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brucethemanlee · 3 March 2018, 07:24 PM

Hi I'm completely new to the panerai world and would like to get your expert opinion.

I have 6.75 wrists and normally wear Rolexes (Daytona, BLNR, Seadweller4000). So I'm used to 40mm. What your thoughts on size on my wrist with these two PAMs

Too big for my wrists? I know PAMs are supposed to look big. Maybe I'm just too used to Rolex.

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rootbeer7 · 3 March 2018, 07:35 PM

My wrists are similar. I felt most comfortable in 44mm manual Luminor. Don’t forget straps really soften up and sit closer after a week of wear. And yes, they’re meant to look big.

nick c · 3 March 2018, 10:31 PM

I like the radiomir more on your wrist cheers.

Hank · 3 March 2018, 10:35 PM

They both look fine to me. I would go for the radiomir too. It's thinner so more comfortable on the wrist.

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brucethemanlee · 12 March 2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

My wrists are similar. I felt most comfortable in 44mm manual Luminor. Don’t forget straps really soften up and sit closer after a week of wear. And yes, they’re meant to look big.

thanks!

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Originally Posted by nick c

I like the radiomir more on your wrist cheers.

it is nice looking for sure

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Originally Posted by Hank

They both look fine to me. I would go for the radiomir too. It's thinner so more comfortable on the wrist.

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Hank · 3 March 2018, 10:37 PM

A radiomir on my 6.5" wrist.

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brucethemanlee · 12 March 2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hank

A radiomir on my 6.5" wrist.

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looks awesome on your wrist

brandrea · 3 March 2018, 10:38 PM

The radiomir looks fantastic on you.

Cru Jones · 3 March 2018, 10:56 PM

No overhang, so, both are good to go. The most important is which you prefer.

elchicomalo · 3 March 2018, 11:35 PM

Buy both, i believe a luminor and a radiomir must be in one’s collection. Which one first, thats up to you! Both look great on you btw

aperna · 4 March 2018, 12:55 AM

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44mm on similar wrist

aperna · 4 March 2018, 12:53 AM

My preference is the luminor models but they both look great!

brucethemanlee · 12 March 2018, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

The radiomir looks fantastic on you.

thank u!

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

No overhang, so, both are good to go. The most important is which you prefer.

tough decision

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Originally Posted by elchicomalo

Buy both, i believe a luminor and a radiomir must be in one’s collection. Which one first, thats up to you! Both look great on you btw

both? hahahaha.... seriously dent the bank account. leaning towards luminor(?)

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My preference is the luminor models but they both look great!

thanks

buddymunster · 4 March 2018, 04:31 AM

I have similar collection blnr and sd4k. Very small wrist and wear PAM1537 42 mm

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Noxa · 8 March 2018, 03:12 AM

Personally I always find the Rad fits better on a smaller wrist, both look more than fine on you though. Like we all know it’s highly unlikely it’ll be you only Pam so buy one now as you’ll be buying the other sooner or later. I’ve got 2 47mm Rad on a 7.5 inch flat wrist and I still find them big but really is part of the Panerai appeal and usp.

yannis · 8 March 2018, 03:20 AM

I never warmed up to Panerai although i like the damn things. I believe they are meant to wear big. So to your question I say yay it looks fine!

DCheeta · 8 March 2018, 04:57 AM

They both look good on you. Like you said, they’re meant to be large.

I have a 6.5” wrist and I’m wearing my 44mm Luminor right now:

aperna · 12 March 2018, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

They both look good on you. Like you said, they’re meant to be large.

I have a 6.5” wrist and I’m wearing my 44mm Luminor right now:

Nice shot Great watch!

brucethemanlee · 12 March 2018, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

They both look good on you. Like you said, they’re meant to be large.

I have a 6.5” wrist and I’m wearing my 44mm Luminor right now:

That panerai looks phenomenal on your wrist

Ravager135 · 8 March 2018, 05:14 AM

Looks fine to me. I own both a Luminor and Radiomir; Panerai along with certain models like the IWC Big Pilot are made to be oversized. To me, it's part of their heritage. They are intended to wear big.

