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Roost5o · 30 March 2015, 11:03 AM

I am looking to replace my Breitling Steelfish and am seriously thinking about Panerai. The reason I sold the Steelfish was because it was just too heavy (listed at 122 grams-not sure with bracelet or not) and it was constantly sliding into my wrist bone. I could never get comfortable with it. I currently have a Submariner that I love dearly although i would not want anything smaller on my 7.5" wrist.

I am looking at an "entry level" Panerai like the 111, 112 etc. since I really like the clear caseback. I don't know how the watches feel nor what sort of wrist presence to expect. I also don't know if a leather band will change the way it feels on the wrist versus a metal bracelet like on the Breitling.

Or should I be looking at a titanium model?

As always y'all's expertise is welcomed.

Urosfan · 30 March 2015, 01:25 PM

I have the 111 and it feels awesome I have small wrists but I highly recommend it

Jiggo · 30 March 2015, 02:29 PM

am a base guy so 112 for me
but actually you have quite a big wrist, dont wanna try 47mm?
372 will be the ONE!
Best of luck

Cru Jones · 30 March 2015, 06:20 PM

If you like the more subdued look of titanium, consider a 176 or 177, as they are lighter than their steel equivalents. As said above, though, you could also consider the 372, as pre-owned prices are very attractive.

Enjoy the hunt!

JPSUB · 31 March 2015, 12:23 PM

I just joined the club a few weeks ago and am very happy I did. I have worn a sub for the past 8 years and just bought a 351, which is titanium. With a 6.5 wrist it wears awesome. More comfortable the I would hVe ever thought and the reduced weight with ti is well worth it. All I can say is you will not regret your first Pam.

nick c · 31 March 2015, 12:35 PM

Good luck

tomcorkery · 31 March 2015, 01:35 PM

Your wrist is a good size for a 372. I have one and its to big for me. Wear it sometime with a long sleeve shirt. Mostly just look at it. Its such a sweet watch even its too big i cant sell it.

GoldSub · 31 March 2015, 03:57 PM

Pam 0 or 5 would be nice too

Roost5o · 31 March 2015, 08:44 PM

I am now looking at the 47mm as an alternative. To those who mentioned the 372 are there any issues with the Plexiglass crystal?

Jiggo · 31 March 2015, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roost5o

I am now looking at the 47mm as an alternative. To those who mentioned the 372 are there any issues with the Plexiglass crystal?

Plexi is sexy and I love it just like VR, you can scratch it easily
if 372 is your choice? then maybe wait for the one with sapphire?
coming out soon I heard...

TinyCyclops · 1 April 2015, 03:51 PM

Yes, the 372

kilyung · 1 April 2015, 10:48 PM

One and done with the 372

Psmith · 2 April 2015, 04:32 AM

422 is nice if you want a seconds hand

Ravager135 · 2 April 2015, 05:43 AM

372 for a classic 1950s model. It oozes Panerai DNA and is a great modern representation of a classic. 000, 005 if you are looking for something pre-Vendome styled. 111, 112 if you like the look of the pre-V models but want a display caseback and sandwich dial.

In my opinion, the 372, 000, and 005 are the truest to their respective forefathers.

mspeed76 · 2 April 2015, 06:17 PM

a steel panerai is like 5+ oz

your breitling weighs 4.3oz

you should be looking at titanium

30 March 2015, 11:03 AM	#1
Roost5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Gregg Location: Savannah Watch: Da Hulk Posts: 652	Wanting to join the Panerai camp I am looking to replace my Breitling Steelfish and am seriously thinking about Panerai. The reason I sold the Steelfish was because it was just too heavy (listed at 122 grams-not sure with bracelet or not) and it was constantly sliding into my wrist bone. I could never get comfortable with it. I currently have a Submariner that I love dearly although i would not want anything smaller on my 7.5" wrist. I am looking at an "entry level" Panerai like the 111, 112 etc. since I really like the clear caseback. I don't know how the watches feel nor what sort of wrist presence to expect. I also don't know if a leather band will change the way it feels on the wrist versus a metal bracelet like on the Breitling. Or should I be looking at a titanium model? As always y'all's expertise is welcomed. __________________ Hulk PAM01033

31 March 2015, 12:23 PM	#5
JPSUB "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: James Location: Houston TX Watch: 16610 Posts: 332	I just joined the club a few weeks ago and am very happy I did. I have worn a sub for the past 8 years and just bought a 351, which is titanium. With a 6.5 wrist it wears awesome. More comfortable the I would hVe ever thought and the reduced weight with ti is well worth it. All I can say is you will not regret your first Pam. __________________

31 March 2015, 12:35 PM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Good luck Attached Images

31 March 2015, 08:44 PM	#9
Roost5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Gregg Location: Savannah Watch: Da Hulk Posts: 652	I am now looking at the 47mm as an alternative. To those who mentioned the 372 are there any issues with the Plexiglass crystal? __________________ Hulk PAM01033

1 April 2015, 03:51 PM	#11
TinyCyclops Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Rolexville Watch: Rolex,PAM,AP,BFF Posts: 97	Yes, the 372 Attached Images

30 March 2015, 01:25 PM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,439	I have the 111 and it feels awesome I have small wrists but I highly recommend it

30 March 2015, 02:29 PM	#3
Jiggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: "A" Location: Bangkok Watch: 5512/5513 Posts: 176	am a base guy so 112 for me but actually you have quite a big wrist, dont wanna try 47mm? 372 will be the ONE! Best of luck

30 March 2015, 06:20 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,629	If you like the more subdued look of titanium, consider a 176 or 177, as they are lighter than their steel equivalents. As said above, though, you could also consider the 372, as pre-owned prices are very attractive. Enjoy the hunt!

31 March 2015, 01:35 PM	#7
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	Your wrist is a good size for a 372. I have one and its to big for me. Wear it sometime with a long sleeve shirt. Mostly just look at it. Its such a sweet watch even its too big i cant sell it.

31 March 2015, 03:57 PM	#8
GoldSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Perth Posts: 15	Pam 0 or 5 would be nice too

1 April 2015, 10:48 PM	#12
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	One and done with the 372

2 April 2015, 04:32 AM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	422 is nice if you want a seconds hand __________________

2 April 2015, 05:43 AM	#14
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,259	372 for a classic 1950s model. It oozes Panerai DNA and is a great modern representation of a classic. 000, 005 if you are looking for something pre-Vendome styled. 111, 112 if you like the look of the pre-V models but want a display caseback and sandwich dial. In my opinion, the 372, 000, and 005 are the truest to their respective forefathers.

2 April 2015, 06:17 PM	#15
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 615	a steel panerai is like 5+ oz your breitling weighs 4.3oz you should be looking at titanium

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