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ncstate1201 · 15 January 2011, 01:11 PM

So I have had a bunch of Rolex watches over the years, but never a Panerai, I have only had one 44mm watch I liked on my wrist and still eventually got rid of it. I think I would have to stick with the 40mm versions that are out there. If I were looking to get one, what would be some of the more interesting 40mm versions that are out there?
Thanks for the help and feel free to give some wristshots

snog · 15 January 2011, 04:53 PM

what size is your wrist,just keep in mind it may be harder to sell if you ever flip it.

I think the Pam 241 looks very nice.

bcacncnc · 15 January 2011, 09:04 PM

PAM 48 is the best of the 40mm bunch if you ask me. Sorry no wrist shots though.

VetteBandit · 15 January 2011, 11:02 PM

I agree - it would nice to see a base model in 40mm.....maybe this year?

Maxtor · 15 January 2011, 11:35 PM

Pictures if you have them.

ncstate1201 · 15 January 2011, 11:43 PM

Thanks for the advice so far and my wrist is just 6.75"....I am thinking of going on the "Super Size Me" diet, just so I can get some better watches

ncstate1201 · 15 January 2011, 11:44 PM

I actually find the length from lug to lug to be the dimension that bothers me the most with my wrist, 50mm and under from lug tip to lug tip is best

DT14 · 21 January 2011, 03:15 PM

a 310 is a great looking 40mm. just got one.

Submarino · 22 January 2011, 04:48 AM

PAM 183 is 45mm but doesn't look as big as other Panerais.

marcinthemiddle · 28 January 2011, 05:10 AM

I'm really liking my PAM 51-

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I like the "quick change" system that lets you switch from the bracelet to a strap super fast!

White dial's different too...
Good luck on your search!

MortgageGuy · 2 February 2011, 09:14 AM

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I'm really liking my PAM 51-

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I like the "quick change" system that lets you switch from the bracelet to a strap super fast!

White dial's different too...
Good luck on your search!

Marc,

That white dial is absolutely stunning

CORPORATE · 28 January 2011, 08:27 AM

This one pam 48, but flip it after six months and went to the 44mm Pam 177. I also got 6'5 wrist but the the titanium 177 is as comfortable as my Rolex datejust and Explorer II.

pam 048

pam177

Wisconsin Proud · 29 January 2011, 01:35 AM

48.......

Cru Jones · 3 February 2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Wisconsin Proud

48.......

reallllly nice!! any wrist shots? i once tried on a 312 and thought it was HUGE, but, apparently, you get used to it......

i'm not a flipper, so, not being concerned with re-sale value, i think maybe a 40mm is more my speed.

dunno.....the 111 haunts me.....

Wisconsin Proud · 3 February 2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

reallllly nice!! any wrist shots? i once tried on a 312 and thought it was HUGE, but, apparently, you get used to it......

i'm not a flipper, so, not being concerned with re-sale value, i think maybe a 40mm is more my speed.

dunno.....the 111 haunts me.....

gregbj8 · 29 January 2011, 11:05 AM

I bought a PAM048 a few years ago at the height of "big" watches, I just could not get comfortable with a 44mm watch. At this point I am glad I made the 40mm choice. Keep in mind that these watches have presence on the wrist due to their height along with their width. I have 7.5" wrists.

Nicky G · 1 February 2011, 11:53 AM

I have a PAM48. I'll put it this way -- it is my regular-wear watch, which I am wearing probably 75% of the time, maybe more. It has to compete with a Rolex Explorer, Omega Speedmaster Pro, and a very nice Baume & Mercier (I swear, it's the nicest men's watch they've made for years IMO!) I love each and every one of these watches, but the PAM48 -- well, I just haven't found anything I like more. :)

Brace yourself -- half the fun of being a Panerai owner is collecting straps! I just ordered my third Mario Paci (water-resistant black calf w/ black stitching.)

psv · 2 February 2011, 09:21 AM

I agree with Corporate - get a Ti model like the 176 or 177. The Panerai DNA is about 44mm and up. I doubt there will ever be a 40mm base if one hasn't come out yet, Panerai releases 8(!) new 47mm models at SIHH recently, no new 40mm pieces as far as I know.

