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veilstylez · 19 June 2007, 07:43 AM

I got a new panerai pam048. I went from pam104 to pam111 and thought that 44mm was to big because I have small 6.5in wrist. But after getting the 40mm, its too small after going from 44mm, though the 40mm does look more proportional on my wrist, I dont like the watch. In all I think 44mm panerais look better. So I sold it already but here are some pics of the watch. I also got the aftermarket SS bracelet which is a nice touch.

Launch Mini · 19 June 2007, 08:44 AM

I know what you mean. My wife has a 40mm.
Most of mine are 44 & up.
These do feel "small" after wearing the larger one, even though they are still larger than the 40mm Rolex'. ( thicker cases)
The photo's look great.

walds11 · 19 June 2007, 08:49 AM

Congrats. I started with the 48, went through some 44mms, went back to the 48 and now back to 44mm with a 104. What a ride!!! I have about a 6 3/4" wrist. 44mm is probably pushing it. To be honest with you, I don't have a preference.

JJ Irani · 19 June 2007, 05:52 PM

WOW! Congrats!! Now that's what I call a bracelet!!

amanda · 19 June 2007, 09:19 PM

I've had issues with 44mm as well... due to an old injury I just couldnt wear the watch for any length of time. I recently traded my 005 in on a 48 and am totally stoked that I did this. Was a hard decision at the time. But a week on, I can wear the 48 for 14hrs straight with no issues at all. Still early days tho, so far so good.

My problem was positioning on the wrist... the 44mm needed to sit up behind my wrist bone (any lower it dug into my hand and hurt my wrist bone) to keep it there I had to have it sooo tight or the watch would slide down. The 48 sits perfectly between the wrist bone and my hand... causes no issues at all.

I'd say next time... I'll try a Radiomir.

Do you still have that bracelet? Did it just fit straight onto the 48 or require a adapter? I'm thinking of getting one.

Mort · 19 June 2007, 11:37 PM

Great looking PAM. Good images as well.

Olyckan · 19 June 2007, 11:39 PM

A wristshot would be nice!

I really like Panerai but I'm worried it will look huge on my puny wrists. The Sub is about what my wrist can handle...

dman · 20 June 2007, 12:14 AM

Great choice and congrats!!

amanda · 20 June 2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Olyckan

A wristshot would be nice!

I really like Panerai but I'm worried it will look huge on my puny wrists. The Sub is about what my wrist can handle...

The 48 is significantly bigger than a 40mm Sub..mainly due to the size of the case. I love the 48... it has this awesome 'Rotor Wobble' that will spin in such a way the entire case wobbles in line with it... its like having a live being on your wrist, your movement keeps it alive.. its something else alright!

Really, you'd have to try and find one to try out to really know what its like. I had the 44mm but alas I couldnt wear it for comfort issues etc but the 48 I'm having no issues with at all.

I want to pick up a Submariner as well... so when I do, I'll post pics of both side by side for comparisons.

Blue Bull · 20 June 2007, 02:07 PM

Whats the size of the PAM 088 ... 40 or 44mm ??

walds11 · 20 June 2007, 03:23 PM

44mm.

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Whats the size of the PAM 088 ... 40 or 44mm ??

veilstylez · 21 June 2007, 05:05 AM

hahah thanks guys! darn..I didnt take a wrist shot of the watch before I sold it. I only owned this one for a week. I just purchased a pam111G so now Im back to a 44mm's
once you get used to the 44mm, its nicer.

Its funny because with the 40mm on my small wrist, looks like a 44mm to some of you guys with bigger wrist.

walds11 I wish my wrist were atleast 6.75in like yours then it wouldnt be that bad.

veilstylez · 21 June 2007, 05:10 AM

And for my wrist I deffinately like the 40mm on bracelet than the 44mm for me. The 40mm with this OEM style bracelet is really nice and snug, a perfect fit. But leather straps the 44mms look better than the 40's.

SSDJ · 11 July 2007, 05:53 AM

You mentioned an aftermarket ss bracelet for you panerai. Can you tell me more? I would certainly like to buy one since my 44mm PAM61 is making my wrist sweat and I don't like my leather straps smelling funky about a couple of months. Does your afternarket SS bracelet fit a strapped Panerai?

