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23 September 2022, 12:04 PM | #1 |
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Advice needed: 44mm or 42mm
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Am in a dilemma whether to purchase a 44mm 1312, or a 42mm 1392. I have a 6.7inch wrist. Would like to seek everyone’s advice here. Photo shows the 44mm 1312, do you think it’s perfect or slightly smaller would be perfect instead ? I think the 44mm is slightly big with a tiny bit of overhang if my eyeballs were to zoom in. The 42mm though, is within my wrist with a bit of excess. Thanks ! |
23 September 2022, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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Looks good to me, and 1312 is classic Panerai.
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23 September 2022, 06:07 PM | #3 |
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please dont get the 42mm. if you going to wear panerai it's 44mm and up.
you can get any other watch at a smaller size just not a pam |
23 September 2022, 08:25 PM | #4 |
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Panerai looks better on a wrist if its slightly large. Thats the beauty of that brand. Getting a 42mm will be more difficult to source straps and it limits choices. It is also more difficult to sell one day, I always think ahead of the possibility of moving a watch for another, the resale game.
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23 September 2022, 09:07 PM | #6 |
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Go with the 44 mm. Looks good on your wrist. Panerai's are larger and that is the point and the appeal to me.
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23 September 2022, 10:55 PM | #7 |
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44mm is the one.
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23 September 2022, 11:22 PM | #8 |
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I own a 42mm the PAM 682 and absolutely love it. It's so wearable in the 42mm size, not small by any means. You can get some good deals on the market for 1392 right now. I didn't see too many 1312's on the market....not sure if your buying brand new. You can see what my obvious answer is lol
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23 September 2022, 11:25 PM | #9 |
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42mm for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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23 September 2022, 11:38 PM | #10 |
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44 looks too big for you IMO.
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23 September 2022, 11:55 PM | #11 |
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The size of the watch is one factor, but the other is how it feels on the wrist. A 44mm will have more heft and that is something that you might like. I personally do not like a watch that feels too light on the wrist. I vote for 44mm.
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24 September 2022, 05:27 PM | #12 |
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Thank you everyone for contributing your advice. After much listening and trying on the watch again, I have decided to go with 44mm. It was a close fight between 42 and 44 for a multitude of reasons. Like my friend likes to say ….. first world problems.
Will post some pics once I collect (yes new). PS the slim lady who served me was wearing a 42mm. I commented to her that if she is brave enough to wear a 42mm, then I must be brave enough to wear a 44. Right ? |
24 September 2022, 10:17 PM | #13 |
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Based on your picture, I would suggest a small strap to eliminate much of that excess tail. Otherwise, I prefer 44 to 42 generally as well.
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25 September 2022, 05:36 AM | #15 |
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I think it’s up to your taste…..
Might be the only one here but I liked the 42mm and I have 7.2in wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 September 2022, 07:54 AM | #16 |
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I had the same question for my first and the first Pam should always be a 44 or larger size. Get the second one as a 42.
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25 September 2022, 08:23 AM | #17 |
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28 September 2022, 07:03 PM | #21 |
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Thanks all again for your advice. For those who advised 44 and 42, I can definitely agree with both sizes and it was so hard for me.
But at the end of the day…. It was 44 for me. And here are some pics to share :) |
28 September 2022, 07:11 PM | #22 |
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Yes slightly big. But it is a well designed case with sloping lugs (has little to no gap between strap and wrist at the corners). And the chunky crown is slightly “suspended” above the wrist, hence there is no obstruction when bending my wrist upwards. Loving it and super super comfy.
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28 September 2022, 07:22 PM | #23 |
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Looks really nice, I've been debating to get this one myself. Excellent selection. Enjoy.
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28 September 2022, 09:02 PM | #24 |
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Great looking watch.
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3 October 2022, 08:10 AM | #25 |
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3 October 2022, 08:13 AM | #26 |
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Go big or go home. If it doesn't fit and you're not in love with it let me know. I have a larger wrist, and this would look good on me.
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8 January 2023, 02:53 PM | #28 |
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Photos are deceiving, it looks a little large, but that's the joy of Panerai; they should be! My most recent is a 47mm and it looks large as well, but it's a Panerai! It wears well and I don't give a crap what other people think, I love it. If you aren't paying for it, wearing it, or married to me then your opinion is worthless to me
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Congrats, looks great on you.
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