There are some very nice 42mm Radomir models that might be worth some consideration as well.

Launch Mini · 2 February 2011, 09:23 AM

51 on a leather strap

watchyou · 13 March 2011, 04:34 PM

The PAM 48 is a stunner, looks great on your wrist too!

horseco · 15 March 2011, 11:39 AM

Pam 298

DT14 · 30 March 2011, 01:18 PM

215 is a limited edition and very sharp looking

15 January 2011, 01:11 PM	#1
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	Top 40mm Panerai? So I have had a bunch of Rolex watches over the years, but never a Panerai, I have only had one 44mm watch I liked on my wrist and still eventually got rid of it. I think I would have to stick with the 40mm versions that are out there. If I were looking to get one, what would be some of the more interesting 40mm versions that are out there? Thanks for the help and feel free to give some wristshots

15 January 2011, 09:04 PM	#3
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	PAM 48 is the best of the 40mm bunch if you ask me. Sorry no wrist shots though. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

15 January 2011, 11:02 PM	#4
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	I agree - it would nice to see a base model in 40mm.....maybe this year? __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

22 January 2011, 04:48 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	PAM 183 is 45mm but doesn't look as big as other Panerais. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

28 January 2011, 05:10 AM	#10
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	I'm really liking my PAM 51- I like the "quick change" system that lets you switch from the bracelet to a strap super fast! White dial's different too... Good luck on your search! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

15 January 2011, 04:53 PM	#2
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	what size is your wrist,just keep in mind it may be harder to sell if you ever flip it. I think the Pam 241 looks very nice.

15 January 2011, 11:35 PM	#5
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	Pictures if you have them.

15 January 2011, 11:43 PM	#6
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	Thanks for the advice so far and my wrist is just 6.75"....I am thinking of going on the "Super Size Me" diet, just so I can get some better watches

15 January 2011, 11:44 PM	#7
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	I actually find the length from lug to lug to be the dimension that bothers me the most with my wrist, 50mm and under from lug tip to lug tip is best

21 January 2011, 03:15 PM	#8
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	a 310 is a great looking 40mm. just got one.

28 January 2011, 08:27 AM	#12
CORPORATE Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pasig City Posts: 125	This one pam 48, but flip it after six months and went to the 44mm Pam 177. I also got 6'5 wrist but the the titanium 177 is as comfortable as my Rolex datejust and Explorer II. pam 048 pam177

29 January 2011, 01:35 AM	#13
Wisconsin Proud Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 351	48.......

29 January 2011, 11:05 AM	#16
gregbj8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1	I bought a PAM048 a few years ago at the height of "big" watches, I just could not get comfortable with a 44mm watch. At this point I am glad I made the 40mm choice. Keep in mind that these watches have presence on the wrist due to their height along with their width. I have 7.5" wrists.

1 February 2011, 11:53 AM	#17
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	I have a PAM48. I'll put it this way -- it is my regular-wear watch, which I am wearing probably 75% of the time, maybe more. It has to compete with a Rolex Explorer, Omega Speedmaster Pro, and a very nice Baume & Mercier (I swear, it's the nicest men's watch they've made for years IMO!) I love each and every one of these watches, but the PAM48 -- well, I just haven't found anything I like more. :) Brace yourself -- half the fun of being a Panerai owner is collecting straps! I just ordered my third Mario Paci (water-resistant black calf w/ black stitching.)

2 February 2011, 09:21 AM	#18
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I agree with Corporate - get a Ti model like the 176 or 177. The Panerai DNA is about 44mm and up. I doubt there will ever be a 40mm base if one hasn't come out yet, Panerai releases 8(!) new 47mm models at SIHH recently, no new 40mm pieces as far as I know. There are some very nice 42mm Radomir models that might be worth some consideration as well.

2 February 2011, 09:23 AM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	51 on a leather strap __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 March 2011, 04:34 PM	#20
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	The PAM 48 is a stunner, looks great on your wrist too!

15 March 2011, 11:39 AM	#21
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Pam 298

30 March 2011, 01:18 PM	#22
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	215 is a limited edition and very sharp looking

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