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janc · 31 May 2008, 05:43 AM

As you may have seen from my previous threads yesterday I bought a sub non date to go with my 44mm panerai luminor.
The sub just seems TINY and although I love it I have to say it is a complete readjustment process.At times I feel like I am wearing a ladys watch!
Having said that I do like the contrast but it feels weird at times
Has anyone else experienced this ?
Best regards Jan

JJ Irani · 31 May 2008, 05:48 AM

You could be right.....but Rolex is Rolex!!

NOT my Panny!!

jx299 · 31 May 2008, 05:52 AM

To me, Panerai 44mm is just too big. I had a PAM 196 Daylight Chrono, I ended up trading it. The 40mm is nice, however, I found the Rolex watches are lighter, and therefore more comfortable in the long run. IMHO.

Magik · 31 May 2008, 06:04 AM

I think a Pammy may be good to add to my collection one day, but not to use as a daily wearer. They are very nice.

f16570 · 31 May 2008, 06:13 AM

That's because it is.

jasper · 31 May 2008, 06:18 AM

Same thing but different:

I wore my Speedy for the first time recenty, after wearing my GMT straight for almost three months. The speedy looked huge!

Somebody said it above...rolex is rolex. It's the reference point. All other watches either look big or small comapred to it,not the other way around.

skyline · 31 May 2008, 06:30 AM

I agree. After wearing a Seamaster for 5yrs and finally putting on my new Sub this morning, I found myself thinking, this could be slightly bigger and heavier. I like substance....but I'm not complaining.

Markg · 31 May 2008, 06:35 AM

just trying them on at the store is a shock; when i put my daytona back on, i wondered why it shrunk so much.....

its kind of like the computer monitor. that new one always looks so BIG, then you use it a while and it seems to shrink....

GoldenBear · 31 May 2008, 07:20 AM

I'll use my car analogy, it usually works...Sometimes, it is nice to zip around in my BMW and other times it is nice to go 4X4 in my Tahoe. The same holds true with watches. Some days it is my Subs and other days it is my 45mm Breitling Emergency. Big and bigger...

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 May 2008, 07:20 AM

I can't wait to get the DSSD, but somehow I am afraid it will my my current SD look small.

My AD tried it on, though, and stated that it does not look too large on his wrist since the case lugs follow the curve of the wrist nicely.

janc · 31 May 2008, 07:59 AM

I have a feeling the DSSD is going to be THE rolex sports watch all ohers will be judged by in the future and the size in particular will set the trend for all other sports models.
Willthis appetite for size be permanent?Will rolex be able (and should they?)resist the demand for BIG??

dcvelo · 31 May 2008, 09:09 AM

You should see my PAM Slytech Submersible, 47mm, that is big, but very nice!!!

sub2004 · 31 May 2008, 10:18 AM

With the utmost respect i dont get why size is such a big issue.

You get a 44mm casio also... that doesnt make it a better watch then a rolex.

On the converse, Pateks 34mm tourbillion repeater blows away everything in my books.

I guess its all about how it smiles to you, how it fits and what value we ascribe.

redshirt1957 · 31 May 2008, 10:39 AM

I am very comfortable with my size; no matter the watch.

gmt master x · 31 May 2008, 10:50 AM

Have them both, i dont compare them.....
bigger is just bigger,,,,,,,,,

teo · 31 May 2008, 11:04 AM

Why need a big watch? It looks like a clock on wrist. Furthermore it is difficult to slip it in your long sleeve.

bsodmike · 31 May 2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teo

Why need a big watch? It looks like a clock on wrist. Furthermore it is difficult to slip it in your long sleeve.

My sentiments exactly. There's a guy in my class with a ridiculous watch, probably quartz but that's not the problem LOL..

It's probably nearing 50mm...looks like a side plate attached to his wrist. RIDICULOUS

At Baselworld, there were many folks in long sleeves and french cuffs with 41mm+ watches, all bulging out/causing the cuffs to ride up...looked again silly IMHO.

