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Nacelle · 5 January 2009, 11:26 AM

Hey,

I've been looking through the posts here and there is a reference that a 40mm is a girls watch...

I was at an AD today looking at all sizes but the 40mm certainly did not look small to me. Beside the 44's, yes it looked smaller but on my wrist...I liked it. The 44mm looked great as well.

If it looks good on...wear it.

What do you think?

Launch Mini · 5 January 2009, 11:32 AM

I have a white dial 40mm, I like it.
Also have 42, 44, 45 & 47mm.

Some don't like 40mm Pams, but others have them in their collection.
It's you that has to like the watch, no one else.

Nacelle · 5 January 2009, 11:49 AM

I was looking at the 40mm PAM 00244 Luminor GMT....beautiful!

Timekiller · 5 January 2009, 12:40 PM

Several years ago I was drinking beer outside a biker bar in Albuquerque, NM and one of my mates was admiring a tricked out Sportster. My buddy asked me what I thought and I replied "Nice scoot for a chick's bike".

The dude who was the owner of that "chick's bike" was about 6" taller than me, 50 lbs heavier and kicked my ass into believing one can ride any damn thing they want regardless of their gender.

I no longer judge anything regarding gender based on size

If you like it, wear it and enjoy it. No one's opinion other than your own really matters in anything relating to your heart and what sings to it.

Launch Mini · 5 January 2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timekiller

Several years ago I was drinking beer outside a biker bar in Albuquerque, NM and one of my mates was admiring a tricked out Sportster. My buddy asked me what I thought and I replied "Nice scoot for a chick's bike".

The dude who was the owner of that "chick's bike" was about 6" taller than me, 50 lbs heavier and kicked my ass into believing one can ride any damn thing they want regardless of their gender.

I no longer judge anything regarding gender based on size

If you like it, wear it and enjoy it. No one's opinion other than your own really matters in anything relating to your heart and what sings to it.

I have to laugh, as I rider a Sportser 1200 Custom.
Pretty dang fast for a stock Harley IMO. Not a crotch rocket, but does everything I want it to do.

mailman · 5 January 2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I have to laugh, as I rider a Sportser 1200 Custom.
Pretty dang fast for a stock Harley IMO. Not a crotch rocket, but does everything I want it to do.

I'm with you bro.

What a lot of people don't realize is that the Sportster has been in continuous production longer than any other model except for the FLH family

They're great motorcycles

I cut my teeth on a 1969 XLH

Defiancekofb · 6 January 2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timekiller

Several years ago I was drinking beer outside a biker bar in Albuquerque, NM and one of my mates was admiring a tricked out Sportster. My buddy asked me what I thought and I replied "Nice scoot for a chick's bike".

The dude who was the owner of that "chick's bike" was about 6" taller than me, 50 lbs heavier and kicked my ass into believing one can ride any damn thing they want regardless of their gender.

I no longer judge anything regarding gender based on size

If you like it, wear it and enjoy it. No one's opinion other than your own really matters in anything relating to your heart and what sings to it.

LOL that's why I'm neutral when going to bars. If you go looking for trouble, eventually your gonna find it.

Solo118 · 5 January 2009, 01:58 PM

I had a Pam 48 and loved it... The watch fits perfectly on a 6" wrist and the straps were very fun to collect!

Trurolexer · 5 January 2009, 09:07 PM

Guys...Guys...This is Panerai Forum, not Harley Davidson Forum...

mailman · 6 January 2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Guys...Guys...This is Panerai Forum, not Harley Davidson Forum...

No topic is safe on TRF from being hijacked

Spencer · 6 January 2009, 01:39 PM

I wouldn't call it a "girls' watch however I think it looks MUCH better on women than men, whereas I think a 40mm Sub or Daytona looks better on men. Then again when i see women wearing Daytonas I think it's pretty hot

VazLube · 6 January 2009, 01:59 AM

Can you spot a 40mm PAM on a wrist at a glance at say, a meter away?

TswaneNguni · 6 January 2009, 04:35 AM

Personal opinion ...

I have 20cm wrists so it 44mm and up for me.My wife has smallish wrists and wears a 44mm 113.... looks great !!

Your choice !!

tuisquash · 6 January 2009, 06:12 AM

my wife is small and wears 44mm too.

walds11 · 6 January 2009, 04:50 PM

I had two PAM 48s on separate occasions when I was in the Panerai craze. I loved them. They fit me just right. If I ever jump back in, I would get another one or another 40mm model, no doubts. We'll unless it is a 233 :)

argee1977 · 6 January 2009, 06:10 PM

40mm does me just fine, it's the right size, 44mm is a bit oversized on me but i can just about get away with it as well. So if you feel more comfortable with a 40mm then go for it, they're going for good prices as well these days.

