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ersnyder · 18 November 2010, 09:39 AM

Well, maybe not. I couldn't believe it when my AD took me over to take a peek at the 47 MM 305. I told him 47 mm would be too big for my wrist and that I just wouldn't be interested. But when I slipped it on; it was all over but the cryin'!

Cool exhibition back:

BEAST of a buckle:

Very cool rubber strap:

Handsome face w/o the cyclops and retro rotating bezel:

And, yes, it does wear a little big on a 7 1/2" wrist:

Of course, plenty of lume:

All in all, a pretty great hefty piece of watch!

snog · 18 November 2010, 09:43 AM

so did you take it home? I was all ready to say yes it is too big but it looks great on your wrist.

karmatp · 18 November 2010, 09:52 AM

It's perfect!!!!!!! Look at the G Shocks that most guys are wearing as their beaters, they are like 50mm, some bigger. The 305 is one amazing watch, I would love to own one but it's a bit out of my price range at this time.

alphamale2012 · 18 November 2010, 10:04 AM

Looks great on your wrist.

ersnyder · 18 November 2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snog

so did you take it home? I was all ready to say yes it is too big but it looks great on your wrist.

Yes, I did. Forgot to mention that!!

dalip · 18 November 2010, 10:05 AM

Looks really good! The submersibles are really growing on me ...

If not already, that watch needs to go home with you!!!

Spencer · 18 November 2010, 10:10 AM

The 305 is quickly becoming my new PAM obsession!

Speed · 18 November 2010, 11:03 AM

I forget...what model # is the 44 mm version?

theken · 18 November 2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speed

i forget...what model # is the 44 mm version?

pam 025

karmatp · 18 November 2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I forget...what model # is the 44 mm version?

Actually the 243 comes with the same strap but it is SS instead of TI like the 25. I personally think the 243 is closer to the 305 than the 25, mainly due to the 1950's case and strap.

B. Doggy · 18 November 2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Actually the 243 comes with the same strap but it is SS instead of TI like the 25. I personally think the 243 is closer to the 305 than the 25, mainly due to the 1950's case and strap.

....Don't forget the 243 has a thicker crystal, too.

mfer · 18 November 2010, 12:52 PM

Another great watch. Congrats!

stockae92 · 18 November 2010, 01:07 PM

nice! :)

the bezel is what makes it 47mm? does the watch grow lug-to-lug from a 44mm 1950 case?

Nacelle · 18 November 2010, 01:26 PM

The 305 is gorgeous!

bcacncnc · 18 November 2010, 03:02 PM

Looks great on you...Hearty congrats!

In terms of thickness is, wonder how they compare with say a 233/270 - their pretty thick too.

ersnyder · 19 November 2010, 05:58 AM

Thanks for all the kind words. It is a great watch!

ocwatching · 19 November 2010, 06:13 AM

HUGE CONGRATS (pun intended)...
the 47mm 1950 cases actually wear small and in the 305 you have the new standard in PAM divers...very nice..enjoy that baby!

akira23 · 19 November 2010, 06:33 AM

Congrats! 47mm is a perfect size!

Nad · 19 November 2010, 06:57 AM

nt

Shade · 19 November 2010, 11:35 PM

Love that pam, but I couldn't pull it off.

PanosI · 19 November 2010, 11:59 PM

Huge Congrats for a HUGE watch

As i posted in the other thread, the watch is not too BIG, it's HUGE !!!

But the 1950 case makes it looks slim and the titanium makes it light to wear

This is my buddy's, Mic6, Pam 305.

Comparison pic with my LV

ersnyder · 20 November 2010, 02:33 AM

Love that tan strap on the PAM!

Launch Mini · 20 November 2010, 02:37 AM

It does look huge, especially when you add the crown guard & the large flat bezel.
I prefer the 47mm Radiomirs

marcinthemiddle · 20 November 2010, 03:44 AM

Congrats! It looks amazing on you...

gold canyon · 21 November 2010, 02:14 PM

Surely it's a beast. Though I must confess, I wouldn't mind trying it around the block a couple of times.

jacksonian · 27 November 2010, 01:32 PM

It's not too big, it's just right! I have 7" wrists and the 305 is a perfect fit for it. Anything smaller just doesn't feel right anymore. I'm even tempted by the Big Egiziano at 60mm! :)
My 305 is one of my favorites. Made it real easy to sell my 233 in trade toward a 217 so I could have another 47mm.

ersnyder · 28 November 2010, 06:28 AM

Nice shot Jackson, love that strap!!

