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Nicky G · 11 September 2009, 02:04 PM

Folks,

Been a while since posting here! I mostly hang on WUS, but I remembered that RF has a Panerai forum!

So I'm thinking of buying a Panerai tomorrow, and as I have small wrists (they measure between 6.25" and 6.5") I'm gravitating toward the PAM00048. I love it! I can also get 20 percent off at my local AD, which I understand is pretty good.

They also have a PAM00282 which catches my eye as well, but I don't like the blue leather strap (a little too feminine/"experimental" for my tastes) and I have my doubts about titanium (scratching seems easier, harder to restore finish, etc. etc.) But -- it's neat! With a brown or reddish-brown start I can see it looking REALLY cool!

What do you guys & gals think? I can get 20 points off of either model.

I may try on some of the 44mms tomorrow, but am 95% sure I will feel they are too big for me. I love the look/feel of the 40mm models on my wrist.

Any and all advice would be MUCH appreciated! THANKS!!!

CKLinLA · 11 September 2009, 02:13 PM

Yeah, I agree with you.
There is big, and then there is too big and unbalanced.
Call it sexist, but its ok when a lady wears an oversized watch
but it doesn't look right when a guy wears something outsized.

Dom · 11 September 2009, 02:44 PM

You are doing the right thing by trying them on. Panerai watches are supposed to be big -but too big looks weird. I just recently bought a 210 and has the opportunity to try o. A 249. 2mm looked like a huge difference on my wrist. Still have to say though, the Pannies will always wear a little bigger than Rolex (only exception would be dssd).

Trurolexer · 11 September 2009, 03:40 PM

Whatever you choose, Huge congrats to you.

WatchSnob · 11 September 2009, 10:28 PM

I you buy a 40 mm Panerai buy it online and ideally used. The 40 mm while a nice watch has a horrid resale value. Let someone else get hit by that initial depreciation. I have 6.8 in wrists and can manage a 44 mm but with your size I really think you will have to go with the 40 mm. Congrats, enjoy and when you get it POST SOME PICS!!! We wanna see :)

Andad · 11 September 2009, 11:17 PM

Listen mate, this is a ROLEX Forum, you MUST buy a Rolex.

Or a @#!

mfer · 11 September 2009, 11:52 PM

You're fine. Your just not used to it.

What do you think my wrist size is in the pic below???

Nicky G · 11 September 2009, 11:53 PM

I am going in tot he AD in a bit -- will be buying new and local, it's how I wanna go for this one. Still can't decide between 48 and 282. I see the 282 with blue dial looking really really nice with a brown strap, but will I get sick of it? ANd I can't figure out if I'd like titanium, I tend to do stainless. AH DECISIONS DECISIONS!!!!

Welshwatchman · 12 September 2009, 01:59 AM

You are not crazy.

Nicky G · 12 September 2009, 05:05 AM

OK, glad I'm not crazy, cuz I went for it -- the 48.

B. Doggy · 12 September 2009, 06:31 AM

CONGRATS!! My money is on you sizing up to 44mm in the not too distant future though.

mfer · 12 September 2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

CONGRATS!! My money is on you sizing up to 44mm in the not too distant future though.

ocwatching · 12 September 2009, 07:39 AM

congrats!

Dom · 12 September 2009, 07:43 AM

Very nice watch! Congrats

Nicky G · 13 September 2009, 12:16 PM

Thanks guys -- I'm obsessed with it. I think I have a new "daily wearer". :-D

JF23 · 13 September 2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky G

Thanks guys -- I'm obsessed with it. I think I have a new "daily wearer". :-D

bodybump · 13 September 2009, 12:43 PM

Wow that looks nice on your wrist!!!!

wrxsti · 13 September 2009, 03:23 PM

get a 44mm i have a 6 1/2 wrist as well, and have a pam 88. You may regret not buying the 44mm and you get used to the size! Good luck!

Trurolexer · 13 September 2009, 05:07 PM

Very nice!!! Huge Congrats!!!

Zed · 13 September 2009, 07:19 PM

Congrats.... it looks very good on toyr wrist... enjoy...

Zed · 13 September 2009, 07:19 PM

Congrats.... it looks very good on your wrist... enjoy...

Capt.Canuck · 14 September 2009, 08:03 AM

Congrats, that looks like the right size for you.

watch-nut · 14 September 2009, 07:19 PM

I have like you pretty small wrists (around 6.8 inches) I have a 44mm Pam88 and a 40mm 119, too be honest the 40mm gets the most wear becuase it simply feels better on the wrist size wise.

I am after a 40mm 121 Chrono, i was after a 72 but having tried on a 44mm Daylight it just didn't seem right. So it is 40mm all the way for me!

spikep · 21 September 2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

You're fine. Your just not used to it.

What do you think my wrist size is in the pic below???

Im hoping your wrist size is 6.5 and thts a 44mm watch. i just ordered a 44mm pam 88 and have a 6.5 wrist

volvo · 22 September 2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watch-nut

I have like you pretty small wrists (around 6.8 inches) I have a 44mm Pam88 and a 40mm 119, too be honest the 40mm gets the most wear becuase it simply feels better on the wrist size wise.