I like some stealth, thank you!

pwrslider · 31 May 2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmt master x

Have them both, i dont compare them.....
bigger is just bigger,,,,,,,,,

Exactly! I have sub's and pannies....I agree..after wearing a Panerai..my sub felt small (er). But if you are constantly switching wrist times....you get used to it. Now...it's all about the mood I'm in..and what I'm wearing..or where I'm going. If I know I'm going somewhere where there's going to be alot of guys wearing Rolex...I'll wear the Pam...just to be a bit different.

diamondgirl · 31 May 2008, 01:23 PM

Midsize YM

I switch back and forth, no problem.

Radiomir base 210

I think the weight of the platinum helps with the balance.

Steph

pwrslider · 31 May 2008, 01:24 PM

NICE 210!!.................adding a 210 and readjusting the ever growing "list"!

diamondgirl · 31 May 2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

adding a 210 and readjusting the ever growing "list"!

I hear ya! I shuffled a B & R to get my 210. The B & R just did not sing to me like my YM or the 210.

Steph

jasonbellevue · 31 May 2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamondgirl

Midsize YM

I switch back and forth, no problem.

Radiomir base 210

I think the weight of the platinum helps with the balance.

Steph

Nice wristshots Steph, especially that YM, and a warm welcome to TRF!

chevycorvette · 31 May 2008, 02:04 PM

well, panerai = PAM

and Pam. is big

whatever start with Pam is big, like Pam anderson

janc · 31 May 2008, 04:32 PM

Yea,I guess its a mood thing and to have the option of the 2 is nice.
I have a feeling that the deep see sd may be the long term solution for me so Id better start saving!

Trurolexer · 31 May 2008, 07:31 PM

Pannie is good watch, but I flip my 112 to bought Expy II (now already flip to bought my Sub ND COSC).
But...

ROLEX is ROLEX...

THE KING!!!

The KING is the ONE who's wear the CROWN!!!

Tony-GB · 31 May 2008, 10:30 PM

I got rid of my A series Panerai 44mm Sub to go back to a 40mm Yacht Master. I was quite shocked at the difference in size & thought I would'nt adjust. I think the YM having a maxi dial helps in giving the illusion of a bigger presence.

I've seen pics of me wearing the Panerai & it just looks too big IMO. I can't wait to see some wrist shots & some shots "in the wild" of the DSSD.

Downing · 2 June 2008, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teo

Why need a big watch? It looks like a clock on wrist. Furthermore it is difficult to slip it in your long sleeve.

At 51, my aging eyes appreciate my GO (44mm) and PAM (45mm). I can still see the time with both my SD and Exp II, but just not quite as easily.

As I am now, so you shall be...

isu_pimps · 2 June 2008, 04:18 AM

I'm sure Flava Flav is saying the same thing about your tiny Panerai.

rpryan55 · 2 June 2008, 06:23 AM

I love my Panerai, but Rolex....well, Rolex is a watch like no other. So sturdy, so reliable, so accurate, so.....classy. No, as much as I love Panerai, Rolex is the brand that really sings to me. Now if I could only talk my wife into that meteorite dial Daytona on a black leather band.......

31 May 2008, 05:43 AM	#1
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	rolex seems tiny after panerai As you may have seen from my previous threads yesterday I bought a sub non date to go with my 44mm panerai luminor. The sub just seems TINY and although I love it I have to say it is a complete readjustment process.At times I feel like I am wearing a ladys watch! Having said that I do like the contrast but it feels weird at times Has anyone else experienced this ? Best regards Jan

31 May 2008, 05:48 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	You could be right.....but Rolex is Rolex!! NOT my Panny!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 May 2008, 06:13 AM	#5
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	That's because it is. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

31 May 2008, 06:18 AM	#6
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	Same thing but different: I wore my Speedy for the first time recenty, after wearing my GMT straight for almost three months. The speedy looked huge! Somebody said it above...rolex is rolex. It's the reference point. All other watches either look big or small comapred to it,not the other way around. __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

31 May 2008, 07:20 AM	#9
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I'll use my car analogy, it usually works...Sometimes, it is nice to zip around in my BMW and other times it is nice to go 4X4 in my Tahoe. The same holds true with watches. Some days it is my Subs and other days it is my 45mm Breitling Emergency. Big and bigger... __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

31 May 2008, 05:52 AM	#3
jx299 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Watch: Sub & GMT Posts: 327	To me, Panerai 44mm is just too big. I had a PAM 196 Daylight Chrono, I ended up trading it. The 40mm is nice, however, I found the Rolex watches are lighter, and therefore more comfortable in the long run. IMHO.