Thanks.

Dan

ROLEX4EvEr · 12 July 2007, 01:05 PM

Damnnnnn

ajmarton · 12 July 2007, 04:51 PM

I recently bought the Panerai 177, bought and sold the Pan Ferrari and just added the Rolex LV.

JJ Irani · 12 July 2007, 05:22 PM

WOW!! Those are some amazing pics. Welcome to TRF, pal. We love pics....especially the kind you've just posted!!

Cheers - JJ

walds11 · 12 July 2007, 07:24 PM

I love the sandwhich dial.

veilstylez · 13 July 2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDJ

You mentioned an aftermarket ss bracelet for you panerai. Can you tell me more? I would certainly like to buy one since my 44mm PAM61 is making my wrist sweat and I don't like my leather straps smelling funky about a couple of months. Does your afternarket SS bracelet fit a strapped Panerai?

Thanks.

Dan

Its worth the $100 for the bracelet. its gives it a new look..and the feeling of full steel bracelet is nice too. The aftermarket bracelet fits any strap panerai expect the radiomir of course, but make sure you get the one for 44mm.

I just got a new panerai, this is a 111 G model with bigger CG and last of the painted before the sandwich. Here are some pics. Sorry its the same boring pics but this one is the 44mm version this time.

veilstylez · 13 July 2007, 05:04 PM

oh and heres how the 104 looked like on my small wrists. But Ive grown to like it more now.

anyways, im thinking of flipping this baby for a Sub again. I hate this disease.

bezelman · 19 July 2007, 05:41 PM

I need to get one....

mdtddd2007 · 13 March 2008, 04:16 AM

beautiful watch!!! congrats!!!

lac2s · 25 March 2008, 09:11 AM

Niceeeeeeee

mach330 · 30 March 2008, 06:53 PM

anyone know where i can get aftermarket bracelts veil?

etp095 · 30 March 2008, 07:16 PM

that's a nice looking watch,gotta get me one.

veilstylez · 31 March 2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mach330

anyone know where i can get aftermarket bracelts veil?

ebay

Quote:

Originally Posted by etp095

that's a nice looking watch,gotta get me one.

Thanks!

lqnguyen · 5 June 2008, 01:46 PM

thanks for the picture! i have a 6.5 wrist too, so this helps alot

Felly Jr. · 5 June 2008, 01:51 PM

So veilstylez, what's in your current collection Pam wise?

veilstylez · 6 June 2008, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

So veilstylez, what's in your current collection Pam wise?

Hey!! I sold the pam G awhile back. Then bought a pam111H with the sandwich dial. I didn't really like the Sandwich dial so I sold that, which I really really really regret now. So I went through 3 111's, a 104, and 48. I currently want a pam50 and a pam 88 or 90. The 50 is perfect on the bracelet. And the 88/90 would be on rubber straps.

damn I miss panerais
The bracelet is bad ass.
The 90 is awesome too

Felly Jr. · 6 June 2008, 03:45 AM

Let's hook up and go on a Pam shopping spree!

We need to get you feeling better STAT!!

19 June 2007, 07:43 AM	#1
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	New panerai I got a new panerai pam048. I went from pam104 to pam111 and thought that 44mm was to big because I have small 6.5in wrist. But after getting the 40mm, its too small after going from 44mm, though the 40mm does look more proportional on my wrist, I dont like the watch. In all I think 44mm panerais look better. So I sold it already but here are some pics of the watch. I also got the aftermarket SS bracelet which is a nice touch. Attached Images

19 June 2007, 08:44 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I know what you mean. My wife has a 40mm. Most of mine are 44 & up. These do feel "small" after wearing the larger one, even though they are still larger than the 40mm Rolex'. ( thicker cases) The photo's look great. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

19 June 2007, 05:52 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	WOW! Congrats!! Now that's what I call a bracelet!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 June 2007, 12:14 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Great choice and congrats!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 July 2007, 01:05 PM	#15
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Damnnnnn __________________

19 June 2007, 08:49 AM	#3
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,675	Congrats. I started with the 48, went through some 44mms, went back to the 48 and now back to 44mm with a 104. What a ride!!! I have about a 6 3/4" wrist. 44mm is probably pushing it. To be honest with you, I don't have a preference.