Here's a 40mm PAM74 on my skinny wrist

DJM · 6 January 2009, 09:21 PM

44mm is pretty big... 40mm isn't small at all.
If the 44mms hadn't existed 40mm wouldn't be considered a girl's size. I'd say go for what sings to you -- but be forewarned -- many have regretted getting a 40mm only to have to replace it with a 44mm or larger :-)

leopardprey · 8 January 2009, 11:12 AM

Agree, That is a nice PAM and looks great on your wrist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used to have a PAM 50, 40mm with SS bracelets, and one of the most comfortable to wear watches I have ever owned.

brainbizz · 8 January 2009, 11:38 AM

IMHO a 40mm PAM is like Ferrari making a station wagon. There is nothing wrong but it just does not quite capture what the brand is about and the re sale will most likely be not so good; however, if it is what you like who cares what others think or what the resale is just enjoy it.

agreenberg77 · 10 January 2009, 05:05 AM

My worse half opts for the 44mm when she wears one of mine,,,

she always liked them better than the 40s

but she is still scared of the 47s

bigmikebee · 10 January 2009, 02:56 PM

i have a 40mm. it felt larger then my sub when i first got it. then i recently got a 287 45mm. i got use to the 45mm very quickly and now the 40mm feels small. if your not use to any particlar size you will not notice the difference. therefore - get what you like b/c youll get use to the size. dont be concerned what everyone thinks. the "big watch" is a recent fad (10 years or so) that may or may not stay around....

5 January 2009, 11:26 AM	#1
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	Pam 40mm girl's watch? Hey, I've been looking through the posts here and there is a reference that a 40mm is a girls watch... I was at an AD today looking at all sizes but the 40mm certainly did not look small to me. Beside the 44's, yes it looked smaller but on my wrist...I liked it. The 44mm looked great as well. If it looks good on...wear it. What do you think?

5 January 2009, 11:32 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I have a white dial 40mm, I like it. Also have 42, 44, 45 & 47mm. Some don't like 40mm Pams, but others have them in their collection. It's you that has to like the watch, no one else. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

5 January 2009, 11:49 AM	#3
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	Pam 00244 I was looking at the 40mm PAM 00244 Luminor GMT....beautiful!

6 January 2009, 01:39 PM	#11
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I wouldn't call it a "girls' watch however I think it looks MUCH better on women than men, whereas I think a 40mm Sub or Daytona looks better on men. Then again when i see women wearing Daytonas I think it's pretty hot __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

6 January 2009, 06:12 AM	#14
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	my wife is small and wears 44mm too. __________________ panerai and rolex

5 January 2009, 12:40 PM	#4
Timekiller Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 59	Several years ago I was drinking beer outside a biker bar in Albuquerque, NM and one of my mates was admiring a tricked out Sportster. My buddy asked me what I thought and I replied "Nice scoot for a chick's bike". The dude who was the owner of that "chick's bike" was about 6" taller than me, 50 lbs heavier and kicked my ass into believing one can ride any damn thing they want regardless of their gender. I no longer judge anything regarding gender based on size If you like it, wear it and enjoy it. No one's opinion other than your own really matters in anything relating to your heart and what sings to it.

5 January 2009, 01:58 PM	#8
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I had a Pam 48 and loved it... The watch fits perfectly on a 6" wrist and the straps were very fun to collect!

5 January 2009, 09:07 PM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Guys...Guys...This is Panerai Forum, not Harley Davidson Forum...

6 January 2009, 01:59 AM	#12
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	Can you spot a 40mm PAM on a wrist at a glance at say, a meter away?

6 January 2009, 04:35 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Personal opinion ... I have 20cm wrists so it 44mm and up for me.My wife has smallish wrists and wears a 44mm 113.... looks great !! Your choice !!

6 January 2009, 04:50 PM	#15
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I had two PAM 48s on separate occasions when I was in the Panerai craze. I loved them. They fit me just right. If I ever jump back in, I would get another one or another 40mm model, no doubts. We'll unless it is a 233 :) __________________ Adam

6 January 2009, 06:10 PM	#16
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	40mm does me just fine, it's the right size, 44mm is a bit oversized on me but i can just about get away with it as well. So if you feel more comfortable with a 40mm then go for it, they're going for good prices as well these days. Here's a 40mm PAM74 on my skinny wrist Attached Images __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

6 January 2009, 09:21 PM	#17
DJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 21	44mm is pretty big... 40mm isn't small at all. If the 44mms hadn't existed 40mm wouldn't be considered a girl's size. I'd say go for what sings to you -- but be forewarned -- many have regretted getting a 40mm only to have to replace it with a 44mm or larger :-)

8 January 2009, 11:12 AM	#18
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Agree, That is a nice PAM and looks great on your wrist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to have a PAM 50, 40mm with SS bracelets, and one of the most comfortable to wear watches I have ever owned.

8 January 2009, 11:38 AM	#19
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	IMHO a 40mm PAM is like Ferrari making a station wagon. There is nothing wrong but it just does not quite capture what the brand is about and the re sale will most likely be not so good; however, if it is what you like who cares what others think or what the resale is just enjoy it.

10 January 2009, 05:05 AM	#20
agreenberg77 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: miami Posts: 29	My worse half opts for the 44mm when she wears one of mine,,, she always liked them better than the 40s but she is still scared of the 47s

10 January 2009, 02:56 PM	#21
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	i have a 40mm. it felt larger then my sub when i first got it. then i recently got a 287 45mm. i got use to the 45mm very quickly and now the 40mm feels small. if your not use to any particlar size you will not notice the difference. therefore - get what you like b/c youll get use to the size. dont be concerned what everyone thinks. the "big watch" is a recent fad (10 years or so) that may or may not stay around....

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