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bonoboman · 1 August 2016, 08:56 PM

I've been lurking for a few years, it's time to post. I'm looking to get either the 312, 359 or the 531. I really like the 44mm 1950 case over the standard luminor. Each one is very different, but they all look great. As much as I love the polished 359 I'm afraid I may get tired of the numerals as much as I love them for the moment. The 312 looks fantastic and is a safe bet. The 531 is also polished and has a pretty awesome dial. But I also worry I find the GMT function silly after a while.

Would the 44mm 1950 case be too large for my wrist? Maybe the 510 or the 560 would be a better choice since since its slimmer, despite preferring the 1950 case. Wrist size is around <6.5"

Thanks!

Attached are photos. The 351 had a giant dent in the crown at the AD.

tom brady relfection

Coffes4closers · 2 August 2016, 12:26 PM

No.. It looks bold and awesome. Buy it!!! Anything smaller than a 44mm Pam and you'd might as well buy something else. You can pull it off. The polished cases appear slightly larger on the wrist though, in my opinion.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 2 August 2016, 03:15 PM

Looks exact size for you.. Btw the non domed crystals looks smaller even they are the same size ..

Ruud Van Driver · 2 August 2016, 03:25 PM

The picture that really tells it like it is is the one where your a few feet from the mirror showing almost your whole frame. That's how the watch will look on you in the real world; they always look way bigger in close-ups. I think you're good to go. Remember, a Panerai is supposed to be big and bold.

The 359 is an awesome choice, I just picked mine up last week. If you're not 100% sure, go 312.

Oh, and tie your shoe laces before you break your neck!

Cru Jones · 2 August 2016, 03:34 PM

The last two photos make me think it's fine on you.

Most importantly, how do you feel wearing it?

Babolat · 2 August 2016, 06:26 PM

Looks good !!!

Psmith · 2 August 2016, 06:56 PM

Looks great on you

maton12 · 2 August 2016, 07:24 PM

They look fine

Really like the polished case and bezel

The fully numbered dial is a bonus!

Lange1 · 2 August 2016, 07:44 PM

Look good!

Rushne · 2 August 2016, 08:16 PM

Looks great to me :)
Do it!

1William · 2 August 2016, 08:31 PM

Looks like it fits. Cool watch.

travisb · 2 August 2016, 09:22 PM

Looks good to me!

nick c · 2 August 2016, 10:18 PM

Your wrist made for panerai

mfer · 2 August 2016, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The last two photos make me think it's fine on you.

Most importantly, how do you feel wearing it?

If it bugs you don't buy it. If you love it, buy it.

jcbarrientos · 2 August 2016, 11:00 PM

Looks good!!

Dr.Brian · 2 August 2016, 11:19 PM

It's close, but I think you're good to go. You want to avoid the wall clock look, and you're not there.

bonoboman · 2 August 2016, 11:57 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone. It feels great, I currently wear a Pelagos and an skx. It certainly feels heavier, but it's a solid weight. I just hope it's not too top heavy. I'm still lifting everyday so I plan to put on more muscle. The 359 is likely the choice.

Side note: I tried on the ceramic luminor and they suggested I not get it. They had 2 upset customers with a cracked case and a $7000 repair bill.

stockae92 · 3 August 2016, 05:17 AM

The watch looks ok, but tie your shoes :D

ap1 · 3 August 2016, 07:15 AM

It works - but at the limit id say. Maybe the first pic is just too close up. You could always go 42. 1392.

Urosfan · 3 August 2016, 08:18 AM

Looks good

bonoboman · 3 August 2016, 08:19 AM

The shoes are tied, just not well :D

red1108nyc · 3 August 2016, 08:21 AM

It is time to grip it and rip it.

bonoboman · 4 August 2016, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone, I plan to make my choice today.

