Panerai replacement screwdriver 1.6mm hollow ground

I’ve had a search and don’t see any real conclusive recommendations in older threads.

Can anyone please recommend a replacement 1.6mm hollow ground screw driver for Panerai Luminor strap changes?

I’ve seen these but not sure if the blade thickness is correct?

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/ho...arallel-blades

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/be...blades-7965mfp

I guess alternatively I just fork out for OEM to be safe but I’d like to save a few £ if something is cheaper and effectively does the same job.


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Either is fine, as long as they’re described as T blades/parallel blades/hollow ground.

I’ve not found a cheaper alternative.

https://amzn.eu/d/42AnWPO


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Originally Posted by learningtofly

Either is fine, as long as they’re described as T blades/parallel blades/hollow ground.

I’ve not found a cheaper alternative.

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Thanks I wasn’t sure if the blade tips needed to be a certain thickness to match the screw heads or if there is a standard for 1.6mm


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Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

https://amzn.eu/d/42AnWPO


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Thanks. I’ve seen those come up in my search but they
aren’t hollow ground though.


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Originally Posted by waser

Thanks I wasn’t sure if the blade tips needed to be a certain thickness to match the screw heads or if there is a standard for 1.6mm


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if you’re referring to Rolex bracelet compatibility, my understanding is that the oyster and jubilee links require 1.7 mm and 1.3 mm blades respectively. That said, I know that many people do use 1.6 mm for the oyster.

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Originally Posted by learningtofly

if you’re referring to Rolex bracelet compatibility, my understanding is that the oyster and jubilee links require 1.7 mm and 1.3 mm blades respectively.

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Need this for Pam Luminor strap changes for which I know 1.6mm is the correct size.

Well this is sorted and full props to the Panerai boutique on New Bond Street. I popped in there and they gave me one for free.


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Good outcome. For anyone else needing one, these Victorinox mini corkscrew screwdrivers are genuinely excellent for watch screws. Hollow ground too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-...dp/B00165VGXS/

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Originally Posted by M1011

Good outcome. For anyone else needing one, these Victorinox mini corkscrew screwdrivers are genuinely excellent for watch screws. Hollow ground too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-...dp/B00165VGXS/

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Good find thanks


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Originally Posted by M1011

Good outcome. For anyone else needing one, these Victorinox mini corkscrew screwdrivers are genuinely excellent for watch screws. Hollow ground too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-...dp/B00165VGXS/

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I ordered one when this was last mentioned.

Lord only knows where I put it. Somewhere so safe I’ve not found it in the last 18 months.

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Originally Posted by Mj2k

I ordered one when this was last mentioned.

Lord only knows where I put it. Somewhere so safe I’ve not found it in the last 18 months.

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Cheap enough to buy another :encouragement:

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Originally Posted by Mj2k

I ordered one when this was last mentioned.

Lord only knows where I put it. Somewhere so safe I’ve not found it in the last 18 months.

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You’re supposed to keep it in the corkscrew of your Swiss Army knife!