372 slams into me at the AD
 

So, I've been thinking of the 372 for a while and figured it was too big for my 6.5 wrist. Figuring I'd have to try one on before seriously considering it. Let me first off say, I like big watches and always have. With my smallish wrists, I always thought the smaller 40mm and under look very feminine on me. Even my wife thinks so, even rolexes, my wife agrees. So, it's a matter of taste, I guess and what I think looks good on me. That said, I still thought perhaps the 372 would be just too big.

Now onto my LUCK yesterday -- I walk into my AD just to see what they had in 47mm so I can try on the size. A rad, a sub, whatever, just to give me an idea of how a 372 might look. I didn't mention the 372 to the sales lady whatsoever. I just was 'browsing' for fun. No intention of buying a watch at all.

The sales lady suddenly whispers to me, "I have a 372 in the BACK."

Whhhaaaaaat?


So she brought it out and I gave it a try. I could not believe how beautiful the watch was in person and on my wrist. Yes, it is big. But guess what? I don't care! I don't think it is too big. Or too big for me to pass off. :thumbsup:


Long story short (too late) - I knew as soon as soon as it went on my wrist, l wasn't going to walk out without it. And I didn't I can't believe I now own a brand new 372!

SO - now I have to sell my 312! And a butt load of straps I've acquired! :dummy:

Let me close by saying I don't think I'll be buying many straps for my 372. The two that come with it are gorgeous and soft, amazing quality. Maybe just a rubber strap and an ammo and I'll be all set. Anyway, thanks for reading this happy man's post. Now I'm off to take pictures of my 312! :dude:

Here are the obligatory wrist shots. I am not a great photographer (yet) as you can see. But you get the point!

congrat, it looks nice on your wrist.

Congrats and great pick up!

Nice pick-up, Congrats!

Gorgeous watch! I wish they made a mini-Pam, they are just too big for my wrist...:chuckle:

Congrats, my fav PAM of all time looks great!

I thought so too until I tried it on! It's flat case back sits very comfy and doesn't wobble around. :thumbsup:

congrats...I had a chance to play with one Friday night at a GTG...
I also have 6.5" wrist..I played with it last fall and thought I would pass..
but now I am having 2nd thoughts...
sigh...

Congrats on your pickup!

Here is a wristshot from friday..probably still too big...lol

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/050035d8.jpg

Congrats on the 372, but keep the 312 .

Big congrats!

:cheers::cheers:

Cheers!

Looks perfect! :clap:

Very nice. :thumbsup: Congrats!

:clap:

congrats Tony - dont you just love the impulse buy? :cheers:

nice

Congrats on the 372!

gotta say, i think it looks totally fine on you. great watch, great pick up. enjoy!! :cheers:

Congrats man, and btw, no it doesn't look too big on you! :)

Thanks guys! It's nice to know my fellow pan-thusiasts like how it looks on me! I'm so happy I walked into the AD yesterday. I had NO clue I'd be walking out with a 372. :dude:

Thats actually not that different than how i got mine, congrats

Great pick up story Tony - big congrats :cheers:

That looks awesome--congrats!!

too big. look at the lugs. i cant take it.

I tried one on for a few hours recently. As gorgeous as it is, it's too big for my 6.5". More power to those that can pull it off!

Congratulations! Looks great on your wrist. Not too big at all. Enjoy!

huge congrats !

Congrats on Panerai's hit of the year!!!

Very nice, doesn't look too big at all! Congrats!

Thanks!!!! :dude::dude::dude::cheers::cheers::cheers::lov::lo v::jam::jam::wav::prty:

I'm happy you like it. Congrats on the pick-up!