Stack · 8 March 2018, 05:41 AM

Looks great to me. It's not overbearing on your wrist by any means.

brucethemanlee · 12 March 2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by buddymunster

I have similar collection blnr and sd4k. Very small wrist and wear PAM1537 42 mm

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42mm huh?

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Originally Posted by Noxa

Personally I always find the Rad fits better on a smaller wrist, both look more than fine on you though. Like we all know it’s highly unlikely it’ll be you only Pam so buy one now as you’ll be buying the other sooner or later. I’ve got 2 47mm Rad on a 7.5 inch flat wrist and I still find them big but really is part of the Panerai appeal and usp.

definitely can't do 47mm...way too big for me

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Originally Posted by yannis

I never warmed up to Panerai although i like the damn things. I believe they are meant to wear big. So to your question I say yay it looks fine!

true meant to be "big"

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Originally Posted by Ravager135

Looks fine to me. I own both a Luminor and Radiomir; Panerai along with certain models like the IWC Big Pilot are made to be oversized. To me, it's part of their heritage. They are intended to wear big.

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Originally Posted by Stack

Looks great to me. It's not overbearing on your wrist by any means.

thx

brucethemanlee · 12 March 2018, 07:55 AM

I'm leaning towards PAM 590

Tried one on and it looks cool!!

Think it would add some variety to my collection

(I won't discuss about another Speedy that's crossed my path ...that's another topic altogether

)

I even played with strap possibilities

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DCheeta · 12 March 2018, 10:42 AM

^^ That looks awesome! 44mm is the perfect Panerai size for your wrist. It’s amazing how you can change the strap on a Panerai and suddenly have a completely different watch.

Go get it, man! (and The Speedy Tuesday, too...)

Your comment about variety is a good point, too. Like you, my collection was very Rolex and Omega heavy and I decided to add some variety. Thus the PAM, AP, and JLC. I feel more rounded now.

brucethemanlee · 13 March 2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

^^ That looks awesome! 44mm is the perfect Panerai size for your wrist. It’s amazing how you can change the strap on a Panerai and suddenly have a completely different watch.

Go get it, man! (and The Speedy Tuesday, too...)

Your comment about variety is a good point, too. Like you, my collection was very Rolex and Omega heavy and I decided to add some variety. Thus the PAM, AP, and JLC. I feel more rounded now.

Thanks... ya' it was fun just testing out straps on the 590.

you're such an enabler....both the 590 and ST?!

DCheeta · 13 March 2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

you're such an enabler....both the 590 and ST?!

Well, you know it’s going to happen anyway. I’m just helping you see through the charade of “one or the other” that we all know so well.

Okay, seriously between the two I vote PAM. I’m on the side of variety.

air993 · 12 March 2018, 11:22 AM

I think it looks great. I have semi-round wrists, and came from a sea-dweller and oyster quartz. The 44 luminor cases are different (large), but only at first. I actually feel like my 111 wears more comfortable than any other watches I have. Do it! Other watches will feel small after a few days with a Panerai.

Ruud Van Driver · 12 March 2018, 01:49 PM

Either one looks fine on you. I'm a real 1950 Luminor fan so a little bit biased

Marba · 12 March 2018, 11:17 PM

PAM a day keeps a Rolex away!

jed11 · 14 March 2018, 03:11 AM

Both look good to me! Looking forward to the incoming.

