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Eric89 · 25 February 2010, 02:29 PM

Im looking into possibly buying my first panerai and was looking for some advice as to which model to go for. I like the looks of the PAM 50. Id like the watch to be an automatic, steel bracelet, and a black dial. Id prefer the 40mm case as I have a bit of a smaller wrist at 7 in. Date feature is a must for me. Please excuse my ignorance and lack of knowledge here but I really just dont know where to begin and I would appreciate any and all help you can give me. Also about what can I expect to pay to for a used PAM 50?

Psmith · 25 February 2010, 07:57 PM

Welcome Eric -

7" is not really that small a wrist ...I would strongly recommend that you try some 44mm models before you make a decision.

A PAM299 would meet your criteria

Cheers

Trurolexer · 25 February 2010, 10:37 PM

Once you go 44mm, you never go back. Trust me, I knew.

HL65 · 25 February 2010, 10:42 PM

44 all the way: My Pam 275:

Hewes · 25 February 2010, 10:51 PM

Everyone new to the brand thinks they will be to big at 44mm, you gota just go for it. It is a big watch , but it wears normal

chef19 · 25 February 2010, 11:24 PM

If you go for the 40mm you will be making a huge mistake.

Trust me, the 44mm is what you want. It is the essence of the brand and it really doesnt even wear that big.

7" is perfectly fine for 44mm.

jcatral14 · 25 February 2010, 11:51 PM

You might want to consider the 44mm version. With a 7" wrist you won't have a problem wearing one

There are petite girls running around with Rads for chrissakes, lol

mfer · 26 February 2010, 12:35 AM

I have 6.5" wrists and wear 44mm just fine. I was exactly the same as you. I wanted a 51 first time (white dial, 40mm, bracelet).

Now, I just want 44mm Leather.

Have you seen these?
329 (SS)

328 (SS)

new 352 (Ti)

Esexx · 26 February 2010, 12:46 AM

Ditto with everyone above.

Definitely a 44mm Pam!

Esexx · 26 February 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcatral14

There are petite girls running around with Rads for chrissakes, lol

Cool! Where can I find one?

mfer · 26 February 2010, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcatral14

There are petite girls running around with Rads for chrissakes, lol

Yeah, but truth told, the 45mm Radiomirs wear much smaller than the 44mm Luminors.

jcatral14 · 26 February 2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Yeah, but truth told, the 45mm Radiomirs wear much smaller than the 44mm Luminors.

True but it's still a 45mm case. I also came across a pretty lass no more than 5'4" that was sporting a 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esexx

Cool! Where can I find one?

Not telling

Eric89 · 26 February 2010, 02:11 AM

I always just assumed the 44mm would be too big but I have honestly never actually tried one on. That 328 looks really nice as does the 329 and 299. Could anyone please explain the differences between the three to me? The leather straps are growing on me alot but Ive always been a bracelet kind of guy and for the price of buying a bracelet seperately, I figured it made more sense to get it with the watch and then buy a strap later on to have the best of both worlds. Thanks for all the suggestions so far guys, keep them coming!

m_reign · 26 February 2010, 03:52 AM

Another vote for 44mm. Depending on how much you plan on spending I think your options would be the 328 or 299 or unless you have a need for a GMT function which would make 329 or 297 as your choices.

Eric89 · 26 February 2010, 04:39 AM

So what do you all think about which model to get, any pros/cons of the 328 vs the 299?

m_reign · 26 February 2010, 05:44 AM

The difference between 328 and 299 is that the 328 is a 1950 casing, with in-house movement, sandwich dial without date magnification.

Eric89 · 26 February 2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_reign

The difference between 328 and 299 is that the 328 is a 1950 casing, with in-house movement, sandwich dial without date magnification.

Ive heard the term sandiwch dial and paint dial on here before but would you mind explaining the difference between the two to me? So the 299 doesnt have an in house movement? Does it use an ETA movement instead? Sorry for all the questions, like I said earlier I am completely new to the world of panerai.

jcatral14 · 26 February 2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric89

Ive heard the term sandiwch dial and paint dial on here before but would you mind explaining the difference between the two to me? So the 299 doesnt have an in house movement? Does it use an ETA movement instead? Sorry for all the questions, like I said earlier I am completely new to the world of panerai.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339....+Painted+Dial

A1000 · 26 February 2010, 06:07 AM

x2 I agree 328 & 329 are great watches whether on bracelets or straps.

m_reign · 26 February 2010, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric89

Ive heard the term sandiwch dial and paint dial on here before but would you mind explaining the difference between the two to me? So the 299 doesnt have an in house movement? Does it use an ETA movement instead? Sorry for all the questions, like I said earlier I am completely new to the world of panerai.

Look at this link for the dial differences:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=113893

The 299 is based on a Valjoux 7750 movement.

esm · 26 February 2010, 08:19 AM

Eric, id suggest to try on a 44mm at the same time also.
Wheni first wanted a Panerai, i tried on the 40mm white dial on bracelet (i tnink its PAM51) and thought it was fine on my 7.25" wrist.
After done a few research and had an opportunity to try a PAM000 and PAM112 last year, i got hooked on the larger size and thought it wears similar to most of my other watches.
Fast forward a couple of month, the urge for a PAM came back and was lucky to see a new 000 at an AD and bought it.

So.... Give both sizes a try and decide it for yourself... The bulky crown guard on Lums will take a little while to get used to, but after that, it will wear nicely.

Btw - if you get the bracelet version, you can also change it to other straps.

632627 · 27 February 2010, 01:08 AM

im 5'7 and have a 6.5 " wrist.

the first time i saw a panerai i thought it was the most ridiculous looking watch ever, in part because of its massive size.

