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Old 15 January 2011, 01:11 PM   #1
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Top 40mm Panerai?

So I have had a bunch of Rolex watches over the years, but never a Panerai, I have only had one 44mm watch I liked on my wrist and still eventually got rid of it. I think I would have to stick with the 40mm versions that are out there. If I were looking to get one, what would be some of the more interesting 40mm versions that are out there?
Thanks for the help and feel free to give some wristshots
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Old 15 January 2011, 04:53 PM   #2
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what size is your wrist,just keep in mind it may be harder to sell if you ever flip it.

I think the Pam 241 looks very nice.
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Old 15 January 2011, 09:04 PM   #3
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PAM 48 is the best of the 40mm bunch if you ask me. Sorry no wrist shots though.
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Old 15 January 2011, 11:02 PM   #4
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I agree - it would nice to see a base model in 40mm.....maybe this year?
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Old 15 January 2011, 11:35 PM   #5
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Old 15 January 2011, 11:43 PM   #6
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Thanks for the advice so far and my wrist is just 6.75"....I am thinking of going on the "Super Size Me" diet, just so I can get some better watches
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Old 15 January 2011, 11:44 PM   #7
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I actually find the length from lug to lug to be the dimension that bothers me the most with my wrist, 50mm and under from lug tip to lug tip is best
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Old 21 January 2011, 03:15 PM   #8
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a 310 is a great looking 40mm. just got one.
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Old 22 January 2011, 04:48 AM   #9
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PAM 183 is 45mm but doesn't look as big as other Panerais.
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Old 28 January 2011, 05:10 AM   #10
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I'm really liking my PAM 51-

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I like the "quick change" system that lets you switch from the bracelet to a strap super fast!
White dial's different too...
Good luck on your search!
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Old 28 January 2011, 08:27 AM   #11
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This one pam 48, but flip it after six months and went to the 44mm Pam 177. I also got 6'5 wrist but the the titanium 177 is as comfortable as my Rolex datejust and Explorer II.

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Old 29 January 2011, 01:35 AM   #12
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Old 29 January 2011, 11:05 AM   #13
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I bought a PAM048 a few years ago at the height of "big" watches, I just could not get comfortable with a 44mm watch. At this point I am glad I made the 40mm choice. Keep in mind that these watches have presence on the wrist due to their height along with their width. I have 7.5" wrists.
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Old 1 February 2011, 11:53 AM   #14
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I have a PAM48. I'll put it this way -- it is my regular-wear watch, which I am wearing probably 75% of the time, maybe more. It has to compete with a Rolex Explorer, Omega Speedmaster Pro, and a very nice Baume & Mercier (I swear, it's the nicest men's watch they've made for years IMO!) I love each and every one of these watches, but the PAM48 -- well, I just haven't found anything I like more. :)

Brace yourself -- half the fun of being a Panerai owner is collecting straps! I just ordered my third Mario Paci (water-resistant black calf w/ black stitching.)
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Old 2 February 2011, 09:14 AM   #15
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I'm really liking my PAM 51-

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I like the "quick change" system that lets you switch from the bracelet to a strap super fast!
White dial's different too...
Good luck on your search!
Marc,

That white dial is absolutely stunning
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Old 2 February 2011, 09:21 AM   #16
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I agree with Corporate - get a Ti model like the 176 or 177. The Panerai DNA is about 44mm and up. I doubt there will ever be a 40mm base if one hasn't come out yet, Panerai releases 8(!) new 47mm models at SIHH recently, no new 40mm pieces as far as I know.

There are some very nice 42mm Radomir models that might be worth some consideration as well.
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reallllly nice!! any wrist shots? i once tried on a 312 and thought it was HUGE, but, apparently, you get used to it......

i'm not a flipper, so, not being concerned with re-sale value, i think maybe a 40mm is more my speed.

dunno.....the 111 haunts me.....
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Old 3 February 2011, 03:35 AM   #19
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reallllly nice!! any wrist shots? i once tried on a 312 and thought it was HUGE, but, apparently, you get used to it......

i'm not a flipper, so, not being concerned with re-sale value, i think maybe a 40mm is more my speed.

dunno.....the 111 haunts me.....





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Old 13 March 2011, 04:34 PM   #20
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The PAM 48 is a stunner, looks great on your wrist too!
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Old 15 March 2011, 11:39 AM   #21
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Old 30 March 2011, 01:18 PM   #22
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215 is a limited edition and very sharp looking
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