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WatchMeRun · 16 July 2016, 08:27 PM

I'm considering my first Panerai and need some input from knowledgable owners. I'm very scared of the larger case sizes. I have a smaller frame at 5'7" and a 7" wrist. I've tried the 44mm and it swallows my wrist. I like the 42mm models but they seem to be harder to find. My attire M-F is business suit and want something that blends well with my work attire. Any suggestions on a 40mm or 42mm model? Any pics of Panerai with business suits?

Thanks,

brookish · 16 July 2016, 08:41 PM

I have a 6,75" wrist and I wear the 47mm all the time and they look cool. I even have 'the Egyptian' which I wear on occasion and get away with it... How can a 44mm swallow your wrist? I would not go smaller than 44mm...

Ruud Van Driver · 16 July 2016, 11:55 PM

My wrists aren't huge at 7.25" but I'm 5'13" so I guess that h low me carry the size. However, a 44mm should look too much different on you to what it does on me. I'm on the hunt for my first Panerai too. Here's a pic of me sporting the beautiful 44mm 312. Check it out, it's wonderful in its simplicity but take a look at the 359 too; same size, case, etc. but ecru lume and full Arabic dial.

franzy · 17 July 2016, 02:54 AM

I agree with the above comments. It probably just seems massive because you aren't used to wearing a watch that big. Maybe pick up a homage Panerai and wear that for a while. I think 44mm should be the minimum for Panerai.

Check out this clip of these lovely ladies wearing 47mm no problem at all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50O3hXryAmQ

Cru Jones · 17 July 2016, 03:59 AM

337 or 512?

WatchMeRun · 17 July 2016, 06:24 AM

Tried on a 00048 today. It's a 40mm case. It was awesome.

brookish · 17 July 2016, 06:29 AM

The 312 is a great allrounder, inhouse movement, date, second hand, ... It was my first Panerai, I later sold it and bought the 328 (which is basically the same but with a steel bracelet). Looks great on rubber, leather, steel.... Can't go wrong. And it looks perfect on your wrist.

jjcthe1 · 17 July 2016, 08:27 AM

I would go w a 44mm. You just aren't used to it. However if you want to go 42 check out the Pam 241. Nice piece

ManUtd · 17 July 2016, 10:43 AM

Besides the dial size be sure to consider the thickness. Some models are really thick there might be issues with your shirt/suit.

Urosfan · 18 July 2016, 02:05 AM

I got a 6.5 inch wrist the 44mm fits just fine

rolexnub · 18 July 2016, 04:19 AM

My 44mm PAM 510 is fine on my 6.5" wrist.

nick c · 18 July 2016, 04:45 AM

Best thing go and test drive all models

16 July 2016, 08:27 PM	#1
WatchMeRun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: North Carolina Watch: 116610LV, 116333 Posts: 189	Considering first Panerai... Need some help I'm considering my first Panerai and need some input from knowledgable owners. I'm very scared of the larger case sizes. I have a smaller frame at 5'7" and a 7" wrist. I've tried the 44mm and it swallows my wrist. I like the 42mm models but they seem to be harder to find. My attire M-F is business suit and want something that blends well with my work attire. Any suggestions on a 40mm or 42mm model? Any pics of Panerai with business suits? Thanks,

16 July 2016, 08:41 PM	#2
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	I have a 6,75" wrist and I wear the 47mm all the time and they look cool. I even have 'the Egyptian' which I wear on occasion and get away with it... How can a 44mm swallow your wrist? I would not go smaller than 44mm... __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

16 July 2016, 11:55 PM	#3
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	My wrists aren't huge at 7.25" but I'm 5'13" so I guess that h low me carry the size. However, a 44mm should look too much different on you to what it does on me. I'm on the hunt for my first Panerai too. Here's a pic of me sporting the beautiful 44mm 312. Check it out, it's wonderful in its simplicity but take a look at the 359 too; same size, case, etc. but ecru lume and full Arabic dial. Attached Images __________________ 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

17 July 2016, 06:29 AM	#7
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	The 312 is a great allrounder, inhouse movement, date, second hand, ... It was my first Panerai, I later sold it and bought the 328 (which is basically the same but with a steel bracelet). Looks great on rubber, leather, steel.... Can't go wrong. And it looks perfect on your wrist. __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

17 July 2016, 02:54 AM	#4
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	I agree with the above comments. It probably just seems massive because you aren't used to wearing a watch that big. Maybe pick up a homage Panerai and wear that for a while. I think 44mm should be the minimum for Panerai. Check out this clip of these lovely ladies wearing 47mm no problem at all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50O3hXryAmQ

17 July 2016, 03:59 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,584	337 or 512?

17 July 2016, 06:24 AM	#6
WatchMeRun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: North Carolina Watch: 116610LV, 116333 Posts: 189	Tried on a 00048 today. It's a 40mm case. It was awesome.

17 July 2016, 08:27 AM	#8
jjcthe1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 74	I would go w a 44mm. You just aren't used to it. However if you want to go 42 check out the Pam 241. Nice piece

17 July 2016, 10:43 AM	#9
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Besides the dial size be sure to consider the thickness. Some models are really thick there might be issues with your shirt/suit.

18 July 2016, 02:05 AM	#10
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	I got a 6.5 inch wrist the 44mm fits just fine

18 July 2016, 04:19 AM	#11
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	My 44mm PAM 510 is fine on my 6.5" wrist.

18 July 2016, 04:45 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Best thing go and test drive all models

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