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PossumDixon · 3 February 2020, 01:47 PM

PAM has always been a big watch. Is 42mm too small for a Panerai? 7 1/4” wrist, but I don’t like how Panerai takes off the 9 o’clock marker on the 42mm dial.

multimedia · 3 February 2020, 01:55 PM

Personally, with that wrist size, I think you should be able to rock either a 44 or 47mm Panerai. Then again, the size of the wrist is not everything. A flat 6.5” can work just as well, if not better, when compared to a more rounder 7.5” wrist (just to give one example).

So if you’re not 100% sold on the 42mm, I think you should visit an ad/boutique to see what you think about a 44 or 47mm. How it feels on the wrist, etc.

To the question if 42mm is to small in Panerai world. IMHO, they serve their purpose and some of the models do look great. So no, I don’t think it’s to small.

Probably best to just try a few different models to see which one works best for you. In my experience, pictures very seldom do the watch justice (good or bad...)

Cheers,
Joe

Patton250 · 3 February 2020, 02:01 PM

Nope. 6.5” wrist

DoxaDavid · 3 February 2020, 02:36 PM

No. 42mm is just fine. Not everyone can wear hockey puck sized watches.

jclaraperea · 3 February 2020, 02:51 PM

42 mm in 7.5 wirst

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pdnb · 3 February 2020, 03:12 PM

I wear 42mm/44mm/47mm destro all panerai and I have 6 3/4-7” wrist

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calatravato · 3 February 2020, 03:32 PM

I like the 42. I never quite got comfortable with the bigger 47s, but 44s are fine for me too. My wrist is around 6.75”.

All just depends on what you like.

Ucerveza · 3 February 2020, 06:12 PM

It wears great:

Cru Jones · 3 February 2020, 07:56 PM

Too small?? No. Whatever floats your boat.

1William · 3 February 2020, 09:39 PM

The 42 mm works if you want it to work. I am not a fan as I currently prefer the 47 mm watches and think that part of the appeal of the Panerai Watches is the size. I also have a 7.5-7.75 inch wrist.

ezinhk · 4 February 2020, 10:52 AM

Depends on the shape of your wrist and your definition of too small. Seems everyone’s perception of size (on this forum) is so different LOL. Best to try all 3 sizes and see which one you like most.

DLRIDES · 4 February 2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ezinhk

Depends on the shape of your wrist and your definition of too small. Seems everyone’s perception of size (on this forum) is so different LOL. Best to try all 3 sizes and see which one you like most.

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ap1 · 4 February 2020, 01:22 PM

Works just fine

Euge · 4 February 2020, 03:50 PM

I think 42mm wears fine, 7.20inch wrist.....

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Tolex · 4 February 2020, 05:45 PM

I used to think of sizing in terms of wrist diameter too, but these days im more convinced of watch size in proportion to height/body size.

I know people who are buff and work out with really tiny wrists - 6.2-6.5 inchers (since its the one body part where you cannot increase size via lifting), carry 47-50mm watches fine. I have also seen a coworker that was thin with big wrists look clownish with a breitling 45mm on him.

Best is to take a full length picture with the watch and evaluate from there - not a wrist shot.

machob55 · 5 February 2020, 08:53 AM

I had a similar thought about the size, as most of my watches are between 39 and 42mm. But after trying on the 47mm Luminor, I realized it wears perfectly at that size and does not look large on my small wrist. The advice of visiting an AD/PAM Boutique is sound! Good luck with your selection!

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spoon-turbo · 8 February 2020, 02:46 PM

I think the better question if you could try one is, does the 42mm look small/perfect on you?

Although Panerai has been known for their large watches, I think it still depends on your overall build how it fits.

3 February 2020, 01:47 PM	#1
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3 February 2020, 01:55 PM	#2
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Personally, with that wrist size, I think you should be able to rock either a 44 or 47mm Panerai. Then again, the size of the wrist is not everything. A flat 6.5” can work just as well, if not better, when compared to a more rounder 7.5” wrist (just to give one example). So if you’re not 100% sold on the 42mm, I think you should visit an ad/boutique to see what you think about a 44 or 47mm. How it feels on the wrist, etc. To the question if 42mm is to small in Panerai world. IMHO, they serve their purpose and some of the models do look great. So no, I don’t think it’s to small. Probably best to just try a few different models to see which one works best for you. In my experience, pictures very seldom do the watch justice (good or bad...) Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

3 February 2020, 02:01 PM	#3
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	Nope. 6.5” wrist __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

3 February 2020, 02:36 PM	#4
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,265	No. 42mm is just fine. Not everyone can wear hockey puck sized watches. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

3 February 2020, 03:32 PM	#7
calatravato "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: New York Watch: PP 5711/1a-011 Posts: 478	I like the 42. I never quite got comfortable with the bigger 47s, but 44s are fine for me too. My wrist is around 6.75”. All just depends on what you like. __________________ Instagram: @thewatchdawg

3 February 2020, 02:51 PM	#5
jclaraperea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Juan Carlos Location: Mexico Watch: Daytona 116519 Posts: 441	42 mm in 7.5 wirst Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Pro

3 February 2020, 03:12 PM	#6
pdnb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The best coast Watch: 5726, 5212 Posts: 637	I wear 42mm/44mm/47mm destro all panerai and I have 6 3/4-7” wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 February 2020, 06:12 PM	#8
Ucerveza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 32	It wears great:

3 February 2020, 07:56 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,492	Too small?? No. Whatever floats your boat.

4 February 2020, 10:52 AM	#11
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Depends on the shape of your wrist and your definition of too small. Seems everyone’s perception of size (on this forum) is so different LOL. Best to try all 3 sizes and see which one you like most.

4 February 2020, 01:22 PM	#13
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	Works just fine

4 February 2020, 03:50 PM	#14
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,964	Is 42mm too small for Panerai? I think 42mm wears fine, 7.20inch wrist..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 February 2020, 05:45 PM	#15
Tolex Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 42	I used to think of sizing in terms of wrist diameter too, but these days im more convinced of watch size in proportion to height/body size. I know people who are buff and work out with really tiny wrists - 6.2-6.5 inchers (since its the one body part where you cannot increase size via lifting), carry 47-50mm watches fine. I have also seen a coworker that was thin with big wrists look clownish with a breitling 45mm on him. Best is to take a full length picture with the watch and evaluate from there - not a wrist shot.

5 February 2020, 08:53 AM	#16
machob55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: US Posts: 1,119	I had a similar thought about the size, as most of my watches are between 39 and 42mm. But after trying on the 47mm Luminor, I realized it wears perfectly at that size and does not look large on my small wrist. The advice of visiting an AD/PAM Boutique is sound! Good luck with your selection! Sent from my Vivo 8 using Tapatalk

8 February 2020, 02:46 PM	#17
spoon-turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Asia Watch: PP Posts: 310	I think the better question if you could try one is, does the 42mm look small/perfect on you? Although Panerai has been known for their large watches, I think it still depends on your overall build how it fits.

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