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Old 10 August 2018, 04:04 AM   #31
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47mm, looks good on you. You can totally wear it!
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Old 11 August 2018, 03:27 AM   #32
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I think the 42mm is too small the 47mm is way better.
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Old 11 August 2018, 03:38 AM   #33
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47 looks great.
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Old 11 August 2018, 05:47 AM   #34
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42mm looks a lot better
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Old 11 August 2018, 10:17 AM   #35
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Choose the one you are comfortable with, that is all that matters.
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Old 13 August 2018, 05:10 AM   #36
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100% go with the 1389.
With a 7.25" inch wrist, you can definitely wear a 47mm PAM and not look ridiculous.
I wear a 44mm 1312, which is pushing it for my 6.5" rounded wrist, so for me the 682 is a good get, although I didn't love the feel of it when I tried it on, which surprised me.

If I had > 7" wrists, it would open up a ton more options at 47mm. If you like the 1389, pull the trigger
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:46 AM   #37
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Both watches look good on you but i think the 682 looks really nice if not better. i would go with the 682, it doesn't look small.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:23 AM   #38
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47 looks better on you than the 42
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Old 13 August 2018, 02:59 PM   #39
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I is either the 47mm or nothing
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Old 14 August 2018, 08:54 AM   #40
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Old 21 August 2018, 09:21 AM   #41
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yeah, i am starting to lean towards the 47mm pam1389

its really starting to grow on me.

went to try it on again.
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Old 21 August 2018, 09:45 AM   #42
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yeah, i am starting to lean towards the 47mm pam1389

its really starting to grow on me.

went to try it on again.


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Old 21 August 2018, 03:33 PM   #43
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yeah, i am starting to lean towards the 47mm pam1389

its really starting to grow on me.

went to try it on again.
I went with a 682 because I can't pull off a 47mm.

You should definitely go with the 1389.
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Old 21 August 2018, 04:12 PM   #44
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47mm looks good! Go for it

I love the 42mm myself, but just can't get over the price

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Old 21 August 2018, 05:17 PM   #45
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you should go for the 1389. i love the little blue hand and the slimmer case compared to the 389 i have, plus its one of the only few models to feature a ceramic bezel.
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Old 21 August 2018, 11:36 PM   #46
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The PAM 1389 looks great on your wrist...pull the trigger
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Old 22 August 2018, 01:06 AM   #47
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Was the 682 you tried on solid or exhibition caseback? I’m trying to locate an exhibition caseback.
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Old 22 August 2018, 04:20 AM   #48
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Was the 682 you tried on solid or exhibition caseback? I’m trying to locate an exhibition caseback.
It was the newer solid caseback.

Might not be ez to locate a new one with clear caseback.. but good luck
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Old 22 August 2018, 06:32 AM   #49
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Was the 682 you tried on solid or exhibition caseback? I’m trying to locate an exhibition caseback.
The 682 I bought a couple of weeks ago has an exhibition back (T series). I contacted all the boutiques and ADs in the US, and there were 5 ADs with T series exhibition backs at that time. The boutiques haven’t had one in a while.
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Old 22 August 2018, 06:56 PM   #50
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The 47mm is damn good, go for it
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Old 23 August 2018, 02:08 AM   #51
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yeah, i am starting to lean towards the 47mm pam1389

its really starting to grow on me.

went to try it on again.
the follow up pic you posted seals the deal. Get the 1389-- no brainer.
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Old 23 August 2018, 02:50 AM   #52
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The 682 I bought a couple of weeks ago has an exhibition back (T series). I contacted all the boutiques and ADs in the US, and there were 5 ADs with T series exhibition backs at that time. The boutiques haven’t had one in a while.
Do you mind my asking what it set you back? I can get a new one from my AD for 7,300 but it’s not the T series.
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Old 23 August 2018, 02:52 AM   #53
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Anyone know if the T series is taller (by any significance) than the new solid caseback?
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Old 26 August 2018, 11:13 PM   #54
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47mm Submersible

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......once you get used to wearing them it is hard to go back to more modest sized watches.
So-so-so true! I am going through a similar dilema! I've a 422 & picked up a SD43 early in the year & as much as I love the 43, I can't get used to how small it feels even by its "huge" size (by RLX standards). I've been looking at 44mm Luminors, 45mm Radiomirs to fill the "gap", but they all seem too small. I went to a boutique today again (they're probably sick of my trying watches on), and I came away with the conclusion for me at least, PANERAI watches need to be 47mm as it's the signature of the brand. I tried on the 721, 720, 1389, 685 (which I almost bought a year ago...) and came away with the possibility of selling my 43 & buy a 1389! It's such a cool watch - like you said the pop of blue looks really cool & opens up the possibility of adding colour like a blue alligator-strap etc. Which for me then, leaves the door open for a dressy radiomir in the form of a 685 with a black alligator strap. Bottom line though, they're both 47mm, yet wear differently as they have a different aesthetic.

I would urge you 100% to buy the 1389 (or any other 47mm Sub). 615 is amazing, way over the top with a price tag to match. I love the black ceramic bezel too...

The photo you took looks like it fits your "person" perfectly, look at a full body reflection -

Good luck & happy hunting!
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Old 7 September 2018, 11:56 AM   #55
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Based on your photos, the 47mm looks nice on the wrist - but I'm also a huge fan of larger watches. In the end get the one that speaks to you more.
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Old 7 September 2018, 12:34 PM   #56
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47mm looks good! Go for it

I love the 42mm myself, but just can't get over the price

Hi brother, Panerai will be great on you 🤓🍻
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Old 8 September 2018, 03:24 AM   #57
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Hi brother, Panerai will be great on you
Thanks buddy!
I don't think I can justify the price for this one though...
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Old 8 September 2018, 05:56 PM   #58
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The 47mm is better because personally i think the 42mm is way too small for you, but if there was 44mm it would have been a perfect choice for you
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Old 8 September 2018, 08:37 PM   #59
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The 1389 looks perfectly fine on your wrist. Have you considered the BMG-TECH 692? It does have a slimmer profile than the 1389 due to the fact that it does not need the amagnetic protection. If not available compare the 1389 case with the 1305 case that has the same height of the 692.
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Old 12 September 2018, 12:45 PM   #60
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They both look huge on you. Get the 42.
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