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rootbeer7 · 5 August 2016, 06:24 AM

love the look of 424, so found myself with a few minutes to spare near Selfridges this morning and thought why not try it. Had a 425 in stock and sadly I think it looked huge and a bit ridiculous. Tried on the 44 and 42mm watches but they just didn't feel right. Would the California dial make the difference or is Panerai not for me?

Ruud Van Driver · 5 August 2016, 09:02 AM

I had similar thoughts until I tried a few on.

Can I suggest you go try on a couple more and have the AD take a few pictures, preferably from about six feet away. That's how the watch will really look. Then post them on here and go from there.

It took me a while to get used to the look but Panerai are supposed to wear big. They're not jewellery watches

ManUtd · 5 August 2016, 10:00 AM

How big are your wrists? Mine are about 6.75" and have always thought that the 40mm Rolex dials were as big as I could go until I finally tried on a Panerai. It took a while for me to get adjusted to the obviously much larger dial but eventually I ended up with a 44mm. My point is, unless you're used to larger dials (think 44mm and above), there will be some kind of shock to see that much metal on your wrist and given enough time, maybe you'll get used to it.

nick c · 5 August 2016, 12:13 PM

Maybe try the base models like 000,005,111,112

Cru Jones · 5 August 2016, 07:17 PM

There are very few watches that I "love" the look of, so it might be too early to say Panerai isn't for you. Try on a bunch of models, take your time, and see.... I bet you'll find something great for you.

FWIW, 424/425 are quite thick. Try a 249 to compare.

rootbeer7 · 5 August 2016, 08:46 PM

thanks for all your advice. I'll keep looking.

kaiserphoenix · 5 August 2016, 09:14 PM

47mm does wear large and not everyone can pull it off.

The 44mm manual winds wear thinner than the automatic equivalent and consequently may be more comfortable.

The "bettarini" cases area thinner and somewhat lighter than the 1950 counterparts also so keep that in mind too.

i wouldnt get a 40 or 42mm panerai if i were you, it just doesnt seem right.

rootbeer7 · 5 August 2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

47mm does wear large and not everyone can pull it off.

The 44mm manual winds wear thinner than the automatic equivalent and consequently may be more comfortable.

The "bettarini" cases area thinner and somewhat lighter than the 1950 counterparts also so keep that in mind too.

i wouldnt get a 40 or 42mm panerai if i were you, it just doesnt seem right.

I agree, the smaller 42mm case was really disappointing!

rebel_1 · 5 August 2016, 11:26 PM

I personally like / prefer the 1940 42 mm case.

If you can, try on a non polished TI version like a 176/7 they seem a lot smaller than the polished versions, and they are light as a feather.

Either way, Panerai isn't for everyone all of the time. They are truly unique watches with a sometimes acquired taste.

Bobby T · 6 August 2016, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

love the look of 424, so found myself with a few minutes to spare near Selfridges this morning and thought why not try it. Had a 425 in stock and sadly I think it looked huge and a bit ridiculous. Tried on the 44 and 42mm watches but they just didn't feel right. Would the California dial make the difference or is Panerai not for me?

I had a 425...........thought it was the nicest dial I had ever seen. Bought the watch wore it and sadly, it was way too big for my wrist along with the fact that I just didn't like the Rad styling. Had the watch been a 44 Luminor, probably would have worked for me. Oh well, live and learn.

rootbeer7 · 6 August 2016, 06:21 AM

the problem is I love the California dial of the 424. The 249 way over my current budget (looking for a flip for my big block!)

Lordofrolex · 6 August 2016, 06:38 AM

GO with a bronze and you won't be disappointed. Probably best pam ever made.

fullcourt · 6 August 2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

GO with a bronze and you won't be disappointed. Probably best pam ever made.

such a premium on those watches....nice but personally i would pay that much

DONGinsler · 8 August 2016, 10:24 PM

If 47 too large. Try on the 44 mm models. They wear smaller due to the cushion shaped case.

Some just feel they're too large regardless of wrist size. I find 44 mm fits me just right on my 7" wrist. Never tried on a 47 mm, but don't care for the lug overhang of too large watches

DON

5 August 2016, 06:24 AM	#1
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,197	Pam not for me love the look of 424, so found myself with a few minutes to spare near Selfridges this morning and thought why not try it. Had a 425 in stock and sadly I think it looked huge and a bit ridiculous. Tried on the 44 and 42mm watches but they just didn't feel right. Would the California dial make the difference or is Panerai not for me?

5 August 2016, 09:02 AM	#2
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I had similar thoughts until I tried a few on. Can I suggest you go try on a couple more and have the AD take a few pictures, preferably from about six feet away. That's how the watch will really look. Then post them on here and go from there. It took me a while to get used to the look but Panerai are supposed to wear big. They're not jewellery watches __________________ 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

5 August 2016, 10:00 AM	#3
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	How big are your wrists? Mine are about 6.75" and have always thought that the 40mm Rolex dials were as big as I could go until I finally tried on a Panerai. It took a while for me to get adjusted to the obviously much larger dial but eventually I ended up with a 44mm. My point is, unless you're used to larger dials (think 44mm and above), there will be some kind of shock to see that much metal on your wrist and given enough time, maybe you'll get used to it. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

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kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,720	47mm does wear large and not everyone can pull it off. The 44mm manual winds wear thinner than the automatic equivalent and consequently may be more comfortable. The "bettarini" cases area thinner and somewhat lighter than the 1950 counterparts also so keep that in mind too. i wouldnt get a 40 or 42mm panerai if i were you, it just doesnt seem right. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5396R-011, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

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rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,131	I personally like / prefer the 1940 42 mm case. If you can, try on a non polished TI version like a 176/7 they seem a lot smaller than the polished versions, and they are light as a feather. Either way, Panerai isn't for everyone all of the time. They are truly unique watches with a sometimes acquired taste. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

5 August 2016, 12:13 PM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Maybe try the base models like 000,005,111,112

5 August 2016, 07:17 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,584	There are very few watches that I "love" the look of, so it might be too early to say Panerai isn't for you. Try on a bunch of models, take your time, and see.... I bet you'll find something great for you. FWIW, 424/425 are quite thick. Try a 249 to compare.

5 August 2016, 08:46 PM	#6
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,197	thanks for all your advice. I'll keep looking.

6 August 2016, 06:21 AM	#11
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,197	the problem is I love the California dial of the 424. The 249 way over my current budget (looking for a flip for my big block!)

6 August 2016, 06:38 AM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	GO with a bronze and you won't be disappointed. Probably best pam ever made. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

8 August 2016, 10:24 PM	#14
DONGinsler "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 85	If 47 too large. Try on the 44 mm models. They wear smaller due to the cushion shaped case. Some just feel they're too large regardless of wrist size. I find 44 mm fits me just right on my 7" wrist. Never tried on a 47 mm, but don't care for the lug overhang of too large watches DON

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