1 August 2016, 08:56 PM	#1
bonoboman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: st. pete Posts: 5	44MM 1950 case too large for my wrist? I've been lurking for a few years, it's time to post. I'm looking to get either the 312, 359 or the 531. I really like the 44mm 1950 case over the standard luminor. Each one is very different, but they all look great. As much as I love the polished 359 I'm afraid I may get tired of the numerals as much as I love them for the moment. The 312 looks fantastic and is a safe bet. The 531 is also polished and has a pretty awesome dial. But I also worry I find the GMT function silly after a while. Would the 44mm 1950 case be too large for my wrist? Maybe the 510 or the 560 would be a better choice since since its slimmer, despite preferring the 1950 case. Wrist size is around <6.5" Thanks! Attached are photos. The 351 had a giant dent in the crown at the AD. tom brady relfection

2 August 2016, 03:25 PM	#4
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	The picture that really tells it like it is is the one where your a few feet from the mirror showing almost your whole frame. That's how the watch will look on you in the real world; they always look way bigger in close-ups. I think you're good to go. Remember, a Panerai is supposed to be big and bold. The 359 is an awesome choice, I just picked mine up last week. If you're not 100% sure, go 312. Oh, and tie your shoe laces before you break your neck! __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 August 2016, 06:56 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Looks great on you __________________

2 August 2016, 11:19 PM	#16
Dr.Brian 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,911	It's close, but I think you're good to go. You want to avoid the wall clock look, and you're not there. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

3 August 2016, 05:17 AM	#18
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,991	The watch looks ok, but tie your shoes :D __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

2 August 2016, 12:26 PM	#2
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	No.. It looks bold and awesome. Buy it!!! Anything smaller than a 44mm Pam and you'd might as well buy something else. You can pull it off. The polished cases appear slightly larger on the wrist though, in my opinion.

2 August 2016, 03:15 PM	#3
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,656	Looks exact size for you.. Btw the non domed crystals looks smaller even they are the same size ..

2 August 2016, 03:34 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,299	The last two photos make me think it's fine on you. Most importantly, how do you feel wearing it?

2 August 2016, 06:26 PM	#6
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	Looks good !!!

2 August 2016, 07:24 PM	#8
maton12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 400	They look fine Really like the polished case and bezel The fully numbered dial is a bonus!

2 August 2016, 07:44 PM	#9
Lange1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco Posts: 315	Look good!

2 August 2016, 08:16 PM	#10
Rushne 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: White 116500LN Posts: 884	Looks great to me :) Do it!

2 August 2016, 08:31 PM	#11
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 50,540	Looks like it fits. Cool watch.

2 August 2016, 09:22 PM	#12
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,488	Looks good to me!

2 August 2016, 10:18 PM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	Your wrist made for panerai

2 August 2016, 11:00 PM	#15
jcbarrientos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Watch: AP,Rolex,UN,Pam Posts: 595	Looks good!!

2 August 2016, 11:57 PM	#17
bonoboman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: st. pete Posts: 5	Thanks for the responses everyone. It feels great, I currently wear a Pelagos and an skx. It certainly feels heavier, but it's a solid weight. I just hope it's not too top heavy. I'm still lifting everyday so I plan to put on more muscle. The 359 is likely the choice. Side note: I tried on the ceramic luminor and they suggested I not get it. They had 2 upset customers with a cracked case and a $7000 repair bill.

3 August 2016, 07:15 AM	#19
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,900	It works - but at the limit id say. Maybe the first pic is just too close up. You could always go 42. 1392.

3 August 2016, 08:18 AM	#20
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,530	Looks good

3 August 2016, 08:19 AM	#21
bonoboman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: st. pete Posts: 5	The shoes are tied, just not well :D

3 August 2016, 08:21 AM	#22
red1108nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,515	It is time to grip it and rip it.

4 August 2016, 09:09 PM	#23
bonoboman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: st. pete Posts: 5	Thanks for the responses everyone, I plan to make my choice today.

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