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Old 17 February 2014, 06:46 AM   #1
kyledrum2002
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Need Help With Choosing a Panarei

This will be my first Panerai. I saw a 310 that I really liked new at an AD. My understanding is that it's not made anymore. I want a 40mm, 42 maybe only if I can't find a 40 that I like. I want a black dial with a brown leather strap. No preference of Chrono or not.

Any suggested ADs or trusted TRF sellers that you would recommend?

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Old 17 February 2014, 09:21 AM   #2
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Have you checked out Panerai's website? The search function will sort the models and should pull up the models you might want and, with pictures, it will mean more than a list of numbers (like 512, 337, 338, 392, 532, 50, 48).

As for the strap color, my advice is don't sweat it. An AD should at least switch straps if not throw in a strap or two to sweeten the deal. And then there's all the very good 3rd party makers. Anyway, good luck not going strap crazy.
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Old 17 February 2014, 10:04 AM   #3
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Can't help you there buddy, not a fan of ANY Panerai under 44mm...but that's just me. Good luck...,,,
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Old 17 February 2014, 10:19 PM   #4
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Same here love the 44mm pams
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Old 18 February 2014, 01:13 AM   #5
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I can only wear 47mm Panerais now.
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Old 18 February 2014, 01:31 AM   #6
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Not sure if you're planning on keeping your Panerai, or selling at some point... but the PAM's below 44mm don't hold their value very well.

I'd definitely be looking in the pre-owned marketplace - but that's me. There are dedicated Panerai websites that have "Collector's Markets" where you can probably find what you're looking for. Don't forget to post on there for a reference check, too!
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Old 19 February 2014, 09:49 PM   #7
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Have you tried on a 44mm? Believe me they are great even with my small wrists, 40mm are too small for the height, really try some 44's...
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Old 19 February 2014, 11:56 PM   #8
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Yes, 44mm PAMs don't wear as large as you would think. Try to consider this to be a "brand identity minimum size". I suggest you give it a go before deciding!
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Old 20 February 2014, 12:22 AM   #9
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Last time i went to my AD to buy a 40mm, i left with a 47mm. I just can't help when it comes to Panerai. Funny thing is that i don't like watches over 40 mm from other brands.
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Old 20 February 2014, 07:00 AM   #10
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Look at the 44 mm models (or larger)

You'll save time & money in the long run
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Old 1 March 2014, 08:19 AM   #11
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If you get a 40 you will regret soon after and sell it to get a 44, really go to an AD and try a few, the 1950's wear a little larger, the others smaller, but believe me I have tiny wrists and there is no way I would have gotten a 40, really like everyone here tells you try a few 44's
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