42mm vs 47mm Submersible

[crazycarlitos]

went to an AD to take a look at the pam682

wanted to see how the 42mm looked in person and how it fits on my 7.25 rounded wrist

beautiful.. but felt it was little small at times, especially for a Panerai


tried on a 47mm (pam1389?) for a comparison.. and it looked little big in certain view.

really digging the blue second hand.. why don't they make a 44MM submersible with blue second hand and no numeral ? lol


trying to decide between pam682 and pam1305 (perhaps 1389 as well)

would like to hear thoughts on sizes relative to my wrist.

[Foxiness]

I have the same problem as you. Wanted a 1389 bad but when I tried it on multiple times it was just too big for me. Then tried on the 682, was really nice but seemed just small at times and from diff angles so I passed on both. Sometimes panerais decisions baffles me.

I wish they made a 44mm of the 1389

[synequano]

They make 1024 too,it's 44mm and it has blue seconds IIRC

I think OP's wrist can handle 1389,while 682 looks okay but a bit small

My wrist is smaller but my daily wear pam is 368

[Foxiness]

Eh the 1024 is not the 1950 case and the cyclops kills it for me

[tray_18]

I think you can pull the 47mm off,


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[learn2route]

Go with the 47mm

[crazycarlitos]

Originally Posted by synequano

They make 1024 too,it's 44mm and it has blue seconds IIRC

Originally Posted by Foxiness

Eh the 1024 is not the 1950 case and the cyclops kills it for me

thx, but unless they changed it recently, I don't recall 1024 having a blue second hand..

and yeah. not a fan of cyclops on Panerai (although I really like the cyclops on Rolex lol) nor the large numeral on the Submersible.

[crazycarlitos]

Originally Posted by Foxiness

I have the same problem as you. Wanted a 1389 bad but when I tried it on multiple times it was just too big for me. Then tried on the 682, was really nice but seemed just small at times and from diff angles so I passed on both. Sometimes panerais decisions baffles me.

I wish they made a 44mm of the 1389

yup lol

the 1389 is starting to grow on me..

darker bezel makes it appear slightly smaller.

[eonflux]

Go for the 1389 or 1305.
47 mm looks fine on your wrist.

[Cru Jones]

It’s a hard decision because they are so different and both are awesome.

The ceramic is so cool at 47, and the wide SS bezel with blue hand is great at 42.... so, the OBVIOUS way to go is 389 + 682. You get the best of both. ;-)

[nick c]

Originally Posted by tray_18

I think you can pull the 47mm off,


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[Dan2010]

47mm in Panerai or go home..........LOL

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tray_18

I think you can pull the 47mm off,


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[w4rmk]

Go for the larger size. Panerai is all about size. If resale matters to you then definitely stay away from any 42mm, they are much harder to sell.

[lowmandfl]

Ha, I'm actually going through the EXACT same thing right now, I just tried on the 682, 1305, and 1389 this week. Like you, I thought the 682 would be great, but for me the 42mm just looked small and out of place. Part of the Panerai DNA is that it's a larger watch.

Looking at your photos, the 47mm doesn't look too big. I think when you only look at a wrist shot, a lot of watches look bigger than they actually are. Looking at your whole arm, you can easily carry the watch. Plus I'm assuming you own other watches, so it won't be the only watch you wear. Having a larger watch like the 1389 or the 1305 will be a nice change of style.

I agree on the 1024, although it's 44mm, the polished case (bezel is brushed) and the fact it's not the 1950 design really don't do it much justice.

I'd say go for the 1305 or the 1389, hold off on the 682. Both watches look great on you and it'll just come down to personal preference on if you like the black bezel or not. Truthfully, between those two you can't really go wrong.

[fullcourt]

1389 all day

[aperna]

Wrist shots are deceiving. I would go with the 47. I have a 7 inch wrist and I tried to 42 and thought it was just too small.



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[wisguy]

There are submersible option in 44mm, not 1950, but..

[tray_18]

So it’s out of the 1305 and 1389,
That’s all the help I can give you lol,
Personally I like the 305, the blue second hand is enough of a change on the face to be able to add a blue in a strap..... because that’s what it’s all about, dressing the watch up. Something similar to this strap idea


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[KBM]

682 looks great on you, not small at all.

[jhcam8]

Both look good one you. If you can handle the 47, go for it. jmo!

[crazycarlitos]

thanks for all ur feedbacks.

the 1389 is pretty awesome

but I think I just have to wait until Panerai comes out with a 44mm equivalent of 1305 or 1389 lol

that would be perfect !

[carlhaluss]

In your pics, the 5mm really doesn't seem to be that much bigger. Go for it! Panerai watches are large watches, even the 42mm looks large. They look great. I have three Panerai now, and they are the most comfortable watches I have ever owned, and I have owned many. My wrist is the same size as yours. Although my 47mm models are Radiomir, I have tried on the 47mm Luminor and Submersibles, and they fit great. They just feel like the belong on a wrist our size.

And I would go for the 1305 as it's Titanium. It will be super comfortable! My first Panerai was the 562 in titanium, and it fits beautifully, although it's 44mm. I love the titanium, though. I think the 1305 is a combination of brushed and polished, and it looks amazing. That rubber strap must be super comfortable as well.

If I was you, I would not hesitate for the lareger size.

Cheers,
Carl

[synequano]

47mm submersible will feel smaller than 47mm standard Luminor 1950 like 372 as the bezel of sub models are wider thus making the dial looks smaller

47mm radiomir do feel like 44mm luminors

Personally I'd go for 47mm subs as they're made from titanium vs 42mm but made from SS

[FirstF80InSpace]

The 682 looks perfect on your wrist.

[rambo99]

the 42mm pam 682 wears almost like a 40mm rolex submariner.

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[rolexbrand]

42mm is perfect, while 47mm is very big on the wrist

[lilgill]

47 mm go for it man

[1William]

My favorite watch at the moment is the Panerai 389. It is a great watch and at 47 mm does not wear too big. I like the look of the 682 but at 42 mm is not what I am looking for in a Panerai. I have a 7.5-7.75 wrist depending on the weather and while large it is not too large. I also own the 422 and the 690 which are also 47 mm and once you get used to wearing them it is hard to go back to more modest sized watches.

[hothothaven]

42 is just too small. And with the smaller face on a luminor vs a radiomir, and the fact that its a dive watch so it can be a bit bigger, the 47 is the way to go.