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I'm surprised that Panerai even made it to the list..
Jun 15, 2019,21:53 PM
Considering the respondents profile, average wrist sizes, preferences, etc.
It maybe saying something positive about the brand.
All the other watches mentioned have something classical to offer the average wrist sized respondent. Only AP and IWC outside of Panerai have something big to offer (if even) and most of the respondents may even be thinking about their smaller offerings and not their bigger ones (ROs vs ROOS, Portuguese/Small pilot vs Big Pilot). The only really big guy with nothing classically small to offer is Panerai. The smallest classical they can get is 44mm.
There's something to be said about the 44-47 base 2-hander in terms of indelible / unforgettable style that only Panerai can pull off (as Italians only can) albeit in a very niche market. And i can only assume that Mark Cho's instagram followers who're probably stylish folks will find it hard to dodge the 800lb gorilla of Italian styling that is Panerai.
Best, Echi
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Thanks Janef, thinking about the holy-trinity
By: mahesh : June 15th, 2019-00:00
VC seems to have lost a lot of fascination, while they do have good line ups (many be too many models). Just pondering @ the thought, what would be that tad difference between PP & ALS - history?! Best, Mahesh.,
I am wondering too..
By: Fjan : June 15th, 2019-02:19
I didn’t know ALS is so popular considering I don’t have a single one in my current collection (shame on me).. but I always find their pieces too thick and chunky for me likings.
I’m sure you’re not alone...
By: mahesh : June 15th, 2019-05:44
I’ve no ALS too. For some of us, though we appreciate the finish/design et al but.... ALS carries a ‘too restraintful’ demeanor - I would prefer personally a bit more character to it 😈
My ideal size regarding type of watch :
By: hoseachandra : June 15th, 2019-09:34
Sport (e.g., submariner, planet ocean, etc) : 40-42 Casual (oyster perpetual, datejust, globemaster, pilot watches, etc) : 37-40 Classic dress watch (lange saxonia, omega deville, rolex cellini, etc) : 35-38 Rectangular and square watches : Lug to lug max...
Size Journey
By: InDebtButOnTime : June 15th, 2019-09:38
25 years ago I was very happy with 38 to 40mm. Then Panerai, AP, Breitling and a few others conspired to do a "Emporer's New Clothes" number on what I (and obviously many others) felt was an appropriate sized watch. I let go of some mighty nice 40mm piece...
My wrist is fairly large at a bit over 7.5 inches.
By: Katzky1 : June 15th, 2019-19:53
The minimum size for me is 37 mm. The largest watch I own is 43.5 mm which is definitely not "too big". As for an ideal size I have a preference for 42mm. I have several watches in the 37-39mm size and I never wear any of them.
I'm surprised that Panerai even made it to the list..
By: Echi : June 15th, 2019-21:53
Considering the respondents profile, average wrist sizes, preferences, etc. It maybe saying something positive about the brand. All the other watches mentioned have something classical to offer the average wrist sized respondent. Only AP and IWC outside o...
These Are Some Interesting Findings But...
By: elliot55 : June 16th, 2019-21:06
... Why is Panerai even on the list? They've been making gigantic watches ever since... well, ever since forever. At the top of the heap is Rolex, who begrudgingly makes a 44mm watch - which means they had to build an entirely separate machine just to mil...
True But...
By: elliot55 : June 17th, 2019-07:57
... If BIG watches are your thing, then Panerai is your thing. My mom used to call it "a three table watch" because you can see it from three tables away. Some PAMs are like clocks!