19 June 2007, 09:19 PM	#5
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I've had issues with 44mm as well... due to an old injury I just couldnt wear the watch for any length of time. I recently traded my 005 in on a 48 and am totally stoked that I did this. Was a hard decision at the time. But a week on, I can wear the 48 for 14hrs straight with no issues at all. Still early days tho, so far so good. My problem was positioning on the wrist... the 44mm needed to sit up behind my wrist bone (any lower it dug into my hand and hurt my wrist bone) to keep it there I had to have it sooo tight or the watch would slide down. The 48 sits perfectly between the wrist bone and my hand... causes no issues at all. I'd say next time... I'll try a Radiomir. Do you still have that bracelet? Did it just fit straight onto the 48 or require a adapter? I'm thinking of getting one.

19 June 2007, 11:37 PM	#6
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Great looking PAM. Good images as well.

19 June 2007, 11:39 PM	#7
Olyckan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Sub no date! Posts: 69	A wristshot would be nice! I really like Panerai but I'm worried it will look huge on my puny wrists. The Sub is about what my wrist can handle...

20 June 2007, 02:07 PM	#10
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Whats the size of the PAM 088 ... 40 or 44mm ??

21 June 2007, 05:05 AM	#12
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	hahah thanks guys! darn..I didnt take a wrist shot of the watch before I sold it. I only owned this one for a week. I just purchased a pam111G so now Im back to a 44mm's once you get used to the 44mm, its nicer. Its funny because with the 40mm on my small wrist, looks like a 44mm to some of you guys with bigger wrist. walds11 I wish my wrist were atleast 6.75in like yours then it wouldnt be that bad.

21 June 2007, 05:10 AM	#13
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	And for my wrist I deffinately like the 40mm on bracelet than the 44mm for me. The 40mm with this OEM style bracelet is really nice and snug, a perfect fit. But leather straps the 44mms look better than the 40's.

11 July 2007, 05:53 AM	#14
SSDJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: canada Posts: 1	You mentioned an aftermarket ss bracelet for you panerai. Can you tell me more? I would certainly like to buy one since my 44mm PAM61 is making my wrist sweat and I don't like my leather straps smelling funky about a couple of months. Does your afternarket SS bracelet fit a strapped Panerai? Thanks. Dan

12 July 2007, 04:51 PM	#16
ajmarton Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Andrew Marton Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 16750 Pam 48 Posts: 117	I recently bought the Panerai 177, bought and sold the Pan Ferrari and just added the Rolex LV. Attached Images

12 July 2007, 05:22 PM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	WOW!! Those are some amazing pics. Welcome to TRF, pal. We love pics....especially the kind you've just posted!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 July 2007, 07:24 PM	#18
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,675	I love the sandwhich dial.

13 July 2007, 05:04 PM	#20
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	oh and heres how the 104 looked like on my small wrists. But Ive grown to like it more now. anyways, im thinking of flipping this baby for a Sub again. I hate this disease. Attached Images

19 July 2007, 05:41 PM	#21
bezelman Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 17	I need to get one....

13 March 2008, 04:16 AM	#22
mdtddd2007 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,795	beautiful watch!!! congrats!!!

25 March 2008, 09:11 AM	#23
lac2s Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 83	Niceeeeeeee

30 March 2008, 06:53 PM	#24
mach330 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OC Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90 Posts: 394	anyone know where i can get aftermarket bracelts veil?

30 March 2008, 07:16 PM	#25
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	that's a nice looking watch,gotta get me one. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

5 June 2008, 01:46 PM	#27
lqnguyen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 1	thanks for the picture! i have a 6.5 wrist too, so this helps alot

5 June 2008, 01:51 PM	#28
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	So veilstylez, what's in your current collection Pam wise?

6 June 2008, 03:45 AM	#30
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Let's hook up and go on a Pam shopping spree! We need to get you feeling better STAT!!

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