Incoming!!!! First Panerai

[importstunna]

Hi All,

I've always been a Rolex fanboy and dissed the large sized Panerais whenever I saw one. That all changed recently when I was able to play with this one up close. A friend just had it serviced at Panerai, and bought a brand new strap for it in anticipation of a sale. I loved it when I saw it and he made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

It's a 44mm on my 6.5" wrist, and likely the biggest watch I can (barely) pull off. I love that it's such a stylish piece when compared to my "tool watches". Let's see how long I'll be able to hold onto this one :)

[epicurus]

Looks great! Because Rolexes are barely an option these days, I was able to discover other amazing brands.....and Panerai was one of them. And better yet, its a great time to buy them as prices have fallen big time. Enjoy it!

[Rolextellstime]

Sorry but I have to say it looks way too big on your wrist, rather massive. It is a nice watch though

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[epicurus]

Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

Sorry but I have to say it looks way too big on your wrist, rather massive. It is a nice watch though

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I really think its a bad angle honestly. Post a few more pics. :)

[importstunna]

Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

Sorry but I have to say it looks way too big on your wrist, rather massive. It is a nice watch though

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Here is a better pic. It's definitely big, but Panerais should look this way IMO!

[timepieceluvr]

Congratulations! Looks great

Don’t listen to the noise, there is always someone peddling doom and gloom.


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[Rolextellstime]

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

Congratulations! Looks great

Don’t listen to the noise, there is always someone peddling doom and gloom.


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My apologies if it came across that way but it wasn't my intention. I stated that it is a nice watch. I think it was the angle that showed it somewhat disproportionately. It looks way better in the second picture.

Great watch and wear it in health. Congrats on the incoming.

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[epicurus]

Looks great on you. Congrats brother!

[Joearch]

Excellent choice, enjoy your 359.

[Swiss Mad!]

Congratulations

As you say Panerai's are big watches, theres no getting away from it, regardless of wrist size, they wear big, but as you also point out, thats how Panerai's are meant to look, right?

My wrist is slightly larger than yours at 7 1/4" but then my Pan is slightly larger at 47mm so I'm guessing proportionally mine will look about the same on me as yours does on you.

I must admit, I do tend to wear mine more in the winter under big sweaters & coats etc where its size isnt so obvious, but dont let that deter you from wearing yours with a tee shirt, its a beautiful watch & looks great.

btw whats the reference?

thanks

[ASW1]

Originally Posted by importstunna

Here is a better pic. It's definitely big, but Panerais should look this way IMO!

This post gives some more context on how perspective can be skewed https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=9869105

Looks great. Congratulations.

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[rambo99]

looks terrific on you, congratulations!

[rootbeer7]

Due to the curved lugs particularly on the 1950 models, provided they sit on the wrist and don’t hang over, then the actual size doesn’t matter. OP it looks great.

[Yaz]

Congrats !
Looks great !

Really thinking about getting a Panerai...a GMT one...
Let's see in the future !

[1William]

Congratulations. I think it looks great and fits you well. I have been involved with Panerai since the early 2000's and it is always the same thing from some others. They say the watch is too large, or they don't like the styling and size.etc. I think to each his own and I like the look and the fit on most models. I have always liked the 359 and it lends itself very well to the strap game. I currently own three 47 mm Panerai watches, the 1616,1305 and the 730. And I will add another it I find one that I want. Enjoy.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Congratulations

As you say Panerai's are big watches, theres no getting away from it, regardless of wrist size, they wear big, but as you also point out, thats how Panerai's are meant to look, right?

My wrist is slightly larger than yours at 7 1/4" but then my Pan is slightly larger at 47mm so I'm guessing proportionally mine will look about the same on me as yours does on you.

I must admit, I do tend to wear mine more in the winter under big sweaters & coats etc where its size isnt so obvious, but dont let that deter you from wearing yours with a tee shirt, its a beautiful watch & looks great.

btw whats the reference?

thanks

Awesome shot my friend, and I agree ... Panerai isn’t Trying to be subtle

Edit: congratulations OP, it looks perfect on you, enjoy it

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Yaz

Congrats !
Looks great !

Really thinking about getting a Panerai...a GMT one...
Let's see in the future !

Do it...Do it.....Do it....


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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Awesome shot my friend, and I agree ... Panerai isn’t Trying to be subtle



Edit: congratulations OP, it looks perfect on you, enjoy it

Cheers Brian

....yeah! dainty they ‘ain’t lol - all part of the charm


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[importstunna]

Originally Posted by rambo99

looks terrific on you, congratulations!

Originally Posted by ASW1

This post gives some more context on how perspective can be skewed https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=9869105

Looks great. Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Due to the curved lugs particularly on the 1950 models, provided they sit on the wrist and don’t hang over, then the actual size doesn’t matter. OP it looks great.

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Congratulations

Originally Posted by epicurus

Looks great on you. Congrats brother!

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

Congratulations! Looks great

Don’t listen to the noise, there is always someone peddling doom and gloom.

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Originally Posted by Joearch

Excellent choice, enjoy your 359.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Awesome shot my friend, and I agree ... Panerai isn’t Trying to be subtle

Edit: congratulations OP, it looks perfect on you, enjoy it

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. I think it looks great and fits you well. I have been involved with Panerai since the early 2000's and it is always the same thing from some others. They say the watch is too large, or they don't like the styling and size.etc. I think to each his own and I like the look and the fit on most models. I have always liked the 359 and it lends itself very well to the strap game. I currently own three 47 mm Panerai watches, the 1616,1305 and the 730. And I will add another it I find one that I want. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Yaz

Congrats !
Looks great !

Really thinking about getting a Panerai...a GMT one...
Let's see in the future !

Thanks, guys! I am still in disbelief that I am so into a watch that’s bigger than 40mm! I totally understand the Panerai hype how, albeit a bit delayed :)

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[importstunna]

Originally Posted by Yaz

Congrats !
Looks great !

Really thinking about getting a Panerai...a GMT one...
Let's see in the future !

I am already looking at a GMT option, mainly the 233..

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[importstunna]

Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

My apologies if it came across that way but it wasn't my intention. I stated that it is a nice watch. I think it was the angle that showed it somewhat disproportionately. It looks way better in the second picture.

Great watch and wear it in health. Congrats on the incoming.

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No offense taken. After all, I knew TRF was the watch size to wrist size police before I posted!

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[nick c]

Very nice piece, Congratulations :cheers now time for Strap hunt.

[coaxial]

Congrats, looks way better in the second pic.

[stainwriststeel]

Awesome watch, i have the same wrist size and have always had a 44mm pam in the rotation. Looks great - enjoy it.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by importstunna

I am already looking at a GMT option, mainly the 233..

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Absolutely yes!!!!

[Cru Jones]

Many congrats, the 359 is a great one.

[Jona]

Tons of strap options for PAM's and that opens up a whole new world. I love collecting straps and they are so easy to change.

[ASW1]

Straps and a 233 ;)

Enjoy the ride.

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[RedDevil]

I love the strap cases shown here ... where you guys get them from ?

[importstunna]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Absolutely yes!!!!

Nice dot dial! How's the movement reliability for you?