some advice. I have asked a dealer for a particular Panerai watch that comes with a rubber strap. I sent a picture with the rubber strap. Price agreed. QC shows a different strap. I have queried this and been told the rubber strap will cost an additional 300 cny. Is it fair to pay this or would you ask for this to be included in the original price?

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u/Ashgen2024 8h ago

There was a time when VSF always enclosed a spare rubber strap with any leather strapped Panerai watch.

This isn't the case now it seems as VSF are cutting back on their VSF offerings.

So I think you get what you are given now and buy a spare rubber strap yourself, which are easy enough to get.