Panerai size on my girly wrists.....

[bell]

Hey,

I've been lurking these forums for a few weeks, and after trying to absorb as much information as I can (You guys are awesome btw) - I've made a decision on my first rep purchase - Noob's PAM 111:

http://www.kingshowbox.com/goods.php?id=6443

I prefer the sandwich dial as opposed to the sausage, and I like the simplicity of this model.

It occurred to me after falling in love with this watch that it seems kind of hefty, I have a 6.5" wrist - Admittedly girly - Will this look okay?

I know big watches seem to be more in style, but I don't want to look like a 9 year old kid who borrowed his daddy's watch.

Sooo... Any skinny wristed brothers out there rockin' a Panerai?

What's it look like?

Thanks again for all your help.

[poretl]

I personally prefer to see a larger watch on a smaller wrist than a smaller watch on a larger wrist. The former gets more "that's a nice watch" and the latter more "what's that on your wrist? A watch?"

I have an 8" wrist and I prefer wearing a 50mm watch than a 45" one.

[projectologist]

The shape of your wrist makes a bigger difference than the circumference measurement. My wrist measures 7.5", but is very round in shape. I have a friend whose wrist measures 6.75", but his wrist is much flatter than mine so if you put our wrists side by side with a 44mm PAM, it looks like we have the same size wrist.

If you're concerned about size, try the slimmer PAMs, avoid the chunky taller sitting subs. Also go with a thinner strap as opposed to the 5mm thick ammo versions. 24>22mm tapered straps also give an overall slimmer impression.

[mikellem]

I have a 6 1/2" wrist and the Pam 111 fits perfectly. Go for it.. Large watches are in style. I can even wear the Pam Fiddy which is

46 or 47mm.

I really do not think it's an issue, I just do not think you are use to large watches on your wrist in general...

Pam 111 =

Enjoy,

MM

[lfovco]

6.5" wrist is all cool. Mine is even smaller and 111 works really well for me. But like Projectologist said, it's all about the shape of your wrist and also not getting super thick strap.

[maxman]

I have a 7 1/2 In wrist and personally feel that Pams look better on a smaller wrist. No worries..It will look awesome..you just watch and see.

Mike

[projectologist]

I really do not think it's an issue, I just do not think you are use to large watches on your wrist in general...

Very good point and probably the case with the OP. The reverse can also happen, I went from 5 years of nothing but 44m PAMs to a Rolex and it took me a good couple of weeks to get comfortable seeing the smaller size on my wrist. After awhile it blended right into the rotation.

[asf]

Just do it. the bezel isn't really thick so it's not going to appear as huge as it seems. That's coming from a 6.75" wrist

[bell]

Done Deal, just pulled the trigger and completed my order with Kingwatch.....

I'll bust out the Olympus with my macro lens and post some pics when I get it.

Thanks again for all your help guys!

[b-uhr]

6.5 here also

44MM

60MM

[lfovco]

60mm... That is just awesome.

The fact also is that Panerai watches are so well designed, they just work on small wrists. Unlike many much cheaper brands that just look dorky.

But you can wear any Panerai, 44 - 47mm or few other brands who have designers that understand watch design really well and can pull a 44mm+ watch that will work well on smaller wrists.

Edited January 4, 2012 by lfovco

[jellytots]

Same here - I'm prob only -6.3inches - but the 44mm fits well, although I'm still skeptical about a 47mm.

The length of your forearm us also important - longer forearms help to 'balance' out a large watch.

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[kalengkong]

i think my wrists are the same as well. here is my wrist pic with PAM111 and Hublot Big Bang.

[bell]

Nice!

Just received my QC pics....

I'm stoked! Can't wait to try it on.

Edited January 6, 2012 by bell

[mikellem]

I have a 7 1/2 In wrist and personally feel that Pams look better on a smaller wrist. No worries..It will look awesome..you just watch and see.

Mike

OK Mike, give me all your Pams, your wrist is to big..

MM

[maxman]

OK Mike, give me all your Pams, your wrist is to big..

MM

[StormTooper4]

bell, I too have the wrists of a 12 year old girl

Wear it well , wrist size is a state of mind

[Sweattdogg]

My wrists are small and I love my 44 and 47mm pams

[jbetts1790]

My wrist is smaller than 6.5" and I proudly wear my 44mm Pams. Heck I even have a 47mm 6154 that I love!

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[babola]

i think my wrists are the same as well. here is my wrist pic with PAM111 and Hublot Big Bang.

LOL, reminds me of this guy:

[hambone]

There is no wrist to small for a guy to wear a 44mm pam. Chicks that wear Pams look , imposing,

so don't fret, get what you want

[asciwhite]

45mm RAD on my girly 6.7" wrist

[maxman]

Indeed.. Pams look great on a smaller wrist. It's only a 44mm...so not really huge by todays standards. But take a look at this fool. This guy actually thinks this monstrosity looks good on his wrist. I mean seriously dude. wtf?

[Jkay]

LOL, reminds me of this guy:

I love how they purposely photograph him from belt buckle height, so you can not see he's only 5 feet tall. That camera must be only 3 feet off the ground.

[ogladio]

Can someone assist on the definition for when "girly" kicks in?