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vtsnowplow · 12 April 2010, 01:16 PM

Look, I bought a Pam 24 and loved it. Wore it everywhere. Did not even bother me that dress shirts would not fit over it. Then I bought a SD. NOw the Pam looks too big and I am thinking That i do not like 44mm. What do you think of the 40mm Pams? are they ladies watches? will they still look big, but not out of control like the 44mm?

MvPWatch · 12 April 2010, 01:57 PM

40's are still good to rock!

theken · 12 April 2010, 09:33 PM

Based upon the selling prices of pre-owned PAMs, the 44mm Luminors hold value much better than 40mm Luminors.

Psmith · 12 April 2010, 10:10 PM

Allow yourself sufficient time to adjust - often you will read on TRF of people switching from Rolex to Panerai and then feeling that their Rolex is 'too small'.

Enjoy them both and stick with the 44mm PAMs

Cheers

vtsnowplow · 12 April 2010, 11:40 PM

i put the pam back on and it is huge!. the rolex looks right. a month ago the sd was too small.

mfer · 13 April 2010, 12:22 AM

There are different watches for different situations IMHO. It is all up to you.

I'm not going to tell you 44mm is money and 40mm is too small and girly. Wear whatever YOU are comfortable with. There are people here on TRF that say my 44mm is a clown watch. I don't care. I have watches of all sizes. I don't focus on the size of the watch, it is more about the style and purpose of the watch.

B. Doggy · 13 April 2010, 01:13 AM

44mm is what makes a PAM a PAM IMHO. I've owned a 48 and flipped it in a matter of months for a larger piece.

jvo300 · 13 April 2010, 01:43 AM

I feel your pain. I flip flop between thinking my Panerai is ultra cool and clowny large. Right now I'm back into the small watch. Heck, I love wearing my 36mm datejust!

I find that the 44mm works great is casual settings. I can't really wear it to my work as it draws way too much attention and doesn't fit (IMO) with my office dress wear. I guess part of that stems from the fact that I have 6.5in wrists.

Having said all of that, I would not own anything smaller than a 44mm Panerai as the size is part of the signature style. Might as well get rid of it all together. I wouldn't recommend it though. I sold a Pam176 awhile back when I was in the "this watch is too big" phase and have regretted doing so. I had to buy back another Panerai and lose some dollars in the whole process!

bigmikebee · 14 April 2010, 01:39 AM

i read a post here on trf & a person stated that the catalog read MENS: 44mm and the 40mm was for women and children. Not sure it was true so i looked it up and didnt find anything.

Anyone, wear what you like and check the link below for case sizing suggestions

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=bigmikebee

chebert · 14 April 2010, 06:56 AM

Dude, everybody on this board will tell you that 44 is not the way to go as its not true to Panerai. I TOTALLY DISAGREE with this logic. Its like saying that because i want a 40 mm Rolex i am not being true to the original iconic Rolexes like the Explorer I which is 36mm. (pre 2010 basel). A man with a 6in wrist looks IMHO ridiculous with 44 pam on. You have to buy things that you like and it doesnt matter unless you have a re sale value concern. The 40s dont do a well because of the feeling out there that is perpetuated by the public as it is less iconic. If you are into fashion, then all of the trends are heading back to smaller watches...not small like 34mm but not bigger than 40mm. With that said, buy what you like but here is a good example... I tried on a 44 at Tourneau and the saleslady knows me and also knows that I was ready to buy and she said "Dude it looks too big" , and she only had 44s in the case. Tourneau is notorious for trying to sell watches just to make a sale and if SHE told me that it looked bad and she was about to make alot of money off of the sale, then you know it looked ridiculous. Just my 2cents. What is really funny is that a 40 looks really big on a 6in wrist so everyone will think its a 44 anyway if that any consolation. I have a 40 and thats what happens to me. LOL!!!

mfer · 14 April 2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

Dude, everybody on this board will tell you that 44 is not the way to go as its not true to Panerai. I TOTALLY DISAGREE with this logic. Its like saying that because i want a 40 mm Rolex i am not being true to the original iconic Rolexes like the Explorer I which is 36mm. (pre 2010 basel). A man with a 6in wrist looks IMHO ridiculous with 44 pam on. You have to buy things that you like and it doesnt matter unless you have a re sale value concern. The 40s dont do a well because of the feeling out there that is perpetuated by the public as it is less iconic. If you are into fashion, then all of the trends are heading back to smaller watches...not small like 34mm but not bigger than 40mm. With that said, buy what you like but here is a good example... I tried on a 44 at Tourneau and the saleslady knows me and also knows that I was ready to buy and she said "Dude it looks too big" , and she only had 44s in the case. Tourneau is notorious for trying to sell watches just to make a sale and if SHE told me that it looked bad and she was about to make alot of money off of the sale, then you know it looked ridiculous. Just my 2cents. What is really funny is that a 40 looks really big on a 6in wrist so everyone will think its a 44 anyway if that any consolation. I have a 40 and thats what happens to me. LOL!!!

