40MM Pam?

[euroyank]

Hiya!

I'm looking to trade my IWC Ti Inge for a PAM. I have a 7in wrist and am not sure on the best size for my first Panerai. The 44 and 44+ watches look like monsters. I'm a little concerned that massive watches are a bit of a fad and won't be timeless like some of the more common sized luxury sports watches. Any suggestions for a first PAM model for a 7in wrist (on the lower end scale considering what I am trying to trade)? Thanks!

[texex91]

Um, with a 7in wrist you can easily pull off 44. Heck you could do a 47...372 is a sweet one

[snog]

44mm is not that big,I found the hight more an issue.

[jimisaint]

I have a 7" wrist and a PAM 50. Perfect for me.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by euroyank

Hiya!

I'm looking to trade my IWC Ti Inge for a PAM. I have a 7in wrist and am not sure on the best size for my first Panerai. The 44 and 44+ watches look like monsters. I'm a little concerned that massive watches are a bit of a fad and won't be timeless like some of the more common sized luxury sports watches. Any suggestions for a first PAM model for a 7in wrist (on the lower end scale considering what I am trying to trade)? Thanks!

Well Panerai has been making 47mm watches for 8 decades so not sure that qualifies for a fad. Their large watches are timeless and what they built their brand on- Italian Navy diver watches that were big enough to fit over dive suits. I would try on some Panerai before you decide on a size or a watch for that matter. You might be quite surprised by what you find. Besides- 7 inch wrist- you can wear 47mm easily!

[Cru Jones]

Gotta try 'em on to be sure. They make 40mm Luminors for a reason, so, if that's what you like, go for it. To me, after trying them both, the 44 just looked "right", so that's the way I went.

Take your time. It's a fun trip.

[mfer]

How does this 40mm look to you?

[cwilson13]

I started with the PAM 48 and regretted it about 2 weeks later (quick flipped it to a 312 and then on to a 233). Try the 44mm first even though it feels like you are wearing a house on your wrist the first few times you take it out. But then, you begin to see the light. Plus, if you just can't get use to to it, its much easier to flip a 44mm/47mm for a 40mm than it is the other way around. Good luck.

[GFEAR]

Originally Posted by mfer

How does this 40mm look to you?

hahah thats pretty funny right there

[jms_w]

As an owner of 2 40mm PAM's (244 and 310), I don't regret buying them at all but I do have a wimpy 6.25" wrist. A 44mm on my wrist definitely looked ridiculous. But you can definitely pull it off with a 7" wrist so I'd recommend trying a 44mm first before ruling it out. I would think a 40mm would be too small for you.

[jms_w]

Originally Posted by mfer

How does this 40mm look to you?

Nice! I wonder how that strap would look like on my 40mm black dialed PAMs?

[willz15]

Originally Posted by euroyank

Hiya!

I'm looking to trade my IWC Ti Inge for a PAM. I have a 7in wrist and am not sure on the best size for my first Panerai. The 44 and 44+ watches look like monsters. I'm a little concerned that massive watches are a bit of a fad and won't be timeless like some of the more common sized luxury sports watches. Any suggestions for a first PAM model for a 7in wrist (on the lower end scale considering what I am trying to trade)? Thanks!

i have a 6.5" wrist and im wearing a 47 mm 372 and i don't think its too big..u should try it on your hands to see

here's a wrist shot:

[mfer]

Originally Posted by GFEAR

hahah thats pretty funny right there

Originally Posted by jms_w

Nice! I wonder how that strap would look like on my 40mm black dialed PAMs?

Panerai are supposed to wear a little big, not huge necessarily. At 7" you are completely fine for 44mm and up watch.

How's this look on me?



























6.5"

[Timber Loftis]

Okay, rather than tell you why you should buy what you say you don't want, I will say that I understand. I tried on 44mm Pams and did *not* like them, plain and simple. Too big, too heavy for my taste. I don't even know the circumference of my arm -- I just know I didn't like it.

I found the Pam 244 (pictured at left). It's GMT, which I prefer, and absolutely gorgeous. I hate the OEM Panerai straps, so I got a custom made one. I love this watch and it's in my regular rotation.

[treeinthecity]

I went with PAM 244 because i thought PAM 88 was too big for my 6.5 wrist.

[7sins]

I have a 6.5" wrist and a base case PAM fits me just about perfect but the 1950s case is HUGE

[jvo300]

I have a 6.5inch wrist and find it a little uncomfortable to wear anything 44+mm to the office. Love them on the weekends though! Get what feels right for you (everyone is different). My 47mm says hi!

[timlaw]

I have a PAM49 and have never regretted buying that model - nearly 4 and half years owned and still no intention of flipping it.

[ghotihead2001]

i have a tiny wrist...6.25" and i thought it was 40mm or nothing....and as mentioned in a recent post, just got a 44" 176...and its perfect, i love it

[Timber Loftis]

Originally Posted by jvo300

I have a 6.5inch wrist and find it a little uncomfortable to wear anything 44+mm to the office. Love them on the weekends though! Get what feels right for you (everyone is different). My 47mm says hi!

What model is that? I love the Cali dials.