Time to be controversial, why do you all love Panerai

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by caryyee

I love Panerai too, they look totally bad-ass!!! Just like the AP ROO. Unfortunately, with my smaller wrist size 17cm (6 3/4" for the Americans lol), they are too big for me to wear comfortably :-(

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I don't know about that, Cary. There are guys out there sporting out the 372 with wrist sizes smaller than yours....it looks good. You should give it a shot.

Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't think my 6.5" is too small for Panerai.

6.75 checking in, and 44 fits perfectly for me. give it a shot, cary, and you might be surprised.

that being said, if your wrist is more round than flat, it might be harder to fit. and, even for me, the 1950s cases don't work as well as the other Luminors.

[texex91]

Size.
Looks.
Straps.
Not as many out there.
Something to change things up on the wrist.
Various models (Rad, 1950).

Just my .02.

[drchuck72]

I have a collectors' mentality so I like to have lots of different pieces for different occasions. Whether it's sports jerseys, watches, diecast cars etc. I have an appreciation for different purposes, styles, etc.

I have a modest collection (enough to wear a different watch every day of the week). The Panerai really stands out. It looks like nothing else out there and will not be mistaken for anything else. I love it and even after acquiring my new AP ROO, the PAM still gets significant wrist time.

On the wrist size note, I will say this: my 44mm PAM320 sits better on my wrist than my 42mm AP ROO (probably because of the enormous lugs). I actually like the fit of the Panerai (although it violates the 'you should be able to see flesh beyond the lugs on both sides when wearing a watch'). Even though the AP doesn't sit perfectly, it's such a stunning watch that I don't care.

[dimitros]

Originally Posted by texex91

Size.
Looks.
Straps.
Not as many out there.
Something to change things up on the wrist.
Various models (Rad, 1950).

Just my .02.

Wow Paul, you traded the GMT2C for an AP, but kept the 372... that says a lot.
Does the RO come in Burnt Orange?

Hook 'em Horns!

[texex91]

Originally Posted by dimitros

Wow Paul, you traded the GMT2C for an AP, but kept the 372... that says a lot.
Does the RO come in Burnt Orange?

Hook 'em Horns!

Hey, hey that is a secret until tomorrow

372 is a keeper for a long time, as to AP--you will have to stay posted

[Launch Mini]

Simple clean easy to read dial ( for my old damaged eyes). Add in I liked the ability to change straps, and often prefer a leather stap over a bracelet.
They fit the bill just perfectly.
There are many brands I "love" ( Brequet), but I would not buy one, as much as they are beautiful, I could not truly appreciate the craftmanship & beauty without my glasses or loupe.
I also went through a ton of Panerai watches. Bought, wore, sold and it didn't really cost me that much.

[toulouse]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't think my 6.5" is too small for Panerai.

looks GREAT

[Wristmaster]

Every watch looks the same. But when you gained passion about a particular watch/brand. It will distinguish itself from others...

[FNFZ4]

I want to change my vote.... I hate it now.... I hate it I hate it I hate it!!!!



I hate it because it sings to me to buy more... Buy more panerai....

and don't forget the straps

[FNFZ4]

Originally Posted by toulouse

looks GREAT

Bro I have a 6 inch wrist... I think it looks gorgeous on you

[Mike_M]

I'm new to Panerai for some of the reasons mentioned. I started with a couple of Rolex's--a sport watch and a Datejust. Then I decided to expand to Breitling with the Chronomat.

This addiction of watch collecting got me looking around, and the Panerai Radiomir caught my eye. What got me was it's unique design, large size and its high on the cool factor.