18 November 2010, 09:39 AM	#1
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	47 mm is just too BIG! Well, maybe not. I couldn't believe it when my AD took me over to take a peek at the 47 MM 305. I told him 47 mm would be too big for my wrist and that I just wouldn't be interested. But when I slipped it on; it was all over but the cryin'! Cool exhibition back: BEAST of a buckle: Very cool rubber strap: Handsome face w/o the cyclops and retro rotating bezel: And, yes, it does wear a little big on a 7 1/2" wrist: Of course, plenty of lume: All in all, a pretty great hefty piece of watch!

18 November 2010, 09:52 AM	#3
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	It's perfect!!!!!!! Look at the G Shocks that most guys are wearing as their beaters, they are like 50mm, some bigger. The 305 is one amazing watch, I would love to own one but it's a bit out of my price range at this time. __________________ My grails:

18 November 2010, 10:05 AM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks really good! The submersibles are really growing on me ... If not already, that watch needs to go home with you!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

18 November 2010, 10:10 AM	#7
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	The 305 is quickly becoming my new PAM obsession! __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

18 November 2010, 12:52 PM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Another great watch. Congrats! __________________ member#3242

18 November 2010, 09:43 AM	#2
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	so did you take it home? I was all ready to say yes it is too big but it looks great on your wrist.

18 November 2010, 10:04 AM	#4
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Looks great on your wrist.

18 November 2010, 11:03 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,745	I forget...what model # is the 44 mm version?

18 November 2010, 01:07 PM	#13
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,987	nice! :) the bezel is what makes it 47mm? does the watch grow lug-to-lug from a 44mm 1950 case?

18 November 2010, 01:26 PM	#14
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	The 305 is gorgeous!

18 November 2010, 03:02 PM	#15
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Looks great on you...Hearty congrats! In terms of thickness is, wonder how they compare with say a 233/270 - their pretty thick too. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

19 November 2010, 05:58 AM	#16
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	Thanks for all the kind words. It is a great watch!

19 November 2010, 06:13 AM	#17
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	HUGE CONGRATS (pun intended)... the 47mm 1950 cases actually wear small and in the 305 you have the new standard in PAM divers...very nice..enjoy that baby! __________________ too much into watches...

19 November 2010, 06:33 AM	#18
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	Congrats! 47mm is a perfect size!

19 November 2010, 06:57 AM	#19
Nad "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Nad Location: YUL Posts: 259	It fits your wrist perfectly & congrats for pulling the trigger!!!! nt nt

19 November 2010, 11:35 PM	#20
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Love that pam, but I couldn't pull it off. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

19 November 2010, 11:59 PM	#21
PanosI 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,706	Huge Congrats for a HUGE watch As i posted in the other thread, the watch is not too BIG, it's HUGE !!! But the 1950 case makes it looks slim and the titanium makes it light to wear This is my buddy's, Mic6, Pam 305. Comparison pic with my LV

20 November 2010, 02:33 AM	#22
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	Love that tan strap on the PAM!

20 November 2010, 02:37 AM	#23
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	It does look huge, especially when you add the crown guard & the large flat bezel. I prefer the 47mm Radiomirs __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

20 November 2010, 03:44 AM	#24
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Congrats! It looks amazing on you... __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

21 November 2010, 02:14 PM	#25
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	Surely it's a beast. Though I must confess, I wouldn't mind trying it around the block a couple of times.

27 November 2010, 01:32 PM	#26
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125	It's not too big, it's just right! I have 7" wrists and the 305 is a perfect fit for it. Anything smaller just doesn't feel right anymore. I'm even tempted by the Big Egiziano at 60mm! :) My 305 is one of my favorites. Made it real easy to sell my 233 in trade toward a 217 so I could have another 47mm.

28 November 2010, 06:28 AM	#27
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	Nice shot Jackson, love that strap!!

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