Hey, I never said 44mm is where it is at!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Wear what you want. If you are a 6" guy and want to wear a 44mm Lum, if you are comfortable with it, who gives a flying rat.

chebert · 15 April 2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Hey, I never said 44mm is where it is at!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Wear what you want. If you are a 6" guy and want to wear a 44mm Lum, if you are comfortable with it, who gives a flying rat.

nah i wasnt referring to you, i agree with ya. it is totally personal choice. but u know what i mean by my comments though, right? not trying to be inflammatory i am sorry if it was taken that way.

motoface · 15 April 2010, 06:06 AM

I have a 40mm marina and the 44mm titanium submersible. For my taste the 44mm marina looks too big because the watch is all face with essentially no bezel. My size preference for the 40 mm marina is more about the appearance of the face than the mass of the watch. The submersible in 44mm, although larger, seems perfect to me size wise because of the bezel. As has been said, personal taste is why we have so many choices.

DerekS · 15 April 2010, 06:08 AM

I wore 44-47mm PAMs for ages. Recently sold them all and thinned the herd. My GMT IIC has been my daily wearer for a bit, but my girlfriend has the 49 I bought her a few years ago...and it STILL feels too small. IMHO a PAM should be 44mm. Just my opinion though.

mfer · 15 April 2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chebert

nah i wasnt referring to you, i agree with ya. it is totally personal choice. but u know what i mean by my comments though, right? not trying to be inflammatory i am sorry if it was taken that way.

No flames were felt.

I like all watches!

TswaneNguni · 15 April 2010, 12:41 PM

44mm and up.

Borg · 19 May 2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtsnowplow

Look, I bought a Pam 24 and loved it. Wore it everywhere. Did not even bother me that dress shirts would not fit over it. Then I bought a SD. NOw the Pam looks too big and I am thinking That i do not like 44mm. What do you think of the 40mm Pams? are they ladies watches? will they still look big, but not out of control like the 44mm?

Its like Yogi Berra said :
" Panerai 44mm is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical "

watchboy · 20 May 2010, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtsnowplow

Look, I bought a Pam 24 and loved it. Wore it everywhere. Did not even bother me that dress shirts would not fit over it. Then I bought a SD. NOw the Pam looks too big and I am thinking That i do not like 44mm. What do you think of the 40mm Pams? are they ladies watches? will they still look big, but not out of control like the 44mm?

What is the size of your wrist to begin with? :)

dalip · 20 May 2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Allow yourself sufficient time to adjust - often you will read on TRF of people switching from Rolex to Panerai and then feeling that their Rolex is 'too small'.

Enjoy them both and stick with the 44mm PAMs

Cheers

Agree 100% .... I enjoy having the choice of a bigger watch when the mood takes me there...when I want the 104, DSSD or PO then only they will do...the others look tiny.. Then I want the big ones off and love the smaller sizes..GMTs, daytona, sub....so keep it. You'll return.

Cru Jones · 20 May 2010, 08:36 PM

I know it's all about personal taste, etc., but, is there a general consensus on minimum wrist size to pull off the 44 and have it look like it fits properly?

As in, sure, everyone is entitled to an opinion, but, there's still right and wrong....LOL.

Thanks.....

watchboy · 20 May 2010, 08:40 PM

Well true but these days, I have seen gals wearing Dayotna 18k & DD II to the beach. And those are too big for their wrists. I have seen also guys wearing U-Boat that looks like clocks on their wrists. To me, maybe those are too big. But to them, I am sure they know too, but they like it! LOL!!! So at the end of the day, I think it is up to their own personal tastes. After all, not everyone has the same taste in watches and fashion.

JMHO.

mfer · 21 May 2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I know it's all about personal taste, etc., but, is there a general consensus on minimum wrist size to pull off the 44 and have it look like it fits properly?

As in, sure, everyone is entitled to an opinion, but, there's still right and wrong....LOL.

Thanks.....

I think it is all about how flat your wrist is. I have a small wrist in circumference, but it is pretty flat. So my wrist is more oval than round.

For me, I'll wear any watch where the lugs don't extend beyond my wrist.

In for me...
44mm Luminors , 45mm Rads , any Rolex,
Out for me...
IWC Big Pilot, 45.5mm Omega PO

Cru Jones · 21 May 2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I think it is all about how flat your wrist is. I have a small wrist in circumference, but it is pretty flat. So my wrist is more oval than round.

For me, I'll wear any watch where the lugs don't extend beyond my wrist.

In for me...
44mm Luminors , 45mm Rads , any Rolex,
Out for me...
IWC Big Pilot, 45.5mm Omega PO

Thanks!

Panerai is slowly taking control of me!!

For the first time ever in my life, I measured my wrist....7.25 inches.

12 April 2010, 01:16 PM	#1
vtsnowplow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 345	Love my Pam 24 Kind of! Look, I bought a Pam 24 and loved it. Wore it everywhere. Did not even bother me that dress shirts would not fit over it. Then I bought a SD. NOw the Pam looks too big and I am thinking That i do not like 44mm. What do you think of the 40mm Pams? are they ladies watches? will they still look big, but not out of control like the 44mm?