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3 March 2018, 07:24 PM	#1
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	How does this fit? Need your expert help Hi I'm completely new to the panerai world and would like to get your expert opinion. I have 6.75 wrists and normally wear Rolexes (Daytona, BLNR, Seadweller4000). So I'm used to 40mm. What your thoughts on size on my wrist with these two PAMs Too big for my wrists? I know PAMs are supposed to look big. Maybe I'm just too used to Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 07:35 PM	#2
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	My wrists are similar. I felt most comfortable in 44mm manual Luminor. Don’t forget straps really soften up and sit closer after a week of wear. And yes, they’re meant to look big. Attached Images __________________ @imrootbeer7

8 March 2018, 03:20 AM	#16
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I never warmed up to Panerai although i like the damn things. I believe they are meant to wear big. So to your question I say yay it looks fine! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

8 March 2018, 05:41 AM	#21
Stack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: PAM312\|AP 15400ST Posts: 302	Looks great to me. It's not overbearing on your wrist by any means. __________________ PAM 312 Panerai Central \| Panerai Central Instagram

12 March 2018, 01:49 PM	#28
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Either one looks fine on you. I'm a real 1950 Luminor fan so a little bit biased __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 March 2018, 10:31 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I like the radiomir more on your wrist cheers.

3 March 2018, 10:35 PM	#4
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	They both look fine to me. I would go for the radiomir too. It's thinner so more comfortable on the wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 10:37 PM	#6
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	A radiomir on my 6.5" wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 10:38 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	The radiomir looks fantastic on you.

3 March 2018, 10:56 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	No overhang, so, both are good to go. The most important is which you prefer.

3 March 2018, 11:35 PM	#10
elchicomalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Gerald Location: Rub Al Khali Watch: Zenith EP tricolor Posts: 27	Buy both, i believe a luminor and a radiomir must be in one’s collection. Which one first, thats up to you! Both look great on you btw

4 March 2018, 12:55 AM	#11
aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661	44mm on similar wrist

4 March 2018, 12:53 AM	#12
aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661	My preference is the luminor models but they both look great!

4 March 2018, 04:31 AM	#14
buddymunster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 166	I have similar collection blnr and sd4k. Very small wrist and wear PAM1537 42 mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2018, 03:12 AM	#15
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Personally I always find the Rad fits better on a smaller wrist, both look more than fine on you though. Like we all know it’s highly unlikely it’ll be you only Pam so buy one now as you’ll be buying the other sooner or later. I’ve got 2 47mm Rad on a 7.5 inch flat wrist and I still find them big but really is part of the Panerai appeal and usp.

8 March 2018, 04:57 AM	#17
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	They both look good on you. Like you said, they’re meant to be large. I have a 6.5” wrist and I’m wearing my 44mm Luminor right now:

8 March 2018, 05:14 AM	#20
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Looks fine to me. I own both a Luminor and Radiomir; Panerai along with certain models like the IWC Big Pilot are made to be oversized. To me, it's part of their heritage. They are intended to wear big.

12 March 2018, 07:55 AM	#23
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	I'm leaning towards PAM 590 Tried one on and it looks cool!! Think it would add some variety to my collection (I won't discuss about another Speedy that's crossed my path ...that's another topic altogether ) I even played with strap possibilities Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 March 2018, 10:42 AM	#24
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	^^ That looks awesome! 44mm is the perfect Panerai size for your wrist. It’s amazing how you can change the strap on a Panerai and suddenly have a completely different watch. Go get it, man! (and The Speedy Tuesday, too...) Your comment about variety is a good point, too. Like you, my collection was very Rolex and Omega heavy and I decided to add some variety. Thus the PAM, AP, and JLC. I feel more rounded now.

12 March 2018, 11:22 AM	#27
air993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Lucas Location: louisiana Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 21	I think it looks great. I have semi-round wrists, and came from a sea-dweller and oyster quartz. The 44 luminor cases are different (large), but only at first. I actually feel like my 111 wears more comfortable than any other watches I have. Do it! Other watches will feel small after a few days with a Panerai.

12 March 2018, 11:17 PM	#29
Marba "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mario Location: Zagreb, Croatia Watch: 126500 Panda Posts: 120	PAM a day keeps a Rolex away!

14 March 2018, 03:11 AM	#30
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718	Both look good to me! Looking forward to the incoming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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