2 days ago i bought my first 44mm pam and i must say it is the perfect fit for my wrist and i couldnt be happier.

go with 44mm, you wont be dissapointed!

marshallr47 · 27 February 2010, 01:29 AM

I once thought that the 44 was too big on my wrist...which I think is small. Well, needless to say, my 104 looks great on my wrist. I love it and so you will. Best of luck.

jlopicco · 1 March 2010, 12:18 PM

I would look into the 359. I believe its a new model for 2010 and I really like that it utilizes all of the arabic numbers and does not have a date magnifier. I am new to Panerai as well but can not seem to get that watch out of my head! I think its fair to say that I am starting to become a Panerai fan.

TimeOnHand · 1 March 2010, 12:26 PM

I have a 6.5" wrist and wear a 312 very comfortably on my wrist... no worries!

25 February 2010, 02:29 PM	#1
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 165	New to Panerai Im looking into possibly buying my first panerai and was looking for some advice as to which model to go for. I like the looks of the PAM 50. Id like the watch to be an automatic, steel bracelet, and a black dial. Id prefer the 40mm case as I have a bit of a smaller wrist at 7 in. Date feature is a must for me. Please excuse my ignorance and lack of knowledge here but I really just dont know where to begin and I would appreciate any and all help you can give me. Also about what can I expect to pay to for a used PAM 50?

25 February 2010, 07:57 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome Eric - 7" is not really that small a wrist ...I would strongly recommend that you try some 44mm models before you make a decision. A PAM299 would meet your criteria Cheers Attached Images __________________

25 February 2010, 10:42 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,254	44 all the way: My Pam 275: __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 February 2010, 11:51 PM	#7
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 727	You might want to consider the 44mm version. With a 7" wrist you won't have a problem wearing one There are petite girls running around with Rads for chrissakes, lol __________________ -Jay

26 February 2010, 12:35 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I have 6.5" wrists and wear 44mm just fine. I was exactly the same as you. I wanted a 51 first time (white dial, 40mm, bracelet). Now, I just want 44mm Leather. Have you seen these? 329 (SS) 328 (SS) new 352 (Ti) __________________ member#3242

25 February 2010, 10:37 PM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Once you go 44mm, you never go back. Trust me, I knew.

25 February 2010, 10:51 PM	#5
Hewes Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fl Posts: 41	Everyone new to the brand thinks they will be to big at 44mm, you gota just go for it. It is a big watch , but it wears normal

25 February 2010, 11:24 PM	#6
chef19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: florida Posts: 72	If you go for the 40mm you will be making a huge mistake. Trust me, the 44mm is what you want. It is the essence of the brand and it really doesnt even wear that big. 7" is perfectly fine for 44mm.

26 February 2010, 12:46 AM	#9
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Ditto with everyone above. Definitely a 44mm Pam!

26 February 2010, 02:11 AM	#13
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 165	I always just assumed the 44mm would be too big but I have honestly never actually tried one on. That 328 looks really nice as does the 329 and 299. Could anyone please explain the differences between the three to me? The leather straps are growing on me alot but Ive always been a bracelet kind of guy and for the price of buying a bracelet seperately, I figured it made more sense to get it with the watch and then buy a strap later on to have the best of both worlds. Thanks for all the suggestions so far guys, keep them coming!

26 February 2010, 03:52 AM	#14
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	Another vote for 44mm. Depending on how much you plan on spending I think your options would be the 328 or 299 or unless you have a need for a GMT function which would make 329 or 297 as your choices.

26 February 2010, 04:39 AM	#15
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 165	So what do you all think about which model to get, any pros/cons of the 328 vs the 299?

26 February 2010, 05:44 AM	#16
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	The difference between 328 and 299 is that the 328 is a 1950 casing, with in-house movement, sandwich dial without date magnification.

26 February 2010, 06:07 AM	#19
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	x2 I agree 328 & 329 are great watches whether on bracelets or straps. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

26 February 2010, 08:19 AM	#21
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Eric, id suggest to try on a 44mm at the same time also. Wheni first wanted a Panerai, i tried on the 40mm white dial on bracelet (i tnink its PAM51) and thought it was fine on my 7.25" wrist. After done a few research and had an opportunity to try a PAM000 and PAM112 last year, i got hooked on the larger size and thought it wears similar to most of my other watches. Fast forward a couple of month, the urge for a PAM came back and was lucky to see a new 000 at an AD and bought it. So.... Give both sizes a try and decide it for yourself... The bulky crown guard on Lums will take a little while to get used to, but after that, it will wear nicely. Btw - if you get the bracelet version, you can also change it to other straps.

27 February 2010, 01:08 AM	#22
632627 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 37	im 5'7 and have a 6.5 " wrist. the first time i saw a panerai i thought it was the most ridiculous looking watch ever, in part because of its massive size. 2 days ago i bought my first 44mm pam and i must say it is the perfect fit for my wrist and i couldnt be happier. go with 44mm, you wont be dissapointed!

27 February 2010, 01:29 AM	#23
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I once thought that the 44 was too big on my wrist...which I think is small. Well, needless to say, my 104 looks great on my wrist. I love it and so you will. Best of luck. __________________ Ron

1 March 2010, 12:18 PM	#24
jlopicco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: New Jersey Watch: 16610LV Posts: 147	I would look into the 359. I believe its a new model for 2010 and I really like that it utilizes all of the arabic numbers and does not have a date magnifier. I am new to Panerai as well but can not seem to get that watch out of my head! I think its fair to say that I am starting to become a Panerai fan.

1 March 2010, 12:26 PM	#25
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I have a 6.5" wrist and wear a 312 very comfortably on my wrist... no worries! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

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