12 April 2010, 10:10 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Allow yourself sufficient time to adjust - often you will read on TRF of people switching from Rolex to Panerai and then feeling that their Rolex is 'too small'. Enjoy them both and stick with the 44mm PAMs Cheers __________________

13 April 2010, 12:22 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	There are different watches for different situations IMHO. It is all up to you. I'm not going to tell you 44mm is money and 40mm is too small and girly. Wear whatever YOU are comfortable with. There are people here on TRF that say my 44mm is a clown watch. I don't care. I have watches of all sizes. I don't focus on the size of the watch, it is more about the style and purpose of the watch. __________________ member#3242

13 April 2010, 01:13 AM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	44mm is what makes a PAM a PAM IMHO. I've owned a 48 and flipped it in a matter of months for a larger piece. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

12 April 2010, 01:57 PM	#2
MvPWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 51	40's are still good to rock!

12 April 2010, 09:33 PM	#3
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Based upon the selling prices of pre-owned PAMs, the 44mm Luminors hold value much better than 40mm Luminors.

12 April 2010, 11:40 PM	#5
vtsnowplow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 345	i put the pam back on and it is huge!. the rolex looks right. a month ago the sd was too small.

13 April 2010, 01:43 AM	#8
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I feel your pain. I flip flop between thinking my Panerai is ultra cool and clowny large. Right now I'm back into the small watch. Heck, I love wearing my 36mm datejust! I find that the 44mm works great is casual settings. I can't really wear it to my work as it draws way too much attention and doesn't fit (IMO) with my office dress wear. I guess part of that stems from the fact that I have 6.5in wrists. Having said all of that, I would not own anything smaller than a 44mm Panerai as the size is part of the signature style. Might as well get rid of it all together. I wouldn't recommend it though. I sold a Pam176 awhile back when I was in the "this watch is too big" phase and have regretted doing so. I had to buy back another Panerai and lose some dollars in the whole process!

14 April 2010, 01:39 AM	#9
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	i read a post here on trf & a person stated that the catalog read MENS: 44mm and the 40mm was for women and children. Not sure it was true so i looked it up and didnt find anything. Anyone, wear what you like and check the link below for case sizing suggestions http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=bigmikebee

14 April 2010, 06:56 AM	#10
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	Dude, everybody on this board will tell you that 44 is not the way to go as its not true to Panerai. I TOTALLY DISAGREE with this logic. Its like saying that because i want a 40 mm Rolex i am not being true to the original iconic Rolexes like the Explorer I which is 36mm. (pre 2010 basel). A man with a 6in wrist looks IMHO ridiculous with 44 pam on. You have to buy things that you like and it doesnt matter unless you have a re sale value concern. The 40s dont do a well because of the feeling out there that is perpetuated by the public as it is less iconic. If you are into fashion, then all of the trends are heading back to smaller watches...not small like 34mm but not bigger than 40mm. With that said, buy what you like but here is a good example... I tried on a 44 at Tourneau and the saleslady knows me and also knows that I was ready to buy and she said "Dude it looks too big" , and she only had 44s in the case. Tourneau is notorious for trying to sell watches just to make a sale and if SHE told me that it looked bad and she was about to make alot of money off of the sale, then you know it looked ridiculous. Just my 2cents. What is really funny is that a 40 looks really big on a 6in wrist so everyone will think its a 44 anyway if that any consolation. I have a 40 and thats what happens to me. LOL!!!

15 April 2010, 06:06 AM	#13
motoface Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ca Posts: 37	I have a 40mm marina and the 44mm titanium submersible. For my taste the 44mm marina looks too big because the watch is all face with essentially no bezel. My size preference for the 40 mm marina is more about the appearance of the face than the mass of the watch. The submersible in 44mm, although larger, seems perfect to me size wise because of the bezel. As has been said, personal taste is why we have so many choices.

15 April 2010, 06:08 AM	#14
DerekS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Derek Location: Tennessee Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 160	I wore 44-47mm PAMs for ages. Recently sold them all and thinned the herd. My GMT IIC has been my daily wearer for a bit, but my girlfriend has the 49 I bought her a few years ago...and it STILL feels too small. IMHO a PAM should be 44mm. Just my opinion though.

15 April 2010, 12:41 PM	#16
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	44mm and up.

20 May 2010, 08:36 PM	#20
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	I know it's all about personal taste, etc., but, is there a general consensus on minimum wrist size to pull off the 44 and have it look like it fits properly? As in, sure, everyone is entitled to an opinion, but, there's still right and wrong....LOL. Thanks.....

20 May 2010, 08:40 PM	#21
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Well true but these days, I have seen gals wearing Dayotna 18k & DD II to the beach. And those are too big for their wrists. I have seen also guys wearing U-Boat that looks like clocks on their wrists. To me, maybe those are too big. But to them, I am sure they know too, but they like it! LOL!!! So at the end of the day, I think it is up to their own personal tastes. After all, not everyone has the same taste in watches and fashion. JMHO.

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