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Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member First ever Panerai for a smaller wrist - advice I confess - I know very little about Panerai. But I would like to add one to my collection. I have a fairly small wrist (6.5 inches) and really 40mm watches are my peak - though I can probably get away with a 42mm. From the smaller Panerai models (I am looking at finding a pre-owned one, not new) any recommendations? Any advice gratefully received. __________________ rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,014 go and try them on before making any decisions. I thought like you before I started trying them and found 44mm Luminor, whilst larger, were beautifully balanced. __________________ Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 807 Thanks - that sounds sensible (though will require me to wait until post lockdown!). Encouraging to hear that perhaps a 44mm would not wear as big as it sounds? Quote: Originally Posted by rootbeer7 go and try them on before making any decisions. I thought like you before I started trying them and found 44mm Luminor, whilst larger, were beautifully balanced. __________________ Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,249 I have a small wrist also and I have a 111 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,242 Quote: Originally Posted by rootbeer7 go and try them on before making any decisions. I thought like you before I started trying them and found 44mm Luminor, whilst larger, were beautifully balanced. This. I used to have a 392 (42mm) but got a 564 (44mm) about a year ago and this actually wears much better imo. The problem with the 42mm Panerais is theyre not much thinner than the 44mm so feel a little top heavy and less balanced. Also the 1950s style case wears larger than the bettarini style case. Ive heard the Radiomirs wear smaller but never tried one. This is definitely a try before you buy decision as theres so many subtle differences between Panerai models that make a big difference to how you will feel about the watch. enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,859 Have a 6.75" wrist, and the 44mm Luminar (PAM01033) looks great! In fact it better 'fills out' my very thin wrists, thus my 'arm visual' look more, ummm, 'normal' instead of girly-thin. Agree with others, please find a way to try one on and see for yourself is your best bet. __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. brandrea 2024 Pledge Member A wire lug Radiomir even at 47mm wears surprisingly small considering its size Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,662 Many factors to consider besides watch diameter. Wrist shape (round or flat) also plays a role. Short and curved lugs combined with leather straps make Panerai wear smaller than the diameter. If you want a Luminor, consider trying some Bettarini case models (000, 005, 111, etc), which wear closer to the wrist than the 1950 case models. If you want a 1950 case (the curves are nice), consider a more recent one, as they are thinner than the initial batch like 312, 320, etc. Wire lug Radiomirs will wear even smaller, with a 45 mm 210 being a good option. But, might as well try some 47s while you are at. You never know what will “sing” with Panerai. Good luck with your hunt! Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 596 I thought 47mm submersible might be too big before I tried it. Make sure you take a photo of the watch with a full body shot not just a wrist shot otherwise the watch will look massive. MKLM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 90 The PAM 682 works well for me. It does not wear much larger than my Rolex sub and I did not want to go larger than 40mm either. I love the Luminor sub. Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 596 You can see here the 47mm looks big as a wrist shot but as a full body shot is fine Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 596 Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 807 Thank you all so much! Extremely helpful. __________________ Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,971 I think you should try them, to see what you like the best... 7.2 in and I liked the 42mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406 Quote: Originally Posted by Euge I think you should try them, to see what you like the best... 7.2 in and I liked the 42mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That looks great! __________________ Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,971 Quote: Originally Posted by wisguy That looks great! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374 6.5" wrist... __________________ eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,626 Try a 44mm Luminor or 45mm Rad. Panerai's are supposed to look big on your wrist. Lugs are fairly short, so don't be scared off just by the numbers. If you really don't like how those feel/look on your wrist, then try the 42s. deuxani "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 336 The Luminor Due line might be something to check out: https://www.panerai.com/nl/en/collec...minor-due.html They basically have every model in 38mm, 42mm and 45mm. I like them a lot! I have big wrists, but something about that 38mm just makes me want to get one :) munichblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Munich Posts: 106 My wrist size is 8.2“ but I went for a Luminor Due (904) with 42mm and 11mm thickness. Don’t be fooled by so many advices about bigger sizes. In my very humble opinion 90% of the people wear their watches too big. Go and try the Due collection, everything what defines Panerai but not oversized! Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,172 Ultimately you should get what you like and if that's 42mm; that's fine. If you are looking for something 40mm and less, then I don't think Panerai is really your brand. If you are drawn to the brand for its looks, then I say embrace it and go with a 44mm newer Luminor 1950 model. They have a thinner movement and wear well on any wrist. A 45mm Radiomir is also a good consideration. Both sizes and cases are large enough and respectable in size to represent the brand well, but still wear well. GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk bakaneul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Daniel-Hanwool Location: Brentwood TN Posts: 70 6.25 in wrist here and I can barely pull 42mm Luminor Due PAM728 on my wrist. soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,041 Very much like my 512 (42mm) and 049 (40mm). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk beholder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 3 have Panerai ever made 38mm radiomir? Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,353 Quote: Originally Posted by bakaneul 6.25 in wrist here and I can barely pull 42mm Luminor Due PAM728 on my wrist. Similar wrists sizes. I have a Pam728 too. Love the blue dial! opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,385 try due 904 icjewelry2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Real Name: Andy Location: Nags Head, NC Watch: Rolex 16613lb Posts: 66 Gorgeous Pam's out there, I thought I was the only one in this boat lol; I personally find the bracelets make them feel larger, and the straps make them fit better on my small wrist... GL Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,447 The good thing is panerai's are def meant to be pretty big so at least there's always that going for you...id say 1950s case 44mm luminor or a 45 mm radiomir is the way to go. The due is too thin ish whenever I see see them on a wrist of any size proportionally... universaldav "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 28 I have a 6.75 inch wrist, it’s pretty flat though. Recently bought a 45mm Radiomir and it fits perfect. Tried on a 42mm PAM1096 which actually felt a tad small, 44mm was right. Got to try on the 47mm 1616, as cool as it was it was just too big for me, especially when fastened, didn’t seem to grip my wrist right. «Previous Thread|Next Thread» You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Rules
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wore a 47mm Rad for a while..
it was comfortable..but after a while I realized it too big
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