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Old 27 July 2017, 11:23 AM   #1
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Panerai enroute to me from a trade.
I recently made a trade for a Panerai 244 that is like new and virtually unworn in it's original box with everything. Has the golden brown oem croc strap and deployant buckle. This is a 2009 and I was very pleased to get it, especially considering it's condition. I know lots of people prefer the larger Panerai's and look down on the 40mm's but I'm not one of them. Especially considering my daily wear tool watch is a Rolex SD40. Should be here Friday and I am anxious.
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Old 27 July 2017, 12:21 PM   #2
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Nothing wrong with 40 mm models. You buy what you think looks good on your wrist. Not what others think

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Old 27 July 2017, 01:15 PM   #3
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Nothing wrong with 40 mm models. You buy what you think looks good on your wrist. Not what others think

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I'm 71 and so I really don't care what others think. But I am aware of the prejudice toward 40mm and even 42mm's. There's a blurb on line from some supposed expert who thinks that those are only for females. I don't happen to agree.
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Old 27 July 2017, 01:16 PM   #4
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Nothing wrong with 40 mm models. You buy what you think looks good on your wrist. Not what others think

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I agree with Don.
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Old 27 July 2017, 02:16 PM   #5
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Let us know how the 40mm feels on the wrist. Some have said the watch being 40mm, seemed extra thick, chunky, and uneven due to the width-to-thickness ratio. And that 44mm seems to feel better due to the diameter being a bit wider.

I, myself, have skinny wrists and is considering the 40mm.
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Old 27 July 2017, 03:50 PM   #6
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Looks great! Enjoy. Too many negative comments about "too big" or "too small". I'm down with whatever makes you happy. Looks like it's in great shape

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Old 27 July 2017, 11:19 PM   #7
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Looks great, congrats! You happy, I happy. :-)
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Old 27 July 2017, 11:50 PM   #8
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I approve and am a buyer of 40/42s - congrats
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Old 27 July 2017, 11:58 PM   #9
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Old 28 July 2017, 12:02 AM   #10
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Congratulations, my first PAM is a 40mm PAM 126. I loved it and had it for a long time. Enjoy!
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I'm 71 and so I really don't care what others think. But I am aware of the prejudice toward 40mm and even 42mm's. There's a blurb on line from some supposed expert who thinks that those are only for females. I don't happen to agree.

That must be a big female....

My wife robs my sub collection all the time and they look like a damn wall clock on her wrist. I am 6'4 210 with wrists the size of goliath and 40mm looks just fine in Rolex or Pan.

Congrats OP. Great looking watch!
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Old 29 July 2017, 05:03 AM   #12
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Watch arrived and for me it is the perfect size and features. I like it very much. As one can see my wrist isn't exactly small but I prefer watches in the 40 - 42mm sizes. With the crown guards Panerai's wear large.
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Old 29 July 2017, 07:08 AM   #13
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Looks great! Post a bigger shots.
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