I am after a 40mm 121 Chrono, i was after a 72 but having tried on a 44mm Daylight it just didn't seem right. So it is 40mm all the way for me!

X2 dude

JJ Irani · 22 September 2009, 12:06 PM

You are not crazy - we all are!!!

spikep · 24 September 2009, 12:01 PM

6.5 inch wrist here at the bones (haha), slightly less on actual wrist. 44mm Pam 88 fits well with OEM strap on second hole. Looks awesome on my scrawny wrist

11 September 2009, 02:04 PM	#1
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	tell me i'm not crazy Folks, Been a while since posting here! I mostly hang on WUS, but I remembered that RF has a Panerai forum! So I'm thinking of buying a Panerai tomorrow, and as I have small wrists (they measure between 6.25" and 6.5") I'm gravitating toward the PAM00048. I love it! I can also get 20 percent off at my local AD, which I understand is pretty good. They also have a PAM00282 which catches my eye as well, but I don't like the blue leather strap (a little too feminine/"experimental" for my tastes) and I have my doubts about titanium (scratching seems easier, harder to restore finish, etc. etc.) But -- it's neat! With a brown or reddish-brown start I can see it looking REALLY cool! What do you guys & gals think? I can get 20 points off of either model. I may try on some of the 44mms tomorrow, but am 95% sure I will feel they are too big for me. I love the look/feel of the 40mm models on my wrist. Any and all advice would be MUCH appreciated! THANKS!!!

11 September 2009, 02:13 PM	#2
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Yeah, I agree with you. There is big, and then there is too big and unbalanced. Call it sexist, but its ok when a lady wears an oversized watch but it doesn't look right when a guy wears something outsized. __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

11 September 2009, 11:17 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	Listen mate, this is a ROLEX Forum, you MUST buy a Rolex. Or a @#! Attached Images __________________ E

11 September 2009, 11:52 PM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	You're fine. Your just not used to it. What do you think my wrist size is in the pic below??? __________________ member#3242

12 September 2009, 01:59 AM	#9
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You are not crazy. __________________ ..33

11 September 2009, 02:44 PM	#3
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	You are doing the right thing by trying them on. Panerai watches are supposed to be big -but too big looks weird. I just recently bought a 210 and has the opportunity to try o. A 249. 2mm looked like a huge difference on my wrist. Still have to say though, the Pannies will always wear a little bigger than Rolex (only exception would be dssd).

11 September 2009, 03:40 PM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Whatever you choose, Huge congrats to you.

11 September 2009, 10:28 PM	#5
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	I you buy a 40 mm Panerai buy it online and ideally used. The 40 mm while a nice watch has a horrid resale value. Let someone else get hit by that initial depreciation. I have 6.8 in wrists and can manage a 44 mm but with your size I really think you will have to go with the 40 mm. Congrats, enjoy and when you get it POST SOME PICS!!! We wanna see :)

11 September 2009, 11:53 PM	#8
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	I am going in tot he AD in a bit -- will be buying new and local, it's how I wanna go for this one. Still can't decide between 48 and 282. I see the 282 with blue dial looking really really nice with a brown strap, but will I get sick of it? ANd I can't figure out if I'd like titanium, I tend to do stainless. AH DECISIONS DECISIONS!!!!

12 September 2009, 05:05 AM	#10
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	OK, glad I'm not crazy, cuz I went for it -- the 48. Attached Images

12 September 2009, 06:31 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	CONGRATS!! My money is on you sizing up to 44mm in the not too distant future though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

12 September 2009, 07:39 AM	#13
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats! __________________ too much into watches...

12 September 2009, 07:43 AM	#14
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	Very nice watch! Congrats

13 September 2009, 12:16 PM	#15
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	Thanks guys -- I'm obsessed with it. I think I have a new "daily wearer". :-D

13 September 2009, 12:43 PM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Wow that looks nice on your wrist!!!! __________________

13 September 2009, 03:23 PM	#18
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	get a 44mm i have a 6 1/2 wrist as well, and have a pam 88. You may regret not buying the 44mm and you get used to the size! Good luck! __________________ PP Geneva

13 September 2009, 05:07 PM	#19
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Very nice!!! Huge Congrats!!!

13 September 2009, 07:19 PM	#20
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	Congrats.... it looks very good on toyr wrist... enjoy...

14 September 2009, 08:03 AM	#22
Capt.Canuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 7	Congrats, that looks like the right size for you.

14 September 2009, 07:19 PM	#23
watch-nut Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK Watch: Too Many Posts: 88	I have like you pretty small wrists (around 6.8 inches) I have a 44mm Pam88 and a 40mm 119, too be honest the 40mm gets the most wear becuase it simply feels better on the wrist size wise. I am after a 40mm 121 Chrono, i was after a 72 but having tried on a 44mm Daylight it just didn't seem right. So it is 40mm all the way for me!

22 September 2009, 12:06 PM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	You are not crazy - we all are!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 September 2009, 12:01 PM	#27
spikep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 🇺🇸 Posts: 537	6.5 inch wrist here at the bones (haha), slightly less on actual wrist. 44mm Pam 88 fits well with OEM strap on second hole. Looks awesome on my scrawny wrist

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