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9 October 2019, 03:44 AM | #1 |
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Anyone here own a 38mm? 42mm vs 38mm?
I'm trying to find more pics and info from someone that has purchased or spent time with a 38mm Due. Considering the watch myself for my 6.5" wrists.
I typically stick to my 36mm DJ's and think the 38 would be best for me, but would love to hear from some people out there who have one. I was able to try one on about 8 months ago, but cannot find another to try on. I revived an old post by someone, which is a couple down from this (at time of posting). Would also love to hear some thoughts vs the 42. Help and pics appreciated! |
9 October 2019, 04:27 PM | #2 |
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I own the 42mm PAM728 with the in house movement.
Small wrists @ 6.3 in. Originally wasn't toi interested in panerai as 44mm on my wrists look ridiculous. The PAM728 caught my eye for a couple reasons: 1. Stunning blue dial 2. Low profile - easily slides under a cuff, nice and light titanium case. Super comfortable to wear 3. In house movement and 70 hr power reserve Attached are a few pics for reference. I like the 42mm size over the 38 because even though I have small wrists - I feel panerai should be worn larger For me, that just can't be a chunky 44mm-47mm piece |
11 October 2019, 02:23 AM | #3 |
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Looks great. I wear a 688, 7 in wrist. 42mm blue dial gmt
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11 October 2019, 03:27 AM | #5 |
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PAM048 is 40mm.
https://www.chrono24.com/panerai/ref-pam00048.htm#gref https://www.watchrecon.com/?query=pam+48 But for something that can easily slide under the cuff... I really do love my 728 due. Thinner case is nice and as I stated - lack of water resistance doesn't bother me like it does some of the purists. |
16 October 2019, 02:33 AM | #6 |
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I own a PAM574 which is the 42mm Radiomir with the P1000 manual wind movement in it. I also have 6.25-6.5" wrists. It wears nice but is definitely as big as I would ever go for my wrist size. It actually seems to wear smaller than my old 40mm PAM048 I got rid of. Likely because it's so thin at 11mm.
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16 October 2019, 06:54 AM | #7 |
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I saw the 38mm in the Boutique. It is extremely small and delicate looking and really not a mans watch. I have 44mm which I love even though I don’t have large wrists. Go and try them on, you might be surprised. The cases, particularly the 1950s sit beautifully.
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16 October 2019, 08:34 AM | #8 |
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16 October 2019, 08:41 AM | #9 |
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I agree! I ended up trying on a 683 and loved it. Wore smaller than the due but was bigger than the 38 mm which felt tiny. I even tried on the 40mm luminor which I though wore large as well. Something about the submersible case just sat right. I’ll post pics once I get her tomorrow.
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