31 May 2008, 06:04 AM	#4
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	I think a Pammy may be good to add to my collection one day, but not to use as a daily wearer. They are very nice.

31 May 2008, 06:30 AM	#7
skyline "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 17	I agree. After wearing a Seamaster for 5yrs and finally putting on my new Sub this morning, I found myself thinking, this could be slightly bigger and heavier. I like substance....but I'm not complaining.

31 May 2008, 06:35 AM	#8
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	just trying them on at the store is a shock; when i put my daytona back on, i wondered why it shrunk so much..... its kind of like the computer monitor. that new one always looks so BIG, then you use it a while and it seems to shrink....

31 May 2008, 07:20 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I can't wait to get the DSSD, but somehow I am afraid it will my my current SD look small. My AD tried it on, though, and stated that it does not look too large on his wrist since the case lugs follow the curve of the wrist nicely. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 May 2008, 07:59 AM	#11
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	I have a feeling the DSSD is going to be THE rolex sports watch all ohers will be judged by in the future and the size in particular will set the trend for all other sports models. Willthis appetite for size be permanent?Will rolex be able (and should they?)resist the demand for BIG??

31 May 2008, 09:09 AM	#12
dcvelo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 189	You should see my PAM Slytech Submersible, 47mm, that is big, but very nice!!!

31 May 2008, 10:18 AM	#13
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	With the utmost respect i dont get why size is such a big issue. You get a 44mm casio also... that doesnt make it a better watch then a rolex. On the converse, Pateks 34mm tourbillion repeater blows away everything in my books. I guess its all about how it smiles to you, how it fits and what value we ascribe.

31 May 2008, 10:39 AM	#14
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I am very comfortable with my size; no matter the watch.

31 May 2008, 10:50 AM	#15
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Have them both, i dont compare them..... bigger is just bigger,,,,,,,,,

31 May 2008, 11:04 AM	#16
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Why need a big watch? It looks like a clock on wrist. Furthermore it is difficult to slip it in your long sleeve.

31 May 2008, 01:23 PM	#19
diamondgirl Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steph Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Rolex YM mid SS Posts: 187	No problem here... Midsize YM I switch back and forth, no problem. Radiomir base 210 I think the weight of the platinum helps with the balance. Steph

31 May 2008, 01:24 PM	#20
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	NICE 210!!.................adding a 210 and readjusting the ever growing "list"! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

31 May 2008, 02:04 PM	#23
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	well, panerai = PAM and Pam. is big whatever start with Pam is big, like Pam anderson

31 May 2008, 04:32 PM	#24
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	Yea,I guess its a mood thing and to have the option of the 2 is nice. I have a feeling that the deep see sd may be the long term solution for me so Id better start saving!

31 May 2008, 07:31 PM	#25
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Pannie is good watch, but I flip my 112 to bought Expy II (now already flip to bought my Sub ND COSC). But... ROLEX is ROLEX... THE KING!!! The KING is the ONE who's wear the CROWN!!!

31 May 2008, 10:30 PM	#26
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	I got rid of my A series Panerai 44mm Sub to go back to a 40mm Yacht Master. I was quite shocked at the difference in size & thought I would'nt adjust. I think the YM having a maxi dial helps in giving the illusion of a bigger presence. I've seen pics of me wearing the Panerai & it just looks too big IMO. I can't wait to see some wrist shots & some shots "in the wild" of the DSSD. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

2 June 2008, 04:18 AM	#28
isu_pimps Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 17	I'm sure Flava Flav is saying the same thing about your tiny Panerai.

2 June 2008, 06:23 AM	#29
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I love my Panerai, but Rolex....well, Rolex is a watch like no other. So sturdy, so reliable, so accurate, so.....classy. No, as much as I love Panerai, Rolex is the brand that really sings to me. Now if I could only talk my wife into that meteorite dial Daytona on a black leather band....... __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

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